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The Heritage Apartments
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The Heritage Apartments

195 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148 View map
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Overview of The Heritage Apartments

The Heritage Apartments offers independent living in Malden, MA, with private housing and community services rather than daily care. It may suit an adult age 62 or older who wants that arrangement. The community offers mixed income housing in studio and one bedroom apartments, with prices starting at $1,670 per month.

The location is in the Malden Gaming District, which has a Walk Score of 98 out of 100. Daily errands do not require a car, and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Shared spaces include a community gathering space, billiards room, library, and computer center, giving residents places for activities, reading, and computer use. Pets are allowed, so residents may move in with a pet.

Facility Direct Line (781) 627-3149
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #1 / 238Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 1st 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.
98 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$1,670/Month

Additional Services

2 services
Professional On-Site Management
MaintenanceListed as: 24-hour emergency maintenance

Additional Policies & Features

Pets AllowedWeight limit 20 lbs. Cats only. One pet per residence.
Minimum Age62
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Computers
Laundry
Parking
Wi-Fi
Cable Tv
Recreation Room with Billiards Table
Skyline Views
Touring HoursMonday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Room Accommodations

Building TypeHigh-rise
Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom
In-Room Features
Modern Appliances Including Refrigerator And Stove

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Address 0.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Malden's city center to The Heritage Apartments'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.
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.
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.
Atria Maplewood Place
IL
AL
MC
RC
Malden
108
Facility 108
MA AVG 91
Rank #20 / 92
Yes19
81
Facility 81
MA AVG 57
Rank #72 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Shared Suite
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #23 / 67
NoNo
Salem Towers
IL
Malden (Faulkner)
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 91
Rank #47 / 92
No-
84
Facility 84
MA AVG 57
Rank #63 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-No-
The Heritage Apartments
IL
Malden (Malden Gaming District)-Yes-
98
Facility 98
MA AVG 57
Rank #1 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed-No-
Monsignor Neagle
IL
Malden-Yes-
86
Facility 86
MA AVG 57
Rank #54 / 238
1 Bed-No-
Robinson Cuticura Mill Apartments
IL
Malden-Yes-
83
Facility 83
MA AVG 57
Rank #66 / 238
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 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

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Massachusetts

The Heritage Apartments is located in Malden, 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 The Heritage Apartments

What neighborhood is The Heritage Apartments in?

The Heritage Apartments is in the Malden Gaming District neighborhood of Malden.

Is The Heritage Apartments in a walkable area?

The Heritage Apartments has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at The Heritage Apartments?

Yes, The Heritage Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

How much does The Heritage Apartments cost per month?

Pricing at The Heritage Apartments starts at $1,670 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of The Heritage Apartments?

Yes — there are 15 photos of The Heritage Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Heritage Apartments provide?

The Heritage Apartments offers Independent Living.

What is the address of The Heritage Apartments?

The Heritage Apartments is located at 195 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148.

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