Willis Avenue Development
Willis Avenue Development
Live your best years at Willis Avenue Development, an astounding community situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Medford, MA, offering independent living. Residents can ease their worries with a variety of specially designed and sophisticated accommodations. The community also helps with maintenance, providing residents with more time to do the things they love.
Residents can spend their days as they please, especially with unique local shops, serene parks, and other recreational spaces in the area. Restaurants nearby also provide residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With its warm and inviting environment, residents can rest assured of living comfortably in retirement.
149-bed community Rank #33 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 276 homes we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 87 / 100 Rank #72 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
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Specific ProgramsSaltonstall Building, Walkling Court, Tempone Apartments, Weldon Gardens, Phillips Apartments, Doherty Apartments, LaPrise Village, Willis Avenue
Touring HoursMon, Tue, Wed: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Thur: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
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1.4 miles from city center
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
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Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
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| Willis Avenue Development | IL | Medford (South Medford) | 149
Facility
149
MA AVG
94
Rank
#33 / 276 | No | - |
87
Facility
87
MA AVG
53
Rank
#72 / 490 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - | No | - |
| The Gables at Winchester | IL AL RC | Winchester | 123
Facility
123
MA AVG
94
Rank
#55 / 276 | Yes | - |
52
Facility
52
MA AVG
53
Rank
#249 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 30
Facility
30
MA AVG
22
Rank
#15 / 181 | - | No | No |
| AVIVA Country Club Heights | IL AL MC RC | Woburn | 107
Facility
107
MA AVG
94
Rank
#86 / 276 | Yes | 24 |
50
Facility
50
MA AVG
53
Rank
#258 / 490 | Traditional (83), Special Care (24) | 30
Facility
30
MA AVG
22
Rank
#15 / 181 | A | No | No |
| Springhouse Senior Living | IL AL MC | Boston (Brook Farm) | 49
Facility
49
MA AVG
94
Rank
#234 / 276 | Yes | 13 |
22
Facility
22
MA AVG
53
Rank
#400 / 490 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 30
Facility
30
MA AVG
22
Rank
#15 / 181 | - | Yes | No |
| Cabot Park Village | IL | Newtonville | - | Yes | - |
71
Facility
71
MA AVG
53
Rank
#164 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#27 / 181 | C- | No | - |
Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Massachusetts
Willis Avenue Development is located in Medford, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Willis Avenue Development
What neighborhood is Willis Avenue Development in?
Willis Avenue Development is in the South Medford neighborhood of Medford.
Is Willis Avenue Development in a walkable area?
Willis Avenue Development has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Are pets allowed at Willis Avenue Development?
No, Willis Avenue Development has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of Willis Avenue Development?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Willis Avenue Development in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Willis Avenue Development?
Willis Avenue Development is located at 147 Exchange Ave, Medford, MA 02155.
What is the phone number of Willis Avenue Development?
(781) 396-7200 will put you in contact with the team at Willis Avenue Development.
Does Willis Avenue Development provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Willis Avenue Development 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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