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Compare Assisted Living around Boston (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
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| Sunrise of Braintree |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
LSL Luxury Senior Living | Braintree (Five Corners) | 79 | Yes | 28 | 50 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 19 | - | No | No |
| Brightview Concord River |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Billerica (Concord Road) | 93 | No | 27 | 13 | Studio / 1 Bed | 17 | - | Yes | No |
| Heights Crossing Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Brockton | 100 | Yes | 21 | 67 | Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite | 29 | A | Yes | No |
| AVIVA Country Club Heights |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Woburn (Rehabilitation Way) | 107 | No | 24 | 50 | Traditional (83), Special Care (24) | 30 | A | No | No |
| Grove Manor Estates |
LSL Luxury Senior Living
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Braintree (Grove Street) | 70 | No | 15 | 54 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29 | - | No | No |
| Youville Place |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lexington (Munroe Station) | 95 | Yes | 24 | 28 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29 | - | Yes | No |
| Atria Marina Place |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | North Quincy (Marina Bay) | 110 | Yes | 21 | 12 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27 | - | No | Yes |
| Providence House Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Brighton | 102 | Yes | 12 | 87 | Studio / 1 Bed | 22 | - | Yes | No |
| Goddard House Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Brookline | 115 | Yes | 40 | 56 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29 | - | Yes | No |
| The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Winthrop (Lincoln Street) | 73 | No | 20 | 71 | Traditional (53), Special Care (20) | 11 | - | No | No |
| Edelweiss Village |
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | West Roxbury | 58 | No | 1 | 72 | Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 20 | - | No | No |
| All American Assisted Living a Hanson |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Hanson (North Hanson) | 48 | No | 8 | 39 | Traditional (40), Special Care (8) | 14 | A+ | No | No |
| Fenno House |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Quincy (Wollaston) | 39 | No | - | 91 | Traditional (39) | 22 | A+ | Yes | No |
| Benchmark at Hanover |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Hanover | - | Yes | - | 41 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 28 | F | No | - |
| Waterstone at the Circle |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Boston (Commonwealth) | - | No | - | 87 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9 | - | No | - |
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Sunrise of Braintree is a seventy-nine-bed assisted living facility at 618 Granite Street, Braintree, Massachusetts 02184, a for-profit provider operating since 2007.
The community offers fifty-one traditional units and twenty-eight special care units in a three-story building with studio, suite, and one-bedroom options. The facility provides assisted living and memory care with twenty-four-hour staff availability, transportation, and fitness and recreation programs. Pets are permitted.
Low-income room options and co-location with a nursing home are not available.
Inspection history, deficiency counts, citations, and regulatory compliance data are not disclosed. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Executive Office of Elder Affairs maintain regulatory oversight of assisted living residences. Families should request all current state inspection reports, verification of licensing status, and complete regulatory documentation from the facility or state agencies before placement.
Located in the Five Corners neighborhood with a walk score of fifty (moderately walkable), Sunrise of Braintree is 30.7 miles from Braintree’s city center and 0.87 miles from Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree.
Massachusetts’ Medicaid programs provide coverage for qualifying residents. The facility received recognition as one of the Best Assisted Living communities by U.S. News & World Report in 2024.
Interested families should request complete regulatory documentation, current staffing records, staff certification documentation, and all available state inspection records before enrolling a loved one.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Brightview Concord River
Brightview Concord River undoubtedly provides the highest care for assisted living and memory care residents. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The retirement community strives to satisfy the holistic wellness of its residents in a cozy, nurturing, and fun-filled environment.
Brightview Concord’s residential lifestyle encourages its seniors to live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, specialized memory care programs, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs. Other amenities include a library, full baths, a cafe, a fitness center, and a multi-purpose room– to name a few of what the home offers.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Heights Crossing Assisted Living
Ease your worries with the extraordinary senior living community of Heights Crossing located on the lovely grounds of Christy’s Place, Brockton, MA, that offers assisted living, memory support, and short-term stay. Enjoy comfort and safety at its finest with snug and sophisticated residences in diverse private and companion suites, studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Heights Crossing exceeds expectations in helping seniors live to their full potential with the highest quality of care and support from a compassionate and highly qualified team.
Participate in exciting activities and stay physically active through fun wellness programs for a blissful and well-connected lifestyle. Have the finest dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and tastes. With its welcoming spaces and incredible amenities, Heights Crossing is a safe place for seniors to spend their retirement without worries.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Overview of Aviva Country Club Heights
Aviva Country Club Heights is a captivating destination where elegance and serenity intertwine. It presents a range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, catering to the diverse needs of its residents. Choose from thoughtfully designed one or two-bedroom floor plans that exude sophistication and charm. As residents step outside, they are greeted by meticulously landscaped grounds, a sanctuary of natural beauty. They can also engage their green thumb with the home’s gardening opportunities while knowing that their cherished pets are not only welcomed but cherished within our pet-friendly community. With its picturesque location adjacent to a scenic golf course, Aviva Country Club Heights offers an enchanting retreat that seamlessly blends contemporary elegance with timeless allure, creating an atmosphere that is both modern and enduring.
