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Best Retirement Homes in Boston, MA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 43 retirement homes communities in Boston, MA using MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank retirement homes in MA
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43 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 74/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Boston, MA. 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: 86The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Boston, MA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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. RH (Retirement Homes):
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.
Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle
RH
AL
MC
RC
Boston (Brighton)
84
Facility 84
MA AVG 94
Rank #149 / 276
Yes28
86
Facility 86
MA AVG 53
Rank #81 / 490
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #15 / 181
C-NoYes
Evans Park at Newton Corner
RH
AL
MC
RC
Newton (Newton Corner)
112
Facility 112
MA AVG 94
Rank #76 / 276
Yes17
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 53
Rank #107 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #15 / 181
C-NoNo
The Residence at Boylston Place
RH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chestnut Hill
99
Facility 99
MA AVG 94
Rank #101 / 276
No18
78
Facility 78
MA AVG 53
Rank #132 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #78 / 181
-NoYes
Goddard House Assisted Living
RH
AL
MC
RC
Brookline
115
Facility 115
MA AVG 94
Rank #70 / 276
Yes40
56
Facility 56
MA AVG 53
Rank #226 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #27 / 181
-YesNo
Providence House Assisted Living
RH
AL
MC
Brighton
102
Facility 102
MA AVG 94
Rank #93 / 276
Yes12
87
Facility 87
MA AVG 53
Rank #72 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed
22
Facility 22
MA AVG 22
Rank #102 / 181
-YesNo
Atria Marina Place
RH
AL
IL
MC
North Quincy (Marina Bay)
110
Facility 110
MA AVG 94
Rank #80 / 276
Yes21
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 53
Rank #452 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #62 / 181
-NoYes
Rogerson House
RH
AL
MC
RC
Boston (Jamaica Hills)
40
Facility 40
MA AVG 94
Rank #255 / 276
No40
91
Facility 91
MA AVG 53
Rank #39 / 490
Studio
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #27 / 181
-NoNo
Cadbury Commons
RH
AL
IL
MC
Cambridge
74
Facility 74
MA AVG 94
Rank #176 / 276
Yes24
86
Facility 86
MA AVG 53
Rank #81 / 490
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #27 / 181
-NoNo
Springhouse Senior Living
RH
AL
IL
MC
Boston (Brook Farm)
49
Facility 49
MA AVG 94
Rank #234 / 276
Yes13
22
Facility 22
MA AVG 53
Rank #400 / 490
1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #15 / 181
-YesNo
The Residence at Watertown Square
RH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Watertown
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 94
Rank #125 / 276
Yes25
94
Facility 94
MA AVG 53
Rank #19 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 22
Rank #131 / 181
-NoNo

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 43 analyzed for Boston.

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Overview of Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle

Nestled in the lively community of Brighton, MA, the Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. A wide array of spacious and well-appointed accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, memory care studio, memory care one-bedroom, and memory care companion suite ara available for its residents. With a highly equipped and compassionate team, this community provides customized care plans and supportive multi-sensory, mind stimulating activities for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Short term stays are also available for respite care services.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy an inspired dining with delectable and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team, weekly housekeeping, laundry, and linen services, and transportation assistance to appointments. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories through its shared spaces like walking paths, landscape gardens, and spacious patios. Participate in various life enrichment activities and wellness programs for continuing social engagement. With the Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle, seniors are assured of a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Evans Park at Newton Corner

Set in the vibrant community of Newton, MA, the Evans Park at Newton Corner is a respected senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can choose among cozy and spacious accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom, and two-bedroom. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia are offered with personalized care and support including sensory-based enrichment programs. Short-term stays with extra care services are also available for respite care.

Committed to delivering outstanding care and support, residents here can enjoy amenities and services including an inspired dining with delectable and nutritious meals based on dietary needs, weekly housekeeping, laundry, and linen services, and transportation assistance to appointments. Meet new people and create meaningful experiences through its shared spaces like walking paths, landscape gardens, and spacious patios. Engage in diverse active living activities for wellness and engagement. With Evans Park at Newton Corner, seniors can enjoy a wondrous retirement.

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Overview of The Residence at Boylston Place

The Residence at Boylston Place has been open at 615 Heath Street in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts since 2000. Twenty-six years in the same building, offering assisted living, independent living, and respite care across 99 beds. The building is mid-rise, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts.

Walkability stands out at The Residence at Boylston Place and its surrounding neighborhood. The Walk Score hits 78, very walkable, so a lot of daily errands don’t need a car at all. That’s not typical for a community this size, and its a gret boon for more mobility challenged seniors, as well as any visiting family.

There’s also a nursing home co-located on the same campus, which matters more than it might sound. It means a resident who eventually needs a higher level of care doesn’t have to leave the area they already know to get it.

Between assisted living and independent living, residents have room to shift support levels without relocating, and respite care covers families who need a short-term stay rather than a permanent one.

What this adds up to is a well-established, walkable Chestnut Hill community built for flexibility, offering more than one level of senior living in the same place, with a nursing home nearby for whatever comes next.

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Overview of Goddard House Assisted Living

Nestled near Boston is the Goddard House Assisted Living in Brookline that offers assisted living and memory care. Goddard House is dedicated to ensuring that all residents are given the opportunity to do as they please and live a hassle-free lifestyle; they provide residents with the opportunity to freely choose a lifestyle that fits their needs. Given their delightful ambiance, management and staff encourage residents to live vibrantly through socializing and making meaningful memories with fellow residents and staff. Goddard House Assisted Living is sure to find endless opportunities waiting to be discovered. 

