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John Shea Court
Enjoy your best years at John Shea Court, a purposely built community in Taunton, MA, offering independent living. Beautifully furnished and cozy one-bedroom floor plans are provided in a bright and friendly environment, ensuring residents can keep their peace of mind. Laundry spaces and maintenance services are also provided for residents’ convenience.
Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a fun clubhouse and various recreational opportunities. Delightful restaurants and shops surrounding the area provide residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s vibrant and inviting setting makes it an enticing option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with income-based rents.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 60 Years Old
No pets allowed
Room Sizes: 700 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Parking Available
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4.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Taunton's city center to John Shea Court'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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
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Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
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| Atria Longmeadow Place | IL AL MC | Burlington | 110
Facility
110
MA AVG
91
Rank
#17 / 92 | Yes | 13 |
53
Facility
53
MA AVG
57
Rank
#133 / 238 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 28
Facility
28
MA AVG
22
Rank
#21 / 67 | - | Yes | No |
| AVIVA Country Club Heights | IL AL MC RC | Woburn | 107
Facility
107
MA AVG
91
Rank
#21 / 92 | Yes | 24 |
50
Facility
50
MA AVG
57
Rank
#141 / 238 | Traditional (83), Special Care (24) | 30
Facility
30
MA AVG
22
Rank
#7 / 67 | A | No | No |
| Traditions of Dedham | IL AL MC RC | Dedham | 95
Facility
95
MA AVG
91
Rank
#31 / 92 | No | 14 |
57
Facility
57
MA AVG
57
Rank
#125 / 238 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 24
Facility
24
MA AVG
22
Rank
#34 / 67 | A+ | Yes | No |
| Mason Wright | IL AL MC | Springfield (Six Corners) | 90
Facility
90
MA AVG
91
Rank
#39 / 92 | No | 23 |
82
Facility
82
MA AVG
57
Rank
#69 / 238 | Traditional (67), Special Care (23) | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#13 / 67 | - | Yes | No |
| John Shea Court | IL | Taunton | - | No | - | - | 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
Frequently Asked Questions about John Shea Court
Are pets allowed at John Shea Court?
No, John Shea Court has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of John Shea Court?
Yes — there are 5 photos of John Shea Court in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does John Shea Court provide?
John Shea Court offers Independent Living.
What is the address of John Shea Court?
John Shea Court is located at 21 Hodges St, Taunton, MA 02780.
What is the phone number of John Shea Court?
(774) 683-0050 will put you in contact with the team at John Shea Court.
Does John Shea Court provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — John Shea Court is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.




