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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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. 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.
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.
Knitting Mill Apartments
SC
IL
Fall River (Flint Village)
-Yes 85 1 Bed / 2 BedNo
Mill Pond Apartments
SC
IL
Taunton
-Yes 86 1 Bed / 2 BedNo
Orange Street
SC
IL
Waltham (South Side)
-No 89 1 BedNo
Tribune Apartments
SC
IL
Framingham
-Yes 90 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedNo
The Meadows Health Center
SC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
North Andover
60No 4 -No
Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Peabody
180No 34 Private RoomsNo
Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
SC
NH
SNF
Newburyport
123No 27 Private/Semi-Private RoomsNo
Avita of Needham
SC
AL
MC
Needham
62Yes 13 -No
Lasell House at Lasell Village
SC
CCRC
NH
SNF
Auburndale
38Yes 43 -No
Gabriel Care Adult Foster Care
SC
AL
Fall River
-Yes 95 -No
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Overview of Tribune Apartments

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Framingham, MA, Tribune Apartments is an idyllic community that offers independent living. Beautifully furnished and spacious studio and two-bedroom floor plans are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay. The community also strives to maintain affordability and ease the financial burdens with income qualifications and rent restrictions.

Here, residents enjoy a hassle-free living with on-site maintenance, management, and laundry spaces. A variety of local shops and recreational spaces are available, providing residents with endless recreation and wellness opportunities. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. With its extensive services and top-notch amenities, the community ensures residents can thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Orange Street

Create unforgettable moments in retirement at Orange Street, an inviting community in Waltham, MA, offering independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to those 60+ and adults with disability. Rents are also income-based, striving to ease financial burdens.

With recreational spaces and unique local shops in the area, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. A variety of dining options are also available through restaurants nearby, striving to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its warm and friendly environment.

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Overview of Knitting Mill Apartments

Beautifully situated near the Quequechan River Rail Trail in Fall River, MA, Knitting Mill Apartments is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to older adults with low incomes. Here, residents have a hassle-free lifestyle with on-site management and plenty of convenient apartment features.

Wellness opportunities and cozy gathering spaces are provided, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents also have easy access to a variety of restaurants and shops nearby, providing delightful dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Accompanied by the community’s bright and friendly environment, residents can thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Mill Pond Apartments

Ideally situated near Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA, Mill Pond Apartments is an outstanding community that offers independent living. The community has specially designed and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Maintenance services and laundry spaces are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Thriving local shops and recreational spaces are easily accessible, providing residents with endless leisure and wellness opportunities. A BBQ and picnic are also available, so residents can enjoy mealtimes with friends that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to promote a vibrant and inviting environment, so residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of The Meadows Health Center

The Meadows Health Center is a highly rated nursing home in North Andover, MA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Fostering comfort and healing, the community ensures older adults are treated well in a nurturing and welcoming environment. 24-hour care, comprehensive therapies, and freshly-prepared meals are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences. Along with a high resident-to-caregiver ratio, personalized care plans are also provided to help residents recover and live to their potential.

Live entertainment and various learning activities are easily accessible, ensuring residents can continue learning and have fun. Residents can also rest and freely interact with friends in the glass-enclosed courtyard with gardens and tables. Nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of North Andover, near Lake Cochichewick, the community ensures a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is committed to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it a trusted choice for senior living in Massachusetts.

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Overview of Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living

Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living is a nursing home in Peabody, MA, offering long-term care, memory care, and rehabilitation. The community’s warm and welcoming environment ensures older adults live comfortably. With 24-hour care, recreational activities, and well-balanced meals, residents have a worry-free lifestyle. Along with a highly trained care team, personalized care plans are also provided to ensure their recovery and rehabilitation.

Social events and a variety of recreational opportunities encourage residents to live actively and have fun. Residents can also focus on their wellness with a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym, a spa, and gardens. With its ideal setting in the tree-lined neighborhood of Peabody, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in Massachusetts, especially with its excellent standards of care.

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Overview of Port Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

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.

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Overview of Lasell House at Lasell Village

Lasell House at Lasell Village is a nursing home in Auburndale, MA, offering long-term care, hospice care, rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. Promoting a nurturing and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. Excellent services, including 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and pain management, are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. As part of Lasell Village, the community ensures residents can age gracefully, especially with physician-driven care.

Social events, stretching exercises, and recreational opportunities help residents live actively and have fun. Well-maintained amenities and a clean setting also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Nestled near Charles River and Newton-Wellesley Hospital, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has high standards of care, making it a good option for senior living in Massachusetts.

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Avita of Needham

880 Greendale Ave, Needham, Ma 02492, Needham, MA 02492
Overview of Avita of Needham

Avita of Needham provides assisted living and memory care in Needham, Massachusetts. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents maintain private living spaces; memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering, and the two care levels can support changing needs over time.

The community has 62 beds, and its Respite Stay Program provides short term care when a usual caregiver needs time away to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living at Avita of Needham.

Residents can spend time outdoors in landscaped, secure interior courtyards, or use the sunrooms and screened porches within the community. Gracious neighborhood dining spaces and a private dining room support everyday meals and gatherings with friends and family, while meals are made daily by the culinary team; a salon is also available on site for personal grooming.

Avita of Needham may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a supervised setting, or for a family seeking short term support through respite care.

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Overview of Gabriel Care Adult Foster Care

Gabriel Care Adult Foster Care, a state-licensed community, presents an excellent option for families seeking top-notch senior care. With a well-maintained facility, federal funding, and Massachusetts Medicaid administration, this community provides peace of mind for families. 

Their dedicated caregivers undergo monthly training, home visits, and regular client care plan reviews to ensure each patient receives the necessary support. Available 24/7 for emergencies, the highly trained staff excels in providing exceptional care while maintaining a safe and enriching lifestyle for residents. Families can rest assured that their loved ones are in capable hands at Gabriel Care senior living.

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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 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.