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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 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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. 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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
Kaplan Family Hospice House
SC
HOS
PC
RC
Danvers (Danversport)
-No 32 Private Suites12No
Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts (Main Office)
SC
HC
HOS
PC
Feeding Hills
-No 54 -19No
The Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence
SC
HOS
PC
Newton (Oak Hill)
10No 38 Private Suites-No
Bet Shalom Senior Apartments
SC
IL
Worcester (Newton Square)
-No 66 1 Bed-No
Cornerstone of Weymouth
SC
IL
Weymouth
-Yes 67 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-No
1000 Southern Artery
SC
IL
Artery Quincy
-No 70 1 Bed-No
Penelope 120 Apartments
SC
IL
Peabody
-No 70 1 Bed-No
Rogers Hall
SC
IL
Lowell (Belvidere)
-Yes 73 1 Bed-No
Melville Towers
SC
IL
New Bedford
-Yes 73 1 Bed / 2 Bed-No
John W. Weeks House
SC
IL
Newton (Newton Centre)
-No 64 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-No
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Overview of Kaplan Family Hospice House

Cherish every moment of your later years with Kaplan Family Hospice House, an idyllic retreat surrounded by lush greenery in Liberty Street, Danvers, MA, that focuses on hospice care. The community features specially designed and wheelchair-accessible accommodations, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. With a warm and welcoming environment, residents will surely feel at ease.

The community also encourages residents to remain active and socially engaged, with its extensive array of amenities. Respite care and acute hospice care are also available to improve residents’ living conditions. Amenities include a chapel, a library, living rooms, and serene outdoor gardens, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a serene place to spend their end-of-life.

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Overview of Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts (main Office)

In the heart of Springfield, Massachusetts, Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts is a community with a steadfast commitment to impacting seniors’ lives. The dedicated team at Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts, composed of compassionate professionals and volunteers, focuses on addressing patients’ multifaceted needs and support networks. This includes not only the medical aspects but also the emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions.

With a sense of urgency and unwavering dedication, Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts is available 24/7, ensuring every referral is met with a prompt response within two hours. They extend their reach beyond immediate care by providing informative sessions to prospective patients, families, and healthcare providers, underlining their commitment to serving the community. Their mission revolves around empowering patients and their loved ones to embrace each day with fullness and comfort. 

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Overview of The Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence

The Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence is a hospice care community in Newton, MA, specializing in end-of-life care. Those with life-limiting conditions experience the utmost comfort in the community’s compassionate and home-like environment. Exceptional services, including volunteer programs, comprehensive counseling, and pain management, are also provided to ease residents’ discomfort and pain. Through a bed subsidy program funded by the Parameter Foundation and Springwell, the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living, the community strives to help those who cannot afford hospice care.

Art, music, and pet therapy help maintain residents’ holistic well-being and provide emotional support. Featuring 10 spacious, private rooms and comfortable common areas, the community ensures residents can rest and interact with their surroundings. Residents can also keep their peace of mind, as it is nestled near Greenways Conservation Land in Newton. This hospice care community is a trusted choice for hospice care in Massachusetts, especially with its dedicated services.

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Overview of John W. Weeks House

Spend your golden years at John W. Weeks House, a welcoming community in Newton Center, MA, offering independent living. The community features a variety of distinct floor plans, ranging from one- to three-bedroom accommodations, with some of them designed for those with mobility impairments. Residents can keep their peace of mind with plenty of convenient apartment features and exceptional services.

Exciting events and fun recreational programs are conducted, so residents can live actively and maintain social connections. Restaurants, shops, and recreational spaces are easily accessible, providing residents with a variety of dining options and leisure opportunities. With its warm and inviting environment, residents can flourish in retirement.

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Overview of 1000 Southern Artery

Live a blissful retirement at 1000 Southern Artery, a vibrant community in Quincy, MA, offering independent living. Featuring a variety of specially designed accommodations, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Older adults who are non-residents are also welcome to participate in and enjoy classes offered through the community’s senior center.

With a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and exciting events, residents can spend their days as they please. Meals are also curated according to residents’ dietary needs and preferences, serving delightful dining options daily. Promoting a warm and welcoming environment, the community creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Penelope 120 Apartments

Penelope 120 Senior Apartments operates an affordable independent living community on Central Street in Peabody, Massachusetts. Managed by AHEPA Senior Living as a non-profit, HUD Section 202 subsidized property, this three-story residential building provides 48 low-income one-bedroom apartments specifically for self-sufficient adults age 62 and older.

The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 70 out of 100, indicating a pedestrian-friendly environment where residents can access grocery stores, local pharmacies, and public transit connections entirely on foot. Individual floor plans feature dedicated, fully equipped kitchens, letting residents manage their own meal schedules without structured community dining plans.

Shared spaces on the property include an arts and crafts room, a fitness center, a game room, and a library, with an on-site service coordinator available to organize regular social seminars and connect residents to local elder benefit programs.

Prospective residents can get in touch with the Peabody management office to request an application and check current waitlist positions.

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Overview of Rogers Hall

Peacefully set near Rogers Fort Hill Park in Lowell, MA, Rogers Hall is an outstanding 62+ community that offers independent living. Purposely built one-bedroom floor plans are provided in a vibrant and welcoming environment, so residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay. Income qualifications and rent restrictions may apply, ensuring older adults can downsize according to their preferences and budgets.

With fun recreational activities and exciting events, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Shopping, dining, healthcare providers, and public transportation are easily accessible, providing endless leisure and wellness opportunities. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. With its state-of-the-art amenities and friendly setting, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

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Melville Towers

850 Pleasant St #1, New Bedford, MA 02740
Overview of Melville Towers

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at Melville Towers, a distinct 62+ community in New Bedford, MA, offering independent living. Older adults can rest assured of finding the right accommodation based on their preferences with beautifully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. With emergency maintenance, management, and laundry spaces, residents are guaranteed a hassle-free living.

There’s no dull moment with plenty of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Dining, shopping, and healthcare providers are easily accessible, providing unending recreation and wellness opportunities. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its warm and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Bet Shalom Senior Apartments

Cherish every moment of your best years at Bet Shalom Senior Apartments, an idyllic haven in Worcester, MA, offering independent living. The community has affordable and purposely built one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring those 62+ can find the accommodations that best matches their preferences. With income-based rents, residents can keep their peace of mind and ease financial burdens.

A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Shopping centers and restaurants are also easily accessible, providing residents with various leisure opportunities and dining options. The community strives to promote a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Cornerstone of Weymouth

Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood of Weymouth, MA, Cornerstone of Weymouth is a blissful haven that offers independent living. Dedicated to improving the quality of life of those 55+, the community features a variety of specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Light housekeeping and maintenance services are also provided, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

With a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and wellness opportunities, residents will not run out of things to do. A restaurant-style dining is also available, providing residents with delectable and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents can bring their pets to prevent them from getting lonely. Amenities include a library, a full-service salon, a game room, a firepit, a breakfast bar, a bistro, a wellness center, open-air parking, and a spacious courtyard, creating the perfect setting for residents’ relaxation and well-being.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.