
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 |
Fairview Estates is an upscale independent living community in Hopkinton, MA, featuring studio to two-bedroom apartments. With its warm and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. Residents can also maintain their independence with chef-prepared meals, round-the-clock on-site managers, housekeeping, and transportation services. Dedicated to helping residents live the best of their later years, the community strives to maintain affordability.
Discussion groups, art projects, and fitness classes encourage residents to make friends and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also focus on their leisure and wellness, with a movie theater, a fitness room, and spacious common areas. Situated in the tree-lined neighborhood of Hopkinton, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This independent living community has top-notch amenities, making it one of the best choices for senior living in Massachusetts.
With scenic views of Quincy Bay and the Boston skyline, Brookdale Quincy Bay offers independent and assisted living residents city conveniences and quality care in a comfortable, elegant setting. The community provides spacious accommodations, fun-filled events and programs, and restaurant-style dining, all without ever leaving home. Staff remain available 24/7 for emergencies and handle household chores like housekeeping and transportation. Residents can enjoy on-campus amenities like a beauty salon, billiards room, and yoga classes, as well as resident socials.
Independent living is ideal for seniors who want to trade homeownership worries for the comforts of home, with apartment options to suit individual styles and plenty of opportunities to socialize. Assisted living residents receive customized care tailored to their specific needs, with help for daily tasks like personal grooming and medication management. The community calendar is filled with activities for all interests, from tai chi and Zumba to movie matinees and casino trips, designed with resident input. Delicious, restaurant-style meals featuring seasonal options and resident-requested recipes are served in the elegant dining room.
Holiday Bluebird Estates is a flourishing senior living community located in the heart of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Here, individuals will discover a haven of serene living, where residents enjoy all the benefits of an idyllic retirement community and bask in the comforting embrace of a sunlit atmosphere. From spacious apartments to cozy cottages, the community provides a range of living options that cater to unique preferences and desires. Each floor plan is thoughtfully crafted to ensure comfort and functionality, allowing residents to create personalized spaces that truly feel like home.
Located in a neighborhood brimming with accessible establishments and notable landmarks, Holiday Bluebird Estates opens the door to a world of possibilities. Exploring the charming Longmeadow shops, immersing oneself in the wonders of the local zoo, or embarking on a cultural journey at the renowned Springfield Museum of Fine Arts are just some of the experiences awaiting residents. And let’s not forget the fascinating Titanic Museum, which promises to transport visitors to a bygone era.
Located in the tranquil community of Haverhill, MA, the Benchmark at Haverhill Crossings is an inviting senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can choose from a variety of accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, memory care studio, and memory care one-bedroom. In terms of memory care, residents can receive personalized needs-based care as determined by a nursing assessment and other thoughtfully designed programs based on the immediate needs of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Short-term stays with personalized services are also available for respite care.
With its excellent amenities and services, residents can enjoy concierge services like weekly housekeeping, laundry, linen service, and transportation assistance. Experience inspired dining with delectable and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Meet new companions and create unforgettable memories within the shared spaces of this beautiful community. Engage in diverse social activities and community events to boost engagement. With the Benchmark at Haverhill Crossing, seniors are assured of a worry-free retirement.
Tatnuck Park at Worcester, managed by the esteemed Benchmark Senior Living, is a community that has been providing exceptional assisted living and memory care services since 1997. Nestled on sprawling, park-like grounds, this community offers residents a tranquil and idyllic setting to call home. One of the things that make Tatnuck Park stand out is its rich history and dedication to preserving tradition. Through their partnerships with nearby university pre-med students, they have cultivated a strong sense of community and fostered an environment of collaboration.
Residents can relish delightful, chef-prepared meals that cater to their tastes and nutritional requirements, all while being surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of landscaped gardens, patios with grills and fire features, and more. At Tatnuck Park, everything from transportation, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and grounds keeping is taken care of, allowing residents to live their lives with ease and peace of mind.
Live a blissful retirement at Anthem Everett, a vibrant community in Everett, MA, offering independent living. Beautifully furnished and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans are available in a bright and friendly environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay. Alongside a variety of convenient apartment features, maintenance services are also provided for residents’ convenience.
With fun gathering spaces and recreational opportunities, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents enjoy mealtimes on their terms with a modern kitchen in each unit and plenty of restaurants in the area, providing plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Other amenities include fire pits, a club room, a library, a fitness center, a yoga studio, a pet spa, and beautifully landscaped spaces.
Create meaningful moments at Brown Family House, an outstanding community in Brookline, MA, offering independent living. The community is committed to improving the quality of life of those 62+, providing thoughtfully furnished and spacious accommodations for their comfort. Residents can ease their worries with maintenance services and compassionate management.
Fun events and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. With a fully furnished kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals that best suit their dietary needs and tastes. Residents can also bring small pets to accompany them and ease their loneliness. Promoting a vibrant and friendly environment, the community ensures residents enjoy a laid-back lifestyle in their golden years.
Live a blissful retirement at Walker School Apartments, a distinguished 62+ community in Taunton, MA, offering independent living. The community has 40 beautifully furnished and cozy one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. 24-hour emergency maintenance, management, and laundry spaces are also available, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.
A thoughtfully planned slate of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. With a fully-equipped kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals that best suit their tastes and dietary needs. Pets are also welcome, as long as they follow community guidelines, to ease residents’ loneliness. The community is a good option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its bright and friendly environment.
Conveniently located near Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Brookline, MA, Village at Brookline is a blissful haven that offers independent living. Featuring sophisticated and thoughtfully furnished one- to three-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Round-the-clock emergency maintenance and plenty of convenient apartment features are also provided, so residents can keep their peace of mind during their stay.
A carefully planned slate of fun activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With multiple dining venues, residents enjoy a variety of delightful dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s warm and inviting environment creates the ideal setting for residents to flourish and make every moment of their golden years count.
Cherish every moment of your golden years at The James Apartments, a distinguished community in Haverhill, MA, offering independent living. The community features beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. With round-the-clock emergency maintenance and management, residents have a hassle-free living.
Residents will not run out of things to do, accompanied by a variety of wellness opportunities and cozy gathering spaces. With a fully equipped kitchen, residents can prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its warm and inviting setting.
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.













