Youville House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cambridge, MA
Youville House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cambridge, MA
Overview of Youville House
Youville House is a 95-unit assisted living and memory care community located at 1573 Cambridge Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Middlesex County, the facility offers studio and one-bedroom apartments ranging from 408 to 614 square feet, each featuring a private bathroom and kitchenette.
The community maintains a staff of 70 full-time employees and provides 24-hour staffing. Unlike many residential facilities, this location holds a Walk Score of 94, indicating that daily errands are accessible on foot. On-site features include a private garden, and pets are permitted.
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health oversee the facility. No specific inspection history is reported in the available source data. Because this information is not publicly listed in current records, families should request recent survey results directly from the facility.
Resident services include fitness and recreation programming along with scheduled transportation. Details regarding specific dining menus, staffing ratios, and monthly pricing are not reported in the available source data. Families are encouraged to ask for a full list of included amenities and payment options during a tour.
Assisted living or memory care in a highly walkable urban environment makes this a viable option for local seniors. Families evaluating Youville House should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current availability, and the full regulatory and inspection history directly with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs before making a placement decision.
Types of Care at Youville House
Assisted Living
Memory Care
25 years in operation Rank #100 / 180Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 100th out of 180 homes in Massachusetts. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Massachusetts SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 94 / 100 Rank #19 / 499Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 499 homes in Massachusetts. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Massachusetts SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
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
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Joann Parsons, Executive Director
Total Employees
70
Full-Time Employees
70
24-Hour Staffing
Specific ProgramsAbout Assisted Living, Ways to Give
Operating HoursOpen 24 Hours
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 408 - 614 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Youville House
Youville House Studio
Youville House 1 Bed
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0.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cambridge's city center to Youville House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2 miles to nearest hospital (Mass General Brigham)
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Assisted Living in Massachusetts
Youville House is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Cambridge (Cambridge Highlands) | 71 | Yes | 13 | 68 | Studio / 1 Bed | 25
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| Youville House |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Cambridge (Ward Two) | - | Yes | - | 94 | Studio / 1 Bed | 25
Facility
25
MA AVG
24
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#100 / 180 | No | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Youville House
What neighborhood is Youville House in?
Youville House is in the Ward Two neighborhood of Cambridge.
Is Youville House in a walkable area?
Youville House has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Are there photos of Youville House?
Yes — there are 19 photos of Youville House in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Youville House?
(617) 491-1234 will put you in contact with the team at Youville House.
Is Youville House Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Youville House is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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