Cambridge Court
Cambridge Court
Cambridge Court is a Senior Living Home in Massachusetts
Cambridge Court is a Senior Living Home in Massachusetts
Experience a vibrant lifestyle at Cambridge Court, a welcoming 55+ community in Cambridge, MA, offering independent living. Featuring specially designed and sophisticated studio and one-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Maintenance services and laundry spaces are also provided, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Residents have easy access to shopping and recreational spaces, especially with freeways and public transportation nearby. The community also provides Meals on Wheels through Somerville/ Cambridge Elder Services for those looking to enjoy a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. With its state-of-the-art amenities and a friendly environment, residents can live beyond their potential in retirement.
About this community
Massachusetts average: 72%
LICENSEDAdditional licensing details
Ownership & operating entity
Cambridge Court is legally operated by S.H.A.L. MANAGEMENT, INC..
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
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Types of Care at Cambridge Court
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.
21 visits/inspections
22 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
6 other visits
Massachusetts average: 21 visits/inspections
Massachusetts average: 22 complaint visits
Massachusetts average: 4 inspections
14 citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Massachusetts average: 14 citations
Inspection Report Summary for Cambridge Court
The California Department of Social Services’ Community Care Licensing Division conducted a series of unannounced inspections of Cambridge Court, a 740‑type group home in Fullerton. Over the span of more than two years the facility consistently met or exceeded regulatory standards, with no health or safety deficiencies cited in any of the reports. Each inspection—whether an annual required review or a case‑management follow‑up—confirmed that resident care, food supplies, facility cleanliness, and emergency plans were in compliance with Title 22 Division 6.
In September 2021 and June 2022, licensing analysts observed full staff coverage, proper personal protective equipment use, and a 2‑day perishables/7‑day non‑perishable food supply. The analyses of resident and staff rosters, as well as COVID‑19 screening and infection‑control protocols, revealed no gaps. The March 2023 case‑management visit addressed a self‑reported incident involving a resident’s alleged financial exchange with a staff member. While the investigation clarified that the resident had a history of memory issues and that no policy violations were found, the analysts provided guidance on staff–resident gift policies and reiterated training requirements.
January 2023 and May 2023 visits served to issue technical advisory notes and to respond to a legal non‑compliance inquiry, respectively. The advisory notes focused on maintaining accurate staff associations and posting up‑to‑date administrator certificates. The legal review confirmed that a witness named in an external complaint had never been employed by the facility, negating any alleged staff involvement. Throughout each encounter, the licensing program analyst offered technical assistance on topics such as N‑95 fit testing, staffing documentation, and infection‑control planning.
Overall, Cambridge Court demonstrates robust compliance across staffing, health, and safety domains. The pattern of consistent, proactive licensing engagement, combined with the facility’s responsive corrective actions when minor procedural gaps were identified, indicates a stable and well‑managed environment for its residents. No deficiencies were cited in any report, underscoring the facility’s alignment with state regulations and its commitment to maintaining high standards of care.
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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Massachusetts Seniors
- 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).
- 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.
- 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
- 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%).
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Massachusetts Seniors
Home Care Program
Requirements:
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.
Benefits without Contact:
- 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
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$75/day), home health services.
Senior Care Options (SCO)
Requirements:
- 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).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite (240 hours/year), adult
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Prescription Advantage
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug), fills coverage gaps, catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$15/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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