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Senior housing types near Boston, Massachusetts
Chelsea Jewish Foundation
201 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA
The Chelsea Jewish Foundation is an assisted living community located in the quiet area of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Located just across the bridge from Boston, the Chelsea area has always been an independent, working-class industrial community from the beginning of its existence....
Prospect House
420 Reservoir Avenue, Revere, MA
Prospect House is an assisted living community located in the oceanfront neighborhood of Revere. Opened in 2002, the house features 109 apartments and offers a staff of trained professionals and state-of-the-art services. New Spring Senior Communities is a group of four unique Massachusetts...
Cadbury Commons
66 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA
Cadbury Commons is a family owned and operated Assisted Living Community located across from Denehey Park in Cambridge, MA. Seniors choose Cadbury as a residence that provides an independent lifestyle. Assisted Living services are offered to foster that independence, not remove...
The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living
46 Lincoln St, Winthrop, MA
At The Parc at Harbor View, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Winthrop area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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Goddard House
165 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA
Providence House
180 Corey Road, Brighton, MA
Providence House at Corey Park offers independent and assisted living for people age 62 and over who want or need supportive services. The non-sectarian community was co-developed by the Archdiocese of Boston Planning Office for Urban Affairs and E.A. Fish Associates, and is managed by Welch...
Rogerson House
434 Jamaica Way, Jamaica Plain, MA
Originally opened as the Boston Alzheimer’s Center in 1997, Rogerson House was the first community in the Boston area to provide care exclusively to individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. Rogerson House continues to be recognized as both a pioneer and leader in the...
Neville Place
650 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA
Neville Place offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss developed in affiliation with the Boston University School of Medicine Alzheimer's Disease...
Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle
50 Sutherland Rd, Brighton, MA
Benchmark Senior Living at Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle in Brighton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or...
Atria Maplewood Place
295 Broadway, Malden, MA
At Atria Maplewood Place, you'll find a friendly, family-like environment in a peaceful New England town. Residents are close to shopping, the theater, movies, places of worship and Revere Beach. Atria Maplewood Place combines the convenience of city life with the comforts of country living.Atria...
Forestdale Park Senior Living
341 Forest St, Malden, MA
Forestdale Park, located at the site of Malden’s former McFadden Manor, opened its doors in 2018 as the newest Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Residence.The community features Independent Living apartments, and studio and one bedroom Assisted Living apartments that feature our...
Atria Marina Place
Four Seaport Drive, Quincy, MA
At Atria Marina Place, you'll find a welcoming senior community just 10 minutes from Boston on the seaside enclave of Marina Bay. Invite friends and family to enjoy the fresh breeze coming from the water or participate in one of more than 250 monthly activities.Atria Marina Place offers a choice...
The Residence at Watertown Square
20 Summer St, Watertown, MA
We are located in the heart of historic Watertown, steps from the Charles River and an easy proximity to shopping, houses of worship, recreation and the many cultural attractions that the area offers. We serve the communities surrounding us including Belmont, Newton, Waltham and Cambridge.The...
Evans Park At Newton Corner
430 Centre Street, Newton, MA
Evans Park at Newton Corner in Newton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and from doctor’s...
The Residence at Melrose Station
158 Essex Street, Melrose, MA
The Residence at Melrose Station opened the summer of 2017 and offers 65 up-scale rental apartment homes that may be for either Independent (retirement) or Assisted Living, or a combination of both as there is no delineation between apartments. If one is Independent Living, for instance and...
Standish Village
1190 Adams Street, Boston, MA
Standish Village offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss developed in affiliation with the Boston University School of Medicine Alzheimer's Disease...
Sunrise of Newton (Opening Spring 2021)
431 Washington St., Newton, MA
Sunrise of Arlington
1395 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA
Positioned to enjoy the greenery & peacefulness of the Lexington Bike Path on one side and the bustling in-town location of Massachusetts Ave. on the other side, Sunrise of Arlington has the best of both worlds under one roof. Our community is perfect for the resident who prefers an urban...
Adelaide of Newton Centre NOW OPEN
157 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA
The Arbors at Stoneham
140 Franklin Street, Stoneham, MA
Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn
One Cedar Street, Woburn, MA
Assisted LivingBenchmark Senior Living at Woburn in Woburn, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation...
The Wingate Residences of Needham & One Wingate Way
235 Gould Street, Needham, MA
Voted Best Assisted Living in Boston in 2014 & 2015 by SENIORADVISOR.COM and Voted Best Retirement Living Residence in Needham and Surrounding Communities by the Readers of Hometown Weekly in 2014. The Residences at Wingate is an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Community in...
