Best Senior Living in Malden, MA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 8 senior living communities in Malden, MA using MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior living in MA
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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 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
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.
Forestdale Park Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Malden (Maplewood)
77
Facility 77
MA AVG 91
Rank #52 / 92
Yes18
37
Facility 37
MA AVG 57
Rank #162 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed
8
Facility 8
MA AVG 22
Rank #63 / 67
NoNo
Atria Maplewood Place
IL
AL
MC
RC
Malden
108
Facility 108
MA AVG 91
Rank #20 / 92
Yes19
81
Facility 81
MA AVG 57
Rank #72 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Shared Suite
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #23 / 67
NoNo
Salem Towers
IL
Malden (Faulkner)
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 91
Rank #47 / 92
No-
84
Facility 84
MA AVG 57
Rank #63 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-No-
Davenport Memorial Home
IL
AL
Malden (Malden Gaming District)
-No- 97 Single / Double Rooms-No-
Monsignor Neagle
IL
Malden
-Yes-
86
Facility 86
MA AVG 57
Rank #54 / 238
1 Bed-No-
Robinson Cuticura Mill Apartments
IL
Malden
-Yes-
83
Facility 83
MA AVG 57
Rank #66 / 238
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-No-
The Heritage Apartments
IL
Malden (Malden Gaming District)
-Yes-
98
Facility 98
MA AVG 57
Rank #1 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed-No-
Valuable Home Care
IL
HC
Malden
-No- 86 --No-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other MA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 8 analyzed for Malden. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Atria Maplewood Place

Enjoy the best of your golden years at Atria Maplewood Place, a blissful retreat in Malden, MA, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. A kind and highly trained team also provides exceptional care tailored to their unique needs around the clock.

Dedicated to enhancing residents’ cognition and living experiences, a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community is a good option for those seeking a variety of care in retirement, especially with its comprehensive options and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Forestdale Park Senior Living

Situated in the vibrant community of Maiden, MA, the Forestdale Park Senior Living is an esteemed community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. A wide array of spacious and cozy accommodations including studio, private studio, one-bedroom, and companion suites are available for its residents. Having a highly equipped and compassionate team, residents can receive the utmost care and support they need. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are given therapeutic programming and other specialized programs.

Experience its top-notch amenities and services including delightful and healthy meals, a culinary club, trivia hour, art appreciation activities, and many more. Meet new friends and create meaningful memories within its beautifully created shared spaces. At Forestdale Park Senior Living, seniors can enjoy a classic retirement.

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Overview of Salem Towers

Spend a blissful retirement at Salem Towers, a welcoming 62+ community in Malden, MA, offering independent living. The community features 80 beautifully designed and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. With income-based rents, residents can ease their worries and financial burdens.

Fun gathering spaces and wellness opportunities are available, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents can also prepare meals that best suit their tastes and nutritional needs with a fully equipped kitchen in each unit. The community’s extensive amenities and friendly setting ensure residents can thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Davenport Memorial Home

Davenport Memorial Home is an assisted living community in Malden, MA, in the Malden Gaming District. It opened in 1946. Assisted living here includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident lives in a single or double room. A double room can suit two people moving in together.

The area has a Walk Score of 97 out of 100, placing it in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car. Someone who no longer drives can still reach everyday destinations on foot, so Davenport Memorial Home may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support while retaining access to nearby errands. Dining includes family style meals prepared by an in house chef, with a choice of entrees at every meal. Residents can use the pool, salon and spa on site, while landscaped grounds and gardens provide outdoor spaces for time outside. Games, crafts, socials, entertainment and outings offer ways to pursue interests and hobbies, with transportation available for activities beyond the home. Religious services are available in the chapel, allowing residents to participate on site.

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Overview of The Heritage Apartments

Make the most of your best years at The Heritage Apartments, a purposely built 62+ community that offers independent living. Designed for residents’ comfort and safety, the community has beautifully furnished and spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans. Income qualifications and rent restrictions are utilized to ease financial challenges.

With major highways and public transportation nearby, residents have convenient travel access that allows them to enjoy local amenities and recreation sites. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents, as long as they follow community guidelines. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s warm and welcoming setting.

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Overview of Monsignor Neagle

Live a vibrant lifestyle at Monsignor Neagle, a distinguished 62+ community in Malden, MA, offering independent living. Featuring a variety of purposely built one-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents have more time to do the things they love, with round-the-clock emergency maintenance, management, and laundry spaces.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents enjoy mealtimes on their own terms with a fully equipped kitchen in each unit and a variety of restaurants nearby. Cats are also welcome to accompany residents to prevent them from getting lonely. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Robinson Cuticura Mill Apartments

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.

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Overview of Valuable Home Care

Valuable Home Care is a reliable home care provider in Malden, MA, delivering exceptional care and support in the comforting setting of residents’ homes. Their team of registered nurses and certified home health aides are available to provide residents with various assistance depending on their preferred schedules. From daily living assistance to personal care, they ensure residents have all the support they need to maintain their independence and well-being.

To give residents more free time to do the things they love, their attentive team also handles the housekeeping and provides them with transportation services. Residents are also offered free massages and magnetic therapy to improve their wellness. With Valuable Home Care, residents can freely enjoy the lifestyle they want in the familiar and comforting environment of their abodes.

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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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Senior Living in Malden at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 82/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Malden, 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: 88The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Malden, MA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Malden, MA

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 8 senior living communities in Malden, MA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Malden, MA?

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 Malden, MA, 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 living communities in Malden, MA?

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.