Page 14 of Best Senior Communities in Massachusetts

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 492 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. 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. 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.
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.
NewBridge on the Charles
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Dedham
87Yes36 8 1 Bed / 2 Bed17-NoNo
The Branches of Framingham
SC
AL
MC
RC
Framingham (Framingham Center)
58Yes14 14 Studio / 1 Bed6C-NoNo
Forestdale Park Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Malden (Maplewood)
77Yes18 37 Studio / 1 Bed8-NoNo
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westford
SC
AL
MC
Westford
48No48 46 Private / Companion Suite13-NoNo
Carriage House at Lee’s Farm
SC
AL
IL
MC
Wayland (Wayland Center Historic District)
62Yes29 34 Traditional (33), Special Care (29)12-NoNo
Avita of Newburyport
SC
AL
MC
Newburyport
70Yes70 32 Special Care (70)11-NoNo
Clifton Assisted Living Community
SC
AL
NH
SNF
Somerset
58Yes- 24 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed26-NoYes
River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls
SC
AL
MC
RC
Chicopee
95No22 67 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--NoNo
Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings
SC
AL
RC
Chelmsford (Westlands)
-Yes- 50 Studio / 1 Bed29C-No-
Youville House Assisted Living Residence, Inc.
SC
AL
MC
Cambridge (Mid-Cambridge)
95No- 93 -25-No-
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Overview of NewBridge on the Charles

Experience premier accommodations at a luxurious retirement community just a few minutes away from Harvard. NewBridge is committed to creating a lifestyle that suits each individual’s needs. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care support, the resort-style retirement home strives to ensure that its residents enjoy the lifestyle they deserve.

As a proud member of the Hebrew Senior Living Community, NewBridge on the Charles has designed every corner of the campus to meet the needs of its residents. Seniors will experience exclusive amenities and services, such as specialized medical support, individualized memory care activities, calendar-filled programs; exclusive Noshi Deli dining, The Shapiro Community Center, and programs through its affiliation with Harvard medical school.

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Overview of The Branches of Framingham

Set in the vibrant neighborhood of Framingham, MA, The Branches of Framingham is a classic senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can select among well-appointed accommodations ranging from studio to one bed-room and memory care companion suite. In terms of memory care, specialized care services are given such as therapeutic experiences including research-based sensory programs to those with cognitive conditions. Short-term stays are also available for respite care services.

Explore its above-and-beyond amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy three restaurant meals in a full-service Twigs Bistro. Experience its on-site enhanced support such as assistance with medication management. Relieve yourself from stress while visiting its beautiful spaces like the outdoor courtyards and walking paths. Engage in various social activities and community events to boost engagement. With The Branches of Framingham, seniors are assured of a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Clifton Assisted Living Community

Set in the harmonious lands of Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA, is the astounding senior living community of Clifton Assisted Living Community that offers assisted living. The community doubles its efforts to meet residents’ special needs and aspirations to ensure a better quality of life. Moreover, Clifton Assisted Living Community boasts a team of reliable and highly skilled professionals who provide around-the-clock assistance for seniors to ease their worries.

Maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle with Clifton Assisted Living Community. Utilize the cozy spaces and immerse yourself within the lively environment of the community. With three healthy and delightful meals prepared daily, residents let go of kitchen hassles and experience the finest dining experience. Clifton Assisted Living Community is great for seniors aiming to maximize their independence while receiving the utmost care for their ever-changing needs.

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Avita of Newburyport

4 Wallace Bashaw Junior Way, Newburyport, MA 01950
Overview of Avita of Newburyport

Peacefully set in the neighborhood of Tewksbury, MA, Avita of Newburyport is an excellent senior living community that specializes in assisted living and memory care services. Catering to those who need extra care and assistance with their daily living activities or extensive memory support services, the community provides a dependable team of care experts to care for residents. Residents are provided with cozy and inviting residences that are designed with their unique lifestyle and safety needs in mind, guaranteeing a serene living environment.

A vibrant range of activities are offered to keep residents active and engaged for a fulfilling and rewarding living experience. A talented team of chefs carefully curates residents’ menus and prepares their meals using the freshest ingredients for an enjoyable dining experience. At Avita of Newburyport, residents are sure to enjoy a purposeful retirement experience that they can be proud of.