Experience a worry-free lifestyle at Youville Place, convenientyl situated in in Lexington, MA, offering both assisted living and memory care services. Committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, the community carefully crafts personalized care plans tailored to each resident’s unique needs and preferences. With studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment options, the community provides a warm and home-like atmosphere for all.
Enjoy quality time with friends and unwind through a full-packed schedule of engaging activities and programs, such as sensory-based activities, live dance performances, holiday celebrations, and more. The community also serves nutritious and delicious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences. Youville Place is perfect for seniors who value their independence while receiving the care and support they deserve.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 378 - 384 / 525 - 533 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Grove Manor Estates
Grove Manor Estates is a luxury senior living near me provider that offers independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care. Known as the “Best Kept Secret on the South Shore,” Grove Manor Estates stands out with their commitment to providing high-quality care and vibrant living experiences at reasonable prices—without hidden costs, entrance fees, or community assessment fees. They boast a rich history of developing premier senior living and healthcare services in Massachusetts. With a family-oriented approach and professional innovation, Grove Manor Estates has become a trusted name in senior care.
Grove Manor Estates provides personalized assistance in a warm, caring environment for those needing help with daily routines. Services include housekeeping, personal care, medication administration, and transportation for medical appointments and outings. Residents enjoy a vibrant community life with social, educational, and recreational activities tailored to their interests. The dedicated, long-time staff is trained to meet each resident’s unique needs, providing peace of mind for families. Your loved one gets to experience the best in senior living at Grove Manor Estates, where every resident is valued every day.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 375 / 450 / 530 / 700 / 1125 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Atria Marina Place
Located nearby Boston, Atria Marina Place in Quincy is one of the premier senior living communities that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. They understand that an enriching senior living experience begins with the right lifestyle that suits your needs; independent living offers a lifestyle that allows retiring seniors to stay active and pursue their activities without having to worry about chores such as cooking, cleaning, and maintenance. Assisted living encourages, empowers, and enriches residents to still live freely on their own terms while receiving the necessary support. Atria Marina Place has been one of the trail blazers in reinventing the approach to senior living– modern and innovative care.
Atria Marina Place is a branch of the renowned Atria senior living group. Rest assured that residents of Atria Marina Place are able to experience their array of amenities such as garden, salon, and café bistro; along with services such as transportation, housekeeping and laundry– to name a few of the features that residents from both living options get unlimited access. As of today, there’s around a twenty-five percent vacancy rate, making it a testament to how many families trust in bringing their loved one into the hands of Atria Marina Place.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 366 - 451 / 500 - 593 / 684 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Providence House Assisted Living
Welcome to Providence House Assisted Living, a warm haven nestled in the heart of Brighton, Massachusetts, offering a vibrant and nurturing environment for seniors seeking community and support. As residents step through its doors, a sense of belonging embraces them. The inviting common areas encourage social gatherings, quiet moments with friends, and engaging daily activities. Residents of Providence House receive unparalleled care and support, fostering an environment where their contributions are valued and abundant opportunities await.
For those experiencing Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss, the Beechwood Memory Care neighborhood provides a secure, sunlit sanctuary for a stress-free lifestyle. Spacious private apartments cater to individual needs, offering a seamless transition within the community and accommodating diverse financial situations. At Providence House Assisted Living, it’s not merely a residence; it’s a vibrant tapestry woven with shared moments, purposeful living, and a sense of camaraderie among neighbors.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living
Just a few minutes away from Boston is the Park at Harbor View Senior Living in Winthrop. The Park offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care; where they have been recognized as the Best Assisted Living for 2022 to 2023 by the U.S. News and World Report. The senior living community is made up of compassionate and professional staff who are dedicated to delivering the best level of care that meet the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of each resident. The Parc ensures that each and everyone of their residents are being well cared for.
The Parc has created award-winning programs that boast friendly and results-driven activities such as their SPARK™ program that aims to enhance and enrich the experiences and lifestyle of their residents by designing specific care plans that are matches their interests, abilities, and needs– from baking to bingo, there’s always something available for everyone.
Overview of Goddard House Assisted Living
Nestled near Boston is the Goddard House Assisted Living in Brookline that offers assisted living and memory care. Goddard House is dedicated to ensuring that all residents are given the opportunity to do as they please and live a hassle-free lifestyle; they provide residents with the opportunity to freely choose a lifestyle that fits their needs. Given their delightful ambiance, management and staff encourage residents to live vibrantly through socializing and making meaningful memories with fellow residents and staff. Goddard House Assisted Living is sure to find endless opportunities waiting to be discovered.
Goddard House is deeply resident-centered; they give seniors’ families to choose among long-term, short-term, and even trial stays. Residents are offered the Bed, Breakfast, and Beyond program that is essentially their ADL exclusive service. Other features include 24-hour care supervision, medication management, stimulating activities and programs, and housekeeping– among many others.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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.
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- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Boston, MA
What is the average cost of assisted living in Boston, MA?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Boston, MA is approximately $7,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in Boston, MA?
Assisted living in Boston, MA typically ranges from $7,000–$9,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Boston, MA?
Assisted living facilities in Boston, MA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.
How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Boston, MA?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~20–30 licensed assisted living facilities in Boston, MA.
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.
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