Walker School Apartments

Overview of Walker School Apartments

Live a blissful retirement at Walker School Apartments, a distinguished 62+ community in Taunton, MA, offering independent living. The community has 40 beautifully furnished and cozy one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. 24-hour emergency maintenance, management, and laundry spaces are also available, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

A thoughtfully planned slate of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. With a fully-equipped kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals that best suit their tastes and dietary needs. Pets are also welcome, as long as they follow community guidelines, to ease residents’ loneliness. The community is a good option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its bright and friendly environment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #345 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 345th 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.
33 / 100

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesSmoke free community, Access controlled, Elevator access

Additional Services

1 service
Rehabilitation

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaIncome qualifications and rent restrictions may apply.
Minimum Age62+

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spa
Transportation
Laundry
Touring HoursMonday 9:00AM-5:00PM; Tuesday 9:00AM-5:00PM; Wednesday 9:00AM-5:00PM; Thursday 9:00AM-5:00PM; Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 615 - 748 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Parking Available

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Address 1.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Taunton's city center to Walker School 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 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.
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.
Atria Merrimack Place
IL
AL
MC
RC
Newburyport
129
Facility 129
MA AVG 94
Rank #48 / 276
Yes23
56
Facility 56
MA AVG 53
Rank #226 / 490
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #78 / 181
-NoYes
AVIVA Country Club Heights
IL
AL
MC
RC
Woburn
107
Facility 107
MA AVG 94
Rank #86 / 276
Yes24
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 53
Rank #258 / 490
Traditional (83), Special Care (24)
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #15 / 181
ANoNo
Traditions of Dedham
IL
AL
MC
RC
Dedham
95
Facility 95
MA AVG 94
Rank #110 / 276
No14
57
Facility 57
MA AVG 53
Rank #224 / 490
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 22
Rank #96 / 181
A+YesNo
Mason Wright
IL
AL
MC
Springfield (Six Corners)
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 94
Rank #125 / 276
No23
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 53
Rank #107 / 490
Traditional (67), Special Care (23)
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #27 / 181
-YesNo
Walker School Apartments
IL
Taunton-Yes-
33
Facility 33
MA AVG 53
Rank #345 / 490
1 Bed--No-

Frequently Asked Questions about Walker School Apartments

Is Walker School Apartments in a walkable area?

Walker School Apartments has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Walker School Apartments?

Yes, Walker School Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Walker School Apartments?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Walker School Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Walker School Apartments?

Walker School Apartments is located at 135 Berkley Street, Taunton, MA 02780.

What is the phone number of Walker School Apartments?

(508) 599-2268 will put you in contact with the team at Walker School Apartments.

Does Walker School Apartments provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Walker School Apartments 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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