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Page 3 of 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. 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. 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.
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.
Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center
RH
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Boston (Mission Hill)
205
Facility 205
MA AVG 94
Rank #7 / 276
No
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 53
Rank #107 / 490
-No
The Newbury of Brookline
RH
AL
IL
MC
Brookline (Fisher Hill)
40
Facility 40
MA AVG 94
Rank #255 / 276
Yes
43
Facility 43
MA AVG 53
Rank #299 / 490
1 Bed / 2 BedNo
Waterstone at the Circle
RH
HOS
IL
PC
Boston (Commonwealth)
-Yes
87
Facility 87
MA AVG 53
Rank #72 / 490
1 Bed / 2 BedNo
Casselman House
RH
IL
Newton Centre
43
Facility 43
MA AVG 94
Rank #250 / 276
No
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 53
Rank #107 / 490
1 BedNo
Mount Pleasant Home
RH
IL
Jamaica Plain
60
Facility 60
MA AVG 94
Rank #210 / 276
No
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 53
Rank #118 / 490
-No
Brown Family House
RH
IL
Brookline (North Brookline)
-Yes
97
Facility 97
MA AVG 53
Rank #6 / 490
1 Bed / 2 BedNo
Danesh Residences
RH
IL
Brookline (North Brookline)
-Yes
97
Facility 97
MA AVG 53
Rank #6 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedNo
Logan Square Residences
RH
IL
Boston
-Yes
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 53
Rank #47 / 490
1 BedNo
Anne M. Lynch
RH
IL
South Boston
-No
91
Facility 91
MA AVG 53
Rank #39 / 490
1 Bed - 5 BedNo
Millers River Apartments
RH
IL
Cambridge (East Cambridge)
-No
97
Facility 97
MA AVG 53
Rank #6 / 490
Studio / 1 BedNo

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 Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center

Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center offers an inviting community with fine hospitality. The nursing home promotes social activities, education programs, spiritual and religious activities, and arts and crafts to its residents to cultivate their mental and physical abilities. Skilled nursing and rehabilitation for residents each get personalized care that focuses on their specific and unique needs. 
A personal touch approach is the key feature of the nursing home’s service. Management ensures that services are delivered with compassion and kindness, so that residents can feel comfortable and secure in the community.  A few of their essential amenities and services that help with residential lifestyle include medication management, and geriatric care are offered; their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority.

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The Newbury of Brookline

123 Fisher Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
Overview of The Newbury of Brookline

Located in Brookline’s historic Fisher Hill district, Massachusetts, The Newbury of Brookline is a higher-end blend of comfort and luxury for seniors. The Kisco Signature community is located on almost four acres and consists of 159 residences, 81 independent living, 38 assisted living, and 40 memory care suites, all designed specifically to provide a seamless continuum of care. The community balances carefully the modern amenities with the restored 1895 Mitton House, keeping historic integrity intact along with offering modern living spaces.

Residents enjoy a plethora of luxurious amenities such as a indoor saltwater heated pool, state-of-the-art fully equipped fitness center, and the Skyline Lounge with views of Boston. The community is centered around personalized service with 24/7 concierge service, valet parking, and a Tech Concierge available to help residents with their technology. With its superior attention to detail and standards of hospitality, The Newbury of Brookline presents a community where seniors can live in luxury and comfort.

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Overview of Waterstone at the Circle

At 385 Chestnut Hill Ave in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood, Waterstone at the Circle occupies one of the more genuinely walkable addresses in the Boston senior living market. A Walk Score of 87 means residents can handle most daily errands on foot, which in a city like Boston carries real weight for people who want to stay connected to an urban environment without relying on transportation logistics.

The building is a mid-rise, nine years into operation, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. The amenity list reads like someone actually thought about how people spend their time: an indoor heated pool, fitness center, library, card room, and movie theater are all on-site. Dining uses an anytime model built around locally sourced ingredients and seasonal offerings, which is a meaningfully different structure than set-schedule communal dining. Programming is run by a life enrichment team, and the community offers two named specific programs, Financial Resources and the EPOCH Exchange.

