Best Assisted Living in Worcester, MA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 18 assisted living communities in Worcester, MA using MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MA
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Info below is compiled from the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
Notre Dame du Lac
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Worcester
110
Facility 110
MA AVG 81
Rank #22 / 176
No24
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 45
Rank #216 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #70 / 153
YesNo
The Jewish Healthcare Center
AL
HC
HOS
NH
SNF
Worcester (West Tatnuck)
141
Facility 141
MA AVG 81
Rank #7 / 176
No-
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 45
Rank #220 / 244
--No-
The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran
AL
MC
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Worcester (Central Business District)
150
Facility 150
MA AVG 81
Rank #5 / 176
Yes-
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 45
Rank #18 / 244
--No-
Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings
AL
MC
RC
Shrewsbury
62
Facility 62
MA AVG 81
Rank #125 / 176
Yes17
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 45
Rank #226 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #54 / 153
YesNo
Christopher Heights of Worcester
AL
Worcester
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 81
Rank #86 / 176
No-
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 45
Rank #155 / 244
Traditional (80)
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #21 / 153
YesNo
Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Milford
42
Facility 42
MA AVG 81
Rank #158 / 176
No19
85
Facility 85
MA AVG 45
Rank #28 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 22
Rank #123 / 153
NoNo
The Residence at Orchard Grove
AL
Shrewsbury
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 81
Rank #86 / 176
Yes20
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 45
Rank #173 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #54 / 153
NoNo
Atria Draper Place
AL
IL
MC
Hopedale
68
Facility 68
MA AVG 81
Rank #116 / 176
Yes18
47
Facility 47
MA AVG 45
Rank #109 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #54 / 153
NoNo
Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence
AL
MC
Worcester (West Tatnuck)
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 81
Rank #86 / 176
Yes19
5
Facility 5
MA AVG 45
Rank #238 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #54 / 153
NoNo
Benchmark Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Shrewsbury
-Yes-
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 45
Rank #226 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #54 / 153
No-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 18 analyzed for Worcester. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings

Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings boasts a visually stunning open-concept design, with modern aesthetics that immediately catch the eye. This remarkable assisted living and memory care unit is ideally located within a short drive from Worcester, boasting picturesque surroundings, thanks to beautifully landscaped gardens and outdoor patios that imbue the space with a calming, peaceful ambiance.

Their residents can take part in an eclectic mix of local events and relish in chef-prepared seasonal menus and diverse dining options catering to their individual dietary needs. With a resident art gallery, hair salon, and pet-friendly environment, there’s always something to do and see. On top of that, residents enjoy the convenience of housekeeping and laundry services, transportation, and grounds keeping.

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Overview of Notre Dame Du Lac

Notre Dame Du Lac maintains a level of faith-based and professional service. The senior living community offers service for assisted living and nursing home care options for residents who are equally given the same amount of dignified and respected service. Notre Dame Du Lac creates an environment where residents continuously still grow as individuals in a nurturing environment that ensures maximizing each and everyone’s quality of life in Christ-like care.

Notre Dame centers of excellence are found in their rehabilitation, long-term care, and skilled nursing care with inclusive amenities and services such as weekly housekeeping, 24-hour care, scheduled outings, recreational and social activities, enriching specialized programs, healthy meals served daily, and fully-furnished apartments.

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Overview of Christopher Heights of Worcester

Nestled atop the serene Belmont Hill, Christopher Heights of Worcester offers seniors a warm and inviting atmosphere where they can lead a fulfilling life. It is equipped with a range of top-notch amenities to cater to the varying needs of seniors, including an on-site salon, delectable chef-prepared meals, a cozy library, high-speed internet, group transportation to events, and picturesque gardening spaces that allow residents to savor nature’s beauty.

Its private apartments are also designed to give residents utmost comfort and privacy. The caring and dedicated staff takes care of medication management, housekeeping, linen services, snow, and ice removal, enabling seniors to enjoy their golden years stress-free. Moreover, the community believes in providing a well-rounded experience for its residents and offers a host of enrichment programs, such as fitness classes, cultural events, and educational workshops. All of which help seniors stay active and engaged, leading to a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.

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Overview of Atria Draper Place

Indulge in the coziness of Atria Draper Place, a bright and welcoming senior living community located at Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA, providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Focusing on the seniors’ wellness, the community features carefully designed floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments with individual thermostat controls, kitchenettes, walk-in closets, and housekeeping services. The community forges meaningful connections with trusted partners to ensure that seniors receive better care plans.

Atria Draper Place fosters a vibrant environment, conducting fun activities and enrichment programs. The community ensures a maintenance-free lifestyle, providing care and assistance around the clock. Catering to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves three chef-prepared healthy meals daily alongside different meal options including vegetarian meals. The pet-friendly community includes a library, a wellness center, a salon, an outdoor dining space and grill, and an onsite physician office space for the seniors’ convenience and leisure.

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Overview of The Residence at Orchard Grove

The Residence at Orchard Grove is an assisted living community in Shrewsbury, MA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private apartment. With studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community can suit a resident who wants a single living space or a couple moving together. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support without moving into a skilled nursing setting.

