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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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Situated in the beautiful neighborhood of Walpole, MA, the New Pond Village is a trusted senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community provides a relaxed and maintenance free living for all its residents. Spacious and cozy accommodations tailored to the needs of its residents are available. With a dedicated and trained team, residents can avail varying levels of care and support through its Lifecare contract. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions are supported by certified dementia practitioners.
Experience its top-notch amenities and services including housekeeping and laundry services and on-site salon and barbershop. Indulge in gourmet dining experience prepared a talented culinary team. Participate in a full calendar of activities to further enhance wellness and social engagements. With the New Pond Village, seniors are assured of a wonderful retirement experience.
Overview of New Pond Village
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 578 / 590 / 851 / 864 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Fitness and Recreation
Experience comfort and security like no other in the extraordinary senior living community of Atria Fairhaven at Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA. Offering a spectrum of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care, the community provides high-quality care and assistance 24/7. With warm and meticulously-designed floor plans including studio deluxe, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, together with memory care neighborhood’s studio and shared suite, residents enjoy a bright and friendly environment.
Atria Fairhaven focuses on the uniqueness and freedom of seniors, providing them with care and assistance that perfectly matches their unique needs. Moreover, the community offers an Engage Life program and a Life Guidance program to ensure that residents live a fulfilled life with joy and inspiration. Catering to the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences, the community offers various meal options including vegetarian options alongside three chef-prepared meals every day. The community provides wonderful amenities including a library, a fitness center, a salon, an on-site physician, a game room, an outdoor grill, a courtyard, a peaceful sunlit patio, and walking paths for the seniors’ enjoyment and wellness.
Overview of Atria Fairhaven
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 310 - 399 / 425 - 431 / 476 - 641 / 846 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Atria Marland Place is a cozy senior living community settling in Stevens Street, Andover, MA providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring homey and spacious floor plans ranging from studio to one- and two-bedroom apartments equipped with kitchenettes and individual thermostat controls, the community ensures comfort and security. Prioritizing the seniors’ freedom and uniqueness, Atria Marland Place ensures that they receive proper care and assistance that best matches their unique needs and preferences.
Atria Marland Place strives to deliver a better quality of life, encouraging them to remain energized and engaged. The community serves three chef-prepared healthy and delicious meals daily in multiple dining venues to satisfy residents’ dietary needs. With pet-friendly amenities including a pub, a library, a movie theater, a fitness center, a salon and spa, an onsite physician office space, an art studio, and a billiards room, the community ensures the entertainment and wellness of its residents.
Overview of Atria Marland Place
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 300 - 460 / 361 / 361 - 845 / 688 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Tucked away within a serene setting in Newburyport, MA, Adviniacare Country Center is a relaxing senior living community that offers short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Residents here enjoy serene and spacious accommodation that allows them to enjoy their rests and personal time in utmost comfort and privacy. An excellent and professional care team is always available to deliver the care services and support residents need whenever they need them.
All-day dining options are available to make sure residents’ cravings and nutritional needs are always satisfied. Fun and engaging recreation activities are also offered for a vibrant living experience that allows residents to thrive and maintain their activity. A wide array of amenities, such as a beautiful patio, common areas, and hair salon are offered to further enhance residents’ stay within the community.
Overview of Adviniacare Country Center
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes, Accept
Total Residents: 111 Residents
Room Sizes: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Mid-rise Building
Marian Manor is a non-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Boston. The nursing home offers a top-notch level of service that is sponsored by the Carmelite Sister for the Aged and the Infirm. Management ensures that the mental, physical, and emotional needs of their residents are met and satisfied; they provide a personalized care program that is focused on the specific needs of each unique individual. Marian Manor is where opportunities happen, and where residents know and feel that they belong.
Overview of Marian Manor Nursing Home
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Total Residents: 366
Building Type: Mid-rise
Serving the ideal blend of comfort and active living, The Highlands is an exceptional senior living community in Westborough, MA, that offers independent living. Residents can choose from a variety of studio,one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans with easy access to convenient services and amenities. A team of kind managers live within the community and are available 24/7 to provide residents with utmost support and assistance.
Services like housekeeping, linen, transportation, and maintenance help residents to thrive and live a well-supported life. The community features plenty of inviting and warm common spaces that foster connections and an enriched way of life. Amenities such as chef-prepared meals, full-service salon, theater, library, craft room, TV room, and beautiful outdoor areas, further enhances residents’ living experience, giving them plenty of opportunities for enjoyment and relaxation.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 365-536 / 510-848 / 937-1,081 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Recreational Activities
Housekeeping Services
Exercise Programs
Carmel Terrace is an assisted living community in Framingham, MA. It offers independent living, assisted living, and short-term respite care. The community is dedicated to providing compassionate care and a welcoming home for seniors.
Create unforgettable moments in retirement at Brooksby Village, a blissful retreat in Peabody, MA, offering independent living. The community has a variety of thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. A compassionate team also helps with chores and maintenance, striving to maintain residents’ independence without hassles.
A jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and healthy dining options are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services, residents can easily access their needs and various recreational opportunities. Amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness center, a library, and well-maintained landscapes, creating the ideal setting for residents’ leisure and well-being.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Swimming Pool
Spend a blissful retirement at Weldon Gardens, a distinct community in Medford, MA, offering independent living. The community features thoughtfully furnished and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Laundry spaces and maintenance services are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.
Thriving local shops and recreational spaces are also available nearby, providing endless leisure and wellness opportunities. Restaurants in the area also allows residents to enjoy a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s warm and inviting environment creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their best years.
Overview of Weldon Gardens
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Live your best years at Willis Avenue Development, an astounding community situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Medford, MA, offering independent living. Residents can ease their worries with a variety of specially designed and sophisticated accommodations. The community also helps with maintenance, providing residents with more time to do the things they love.
Residents can spend their days as they please, especially with unique local shops, serene parks, and other recreational spaces in the area. Restaurants nearby also provide residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With its warm and inviting environment, residents can rest assured of living comfortably in retirement.
Overview of Willis Avenue Development
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: 2-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.
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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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