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Brown Family House
Independent Living · Brookline, MA
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Brown Family House

Independent Living · Brookline, MA
370 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446 View map
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Overview of Brown Family House

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Brown Family House offers independent living in Brookline, Massachusetts, and opened in 2020 under the operation of 2Life Communities. Residents live in apartments without daily care, while still having access to community services, programs, and shared spaces. Apartments with one or two bedrooms can suit a single resident, a couple, or companions sharing a home. Brown Family House may be a good fit for someone who wants apartment living with organized activities and services but does not need daily care.

The community is wheelchair accessible, supporting residents who use mobility devices within the setting. In the North Brookline neighborhood, a Walk Score of 97 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band. Daily errands do not require a car, so residents who no longer drive can complete them independently.

Several spaces give daily life some variety. A lobby convenience store covers necessities, while the computer center supports technology use, the secret garden offers a place to garden, and the rooftop terrace provides space to gather casually and spend time outdoors. Lifelong learning programs, Tech Café classes, fitness and wellness programs, resident-led programs, care coordination services, and an adult day health program add structured learning, technology assistance, activities, and support. Pets are allowed, and Cindy Katzeff serves as director.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #4 / 238Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 4th 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.
97 / 100

About This Community

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Grab Bars
Safety FeaturesUniversal accessibility, elevators, 24-hour onsite emergency response services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

6 services
Care Coordination
Technology Assistance and Training
Resident Services Coordinator
Maintenance
Emergency Call SystemListed as: 24-hour onsite emergency response
TransportationListed as: Ride service/scheduled transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Admission CriteriaIncome level that meets HUD guidelines for subsidized housing
Minimum Age62+
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

General Store
Computers
Volunteer Program
Activities
Holiday Celebrations and Cultural Events
Tech Café Classes
  • Lifelong learning programs (lectures, workshops, hands-on classes)

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Apartment

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Managed by Cindy Katzeff

Executive Director, Brown Family House

Cindy Katzeff is the Executive Director at Brown Family House, dedicated to creatively meeting residents’ needs. She skillfully managed the community’s move-in during the challenging 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. ARM Certified, Cindy joined 2Life Communities in 2014, bringing valuable experience and a commitment to resident well-being.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brown Family House

Floor Plan 1
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
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Floor Plan 2
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
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Floor Plan 3
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath
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Floor Plan 4
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath
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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Brookline's city center to Brown Family House's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Brookline

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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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.
The Newbury of Brookline
IL
AL
MC
Brookline (Fisher Hill)
40
Facility 40
MA AVG 91
Rank #86 / 93
Yes40
43
Facility 43
MA AVG 57
Rank #153 / 238
1 Bed / 2 BedNoNo
Brown Family House
IL
Brookline (North Brookline)-Yes-
97
Facility 97
MA AVG 57
Rank #4 / 238
1 Bed / 2 BedNo-
Danesh Residences
IL
Brookline (North Brookline)-Yes-
97
Facility 97
MA AVG 57
Rank #4 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedNo-
99 Kent Street Apartments
IL
Brookline (Central Village)-Yes-
95
Facility 95
MA AVG 57
Rank #9 / 238
1 Bed / 2 BedNo-
Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences
IL
Brookline (Corey Hill)-No-
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 57
Rank #43 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedNo-

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

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Massachusetts

Brown Family House is in Brookline, Massachusetts. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
QMB at or below 190% of the federal poverty level; SLMB/QI through 225%, under state counting rules.
Asset limit
No asset limit for MSP-only eligibility, effective March 1, 2024.

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
MA specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
In-home support

Home Care Program

Massachusetts Home Care Program

Eligibility

General
Massachusetts residents meeting Home Care Program age, need and daily-function criteria, assessed by an Aging Services Access Point.

What it provides

  • Assessed home/community supports to help an eligible person remain at home; service mix and cost sharing depend on program rules.
In-home & community support

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Eligibility

General
People age 65 or older, or ages 60–64 with a disability, who meet MassHealth financial and nursing-facility-level-of-care requirements but wish to live at home.
MA specifics
The waiver can cover eligible adults beginning at age 60, not only age 65. Services delivered before plan approval are not automatically payable.

What it provides

  • Services authorized in an approved comprehensive service plan; including eligible home/community supports.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Massachusetts)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Live-in caregiver support

MassHealth Adult Foster Care (AFC)

Massachusetts MassHealth Adult Foster Care (AFC)

Eligibility

General
MassHealth members age 16 or older with qualifying coverage who need physical help or cueing and supervision with at least one daily-living activity. The member and qualified caregiver live together.

What it provides

  • Caregiver assistance with daily activities; nursing oversight and care management in the member’s or caregiver’s home.
In-home support

MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program

Massachusetts MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program

Eligibility

General
People eligible for MassHealth Standard or CommonHealth with a chronic or permanent disability who need physical assistance with at least two daily-living activities and can manage attendants or have a surrogate/administrative proxy.

What it provides

  • MassHealth-funded attendants hired by the participant to provide authorized personal care and daily-living assistance at home or in the community.
Cash support · veterans

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

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
MA specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
Personal care at home or in assisted living

MassHealth Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC)

Massachusetts MassHealth Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC)

Eligibility

General
Adults 22 or older eligible for MassHealth Standard or CommonHealth who need physical assistance or cueing and supervision with at least one daily-living activity in an eligible home setting.

What it provides

  • Daily personal care by a GAFC agency’s direct-care worker; with medication reminders; nursing oversight and case management.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brown Family House

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Brown Family House in?
Brown Family House is in the North Brookline neighborhood of Brookline.
02 Is Brown Family House in a walkable area?
Brown Family House has a walk score of 97. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
03 Does Brown Family House have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brown Family House on this page.
04 Are pets allowed at Brown Family House?
Yes, Brown Family House allows residents to bring their pets.
05 What is the best email address for Brown Family House?
The team at Brown Family House can be reached at brown@2lifecommunities.org.
06 Are there photos of Brown Family House?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Brown Family House in the photo gallery on this page.
07 What levels of care does Brown Family House provide?
Brown Family House offers Independent Living.
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