Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living
Independent Living · Tewksbury, MA

Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living

Independent Living · Tewksbury, MA

Overview of Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living

Tucked away in the scenic neighborhood of Tewksbury, MA, Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living is a lively senior living community, offering independent living. A wide selection of apartments including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments is available for residents to choose the residence that caters to their needs and preferences. With 24-hour emergency pull cords in each room and a team of dedicated managers who stay within the community and are available 24/7, residents are sure to enjoy a safe and secure living environment.

Encouraging connections and an invigorating lifestyle, the community conducts an array of recreational and entertainment activities and offers their resident travel program for unforgettable adventures and traveling experiences. Amenities like a well-curated library, beauty salon, spacious community rooms, movie theater, and an inviting walking paths and gardens provide plenty of chances for relaxation and leisure. Residents are also guaranteed more free time to explore the community with housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance being handled by an attentive team.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #123 / 238Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 123rd 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.
59 / 100

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Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$3,485/Month

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.

Additional Services

5 services
Live-In On-Site Managers
HousekeepingListed as: Weekly housekeeping and linen service
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Maintenance

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private Dining Room
Activities
Board Games and Trivia
Culinary Excursions and Themed Dining Events
Creative Writing
Book Club
Garden Club
  • Group outings to museums, theaters, and local attractions
  • Creative workshops (painting, journaling, horticulture)
  • Health and fitness programs (yoga, stretching, wellness events)
  • Live entertainment performances (musicians, comedians, storytellers)
  • Educational programs (guest lectures, book discussions, technology workshops)

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living.
  • Low-sodium / heart-healthy options.

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Studio 510–825 sq ft
1 Bedroom 510–825 sq ft
2 Bedroom 937–1,083 sq ft

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living

2 bedroom
1 Bedroom
Studio

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tewksbury's city center to Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living'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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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.
Bayberry at Emerald Court
IL
AL
MC
Tewksbury
94
Facility 94
MA AVG 91
Rank #34 / 93
Yes21
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 57
Rank #182 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 22
Rank #39 / 67
B-NoNo
Stone Hill at Andover
IL
AL
MC
Andover
96
Facility 96
MA AVG 91
Rank #30 / 93
Yes24
69
Facility 69
MA AVG 57
Rank #112 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
MA AVG 22
Rank #65 / 67
-NoNo
Giving Tree Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Dracut
160
Facility 160
MA AVG 91
Rank #7 / 93
Yes52
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 57
Rank #205 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed
6
Facility 6
MA AVG 22
Rank #66 / 67
-NoNo
D‘Youville Life and Wellness Community
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Lowell (Pawtucketville)
208
Facility 208
MA AVG 91
Rank #4 / 93
Yes-
19
Facility 19
MA AVG 57
Rank #208 / 238
Private Rooms--No-
Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living
IL
Tewksbury-Yes-
59
Facility 59
MA AVG 57
Rank #123 / 238
Studio / 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

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Massachusetts

Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living is in Tewksbury, 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 Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living in a walkable area?
Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living has a walk score of 59. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
02 Are pets allowed at Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living?
Yes, Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living allows residents to bring their pets.
03 How much does Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living cost per month?
Pricing at Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living starts at $3,485 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
04 Are there photos of Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living in the photo gallery on this page.
05 What levels of care does Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living provide?
Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living offers Independent Living.
06 What is the address of Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living?
Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living is located at 1624 Main St, Tewksbury, MA 01876.
07 What is the phone number of Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living?
(978) 851-2063 will put you in contact with the team at Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living.