
Compare Senior Communities around Massachusetts
The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
| The Commons in Lincoln | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Lincoln | 32
Facility
32
MA AVG
94
Rank
#272 / 280 | Yes | - |
5
Facility
5
MA AVG
53
Rank
#486 / 499 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#56 / 180 | C | No | - |
| NewBridge on the Charles | SC NH AL IL MC | Dedham (Hebrew Rehabilitation Center At Newbridge) | 87
Facility
87
MA AVG
94
Rank
#139 / 280 | No | 36 |
8
Facility
8
MA AVG
53
Rank
#481 / 499 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 17
Facility
17
MA AVG
24
Rank
#132 / 180 | - | No | No |
| Brookdale Attleboro | SC AL MC | Attleboro (Brookdale Attleboro) | 130
Facility
130
MA AVG
94
Rank
#47 / 280 | No | 21 |
18
Facility
18
MA AVG
53
Rank
#429 / 499 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 48
Facility
48
MA AVG
24
Rank
#1 / 180 | A+ | No | No |
| River Falls Senior Living | SC NH AL IL | Fall River | 90
Facility
90
MA AVG
94
Rank
#126 / 280 | No | - |
93
Facility
93
MA AVG
53
Rank
#24 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 11
Facility
11
MA AVG
24
Rank
#153 / 180 | - | Yes | No |
| Charter Senior Living of Danvers | SC AL MC RC | Danvers | 114
Facility
114
MA AVG
94
Rank
#72 / 280 | No | 24 |
23
Facility
23
MA AVG
53
Rank
#395 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed | 48
Facility
48
MA AVG
24
Rank
#1 / 180 | A+ | No | No |
| Brookdale Cushing Park | SC AL IL MC | Framingham (Emeritus At Farm Pond) | 100
Facility
100
MA AVG
94
Rank
#94 / 280 | Yes | 22 |
23
Facility
23
MA AVG
53
Rank
#395 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
MA AVG
24
Rank
#1 / 180 | A+ | No | No |
| Brookdale Cape Cod | SC AL MC | Hyannis | 80
Facility
80
MA AVG
94
Rank
#157 / 280 | No | 20 |
32
Facility
32
MA AVG
53
Rank
#351 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
MA AVG
24
Rank
#1 / 180 | A+ | Yes | No |
| Brookdale Eddy Pond | SC AL MC | Auburn | 103
Facility
103
MA AVG
94
Rank
#91 / 280 | Yes | 35 |
16
Facility
16
MA AVG
53
Rank
#439 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
MA AVG
24
Rank
#1 / 180 | A+ | No | No |
| Wingate Residences at Needham | SC AL MC | Needham (Needham Heights) | 91
Facility
91
MA AVG
94
Rank
#124 / 280 | Yes | 22 |
56
Facility
56
MA AVG
53
Rank
#228 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 39
Facility
39
MA AVG
24
Rank
#13 / 180 | B- | No | Yes |
| New Pond Village | SC NH AL IL MC | Walpole (Plimptonville) | 64
Facility
64
MA AVG
94
Rank
#200 / 280 | No | 15 |
25
Facility
25
MA AVG
53
Rank
#379 / 499 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#56 / 180 | C | No | No |
| Evans Park at Newton Corner | SC AL MC RC | Newton (Newton Corner) | 112
Facility
112
MA AVG
94
Rank
#76 / 280 | Yes | 17 |
82
Facility
82
MA AVG
53
Rank
#108 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 30
Facility
30
MA AVG
24
Rank
#27 / 180 | C | No | No |
| Lasell Village | SC NH SNF | Newton (Auburndale) | 44
Facility
44
MA AVG
94
Rank
#249 / 280 | No | - |
52
Facility
52
MA AVG
53
Rank
#250 / 499 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
MA AVG
24
Rank
#166 / 180 | - | No | - |
| Heights Crossing Assisted Living | SC AL MC RC | Brockton | 100
Facility
100
MA AVG
94
Rank
#94 / 280 | Yes | 21 |
67
Facility
67
MA AVG
53
Rank
#185 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | A | Yes | No |
| The Falls at Cordingly Dam | SC AL MC RC | Newton (Newton Lower Falls) | 90
Facility
90
MA AVG
94
Rank
#126 / 280 | Yes | 27 |
54
Facility
54
MA AVG
53
Rank
#238 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | C | No | Yes |
| Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm | SC AL MC RC | Danvers (Ferncroft) | 80
Facility
80
MA AVG
94
Rank
#157 / 280 | Yes | 20 |
35
Facility
35
MA AVG
53
Rank
#335 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
24
Rank
#37 / 180 | C | Yes | No |
Have the finest retirement experience with the astounding senior living community of Bridges By EPOCH at Sudbury offering memory care. Focusing on individuals with dementia, the community provides carefully designed and cozy residences to foster better comfort and familiarity. A team of compassionate and highly trained professionals employs a research-based approach to ensure seniors are well-cared for.
The community works closely with the residents to better understand their story and provide them with tailored care and assistance. With stimulating activities and fun programs, seniors have more opportunities to explore new interests and rediscover passions. Have a delightful dining experience with well-balanced meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Bridges By EPOCH at Sudbury fosters a bright and friendly environment for seniors to enjoy every moment of their best years without worries.
Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Newburyport, MA, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With a compassionate and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults’ comfort and healing. Residents also experience a worry-free lifestyle with 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and comprehensive therapies. Committed to residents’ holistic wellness, the community strives to get to know their needs and habits through personalized care plans.
Light exercises, fun gatherings, and a variety of games ensure residents can freely interact with friends and have fun. Residents can also focus on their recovery and wellness with top-notch amenities, including the library, private dining rooms, and spacious physical therapy areas. With Anna Jaques Hospital and other local amenities nearby, residents have quick access to necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Massachusetts, this nursing home ensures older adults can live to their potential.
Nestled in the historic city of Boston, MA, Edelweiss Village is a vibrant community that offers assisted living and memory care services. This community is known as one of the premier senior living communities in Boston providing its residents an engaging and meaningful lifestyle. Here, residents can choose among a variety of accommodations with several floor plans, ranging from one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion suites. With its highly skilled and dedicated team, residents are assured of on-call professional services encompassing VNA Hospice, physical therapy, podiatry, audiology, and many more.
Committed to delivering an exceptional level of care and support, a wide range of amenities and services are available to further enhance the living experience. Enjoy delightful meals in restaurant-style dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Experience its on-campus salon and wellness programs with a 24-hour on-site team. Meet new people and build lasting relationships in its 24/7 cafe bar and life enrichment and exercise spaces. With a jampacked list of offers, seniors can make the most out of their living experience in this fabulous place.
Make every moment count with Bridges By EPOCH at Hingham residing in the peaceful 1 Sgt William B. Terry Drive, Hingham, MA, that specializes in memory care. The community strives to create a haven for seniors with three purposely built and welcoming households, ensuring a comfortable and safe retirement. With a team of highly qualified and well-trained professionals providing top-notch care and assistance around the clock, seniors let go of their worries and live to their potential.
The community promotes a vibrant and friendly environment for seniors to mingle with friends and maintain an active lifestyle. Moreover, Bridges By EPOCH at Hingham ensures its team is well-cared for to deliver better support for residents. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals satisfying dietary needs and preferences. Bridges By EPOCH at Hingham is a good place for individuals with dementia to spend their golden years without feeling restricted by their special needs.
Set in Andover, MA, Bridges® by Epoch at Andover is a compassionate senior living community, offering assisted living and memory care services. The community guarantees each resident is provided with the care that matches their needs with the help of a dependable care team that curates care plans that align with residents’ individual needs. Care provision is also made easy with senior-friendly technology that helps the care team provide the very best care and support for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss.
Residents also enjoy dementia-friendly life enrichment programs, including exercise, cultural and travel programs, trivia and games, spiritual videos and more for a fulfilling and stimulating lifestyle. The community also features chef-prepared dining with a healthy and delicious selection of meals that are carefully curated to accommodate the residents’ specific dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents are guaranteed to live their best lives despite their afflictions with all the support they need.
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.
Sunrise of Braintree is a seventy-nine-bed assisted living facility at 618 Granite Street, Braintree, Massachusetts, 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.
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.
Ideally situated in the tranquil setting of Canton, MA, Cornerstone at Canton is an enticing senior living community that provides top-quality assisted living and memory care services. The community offers a safe and attractive setting where residents can embrace independence with dignity. Its EnrichedLIFE experiences, ConnectedLIFE, and Compass Memory Support Neighborhoods offer a comprehensive range of holistic treatment programs for residents with cognitive conditions over time.
The community also offers a truly unique approach to retirement where seniors can enjoy a truly refined living, along with top-of-the-line amenities and services. Residents can also receive personalized wellness and supportive services from its highly equipped and dedicated team, catering to their unique needs and interests. Here, seniors can truly thrive and be themselves every step of the way.
Offering independent living, personal care, and memory care, Maplewood at Weston is an assisted living community in Weston, Massachusetts, with 93 beds. The community has been in operation for 12 years, featuring a variety of studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments. Transportation services, respite care, and housekeeping are also provided to improve residents’ living experience. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants also provide care, along with 24-hour staffing.
Educational programs, cultural events, and wellness programs promote socialization and help residents maintain holistic wellness. A 24-hour emergency call system, a library, and landscaped grounds are also available on-site, ensuring residents can move around safely. Its surrounding area is also car-dependent, requiring residents and visiting families to utilize transportation to access amenities. Maplewood at Weston is also pet-friendly, allowing residents to bring small animal companions.
Discover the Stonebridge Way of Life at Stonebridge at Burlington, an exceptional assisted living and memory care community located near Boston, Massachusetts. Residents of Stonebridge get access to a variety of amenities and services designed to enhance their daily lives and provide peace of mind. From chef-prepared dining to programs and social events, residents can savor an active lifestyle while enjoying a maintenance-free home.
At Stonebridge, a dedicated personal care team is available throughout the day to assist residents with their individual needs such as bathing, dressing, medication management and housekeeping. Their Wellness Team is always ready to lend a helping hand. Personal care plans are thoughtfully developed for each resident, ensuring that they receive the assistance they need when they need it the most. Residents can choose from a variety of apartment options, ranging from smart studios to spacious two-bedroom suites. The community boasts amenities, including the Good Dog Cafe, an art studio with courtyard views, the Journey salon and spa, and a calendar filled with cultural programs and events. Three delicious chef-prepared meals are served daily, providing residents with a delightful dining experience.
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
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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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 482 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.