The Atrium at Faxon Woods
2003 Falls Boulevard, Quincy, MA
The Atrium at Faxon Woods is an assisted living residence designed exclusively to serving the needs of individuals with memory loss. Our goal, in everything we do, is to create an environment that feels safe and familiar, empowering and fulfilling. Each detail of our unique, single story...
NewBridge on the Charles Memory Care
6000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham, MA
You want the best for your loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. So do we. Strongly informed by research, memory care assisted living at NewBridge on the Charles offers comfortable and secure apartments and living areas, stimulating programming that keeps residents...
Bridges by EPOCH at Sudbury NOW OPEN
1 Farmstead Lane, Sudbury, MA
Designed exclusively for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, Bridges by EPOCH at Sudbury offers exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle to individuals living with dementia in Middlesex County, as well as peace of mind for their families. Our community...
The Linden at Dedham
391 Common St, Dedham, MA
Brookdale Dedham is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Dedham, Massachusetts. Our community boasts an ideal location surrounded by conservation land on the Charles River just minutes from some of the country's best shopping, dining and medical centers. Dedham has a rich...
Maplewood at Weston
99 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA
Maplewood at Weston is located along the Charles River in one of the most desirable suburbs in the country. Surrounded by the tranquil countryside, our community is just minutes from the many cultural attractions of Boston, including the Museum of Fine Arts and The Boston Symphony Orchestra. We...
The Falls At Cordingly Dam
2300 Washington St, Newton, MA
A magnificent waterfall that once powered an 18th century mill creates a dramatic setting for The Falls at Cordingly Dam. Tucked away in a charming historic village, this is an extraordinary natural haven where fond memories and family traditions thrive. Inside, you'll find a familiar feeling of...
Sunrise of Lynnfield
55 Salem Street, Lynnfield, MA
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
126 Smith Street, Waltham, MA
Waltham Crossings is a comfortable and casual senior living community, with easy access to the surrounding Metrowest area. Residents of Waltham Crossings enjoy chatting with friends in the fireplaced living room, barbecuing among the gardens, or joining in on a game of cards in the Cape Cod room....
Artis Senior Living of Lexington NOW OPEN
430 Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA
Our residents are cared for by a team of nurses and care partners around the clock. In addition, we have our Advisory Physician, Dr. Cherie Noe, who is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine available to serve as primary care physician for our residents if desired. Dr. Noe...
Traditions of Dedham
735 Washington Street, Dedham, MA
Since 2002, Traditions of Dedham has been committed to not only our residents, but also the Dedham and neighboring community seniors for over 15 years. We are your trusted choice with a great reputation for quality and care. Here you'll find an active, vibrant senior community at Traditions of...
Windrose at Woburn
857 Main St, Woburn, MA
Windrose of Weymouth is designed to promote resident interaction through research-based, resident-driven programming conveniently located right outside our apartment doors. Each neighborhood offers a dining room and common areas to encourage resident choice. Our families experience the peace of...
Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham
1 Sgt. William B. Terry Drive, Hingham, MA
Bridges by EPOCH, set in picturesque Hingham, MA, is an assisted living community that offers beautiful outdoor areas, with peaceful, comfortable seating, gorgeous planters and colorful gardens. The staff and care-givers at Bridges by EPOCH have a unique and sincere respect for the many...
Sunrise of Braintree
618 Granite Street, Braintree, MA
Sunrise of Braintree is located minutes from Route 128, Interstate 93 and Route 1, just minutes from South Shore Plaza. Our Victorian-style Mansion was built in 2007 and is set back from the road to provide a tranquil, peaceful environment, surrounded by lush landscaping, green lawns, and paved...
Sunrise of Burlington
24 Mall Road, Burlington, MA
Sunrise of Burlington is nestled right in the heart of this great town. Our attractively designed apartments overlook suburban neighborhoods, forests and a town baseball field. Enjoy watching baseball and lacrosse practices in your own backyard! If you are a proud Burlington resident you will be...
Atria Longmeadow Place
42 Mall Road, Burlington, MA
Atria Longmeadow Place is a welcoming senior community nestled in a wooded area of Burlington, Massachusetts. The community is adjacent to town conservation land and located directly across the street from the world-renowned Lahey Clinic. Residents at Atria Longmeadow Place enjoy the best of both...
Kaplan Estates
240 Lynnfield St, Peabody, MA
Welcome to Woodbridge, a friendly and vibrant assisted living community where safety and comfort are paramount. Located on a wooded knoll in Peabody, Massachusetts, on the North Shore of Boston, Woodbridge offers private rental apartments for seniors. Aviv Centers of Living May News: Aviv...
