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Assisted Living Home

Fenno House

Assisted Living Home

Fenno House

540 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02170 View map
Overview of Fenno House

Situated in Quincy, Fenno House is a non-profit independent living and assisted living community. The senior living community is a comfortable and safe senior home where residents are guaranteed to feel welcomed in a friendly environment. You can trust that Fenno House is a deeply supportive and vibrant senior living community that has received the trust of many families.
Fenno House is a modest and tight-knit community with an array of amenities and services– daily meals, 24-hour care supervision, medication management, housekeeping, and short-term stays available; apartments equipped with kitchens, full baths, and balconies. Fenno House boasts comprehensive senior care in an affordable rate, ensuring that residents are really kept in mind, and, thereby, showing that they are putting their residents at the top of their priority list.

(617) 773-5483

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 39
Bed community size
39-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
22 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 91 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Additional licensing details

Year opened: 2004

Ownership & operating entity

Nonprofit ownership: Yes

Type Of Units

Traditional
39 units
Total beds
39 units

Safety & Compliance

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Ms. Lucille Becker, Executive Director

Staff Composition

Total Employees
20
Full-Time Employees
20

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Independent Living
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living
Independent Living

Contact Information

Fax: (617) 786-1711
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm

Additional Policies & Features

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Minimum Age: 62
Housekeeping: Yes

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Community / Neighborhood

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Two daily meals served in the dining room.
Meals Included
Yes
Meals Per Day
2
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Payment & Funding Options

Low income options

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Address 1.6 miles from city center — 3.2 miles to nearest hospital (Beth Israel Deaconess Hospitalu2013Milton)

Address 540 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02170

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).

$2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).

No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).

Not assessed.

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Massachusetts SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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