The Moorings at Squantum Gardens
Independent Living · Quincy, MA

The Moorings at Squantum Gardens

Independent Living · Quincy, MA

Overview of The Moorings at Squantum Gardens

The Moorings at Squantum Gardens provides an age-restricted, 55-plus independent living community along the Quincy, Massachusetts waterfront. Housing consists of 223 one- and two-bedroom apartments, giving single occupants and couples private residences paired with shared neighborhood conveniences rather than hands-on medical care. Owners can bring their pets along when moving into the property.

Shared grounds include a fitness room, a reading lounge with a fireplace, a caterer-ready prep kitchen, and social lounges for group events. Routine tasks sit within walking distance or a short drive, backed by a neighborhood walk score of 52 that allows a few basic errands on foot.

Interested individuals considering an active 55-and-over lifestyle can contact The Moorings at Squantum Gardens to review current floor plans and schedule a site visit.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #137 / 238Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 137th 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.
52 / 100

About This Community

Additional Services

5 services
Professional On-Site Management
Heat, Hot Water and Gas Cooking Included
Single Stream Recycling
MaintenanceListed as: 24-hour emergency maintenance
Laundry & LinenListed as: Laundry care suites on each floor

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Admission Criteriaincome qualifications and rent restrictions may apply
Minimum Age55+

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Gazebo
Walking Paths
Parking
Wi-Fi
Cable Tv
Reading Room with Fireplace
Highlights
  • Panoramic Views of Boston Skyline and Quincy Bay
Touring HoursMonday 8:00AM-4:30PM; Wednesday 8:00AM-4:30PM; Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Sizes
569 - 737 sq. ft 812 - 871 sq. ft
Room Types
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
In-Room Features
Modern Appliances Including Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher And Disposal Vinyl Plank Flooring Abundant Closet Space Including Linen Closet

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Address 3.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Quincy's city center to The Moorings at Squantum Gardens'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. 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. 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.
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.
Fenno House
IL
AL
Quincy (Wollaston)
39
Facility 39
MA AVG 91
Rank #90 / 93
No
91
Facility 91
MA AVG 57
Rank #26 / 238
Traditional (39)
22
Facility 22
MA AVG 22
Rank #37 / 67
A+YesNo
Bauer House
IL
Quincy (South Quincy)
75
Facility 75
MA AVG 91
Rank #54 / 93
Yes
84
Facility 84
MA AVG 57
Rank #63 / 238
1 Bed--No-
Brookdale Quincy Bay
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Quincy-Yes
79
Facility 79
MA AVG 57
Rank #79 / 238
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--No-
1000 Southern Artery
IL
Artery Quincy-No
70
Facility 70
MA AVG 57
Rank #108 / 238
1 Bed--No-
The Moorings at Squantum Gardens
IL
Quincy (North Quincy)-Yes
52
Facility 52
MA AVG 57
Rank #137 / 238
1 Bed / 2 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 Moorings at Squantum Gardens is in Quincy, 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 Moorings at Squantum Gardens

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is The Moorings at Squantum Gardens in?
The Moorings at Squantum Gardens is in the North Quincy neighborhood of Quincy.
02 Is The Moorings at Squantum Gardens in a walkable area?
The Moorings at Squantum Gardens has a walk score of 52. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
03 Are pets allowed at The Moorings at Squantum Gardens?
Yes, The Moorings at Squantum Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.
04 Are there photos of The Moorings at Squantum Gardens?
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Moorings at Squantum Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.
05 What levels of care does The Moorings at Squantum Gardens provide?
The Moorings at Squantum Gardens offers Independent Living.
06 What is the address of The Moorings at Squantum Gardens?
The Moorings at Squantum Gardens is located at 420 E Squantum St, Quincy, MA 02171.
07 What is the phone number of The Moorings at Squantum Gardens?
(617) 328-0586 will put you in contact with the team at The Moorings at Squantum Gardens.