White Oak Cottages
6 Longwood Drive, Westwood, MA
Our goal at White Oak Cottages is to offer our residents homes where they enjoy excellent quality of life and quality of care. The home itself has been thoughtfully designed with the happiness and well being of our residents in mind. The White Oak Cottages are homes where people want to live and...
Allerton House at Hingham
15 Condito Road, Hingham, MA
We offer the comfort of a country estate near Hingham Harbor, buffered by white birches and wild meadows. Residents can enjoy a comfortable chair on our wrap around porch, or take a brisk walk along our extensive paths. At Allerton House, we offer a comprehensive array of housing, hospitality and...
Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood
140 University Avenue, Westwood, MA
Peace of Mind for Massachusetts Seniors and Their Families, located in Westwood, MA, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood is built exclusively for area seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Here, our compassionate team, easy-to-navigate households...
The Residence at Pearl Street
75 Pearl Street, Reading, MA
Conveniently located adjacent to the town center of Reading, Massachusetts and within walking distance to the town common, post office, churches, banks, restaurants and many shops and services found in the thriving town center, our community recently received a $3 million full community...
The Residence at Vinnin Square
224 Salem Street, Swampscott, MA
The Residence at Vinnin Square is a premier Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community, coming soon to a quiet, wooded parcel in Swampscott, MA. When you join our family, you’ll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the...
Allerton House Weymouth
43 School House Rd, Weymouth, MA
Allerton House Weymouth provides pleasant, private apartments and a host of personal services, which emphasize independence, dignity and well-being. Help is available 24 hours a day. We offer: Choice of studio, 1 or 2 bedroom apartments Help with personal care: bathing, dressing, etc. is...
Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
40 Clapboardtree St, Norwood, MA
At Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree, we are committed to ensuring that our every service and amenity will help create the enriched, active life you deserve. It starts with our surroundings. Our community beautifully balances privacy, safety and security, with well-appointed dining rooms...
Grove Manor Estates
160 Grove St, Braintree, MA
Artis Senior Living of Reading
1100 Main St, Reading, MA
Welcome to Artis—where empowerment, pride and fulfillment define memory careAt Artis Senior Living, our mission is to provide the finest level in Memory Care through individually designed programs combined with a passionate dedication to each resident’s individualized comforts and needs. The...
Windsor Place of Wilmington Assisted Living
92 West Street, Wilmington, MA
Windsor Place offers independent,assisted and Alzheimer's/memory care. You've mastered the art of living well, and it shows. At Windsor Place Assisted living, you can retire that way, too. No matter what you are looking for in an assisted living residence, you'll find the best of it all at...
Windrose at Weymouth
670 Main St, South Weymouth, MA
Conveniently located on Main Street (Route 18) in South Weymouth, just down the street from South Shore Hospital, Windrose at Weymouth is a purpose-designed and service-enhanced assisted living community exclusively dedicated to those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss. Its...
Sunrise At Gardner Park
73 Margin Street, Peabody, MA
Sunrise at Gardner Park, which provides both Assisted Living as well as Reminiscence (memory) Care, has been serving the needs of seniors and their families since 1994. Famous for it's 'Bed and Breakfast' ambiance, Gardner Park is housed within a gracious Victorian Mansion. Besides the 55 private...
Boston, Massachusetts
Memory Care
Memory care communities administer intensive medical care to seniors with serious dementia and health conditions in a supervised community. This community utilizes caregivers who have received trained annually in aiding seniors with memory care, cognitive impairments, and Alzheimer’s. Basic services offered in memory care may include: comfortable private or semi-private rooms, daily meals, exercise and physical therapy programs, and 24-hour staffing and personal assistance. This kind of community provides 24-hour monitored care with health management, meals, and recreational activities for occupants. Memory care living communities have supervised areas to prevent wandering ; a common symptom of Dementia. The annual median cost for a private room is around $158,545 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $149,672 . The state of Massachusetts has a number of provisions associated with this type of community. The The Executive Office of Elder Affairs supervises this type of community.
Local Hospitals and Health Care Providers
For many seniors, especially those with chronic illnesses or those requiring continuing care, access to nearby medical communities could be a motivating determinant while determining what type of care best meets your loved ones needs. In total, there are 13 hospitals located in Boston which offer emergency services and other healthcare. The top hospitals in Boston include Massachusetts General Hospital, New England Baptist Hospital, and Brigham And Women’s Faulkner Hospital.
