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Brown Family House
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Brown Family House

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

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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.

Facility Direct Line (617) 912-8400
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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 benchmarkedThis 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

Safety & Compliance

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

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Religious ServicesYes
Admission CriteriaIncome level that meets HUD guidelines for subsidized housing
Minimum Age62+
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Laundry
Activities
Wellness Program
Specific ProgramsCare coordination services, lifelong learning programs, fitness and wellness programs, technology assistance and training, resident-led programs
Religious Services
Volunteer Program

Room Variety

Room Types1Br, 2Br

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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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

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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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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 #85 / 92
Yes40
43
Facility 43
MA AVG 57
Rank #153 / 238
1 Bed / 2 BedNoNo
Brown Family House
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Brookline (North Brookline)-Yes-
97
Facility 97
MA AVG 57
Rank #4 / 238
1 Bed / 2 BedNo-
Danesh Residences
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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)-No-
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 for
Independent Living in Massachusetts

Brown Family House is located in Brookline, 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
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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).
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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).
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Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 Brown Family House

What neighborhood is Brown Family House in?

Brown Family House is in the North Brookline neighborhood of Brookline.

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.

Does Brown Family House have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brown Family House on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brown Family House?

Yes, Brown Family House allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Brown Family House?

The team at Brown Family House can be reached at brown@2lifecommunities.org.

Are there photos of Brown Family House?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Brown Family House in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Brown Family House provide?

Brown Family House offers Independent Living.

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