Brookdale Quincy Bay

0.6 miles from city center

Description

With scenic views of Quincy Bay and the Boston skyline, Brookdale Quincy Bay offers independent and assisted living residents city conveniences and quality care in a comfortable, elegant setting. The community provides spacious accommodations, fun-filled events and programs, and restaurant-style dining, all without ever leaving home. Staff remain available 24/7 for emergencies and handle household chores like housekeeping and transportation. Residents can enjoy on-campus amenities like a beauty salon, billiards room, and yoga classes, as well as resident socials.

Independent living is ideal for seniors who want to trade homeownership worries for the comforts of home, with apartment options to suit individual styles and plenty of opportunities to socialize. Assisted living residents receive customized care tailored to their specific needs, with help for daily tasks like personal grooming and medication management. The community calendar is filled with activities for all interests, from tai chi and Zumba to movie matinees and casino trips, designed with resident input. Delicious, restaurant-style meals featuring seasonal options and resident-requested recipes are served in the elegant dining room.

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Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type High-rise

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Independent Living

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

1 Bed

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Services: 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

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Services: 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

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite (240 hours/year), adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

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 Specifics: 27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Services: Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug), fills coverage gaps, catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Massachusetts SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
MA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$15/hour), job placement.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.