The community has 80 beds and opened in 1999. The starting monthly price for assisted living is $3,655. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a companion animal when moving in. An on-site spa gives residents access to that amenity within the community, while religious services allow residents to participate without arranging outside travel. The Residence at Orchard Grove is owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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Overview of Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living

Enjoy your best years at Blaire House of Milford, a distinguished community in Milford, MA, offering assisted living, adult day health program, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and home care. A compassionate and highly skilled team provides the highest quality of care tailored to residents’ unique needs around the clock. Beautifully furnished and cozy studio and one-bedroom floor plans are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services and an emergency response system are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its exceptional services.

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Overview of Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence

Eisenberg Assisted Living prioritizes flexibility and resident choice. The community is cost-effective, so residents can enjoy all the benefits of their services without worrying about impracticality. They offer a range of living options, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, all of which come with kitchenette areas. Additionally, they have a “keepsake neighborhood” for memory care residents, which allows them to keep a sense of familiarity and comfort without compromising their safety.

This home also knows that everyone has their style, which is why they offer a variety of different house styles to choose from. Moreover, customized care is crucial to promoting overall well-being, which is why they provide services like housekeeping and laundry, transportation, and an emergency response system. Their interactive calendar of events lets residents choose which activities and events they want to participate in, ensuring that they can always stay engaged and entertained.

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Overview of The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran

The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran is a nursing home offering assisted living, memory care, palliative care, residential care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Worcester, MA. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management, and residential care provides daily support within a residential setting. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving between services can allow the resident to remain in the community.

The community has 150 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4h 23m per resident/day, representing the total daily hands-on nursing time assigned per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay and private pay uses personal or family funds.

A Walk Score of 88 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to keep a pet with them. Rehabilitation services, a Center for Short-term Rehabilitation, and outpatient rehab address both recovery periods and therapy that does not require an overnight stay, while the Hispanic and Latino Welcome Program and Veteran Welcome Program provide named programs for those groups. Ascentria Care Alliance owns the community.

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Overview of The Jewish Healthcare Center

The Jewish Healthcare Center is at 629 Salisbury St in Worcester, Massachusetts; it’s a car-dependent neighborhood with a Walk Score of 12. The building holds 141 beds, and the profile lists nursing home, assisted living, home care, hospice care, and nursing care as part of what the facility offers. That is an unusually wide range of designations for a single address, which is worth verifying if the specific service type matters for a particular family’s situation.

The numbers that tell you the most about daily life here are the staffing and the length-of-stay figures. Total nursing care runs 4 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day, with registered nurses delivering about 26 minutes of that and nurse aides accounting for 2 hours and 39 minutes. The average stay is 72 days, just over two months. That is a short-stay profile, consistent with a facility organized around post-acute recovery and rehabilitation rather than long-term placement.

Occupancy sits at 91.8% in a 141-bed building, which means availability tends to be limited. Families planning a placement here should factor that into timing. Payment pathways include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which lines up with the short-stay model where Medicare is often the primary payer on admission.

For adults stepping down from a hospital stay and needing structured nursing and rehabilitation support in Worcester, The Jewish Healthcare Center is a high-occupancy, multi-service facility built around that kind of transition.

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Overview of Benchmark Senior Living

Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings is a comprehensive senior living community in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, a brief drive from Worcester. It operates a full care continuum: nursing home services, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care options under one roof. Operating for 27 years, the home brings experience in senior care to Worcester.

With modern aesthetics throughout, the campus features a visually striking open-concept design. Residents enjoy beautifully landscaped gardens and outdoor patios that provide peaceful, calming spaces for relaxation and reflection. The car-dependent setting has a Walk Score of 11, so most errands and outings require transportation, though the community supplies transportation services for residents’ convenience. Dining is a daily life highlight. The kitchen prepares seasonal menus from scratch, and the facility offers diverse dining options tailored to individual dietary needs, ensuring residents can eat meals according to their preferences and requirements. The pet-friendly community lets residents keep their companions close. Meanwhile, the roster of amenities and services is substantial. Residents can access a resident art gallery and an on-site hair salon. The facility handles housekeeping and laundry services, so occupants don’t need to manage such tasks. An active calendar of local events gives residents opportunities to engage with their community. Grounds keeping is maintained by the community, creating a well-kept, pleasant environment. Leadership here includes Sandy Leach. The community offers studio and one-bedroom floor plans to suit different needs and preferences.

For families exploring choices, touring the facility lets you see the open-concept spaces, tour a sample floor plan, learn about the full range of services, and discuss care options, pricing, and availability.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Worcester at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $8,271The average monthly cost across facilities in Worcester, MA. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 36/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Worcester, MA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 90The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Worcester, MA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Worcester, MA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Worcester, MA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Worcester, MA is approximately $5,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Worcester, MA?

Assisted living in Worcester, MA typically ranges from $4,800–$7,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Worcester, MA?

Assisted living facilities in Worcester, MA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Massachusetts?

Assisted living in Massachusetts supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Massachusetts?

Assisted living in Massachusetts is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Massachusetts Medicaid cover assisted living?

Massachusetts Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Massachusetts) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.