Best Senior Communities in Massachusetts

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 494 senior communities in MA using MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities 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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. SC (Senior Communities):
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle
SC
AL
MC
RC
Boston (Brighton)
84Yes28 86 Studio / Suite / 1 Bed30C-NoYes
Heights Crossing Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
RC
Brockton
100Yes21 67 Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite29AYesNo
The Falls at Cordingly Dam
SC
AL
MC
RC
Newton (Newton Lower Falls)
90Yes27 54 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed29C-NoYes
Evans Park at Newton Corner
SC
AL
MC
RC
Newton (Newton Corner)
112Yes17 82 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed30C-NoNo
Traditions of Dedham
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Dedham
95No14 57 Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed24A+YesNo
Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm
SC
AL
MC
RC
Danvers (Ferncroft)
80Yes20 35 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed29C-YesNo
Mason Wright
SC
AL
IL
MC
Springfield (Six Corners)
90No23 82 Traditional (67), Special Care (23)29-YesNo
Wingate Residences at Needham
SC
AL
MC
Needham (Needham Heights)
91Yes22 56 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed13B-NoYes
Atria Longmeadow Place
SC
AL
IL
MC
Burlington
110Yes13 53 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed28-YesNo
AVIVA Country Club Heights
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Woburn
107Yes24 50 Traditional (83), Special Care (24)30ANoNo
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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.

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Overview of Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle

Nestled in the lively community of Brighton, MA, the Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. A wide array of spacious and well-appointed accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, memory care studio, memory care one-bedroom, and memory care companion suite ara available for its residents. With a highly equipped and compassionate team, this community provides customized care plans and supportive multi-sensory, mind stimulating activities for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Short term stays are also available for respite care services.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy an inspired dining with delectable and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team, weekly housekeeping, laundry, and linen services, and transportation assistance to appointments. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories through its shared spaces like walking paths, landscape gardens, and spacious patios. Participate in various life enrichment activities and wellness programs for continuing social engagement. With the Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle, seniors are assured of a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of The Falls at Cordingly Dam

Discover an esteemed senior living community located in the heart of Newton, MA. The Falls at Cordingly Dam provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. A wide array of cozy and beautifully appointed accommodations including a studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and memory care studio are available for its residents. In terms of memory care, personalized support from medication to meal management along with innovative cognitive therapies such as music and art are given to those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive conditions.

Experience its top-notch amenities and services including round-the-clock move-ins and nursing from its highly trained and dedicated team. Indulge in an inspired dining prepared by a talented culinary team. Avail of concierge services like transportation assistance for appointments, weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen serviceMeet new people and create meaningful memories in its shared spaces. Participate in its social activities like outings and parties. At The Falls at Cordingly Dam, seniors can surely acquire a worry-free living experience.

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Overview of Evans Park at Newton Corner

Set in the vibrant community of Newton, MA, the Evans Park at Newton Corner is a respected senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can choose among cozy and spacious accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom, and two-bedroom. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia are offered with personalized care and support including sensory-based enrichment programs. Short-term stays with extra care services are also available for respite care.

Committed to delivering outstanding care and support, residents here can enjoy amenities and services including an inspired dining with delectable and nutritious meals based on dietary needs, weekly housekeeping, laundry, and linen services, and transportation assistance to appointments. Meet new people and create meaningful experiences through its shared spaces like walking paths, landscape gardens, and spacious patios. Engage in diverse active living activities for wellness and engagement. With Evans Park at Newton Corner, seniors can enjoy a wondrous retirement.

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Overview of Traditions of Dedham

Traditions of Dedham has been running at 735 Washington St since 2002, which puts it at 24 years and counting. The community spans independent living, personal care, memory care, and respite services, all inside a three-story, 95-bed building with studio, alcove, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts.

The Walk Score sits at 57, moderately walkable, and the community is only 1.4 miles from Dedham’s city center. Norwood Hospital is 3.53 miles out, close enough that it’s not an afterthought if health needs shift.