The facility carries an independent living designation, and the full profile coheres around that: no staffing hours, no clinical services listed, just a well-appointed building in a walkable Boston neighborhood designed for people who are managing their own lives and want a good physical environment to do it in. For that population in this market, the combination of location, amenities, and flexible dining is a substantive offer.

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Overview of Casselman House

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.

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Mount Pleasant Home

301 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Overview of Mount Pleasant Home

Sitting in the heart of Suffolk County, Jamaica Plain, MA, Mount Pleasant Home is an amusing senior living community that provides excellent assisted living services. Residents here enjoy the quiet and scenic views of Jamaica Plain while benefiting from the comfort of having 24-hour assistance, on-site professional medical care, and easy access to Boston’s renowned medical centers. The community welcomes its residents into well-designed living spaces surrounded by greenery and ample community spaces for a vibrant atmosphere and living environment.

There are plenty of opportunities to reconnect with old hobbies, socialize with like-minded individuals, or create enriching experiences with an array of intergenerational programs, wellness programs, featuring outings, events, and other lively activities. Residents also enjoy community spaces like a light-filled atrium, computer center, a hair salon, and beautifully landscaped grounds. With an array of beautiful amenities, invigorating community events, and the community’s ideal location near local amenities, residents are guaranteed to enjoy their lives both inside and outside the community.

Contact Mount Pleasant Home

Overview of Brown Family House

Create meaningful moments at Brown Family House, an outstanding community in Brookline, MA, offering independent living. The community is committed to improving the quality of life of those 62+, providing thoughtfully furnished and spacious accommodations for their comfort. Residents can ease their worries with maintenance services and compassionate management.

Fun events and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. With a fully furnished kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals that best suit their dietary needs and tastes. Residents can also bring small pets to accompany them and ease their loneliness. Promoting a vibrant and friendly environment, the community ensures residents enjoy a laid-back lifestyle in their golden years.

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Overview of Danesh Residences

Experience a vibrant lifestyle at Danesh Residences, an inviting community set in the thriving neighborhood of Brookline, MA, offering independent living. The community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe, providing specially designed accommodations that best match their preferences. With maintenance services and convenient apartment features, residents have more time to do the things they love.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Residents also enjoy delightful dining with the community’s scenic dining venues that provide lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its warm and inviting environment.

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Overview of Logan Square Residences

Experience a vibrant lifestyle at Logan Square Residences, a distinct community in Boston, MA, offering independent living. The community features a variety of cozy one-bedroom floor plans, designed for residents’ comfort and safety. Residents have more time to do the things they love with round-the-clock maintenance and laundry spaces.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness, though restrictions apply. The community also boasts state-of-the-art amenities, including a community room, a fitness center, a library, and a beautiful garden.

Contact Logan Square Residences

Anne M. Lynch

20 Rev. Burke St, South Boston, MA 02127
Overview of Anne M. Lynch

Beautifully set near Moakley Park in South Boston, MA, Anne M. Lynch is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. The community features plenty of specially designed accommodations that range from one- to five-bedroom floor plans, ensuring comfort and safety. 24-hour emergency maintenance, laundry suites, and management are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free living.

With plenty of unique shops and recreation sites nearby, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Restaurants in the area also provide residents with delightful dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience, accompanied by the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

Contact Anne M. Lynch

Overview of Millers River Apartments

Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Cambridge, MA, Millers River Apartments is an inviting community that offers independent living. With a variety of beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, residents can rest assured of finding the best one that best matches their preferences. The community also provides laundry spaces and maintenance services for residents’ convenience.

Here, residents can interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences in its gathering spaces. Delightful restaurants and shops in the area provide residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With its top-notch amenities and exceptional services, residents can keep their peace of mind and flourish in retirement.

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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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