Standish Village
Retirement Home & Independent Living · Boston, MA

Overview of Standish Village

Standish Village is a retirement home and independent living facility at 1190 Adams Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02124, in the Adams Street neighborhood. The facility offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units in a mid-rise building and permits pets. Transportation, fitness, and recreation programs are available. The facility is not currently CMS-certified for Medicare or Medicaid. Independent living services include the EnrichedLIFE program with daily activities and the Compass Memory Support program for residents with memory loss. Dining services are provided, with outdoor areas along the Neponset River.

Standish Village holds the Purple Flag for Dementia Care accreditation.

Inspection history, deficiency counts, citations, and regulatory compliance data are not disclosed. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Executive Office of Elder Affairs maintain regulatory oversight of retirement homes and independent living communities. Families should request all current state inspection reports, verification of licensing status, and complete regulatory documentation from the facility or state agencies before placement.

Located in the Adams Street neighborhood 32.6 miles from Boston’s city center, the facility serves older adults fifty-five and over seeking independent living with optional memory support programming. The nearest hospital is 16.03 miles away.

Massachusetts’ Medicaid programs provide coverage for qualifying residents.

Prospective families should request complete regulatory documentation, current staffing records, staff certification documentation, and all available state inspection records before enrollment.

(617) 298-5656

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Standish Village

Independent Living

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Address 32.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Boston's city center to Standish Village's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 16.03 miles to nearest hospital (Bol'nitsa)

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Financial Assistance for
Retirement Homes in Massachusetts

Standish Village is located in Boston, 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
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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).
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Standish Village

What neighborhood is Standish Village in?

Standish Village is in the Adams Street neighborhood.

Who is the administrator of Standish Village?

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What is the address of Standish Village?

Standish Village is located at 1190 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124, United States.

What is the phone number of Standish Village?

(617) 298-5656 will put you in contact with the team at Standish Village.

Is Standish Village Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Standish Village is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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