Cabot Park Village
Independent Living · Newtonville, MA

Cabot Park Village

Independent Living · Newtonville, MA

Overview of Cabot Park Village

Led by chairperson and CEO Tom Grape, Cabot Park Village is an independent living community that Benchmark Senior Living operates in Newtonville, Massachusetts. Situated on Newtonville Avenue just 0.6 miles from the city center, the mid-rise community has been operating for 29 years. It offers occupants a choice of floor plans: studios, one-, and two-bedroom apartments that give individuals flexibility in choosing the space that fits their needs and lifestyle.

The highly walkable neighborhood scores 71 on the Walk Score scale, meaning most daily errands and essentials are reachable on foot. Hospitals, drug stores, restaurants, shopping, markets, banks, golf courses, and parks are all conveniently located nearby. It’s then easy for residents and visiting families to access local services and amenities without a long commute. Cabot Park Village spotlights services for the needs of independent-living residents. Transportation services help with getting around. To bolster an active lifestyle, the home offers fitness and recreation facilities. Occupants can access a set of activities and social and educational programs tailored to foster engagement and connection. The community accepts pets, which can be a vital factor for residents wanting to bring a companion with them.

Operating for nearly three decades in senior housing, Cabot Park Village has developed systems to handle daily operations and respond to resident needs. The walkable Newtonville location puts residents near a full range of services, dining, and recreational opportunities in the surrounding community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #13 / 67Years in operation — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 13th out of 67 independent living communities we track in Massachusetts for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
29 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #105 / 238Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 105th 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.
71 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A Not Accredited
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About This Community

Type Of Units

Low Income Rooms Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility. No

Staffing & Medical

1 service
  • Onsite podiatry, dental, hearing, and mental health services (external providers)

Additional Services

4 services
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Laundry & Linen
MaintenanceListed as: Maintenance and groundskeeping
Concierge

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Swimming Pool
Library
Garden
Walking Paths
Spacious Patios with Grills and Fire Features
Activities
Music Classes
Arts & Crafts
Exercise Classes
Outings
Movies
Parties and Events
Weekly Wine Dinners
Theme Nights

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Apartment

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Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
1 Bed
1 Bed
1 / 4
1 Bed
1

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Cabot Park Village

2 bedroom
1 Bedroom
Studio

Places of interest near Cabot Park Village

Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Newtonville's city center to Cabot Park Village'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.

Type of Care 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.
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.
Cabot Park Village
IL
Newtonville-Yes
71
Facility 71
MA AVG 57
Rank #105 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #13 / 67
ANo
Casselman House
IL
Newton Centre
43
Facility 43
MA AVG 91
Rank #83 / 93
No
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 57
Rank #69 / 238
1 Bed--No
Haywood House
IL
Newton (Nonantum)
55
Facility 55
MA AVG 91
Rank #74 / 93
No
87
Facility 87
MA AVG 57
Rank #48 / 238
1 Bed--No
John W. Weeks House
IL
Newton (Newton Centre)-No
64
Facility 64
MA AVG 57
Rank #118 / 238
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed--No
Norumbega Gardens
IL
Newton (Auburndale)-Yes
75
Facility 75
MA AVG 57
Rank #95 / 238
1 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

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Massachusetts

Cabot Park Village is in Newtonville, 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.
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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 Cabot Park Village

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Cabot Park Village in a walkable area?
Cabot Park Village has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
02 How long has Cabot Park Village been in business?
Cabot Park Village has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
03 Are pets allowed at Cabot Park Village?
Yes, Cabot Park Village allows residents to bring their pets.
04 Are there photos of Cabot Park Village?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Cabot Park Village in the photo gallery on this page.
05 What levels of care does Cabot Park Village provide?
Cabot Park Village offers Independent Living.
06 What is the address of Cabot Park Village?
Cabot Park Village is located at 280 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville, MA 02460.
07 What is the phone number of Cabot Park Village?
(617) 286-5452 will put you in contact with the team at Cabot Park Village.