Page 27 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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. 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.
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.
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
Southwick Block
SC
IL
Lowell
28No 98 1 BedNo
Haywood House
SC
IL
Newton (Nonantum)
55No 87 1 BedNo
Charlwell House Health & Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
SNF
Norwood
124No 46 -No
Broadview
SC
AL
MC
RC
Winchendon
49No 66 -No
Mount Pleasant Home
SC
IL
Jamaica Plain
60No 80 -No
Artisan at Hudson
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Hudson
88No 34 -No
Davenport Memorial Home
SC
AL
Malden (Malden Gaming District)
-No 97 Single / Double RoomsNo
JML Care Center
SC
NH
Falmouth
132No 12 -No
Blaire House of Tewksbury
SC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Tewksbury
35No 45 -No
Lynn Home for Elderly Persons
SC
AL
NH
RESC
Lynn
-No-Private RoomsNo
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Overview of Haywood House

Live blissfully at Haywood House, an astounding community in Newton, MA, offering independent living. Dedicated to improving the living experiences of those 62+, the community has 55 specially designed one-bedroom floor plans. Residents also experience a hassle-free lifestyle, accompanied by exceptional maintenance services and top-notch apartment features.

With cozy gathering spaces and wellness opportunities, residents can spend their days as they please. Dining, shopping, and distinct local amenities are also easily accessible, providing residents with their needs. The community strives to promote a bright and friendly environment for residents to flourish in their golden years.

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Overview of Southwick Block

Conveniently located in the harmonious setting of Lowell, MA, Southwick Block is a distinct community that offers independent living. 28 thoughtfully designed and sophisticated one-bedroom floor plans are provided for residents’ comfort and safety. 24-hour emergency maintenance and laundry are also available, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

Recreational spaces and distinct local shops surround the area, providing residents with unending leisure and wellness opportunities. A variety of dining options are easily accessible, especially with restaurants nearby. The community is ideal for those aiming to downsize in their golden years, especially with its vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Charlwell House Health & Rehabilitation Center

Charlwell House Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Norwood, MA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. With a compassionate and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, three well-balanced meals daily, and social services, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Through individualized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care tailored to their specific needs and habits.

Weekly dog therapy visits, musical entertainment, and a variety of recreational activities encourage residents to have fun and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest and focus on their wellness with a beauty salon and spacious dayrooms. Situated near Ellis Pons in the quiet residential area of Norwood, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home ensures older adults can thrive in retirement, making it a good option for senior living in Massachusetts.

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Broadview

547 Central St, Winchendon, Ma 01475, Winchendon, MA 01475
Overview of Broadview

Broadview provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Winchendon, MA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while supporting a resident’s independence. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Broadview has 49 beds, making it a smaller community for someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Home cooked meals give residents a prepared dining option within the community, while rehabilitation services are available for residents who need that support. A Walk Score of 66 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Tom and Jamie Connor, RN, own Broadview.

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Artisan at Hudson

253 Washington Street, Hudson, Ma 01749, Hudson, MA 01749
Overview of Artisan at Hudson

Artisan at Hudson offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Hudson, Massachusetts. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 88 beds. Its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between care settings without leaving the community. Parkinson’s Care is also available as a specific program.

A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Scheduled transportation is available for errands, shopping, medical appointments, and outings around Hudson. Residents can join yoga, gardening, arts and crafts, live music, lifelong learning classes, movie nights, and cultural events, with multiple dining venues, a fitness center, and on site entertainment also available.

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Mount Pleasant Home

301 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Overview of Mount Pleasant Home

Mount Pleasant Home offers independent living in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Opened in 1901, it has 60 beds for adults aged 62 and older. The setting provides private living with community services rather than daily care, making it a potential fit for an older adult who wants that arrangement alongside wellness programs and access to assistance around the clock.

Independent living starts at $7,750, while Enhanced is $8,250 and Premium is $8,650. Residents can arrange hair appointments in the on site salon, and a doctor is on staff. Assistance is available 24 hours a day.

Fitness, intergenerational programs, entertainment, and special events give residents organized ways to exercise and take part in activities with people from different generations. The area has a Walk Score of 80 out of 100, so most errands can be completed on foot. That may help a resident who no longer drives get out independently.

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Overview of Davenport Memorial Home

Davenport Memorial Home is an assisted living community in Malden, MA, in the Malden Gaming District. It opened in 1946. Assisted living here includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident lives in a single or double room. A double room can suit two people moving in together.

The area has a Walk Score of 97 out of 100, placing it in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car. Someone who no longer drives can still reach everyday destinations on foot, so Davenport Memorial Home may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support while retaining access to nearby errands. Dining includes family style meals prepared by an in house chef, with a choice of entrees at every meal. Residents can use the pool, salon and spa on site, while landscaped grounds and gardens provide outdoor spaces for time outside. Games, crafts, socials, entertainment and outings offer ways to pursue interests and hobbies, with transportation available for activities beyond the home. Religious services are available in the chapel, allowing residents to participate on site.

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Overview of Jml Care Center

Jml Care Center is an award-winning nursing home in Falmouth, MA, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. Here, older adults are treated genuinely in a compassioante and welcoming setting to ensure their comfort and safety. With 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and comprehensive therapies, residents experience a worry-free retirement. The community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Social events, exercises, and various recreational activities encourage residents to learn and make friends. Residents can also relax and focus on their wellness with accessible amenities and spacious living areas. Situated next to Falmouth Hospital and public transportation in the tree-lined neighborhood of Falmouth, the community provides residents with quick access to necessities. This nursing home provides exceptional standards of care and well-maintained amenities, making it a great choice for senior living in Massachusetts.

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Blaire House of Tewksbury

10 Erlin Terrace, Tewksbury, Ma 01876, Tewksbury, MA 01876
Overview of Blaire House of Tewksbury

Blaire House of Tewksbury provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Tewksbury, MA. Assisted living supports daily tasks, skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care, memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, hospice care supports end of life needs, and respite care provides a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs temporary relief.

With 35 beds, Blaire House of Tewksbury may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community, while its range of care levels can accommodate changing needs without leaving the community. Rehabilitation services and short term rehab provide a temporary recovery care option, and Senior Transportation Services give residents transportation support beyond the community.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 25 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned per resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted: Medicaid can help cover a long stay when savings are limited, Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly; with a Walk Score of 45, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Lynn Home for Elderly Persons

Lynn Home for Elderly Persons provides structured residential rest home care within a multi-level campus at 1 Atlantic Terrace in Lynn, Massachusetts. Operating as a non-profit private operating foundation, this licensed long-term care facility accommodates private bedrooms for individuals seeking a collaborative community setting over a completely isolated residence.

The surrounding coastal neighborhood carries a walkability score of zero out of 100, reflecting a suburban layout where family commutes and local staff errands require a vehicle. On-site wellness infrastructure incorporates 24-hour nursing supervision, regular visits from a podiatrist, an on-call medical director, and an institutional shuttle bus to handle regional medical appointments.

Daily resident operations provide professional laundry services, weekly private room housekeeping, custom menu preparation by a registered dietician, an open family visitation policy, and an on-site beauty salon alongside a library and a resident-run sundry shop.

Prospective residents can get in touch with the Lynn administrative department to verify current floor plan availability and look over the application checklist.

Contact Lynn Home for Elderly Persons

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 493 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.