Overview of Cambridge Court

Cambridge Court Apartments is a pet-friendly 55 and older senior housing community in Cambridge, MA. Residents enjoy a beautifully landscaped courtyard, a convenient laundry facility, a community room, and various social events. The community is located in a tranquil residential neighborhood close to Central, Harvard, and Kendall Squares.
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Bed community size
99-bed community Rank #725 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 725th out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
10 years in operation Rank #662 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 662nd out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 22 / 100 Rank #1826 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1826th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 29, 2015
CountyOrange

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cambridge Court is legally operated by S.h.a.l. Management, Inc., and administered by Lauren Chon.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Safety FeaturesDisability Access.

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Access To Public Transportation
Beautiful Landscaping
Easy Access To Freeways
Easy Access To Shopping
Elevators
Laundry Facility
Meals On Wheels From Somerville/Cambridge Elder Services
On-Call Maintenance
On-Site Maintenance
Public Parks Nearby
Section 8 Welcome
ActivitiesT’ai Chi classes
Specific ProgramsCommunity Room, Weekly T’ai Chi classes, Movie and Game Nights

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$2340 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionMeals on Wheels from Somerville/Cambridge Elder Services available.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

14 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1156 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1156th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 67 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 5 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (90% above)
• Citations per year (90% above)
• Total visits (156% above)
• Complaint visits (123% above)
• Other visits (14% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
Latest Inspection May 8, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1910 This facility has 90% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 90% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 3.82 This facility has 90% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3.8 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 90% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.53.3 This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 4116 This facility has 156% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (41 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 156% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2913 This facility has 123% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (29 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 123% worse Rank #1256 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1256th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 87 This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

Cambridge Court is located in California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
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High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge Court

Who is the owner of Cambridge Court?

The legal owner and operator of Cambridge Court is S.h.a.l. Management, Inc..

Is Cambridge Court in a walkable area?

Cambridge Court has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Who is the administrator of Cambridge Court?

Lauren Chon is the administrator of Cambridge Court.

How many beds does Cambridge Court have?

Cambridge Court has 99 beds.

Has Cambridge Court had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Cambridge Court has had 19 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Cambridge Court?

Yes — there are 13 photos of Cambridge Court in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Cambridge Court?

Cambridge Court is located at CA.

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