The Lincoln
Independent Living · Brockton, MA

The Lincoln

Independent Living · Brockton, MA

Overview of The Lincoln

Experience the retirement of your dreams at The Lincoln, a distinguished 62+ community in Brockton, MA, offering independent living. A variety of sophisticated and specially designed studio and one-bedroom floor plans are provided for residents’ comfort and safety. All utilities included, alongside 24-hour emergency maintenance and management, are available, ensuring residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends, especially with plenty of recreational spaces and thriving local shops nearby. Restaurants in the area also provide plenty of delightful options to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is a good option for those looking to downsize in their golden years.

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 #66 / 238Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 66th 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.
83 / 100

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Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age62 Years Old

Room Accommodations

Building Type2-story
Room Sizes
392 sq. ft 581 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed

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Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Brockton's city center to The Lincoln'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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Traditions of Dedham
IL
AL
MC
RC
Dedham
95
Facility 95
MA AVG 91
Rank #31 / 93
No14
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+YesNo
The Village at Willow Crossings
IL
AL
MC
RC
Mansfield (Mansfield Center)
104
Facility 104
MA AVG 91
Rank #22 / 93
Yes18
21
Facility 21
MA AVG 57
Rank #201 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #23 / 67
ANoNo
Grove Manor Estates
IL
AL
MC
Braintree
70
Facility 70
MA AVG 91
Rank #60 / 93
No15
54
Facility 54
MA AVG 57
Rank #132 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #13 / 67
-NoNo
New Pond Village
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
Walpole (Plimptonville)
64
Facility 64
MA AVG 91
Rank #69 / 93
Yes15
25
Facility 25
MA AVG 57
Rank #186 / 238
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
9
Facility 9
MA AVG 22
Rank #59 / 67
ANoNo
The Lincoln
IL
Brockton-Yes-
83
Facility 83
MA AVG 57
Rank #66 / 238
Studio / 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

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Massachusetts

The Lincoln is in Brockton, 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 The Lincoln

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is The Lincoln in a walkable area?
The Lincoln has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
02 Are pets allowed at The Lincoln?
Yes, The Lincoln allows residents to bring their pets.
03 Are there photos of The Lincoln?
Yes — there are 5 photos of The Lincoln in the photo gallery on this page.
04 What levels of care does The Lincoln provide?
The Lincoln offers Independent Living.
05 What is the address of The Lincoln?
The Lincoln is located at 70 Highland St, Brockton, MA 02301.
06 What is the phone number of The Lincoln?
(508) 256-3952 will put you in contact with the team at The Lincoln.
07 Does The Lincoln provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — The Lincoln is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.