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| The Residence at Orchard Grove |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Shrewsbury | 80 | Yes | 20 | 24 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27 | - | No | No |
| Brightview Danvers |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Danvers (Danversport) | 79 | Yes | 24 | 48 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18 | A | No | No |
| Autumn Glen at Dartmouth |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Dartmouth (Smith Mills) | 85 | No | 37 | 21 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29 | - | No | No |
| The Residence at Melrose Station |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Melrose (Essex Street) | 90 | Yes | 25 | 93 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27 | - | No | No |
| Keystone Place at Buzzards Bay |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Buzzards Bay | 75 | Yes | 20 | 60 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 11 | - | No | No |
| Brightview North Andover |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | North Andover (Turnpike Street) | 76 | No | 27 | 4 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 13 | - | No | No |
| Atria Woodbriar Park |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Falmouth (Teaticket) | 95 | Yes | 50 | 55 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 30 | - | No | No |
| The Residence at Bedford |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Bedford | 92 | No | 26 | 34 | Traditional (66), Special Care (26) | - | - | No | No |
| Herrick House |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Beverly | 86 | No | 16 | 25 | Studio / 1 Bedroom / 2 Bedroom | 30 | - | No | Yes |
| The Current South Shore |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Weymouth (Brookfield Village) | 74 | No | 26 | 44 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | No | No |
| The Wellington at Springfield |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Springfield (Pine Point) | 91 | No | 18 | 32 | Traditional (73), Special Care (18) | 20 | - | Yes | No |
| Thirwood Place |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | South Yarmouth | 69 | Yes | - | 12 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29 | - | No | No |
| The Arbors at Stoneham |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Stoneham (Franklin Street) | 84 | Yes | 26 | 12 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12 | - | Yes | No |
| The Current Beverly |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Beverly (Beverly Center Business District) | 98 | No | 15 | 93 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | No | No |
| Grove Manor Estates |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
LSL Luxury Senior Living
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Braintree (Grove Street) | 70 | No | 15 | 54 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29 | - | No | No |
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Homestead Hall in Worcester is a one-level facility that offers independent and assisted living, as well as nursing care. As a non-profit organization, it prioritizes creating a cozy ambiance for its residents. The team at Homestead Hall provides round-the-clock care, daily living assistance, and a carefully crafted seasonal menu.
The facility also features an on-site salon, van transportation, furnished grounds, and gardens with plenty of fresh air. Residents can take advantage of housekeeping and laundry services, on-site podiatrists, and medication management. Homestead Hall even offers a range of recreational programs, social gatherings, and trips to help its residents stay engaged and active. Couples can opt for conjoining rooms, while on-site palliative and hospice care is also available for those who need it.
Overview of Homestead Hall
The Health Center at the Willows, located on Barry Road in Worcester, is a place that offers spacious individual rooms and various amenities for its residents. The friendly and welcoming atmosphere here makes it feel like home. The residents can enjoy interactive programs and exciting excursions tailored to their preferences, while living in a neighborhood-like setting. The dining experience is simply amazing. The talented chefs and dietitians ensure the meals are delicious, healthy, and elevate the dining experience.
They also have a library, a salon, and a barber shop, where residents can relax and take care of their grooming needs. In addition to these amenities, the home offers various services, including housekeeping and linen, pharmacy and physician orders, emergency call lights, and local or long-distance telephone service within the United States. The outdoor space is landscaped beautifully, providing a perfect spot for residents to relax and enjoy the fresh air.
Spend your golden years at Peabody House, an idyllic haven in Peabody, MA, offering independent living. The community is dedicated to those 62+ and adults with disabilities, featuring 140 affordable and specially designed accommodations. Management services and round-the-clock emergency response are also provided, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Thriving local shops and recreational spaces surround the area, providing residents with endless leisure and wellness opportunities. Restaurants nearby also provide residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its warm and inviting environment.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Create unforgettable moments in your golden years at Friendly Garden, a distinct community in Revere, MA, offering independent living. Residents can ease their worries amidst the community’s beautifully designed and cozy studio and one-bedroom floor plans. With income-based rents, the community strives to maintain affordability and ease financial burdens.
There’s no dull moment with a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs that aim to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents also gain convenient access to delightful dining options with restaurants and shops nearby. The community’s vibrant and inviting environment creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their best years.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Parking Available
Cherish every moment of your best years at Robinson Cuticura Mill Apartments, a distinct 62+ community in Malden, MA, offering independent living. The community has sophisticated and specially designed one- to three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can ease their worries with on-site management, maintenance, and laundry spaces.
With recreational spaces and wellness opportunities, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. A variety of restaurants and shops surround the area, providing residents with delightful dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has state-of-the-art amenities and a friendly setting, making it an enticing option for those seeking independence in their golden years.
Overview of Robinson Cuticura Mill Apartments
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 647 / 736 / 1,141 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Exercise Programs
Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Plymouth, MA, Cherry Hill Ii is a distinguished 62+ community that offers independent living. With 35 purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents’ comfort and safety. On-site management, maintenance, and laundry spaces are also available, so residents have more time to do the things they love.
Fun recreational opportunities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delightful restaurants, local shops, and leisure sites are easily accessible, providing residents with plenty of dining options and entertainment opportunities. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. With extensive amenities and exceptional services, residents make the most of their golden years without hassles.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 500 / 700 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Social and Recreational Activities
Parking Available
Experience the best of your golden years at Sacred Heart Apartments, a distinguished retreat in Lawrence, MA, offering independent living. The community has 44 beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to the comfort of those 55+. Residents also enjoy the utmost convenience, with maintenance services and laundry spaces.
Thriving local shops and recreational spaces are available nearby, providing residents with endless leisure and wellness opportunities. Pets are also allowed to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is a great option for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its vibrant and welcoming environment.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 508 - 853 / 673 - 934 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Exercise Programs
Experience a worry-free retirement at Casselman House, an exceptional community located in the thriving neighborhood of Newton, MA, offering independent living. 43 affordable and specially designed accommodations are provided, ensuring residents can live comfortably. With income-based rents, the community strives to ease financial burdens.
Here, residents have a convenient lifestyle with round-the-clock emergency maintenance and compassionate management. Cozy communal spaces and wellness opportunities are also provided for residents’ leisure and well-being. The community is a great option for those looking to downsize in their golden years, especially with its warm and inviting environment.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Parking Available
Live a blissful retirement situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Lowell, MA, offering independent living. Purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans are provided, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Accompanied by a variety of convenient apartment features and laundry spaces, residents are guaranteed a worry-free lifestyle.
There’s no dull moment with a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and exciting events that aim to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents can also prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences with a fully equipped kitchen. Shops and recreational spaces are also available nearby, providing easy access to their needs and leisure. With its warm and friendly environment, the community strives to help residents thrive in their golden years.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 467 - 673 / 782 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Social and Recreational Activities
Parking Available
Wellness Programs
Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living, situated in the heart of Newton Upper Falls, MA, provides a peaceful retirement setting within a quiet residential neighborhood. The community features a selection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, offering choices to fit a range of preferences and budgets. With assisted living services, it provides a warm, enriching environment for residents to call home. Its convenient location near restaurants and shopping centers balances tranquility with easy access to local amenities.
A standout feature of this community is its devotional and wellness programs, which are designed to promote residents’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being. These programs offer personalized care in a supportive atmosphere. With high-quality services, residents at Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living can enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes, Accept
Total Residents: 82 Residents
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
View Full Ranking MethodologyHow We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities
Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.
Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.
What We Prioritize Most
Balancing Additional FactorsThe largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:
Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
Website quality and digital trust indicators
Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)
These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.
The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.
These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
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