Day-to-day care covers the essentials that actually matter: help with daily activities, laundry, meals, and a system for coordinating with outside healthcare providers when a resident’s needs go beyond what’s handled in-house. Transportation and fitness and recreation programs round out the practical side. Spacious common areas give residents room to actually move around and socialize, and social events and wellness programming are built in, not an afterthought tacked onto a brochure.

Twenty-four years of operating history, four levels of care under one roof, and a location close to both downtown Dedham and a hospital: what Traditions of Dedham is is a community built for staying power, one that can likely accommodate a resident’s needs as they change over time without requiring a move somewhere new.

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Overview of Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm

Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Danvers, MA, the Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm is a peculiar senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Well-appointed and cozy accommodations ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom and a memory care studio are available for its residents. As for memory care, those residents with cognitive conditions are given needs-based care or customized care plans from a highly skilled and empathetic team.

Explore its top-notch amenities and other services wherein residents can enjoy chef-prepared meals to satisfy cravings. Avail of their concierge services with weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen services, and transportation assistance. Meet new friends by exploring its beautifully created shared spaces or by participating in their active learning activities. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed a wonderful retirement with the Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm.

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Overview of Mason Wright

Discover a haven of affordable and comfortable living at Mason Wright. This remarkable residence offers seniors a diverse range of options, including assisted living, assisted memory care, and independent living. Within its walls, a harmonious blend of privacy, community, and serenity awaits. Mason Wright understands the evolving nature of memory impairment and offers a variety of thoughtfully designed floor plans. Whether embracing independent living or requiring additional support, residents can select a home that suits their unique needs. Impeccably maintained apartments, adorned with fresh paint, provide a backdrop for cherished memories.
Experienced full-time nurses are readily available to provide professional medical assistance whenever needed. Residents can also indulge in expertly prepared meals that cater to individual dietary requirements, ensuring a delightful culinary experience. The burden of housekeeping and laundry is lifted, allowing residents to fully embrace their desired lifestyle. The meticulous attention to detail extends beyond the living spaces, encompassing beautiful common areas where individuals can socialize, relax, and forge meaningful connections. From cozy living rooms to inviting dining areas, Mason Wright cultivates an environment that feels like home.

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Overview of Wingate Residences at Needham

Nestled just beyond the bustling heart of Boston, Wingate Residences at Needham offers a haven of exceptional living for seniors. Here, the essence of assisted living and the specialized care of the memory care unit converge to create a unique and enriching experience. This family-run establishment, spanning three generations, exudes a welcoming atmosphere where safety and security are paramount.

Residents can enjoy chef-crafted meals and designer finishes, or even relish the camaraderie of group excursions and personalized consultations with a registered dietitian. Beyond the beautifully landscaped grounds and modern amenities, Wingate Residences at Needham is where connections flourish, new experiences await, and a sense of belonging becomes a cherished reality.

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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.

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Overview of Atria Longmeadow Place

Situated in the tranquil community of Mall Road, Burlington, MA, Atria Longmeadow Place is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Well-equipped with household amenities, the community features spacious floor plans ranging from studio to one-bedroom, to two-bedroom apartments. The community focuses on its residents’ individuality and independence, providing care and assistance that best suits their unique needs and preferences.

Atria Longmeadow Place is a vibrant community that encourages its residents to remain active and engaged. The community provides Alzheimer’s and dementia support groups and opportunities for educational, social, cultural, and fitness through its exclusive Life Guidance program. Residents enjoy three chef-prepared healthy meals in the private dining room or with friends. The pet-friendly community is equipped with a courtyard, a library, a media room, a fitness center, a salon and spa, a game room, an in-campus sundries shop, a resident garden, and a peaceful sunlit patio.

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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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Senior Communities in Massachusetts at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Massachusetts. 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: 81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Massachusetts. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Communities in Massachusetts

What is senior living?

Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 494 senior communities in Massachusetts. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior community in Massachusetts?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Massachusetts, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting senior communities in Massachusetts?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.