Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community

Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community

Overview of Summer Place – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Tucked away in the historic town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Summer Place is an idyllic senior living community that offers independent living. The community provides an ideal environment for residents who wish to live an active and maintenance-free lifestyle with regular housekeeping, light linen service, and maintenance services. A dedicated team is available to support residents in any way possible, providing residents peace of mind knowing that someone is available to attend to their concerns.

Residents enjoy a comfortable living space in an array of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with convenient access to a wide array of convenient amenities. The community provides plenty of spaces for entertainment, relaxation, and leisure, including an activity room, fitness gym, game room, library, salon, and refreshing outdoor areas. With an array of exciting activities, and programs, residents are sure to enjoy a vibrant and enriching senior living experience.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #138 / 438Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 138th out of 438 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.
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 300 - 430 / 545 - 600 / 910 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Three Meals Per Day

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community

1 Bedroom
Studio
Floor plan 1
2 bedroom

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Address 0.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chelmsford's city center to Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 10.02 miles to nearest hospital (Emerson Hospital)

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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.
D‘Youville Life and Wellness Community
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Lowell (Pawtucketville)
208
Facility 208
MA AVG 86
Rank #5 / 227
Yes-
19
Facility 19
MA AVG 54
Rank #375 / 438
Private Rooms--No-
Giving Tree Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Dracut
160
Facility 160
MA AVG 86
Rank #12 / 227
Yes52
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 54
Rank #369 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed
6
Facility 6
MA AVG 22
Rank #172 / 178
-NoNo
Stone Hill at Andover
IL
AL
MC
Andover
96
Facility 96
MA AVG 86
Rank #69 / 227
Yes24
69
Facility 69
MA AVG 54
Rank #159 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
MA AVG 22
Rank #168 / 178
-NoNo
Bayberry at Emerald Court
IL
AL
MC
Tewksbury
94
Facility 94
MA AVG 86
Rank #76 / 227
Yes21
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 54
Rank #329 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 22
Rank #107 / 178
B-NoNo
Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community
IL
Chelmsford-Yes-
74
Facility 74
MA AVG 54
Rank #138 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--No-

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Massachusetts

Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community is located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Massachusetts.

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+
General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car
MA

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MA

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
MA

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MA

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MA

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed.
MA

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits
Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MA

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community

Is Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community in a walkable area?

Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community?

Yes, Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community allows residents to bring their pets.

How much does Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community cost per month?

Pricing at Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community starts at $3,769 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community?

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What is the address of Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community?

Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community is located at 20 Summer St, Chelmsford, MA 01824.

What is the phone number of Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community?

(978) 256-9977 will put you in contact with the team at Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community.

Does Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Summer Place – A Provincial Senior Living Community 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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