Bauer House
Independent Living · Quincy, MA

Bauer House

Independent Living · Quincy, MA

Overview of Bauer House

There’s one care type at Bauer House in Quincy, MA, and it’s independent living. The community is located in South Quincy and accepts residents aged 62 and older.

Independent living at Bauer House is a private home with shared community services around it. Daily care isn’t something it covers, and it suits an independent senior of 62 or older who wants common space.

Its 75 beds are spread across one-bedroom and handicap accessible one-bedroom homes. A one-bedroom gives a resident a separate bedroom, and the accessible version serves someone who needs an accessible space. Wheelchair accessibility helps residents who use mobility devices get around the building.

Shared space includes a community kitchen, and there are computers with internet access for residents. Pets are allowed here too.

At 84, Walk Score counts the area as very walkable, with most errands reachable on foot. Someone who’s quit driving keeps the freedom to go out independently.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 75 Rank #54 / 92Bed count — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 54th out of 92 independent living communities we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #63 / 238Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 63rd out of 238 independent living communities we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
84 / 100

About This Community

Certifications & Programs

HUD Section 202 PRAC (Project Rental Assistance Contract) — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Safety FeaturesOvernight Security Guard and video monitoring of grounds and entrances.

Additional Services

2 services
Service Coordinator
Utilities IncludedListed as: Utilities included (hot water, electricity, heat, central air conditioning)

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Community Kitchen
Cable Tv
Computer Lab with Printers and Internet
Highlights
  • Community Living Rooms with Large Screen TV and DVD Player

Faith & Spiritual Life

Religious AffiliationLutheran (Wollaston Lutheran Church)

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Standard One-Bedroom · Handicap Accessible One-Bedroom Floor plans: Handicap Accessible
In-Room Features
In-Unit Kitchen With Refrigerator And Stove In-Unit Full Bathroom With Tub, Shower And Grab Bars

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Address 1.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Quincy's city center to Bauer House's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
Bauer House
IL
Quincy (South Quincy)
75
Facility 75
MA AVG 91
Rank #54 / 92
Yes
84
Facility 84
MA AVG 57
Rank #63 / 238
1 Bed--No-
Fenno House
IL
AL
Quincy (Wollaston)
39
Facility 39
MA AVG 91
Rank #89 / 92
No
91
Facility 91
MA AVG 57
Rank #26 / 238
Traditional (39)
22
Facility 22
MA AVG 22
Rank #37 / 67
A+YesNo
Brookdale Quincy Bay
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Quincy-Yes
79
Facility 79
MA AVG 57
Rank #79 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--No-
1000 Southern Artery
IL
Artery Quincy-No
70
Facility 70
MA AVG 57
Rank #108 / 238
1 Bed--No-
The Moorings at Squantum Gardens
IL
Quincy (North Quincy)-Yes
52
Facility 52
MA AVG 57
Rank #137 / 238
1 Bed / 2 Bed--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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Massachusetts

Bauer House is located in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Massachusetts.

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+
General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car
MA

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MA

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
MA

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MA

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MA

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed.
MA

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits
Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MA

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bauer House

What neighborhood is Bauer House in?

Bauer House is in the South Quincy neighborhood of Quincy.

Is Bauer House in a walkable area?

Bauer House has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Bauer House?

Yes, Bauer House allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Bauer House?

The team at Bauer House can be reached at site.manager@bauerhouse.org.

How many beds does Bauer House have?

Bauer House has 75 beds.

Are there photos of Bauer House?

Yes — there are 9 photos of Bauer House in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Bauer House provide?

Bauer House offers Independent Living.

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