Goddard House is deeply resident-centered; they give seniors’ families to choose among long-term, short-term, and even trial stays. Residents are offered the Bed, Breakfast, and Beyond program that is essentially their ADL exclusive service. Other features include 24-hour care supervision, medication management, stimulating activities and programs, and housekeeping– among many others.

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Overview of Providence House Assisted Living

Welcome to Providence House Assisted Living, a warm haven nestled in the heart of Brighton, Massachusetts, offering a vibrant and nurturing environment for seniors seeking community and support. As residents step through its doors, a sense of belonging embraces them. The inviting common areas encourage social gatherings, quiet moments with friends, and engaging daily activities. Residents of Providence House receive unparalleled care and support, fostering an environment where their contributions are valued and abundant opportunities await.

For those experiencing Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss, the Beechwood Memory Care neighborhood provides a secure, sunlit sanctuary for a stress-free lifestyle. Spacious private apartments cater to individual needs, offering a seamless transition within the community and accommodating diverse financial situations. At Providence House Assisted Living, it’s not merely a residence; it’s a vibrant tapestry woven with shared moments, purposeful living, and a sense of camaraderie among neighbors.

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Overview of Atria Marina Place

Located nearby Boston, Atria Marina Place in Quincy is one of the premier senior living communities that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. They understand that an enriching senior living experience begins with the right lifestyle that suits your needs; independent living offers a lifestyle that allows retiring seniors to stay active and pursue their activities without having to worry about chores such as cooking, cleaning, and maintenance. Assisted living encourages, empowers, and enriches residents to still live freely on their own terms while receiving the necessary support. Atria Marina Place has been one of the trail blazers in reinventing the approach to senior living– modern and innovative care.

Atria Marina Place is a branch of the renowned Atria senior living group. Rest assured that residents of Atria Marina Place are able to experience their array of amenities such as garden, salon, and café bistro; along with services such as transportation, housekeeping and laundry– to name a few of the features that residents from both living options get unlimited access. As of today, there’s around a twenty-five percent vacancy rate, making it a testament to how many families trust in bringing their loved one into the hands of Atria Marina Place.

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Overview of Rogerson House

Overlooking the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, MA, Rogerson House is a dependable senior living community, offering a personalized approach to memory care, assisted living, and respite care. The community primarily caters to residents dealing with the challenges of memory loss, offering them a safe haven free from the clamor and demands of world affairs. An experienced team of compassionate professionals are always available to offer assistance with daily living activities, personal care, or meal assistance, making residents’ lives easier.

The community thoughtfully curates a wide array of social engagement activities designed to foster therapeutic experiences that enhance residents’ living experience and nurture their overall well-being. Residents also enjoy access to an extensive list of therapeutic programs run by trained memory care professionals to provide them with a wide array of mentally-stimulating and physically-invigorating social and educational activities. Here, residents are given all the tools, care, and opportunities they need to thrive and live their lives to the fullest.

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Overview of Cadbury Commons

Cadbury Commons has proudly remained a family-owned and operated haven for over 27 years in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their commitment to fostering both assisted independence and senior living is unwavering, offering a comprehensive range of services that include memory care. With an environment tailored to the needs of seniors, this residence thrives on vibrant activity, offering a diverse array of avenues for engaging new experiences, whether in the realms of business, education, travel, or the arts.

From a well-stocked library to a rejuvenating fitness center and a dedicated computer area, the community provides spaces for both personal growth and social interaction. The serene atmosphere is complemented by the convenience of an on-site salon and spa, ready to pamper and rejuvenate. Embracing pets and offering access to private off-street parking, Cadbury Commons creates an environment that feels like home, complete with memory care support groups that provide invaluable connections. Additionally, a variety of independent living floor plans cater to individual preferences, while the assisted living facilities ensure a seamless transition to a supportive and enriching lifestyle

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Overview of Springhouse Senior Living

Lodged within the vibrant Boston, Massachusetts, Springhouse Senior Living unfolds as a cherished home blending independent living floor plans with assisted living facilities and memory care therapy. Beyond its remarkable amenities, this residence envelops residents in a genuine and friendly atmosphere, all while providing seamless access to educational and cultural gems as well as medical centers.

Amidst 13 acres of pristine conservation land, it captures the essence of tranquility and urban convenience. Lush gardens and inviting walking trails frame the surroundings. The comfort of home is also punctuated by 24-hour security, designated parking, and a range of offerings including a gallery, café, library, and a fitness and exercise room. The home’s commitment to holistic care echoes through on-site physician practices, therapeutic sessions, and specialized memory care living. Springhouse Senior Living is absolutely a community that defines the essence of a vibrant senior lifestyle.

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Overview of The Residence at Watertown Square

Step into the inviting embrace of The Residence at Watertown Square, where classic home-inspired living meets the convenience of residential assisted living. Tucked in the heart of Cambridge, this home offers a spectrum of options, from independent living to memory care facilities, all designed to create a sense of comfort and belonging for seniors. Elevating senior living to an art form, it welcomes temporary stays or respite care needs with open arms. With three chef-prepared meals daily, transportation services, and 24-hour staffing, peace of mind is a constant companion.

The community extends its care by offering memory care qualifications that adhere to the highest standards, with associates certified by the National Institute for Dementia Education. From housekeeping and maintenance to enriching exercises and personalized laundry services, the home makes sure that every aspect of life is tended to. It also features a library, parking garage, patio entertainment space, and a salon. The Residence at Watertown Square ensures every day is an opportunity for comfort and connection.

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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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