Salem Towers
Salem Towers
Spend a blissful retirement at Salem Towers, a welcoming 62+ community in Malden, MA, offering independent living. The community features 80 beautifully designed and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. With income-based rents, residents can ease their worries and financial burdens.
Fun gathering spaces and wellness opportunities are available, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents can also prepare meals that best suit their tastes and nutritional needs with a fully equipped kitchen in each unit. The community’s extensive amenities and friendly setting ensure residents can thrive in their golden years.
80-bed community Rank #156 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 276 homes we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 84 / 100 Rank #98 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 490 homes 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 cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Wheelchair Accessible
Safety FeaturesWheelchair accessible amenities
Admission CriteriaHead of household must be 62+
Minimum Age62+
Laundry
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Beauty Services
Parking Available
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0.7 miles from city center
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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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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 Maplewood Place | IL AL MC RC | Malden | 108
Facility
108
MA AVG
94
Rank
#85 / 276 | Yes | 19 |
81
Facility
81
MA AVG
53
Rank
#114 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Shared Suite | 27
Facility
27
MA AVG
22
Rank
#62 / 181 | No | No |
| Salem Towers | IL | Malden (Faulkner) | 80
Facility
80
MA AVG
94
Rank
#156 / 276 | No | - |
84
Facility
84
MA AVG
53
Rank
#98 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | No | - |
| The Heritage Apartments | IL | Malden (Malden Gaming District) | - | Yes | - |
98
Facility
98
MA AVG
53
Rank
#2 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | No | - |
| Monsignor Neagle | IL | Malden | - | Yes | - |
86
Facility
86
MA AVG
53
Rank
#81 / 490 | 1 Bed | - | No | - |
| Robinson Cuticura Mill Apartments | IL | Malden | - | Yes | - |
83
Facility
83
MA AVG
53
Rank
#102 / 490 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | No | - |
Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Massachusetts
Salem Towers is located in Malden, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Towers
What neighborhood is Salem Towers in?
Salem Towers is in the Faulkner neighborhood of Malden.
Is Salem Towers in a walkable area?
Salem Towers has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Are pets allowed at Salem Towers?
No, Salem Towers has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of Salem Towers?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Salem Towers in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Salem Towers?
Salem Towers is located at 280 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148.
What is the phone number of Salem Towers?
(781) 397-0223 will put you in contact with the team at Salem Towers.
Does Salem Towers provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Salem Towers is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.
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