Page 10 of Best Senior Communities in Massachusetts

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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. 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.
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.
The Branches of North Attleboro
SC
AL
MC
RC
North Attleborough (Attleborough Falls)
52Yes14 48 Suite9NoNo
Sunrise of Braintree
SC
AL
MC
Braintree (Five Corners)
79Yes28 50 Studio / Suite / 1 Bed19NoNo
The Residence at Orchard Grove
SC
AL
Shrewsbury
80Yes20 24 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed27NoNo
Sunrise of Burlington
SC
AL
MC
Burlington
79Yes29 47 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed21NoNo
Sunrise of Lynnfield
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Lynnfield
79Yes15 50 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed21NoNo
Sunrise of Plymouth Beach
SC
AL
MC
Plymouth (Jabez Corner)
87Yes29 22 Studio / Suite / 1 Bed26NoNo
Edelweiss Village
SC
ADC
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
West Roxbury
58No1 72 Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed20NoNo
Brightview Wakefield
SC
AL
IL
MC
Wakefield
70Yes28 89 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed9NoNo
Brigham House
SC
AL
RC
Watertown
62No- 64 Traditional (62)24YesNo
The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
Winthrop
73No20 71 Traditional (53), Special Care (20)11NoNo
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The Branches of North Attleboro

40 Robert F Toner Blvd, North Attleborough, MA 02763
Overview of The Branches of North Attleboro

Burrowed in the beautiful community of North Attleboro, MA, The Branches of North Attleboro is a respected senior living community providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. A wide range of spacious and cozy accommodations including companion suite, companion suite deluxe, memory care companion suite, and memory care companion suite deluxe are available to its residents. In terms of memory care, personalized, 24/7 needs-based care as determined by nursing assessment and other specialized memory care programs are offered to those with cognitive conditions. Short-term stays with extra care services are also available for respite care.

Dedicated to delivering quality 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 friends and build lasting connections through its shared spaces like walking paths, landscape gardens, and spacious patios. Participate in a full-packed of active living activities for continuing wellness and engagement. With The Branches of North Attleboro, seniors can surely enjoy a retirement worth remembering.

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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 Sunrise of Lynnfield

Sunrise of Lynnfield is a senior living community located in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, offering a convenient location for residents to enjoy their favorite hobbies with good friends and explore the local area through excursions and trips. The community features gorgeous landscaping and a range of engaging activities tailored to residents’ passions, with room rates starting at $7,448 per month. Sunrise of Lynnfield develops customized care plans that meet each resident’s unique needs and preferences, ensuring that their care evolves as their requirements change. The community offers higher levels of care and support, including around-the-clock services often required by those with memory loss, making it an ideal choice for seniors seeking a supportive living environment.

The community’s mealtime is beloved for both the camaraderie and the nutritious, tasty meals, including tantalizing desserts. Sunrise of Lynnfield provides on-site podiatry, dental, physical, and occupational therapy, as well as house calls from geriatricians. Residents can enjoy a warm, friendly atmosphere at the community’s hair salon, where they can get cuts, colors, perms, and manicures. Sunrise of Lynnfield has been recognized with a Bronze Quality Award by AHCA/NCAL, reflecting its commitment to excellence. The community is conveniently located just off Route 128 and close to Route 1, with easy access to nearby malls, pharmacies, and hospitals, providing residents with a well-rounded living experience.

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Overview of Brigham House

Brigham House is one of the trusted assisted senior living communities in Waltham that ensures that every aspect of residential wellness is stimulated to create the best version of themselves. They promote an engaging and enriching lifestyle for assisted living residents. The vibrant community offers a home-like atmosphere that can elevate the senior living experience.

The lifestyle at Brigham House is simple: residents are encouraged to be engaged and enriched with recreational activities, socialization, wellness plans, and ADLs provided.

