The Atrium at Faxon Woods
Memory Care & Respite Care · Quincy, MA

The Atrium at Faxon Woods

Memory Care & Respite Care · Quincy, MA

Overview of The Atrium at Faxon Woods

Settled in the vibrant community of Quincy, MA, The Atrium at Faxon Woods is an enticing senior living community that provides memory care, and respite care services. This community is accessible to the scenic views of South Boston and the Harbor. Well-appointed and cozy accommodations ranging from studio to studio deluxe and companion suite are available for its residents. As for memory care, those residents with cognitive conditions are given 24/7 care from a highly skilled and empathetic team.

Experience its exceptional amenities and other services including specialized sensory dining, secure common spaces, therapeutic experiences, and support of care providers. Meet new friends while exploring its thoughtfully designed shared spaces and outdoor places. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with The Atrium at Faxon Woods.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 54 Rank #145 / 173Bed count — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 145th out of 173 memory care communities 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 compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #61 / 134Years in operation — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 61st out of 134 memory care communities we track in Massachusetts for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
26 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #100 / 232Walk Score — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 100th out of 232 memory care 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 memory care community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
46 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A Not Accredited
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About This Community

License Details

Year Opened2000

Ownership & Operating Entity

Nonprofit OwnershipNo

Type Of Units

Special Care
54 units
Low Income Rooms Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
No
Total beds
54 units

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
End of Life Care by Hospice Providers

Additional Services

2 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Transportation Services

Contact Information

Fax(617) 471-6335
Business HoursMonday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Walking Paths
Outdoor Patios with Garden Beds and Gazebos
Hair Salon and Barber Shop
Light-Filled AtriumA large open lobby, often with a skylight.
Activities
Arts Programs
Music Programs
Gardening Programs
Cooking and Baking Programs
Reminiscing Activities

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Studio Suite

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Inspection History

In Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) are the agencies authorized to inspect and report on facility safety.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
5 citations 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Massachusetts state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Massachusetts state average
Overall vs. MA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Massachusetts average:
• Total citations (44% below)
• Citations per inspection (21% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMA Averagevs. MA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 59.0 This facility has 44% fewer total citations than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (5 vs. MA avg 9).↓ 44% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 5.06.3 This facility has 21% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (5 vs. MA avg 6.3).↓ 21% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMA Averagevs. MA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 121.0 This facility has had 95% fewer total inspections than the Massachusetts average (1 vs. MA avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 95% fewer

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
Studio
1
Suite
Suite
1 / 4
Suite
1

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Quincy's city center to The Atrium at Faxon Woods'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. 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.
Sunrise of Cohasset
MC
AL
Cohasset
62
Facility 62
MA AVG 87
Rank #127 / 173
Yes22
45
Facility 45
MA AVG 43
Rank #103 / 232
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite--NoNo
The Atrium at Faxon Woods
MC
RC
Quincy (The Highlands At Faxon Woods)
54
Facility 54
MA AVG 87
Rank #145 / 173
Yes54
46
Facility 46
MA AVG 43
Rank #100 / 232
Studio / Suite
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #61 / 134
ANoYes
Bridges® by EPOCH at Hingham
MC
AL
Hingham
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 87
Rank #153 / 173
No48
62
Facility 62
MA AVG 43
Rank #59 / 232
Private / Companion Suites
14
Facility 14
MA AVG 22
Rank #90 / 134
-NoNo
Brookdale Quincy Bay
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Quincy-Yes-
79
Facility 79
MA AVG 43
Rank #25 / 232
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--No-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other MA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Massachusetts

The Atrium at Faxon Woods is located in Quincy, 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 Atrium at Faxon Woods

What neighborhood is The Atrium at Faxon Woods in?

The Atrium at Faxon Woods is in the The Highlands at Faxon Woods neighborhood of Quincy.

Is The Atrium at Faxon Woods in a walkable area?

The Atrium at Faxon Woods has a walk score of 46. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has The Atrium at Faxon Woods been in business?

The Atrium at Faxon Woods has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Atrium at Faxon Woods?

Yes, The Atrium at Faxon Woods allows residents to bring their pets.

Does The Atrium at Faxon Woods operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Atrium at Faxon Woods is registered as a for-profit in MA.

How many beds does The Atrium at Faxon Woods have?

The Atrium at Faxon Woods has 54 beds.

Has The Atrium at Faxon Woods had any citations?

The Atrium at Faxon Woods has had 5 reported citations according to records from Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE).

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