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Overview of Forestdale Park Senior Living

Situated in the vibrant community of Maiden, MA, the Forestdale Park Senior Living is an esteemed community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. A wide array of spacious and cozy accommodations including studio, private studio, one-bedroom, and companion suites are available for its residents. Having a highly equipped and compassionate team, residents can receive the utmost care and support they need. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are given therapeutic programming and other specialized programs.

Experience its top-notch amenities and services including delightful and healthy meals, a culinary club, trivia hour, art appreciation activities, and many more. Meet new friends and create meaningful memories within its beautifully created shared spaces. At Forestdale Park Senior Living, seniors can enjoy a classic retirement.

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Overview of Bridges® by Epoch at Westford

Settled in the peaceful neighborhood of Westford, MA, Bridges® by Epoch at Westford is a reliable senior living community that specializes in assisted living and memory care. The community boasts a fantastic team of well-trained professionals who deliver compassionate senior care tailored to residents’ individual needs and care goals. Utilizing a person-centered approach to care, the community complements their services with senior-friendly technologies, including various telehealth services.

A life-enrichment team carefully curates an array of dementia-friendly activities that focus on residents’ abilities and interests, including sensory therapies. Mealtimes are enjoyable and filled with chef-prepared meals that are both delicious and healthy, with accommodations to special dietary requirements. Offering a collaborative approach to care, a dependable care team and vibrant programming, the community warrants a fulfilling living experience.

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Overview of Carriage House at Lee’s Farm

Discover an exceptional lifestyle experience at Carriage House at Lee’s Farm, a blissful senior living community in Middlesex County, Tewksbury, MA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents are welcomed into thoughtfully designed accommodations, ranging from spacious studios to cozy companion suites. The community empowers residents to live an independent lifestyle with the support of convenient services, such as weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and transportation around the town.

Designed to offer a safe and fulfilling environment where residents flourish in all aspects of wellbeing, the community conducts a wide variety of social activities, holistic programs and excursions. Residents and their families find comfort in knowing that a team of dedicated caregivers are always available to help their loved ones look and feel their best. Here, residents enjoy delicious, homemade dining and a maintenance-free lifestyle that empowers them to live life to the fullest.

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Overview of River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls

River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Chicopee, MA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

There are 95 beds. Having assisted living and memory care in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving to a different care level does not require leaving the community. Housing includes studios, one bedroom layouts, and two bedroom layouts, giving residents choices about space and privacy. A studio provides one private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 67 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be completed on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, some errands may therefore be possible independently without a car.

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Overview of Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings

Experience an exceptional stay with the Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings located in Chelmsford, MA. This community offers assisted living and respite care services. Here, residents can select among spacious and well-appointed accommodations including one-bedroom, studio, and studio deluxe. In terms of respite care, short-term stays with extra care services are also available.

Discover its top-tier amenities and services including a chef-prepared dining with delightful meals based on dietary needs, weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen service, and transportation assistance on appointments and more. Enjoy its beautifully created shared spaces like the landscape gardens, walking paths, and spacious patios. Engage in diverse life enrichment activities such as music, crafts, arts, and exercise classes. With the Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings, seniors are guaranteed a retirement worth remembering.

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Overview of Youville House Assisted Living Residence

Youville House is a 95-unit assisted living and memory care community located at 1573 Cambridge Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Middlesex County, the facility offers studio and one-bedroom apartments ranging from 408 to 614 square feet, each featuring a private bathroom and kitchenette.

The community maintains a staff of 70 full-time employees and provides 24-hour staffing. Unlike many residential facilities, this location holds a Walk Score of 94, indicating that daily errands are accessible on foot. On-site features include a private garden, and pets are permitted.

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health oversee the facility. No specific inspection history is reported in the available source data. Because this information is not publicly listed in current records, families should request recent survey results directly from the facility.

Resident services include fitness and recreation programming along with scheduled transportation. Details regarding specific dining menus, staffing ratios, and monthly pricing are not reported in the available source data. Families are encouraged to ask for a full list of included amenities and payment options during a tour.

Assisted living or memory care in a highly walkable urban environment makes this a viable option for local seniors. Families evaluating Youville House should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current availability, and the full regulatory and inspection history directly with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs before making a placement decision.

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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 492 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.