Cost of Living
The community where a care community is located could have a major influence on the price of care. The total cost of living can be a big influence when determining which community works for your loved one’s needs. Boston has a cost-of-living index of around 181.6 based on an average score of 100, where any score above 100 is more costly than the average amount. Boston has a grocery price index of 105.7. The rent burden for Boston is around 22.6% of the average monthly income. Boston has a median home value of around $455,371 and the median cost of rent is around $1,964 per month.
Regional Climate and Weather Information
The humidity, air temperature, and air quality of a destination can have a considerable effect on the well-being of senior citizens. The average air quality index rating in Boston is about 48.3. The average air quality conditions are rated as good. The air quality index score is at its peak during the month of December at approximately 58.7. During this time, the average air quality conditions are rated moderate. This means that those who are unusually sensitive should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion. Boston has a humid subtropical type of climate. Monthly, Boston receives about 4 inches of precipitation. The most rain historically falls in October with an average of 5 inches in a month. In terms of snow fall Boston gets on average 48.10 inches of snow in a year. During the summertime, the average temperature in Boston is around 73F. The low summer temperature falls to approximately 59F during June. The summer high temperature is at approximately 85F during July. During the winter months, the average temperature falls to approximately 33F. The highest winter temperature will rise to roughly 45F during the month of December. The low winter temperature is approximately 22F in the month of February. On average, Boston has a humidity rating of 64%. Humidity levels are highest in September at around 69%.
Demographics and Values
Racially, the population of Boston is 4.9% mixed race, 19.4% Hispanic, 25.3% black, 52.8% white, 9.5% Asian, 7.2% other or not specified, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, and 0.4% Native American. Out of the total city population, 51.9% are female and 48.1% are male. In Boston, 20.4% of the population are over the age of 55, 8.1% are over the age of 60, 4.5% are over the age of 70, and 2.9% are over the age of 80. The median age of Boston is 32 years old. In terms of crime, Boston has 22.5 property crimes per 1000 residents and 7.0 violent crimes per 1000 residents. In Boston, 4.1% consider themselves widows, 68.9% participate in the labor force, 20.5% live in poverty, and 12.3% have some form of disability. In the previous presidential election, 81.8% voted Democrat, 14.1% voted Republican, and 4.1% voted for a third party candidate in Suffolk county. In terms of education, 21.3% have a graduate degree, 20.9% have a high-school diploma, and 47.4% have a college degree. The current population of Boston is growing at a rate of 0.009%. Boston has a population density of 5,472 people per square mile. In Boston, 2.9% of the people are veterans of the United States military. Boston is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. In terms of non-Christian denominations in Boston, out of the total population 0.7% practice Judaism, 1.0% practice an Eastern religion, and 1.1% practice Islam. In Boston, 37.2% are nonbelievers. In terms of Christian denominations, out of the total population of Boston 48.2% practice Catholicism, 4.9% practice another Christian faith, and 2.0% are Baptists.
State Information
An overview of Massachusetts
The natural beauty of Massachusetts is ranked 26th in the nation. Overall, Massachusetts ranks 8th out of all states in quality of life and 2nd in healthcare. In terms of resources, Massachusetts has a cost of living index of 133.8, a grocery index rating of 113.9, and a housing index rating of 170.3. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than said average. In total, Massachusetts has 78 general hospitals and 129 health centers that provide care for 6,941,273 citizens. Cape Cod Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and New England Baptist Hospital are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state.
Social demographics of the state
In terms of religious values, 23% of Massachusetts’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 4,200 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-3%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-9%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. In Massachusetts there are 27 masonic lodges. In terms of diversity, Massachusetts ranks 16th in the nation and is considered very LGBTQ friendly. In the last presidential election 60% of Massachusetts residents voted Democrat and 33% voted Republican. In Massachusetts, 30% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 39.
State-wide weather information
The average temperature in the summer rises to around 68F. The average high summer temperature is around 85F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 50F in the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 28F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 45F during the month of January. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 7F in the month of December. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Massachusetts is around 4.04 inches. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of May at around 6.10 inches. The average humidity across the state is 71%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 71% in the month of December. The average air quality index rating in Massachusetts is 38.9 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 47.5 AQI. While residents of Massachusetts mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Massachusetts can include hurricanes, earthquakes (moderate), and and tornadoes.
Wildlife to be found in Massachusetts
The state of Massachusetts has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of butterfly weed, American linden, eastern hemlock, and white spruce. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the white pine, the spike gayfeather, the bobcats, or the lance leaf coreopsis. The state animal of Massachusetts is the woodchucks.
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