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Overview of Sunrise of Braintree

Sunrise of Braintree has been on Granite St in Braintree’s Five Corners neighborhood for 19 years now, since 2007. It’s a 79-bed community, but that number breaks down in a way worth noting: 51 traditional assisted living units, and 28 special care units built specifically for memory care. That’s a real chunk of the building set aside for residents who need more specialized support, not just a token wing.

Location-wise, this place is about as central as it gets in Braintree. It’s 0.8 miles from the city center, and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital sits just 0.87 miles away, close enough that hospital or rehab care never feels far off. The Walk Score lands at 50, moderately walkable, so some errands work on foot and others still call for a car.

Staff are on-site around the clock, and residents have access to transportation and fitness and recreation programming to fill out daily life. Pets are welcome too, so a move here doesn’t mean parting with a dog or cat that’s been part of the family for years.

Everything about Sunrise of Braintree points to a long-established, centrally located community built with real capacity for memory care alongside standard assisted living, close enough to hospital resources that a health change doesn’t mean starting over somewhere new.

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Sunrise of Burlington

24 Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803
Overview of Sunrise of Burlington

For those seeking a lifestyle tailored to their unique preferences, look no further than Sunrise of Burlington. This distinguished establishment, adorned with accolades, presents an array of offerings, including assisted living and memory care, even accommodating short-term stays. A treasure trove of amenities awaits, encompassing inviting living spaces, communal areas, and activity rooms that cocoon residents in warmth, comfort, and unwavering security.

Versatility reigns supreme at Sunrise of Burlington, where an assortment of floorplans beckons, ranging from cozy studios to spacious one or two-bedroom companions. The community’s warmth extends to our furry friends, as it proudly wears the badge of a pet-friendly environment. Weekly housekeeping and personal laundry services whisk away mundane tasks, allowing residents to focus on cherished activities. With dedicated team members available around the clock, a well-coordinated transportation schedule, and Wi-Fi accessibility, life’s conveniences are effortlessly at hand. The meticulous maintenance of the building and its grounds serves as a testament to the commitment to excellence that defines Sunrise of Burlington, a haven radiating warmth, ready to provide top-tier senior living experiences.

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Overview of Sunrise of Plymouth Beach

Operating for 26 years, Sunrise of Plymouth Beach is an assisted living community on Warren Avenue in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It features 87 apartments in a two-story setting in a variety of studio, suite, and one-bedroom floor plans.

With a Walk Score of 22, the community is in a car-dependent location where most errands and nearby destinations require transportation.

Additionally, families interested in learning more about available services, amenities, daily activities, and care programs are encouraged to schedule a tour. Visiting the community in person may provide a better understanding of its environment and the support provided.

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Overview of Brightview Wakefield

Set amidst the beautiful town of Wakefield, MA, Brightview Wakefield is a prominent senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features 131 deluxe studios, one and two bedroom apartments to choose from, with quick access to the community’s plethora of interesting amenities and convenient services. A team of experienced and well-trained care associates are always available to provide various assistance, including help with tiring chores, mobility or managing medications.

Residents always wake up to a lively everyday life with the help of a Vibrant Living Director that carefully curates a brimming calendar of engaging activities that promote enjoyment, learning, and connections. The community ensures residents are always getting their daily nutrients intake with chef-prepared gourmet food that caters to various tastes and dietary needs. From convenient services and compassionate care to a host of interesting amenities, residents can comfortably enjoy a meaningful retirement life.

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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.

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Edelweiss Village

2220 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Overview of Edelweiss Village

Located in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, Edelweiss Village is an assisted living community that offers a full continuum of care, including nursing home, adult day care, assisted living, memory care, and respite services. Opened in 2006, the community has a 58-bed capacity, with a selection of traditional suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences.

Physical therapy, podiatry, audiology, and hospice support are provided on-site, complemented by restaurant-style dining, a 24/7 café bar, a salon, wellness programs, and dedicated spaces for exercise and life enrichment.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 72, allowing most daily errands to be completed on foot and offering convenient access for residents and visiting families.

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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.