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10 Best Nursing Homes in Boston, MA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Boston nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Boston, MA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Boston or another care type is right for you. Browse 168 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Boston.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brighton, Longwood and Fenway.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Watertown Town, Longwood Station and Faneuil.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Marian Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Stonebridge Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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....
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Hebrew Rehabilitation Center is the long-term chronic care and rehabilitative hospital of Hebrew SeniorLife, a Harvard Medical School-affiliate and national leader in geriatric research and senior care for all. Non-profit and nonsectarian, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center has been offering a wide...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cost of nursing homes in Boston, MA
The average cost of senior living in Boston is $7,115 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $6,801 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Boston
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Boston
Sunrise of Newton
5.0
I have been here since [date removed]. Every day I feel loved by the staff. I have notes because I can't member names and that embarrasses me. The food is better than I can prepare myself. This is a great place to be.
Putnam Farm at Danvers
4.3
Staff is really nice. They look out for my mother. Like if she misses a meal, they check in on her.
Oh the appt transportation is a pain. It's only available 2 days a week half day. Have to get approval ahead of time. And the they drive you but do not assist into building. When it's a large ...
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The Gables at Winchester
4.3
I like living here, it’s close to Boston so we have interesting outings. The staff is friendly and competent. The apartments are spacious and clean. There are many windows in my apartment that have great views
Boston nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boston nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boston, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Boston nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Boston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Boston, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
63.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
74.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
63.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.4%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Boston nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Boston Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Boston, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.4%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Boston nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Boston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boston, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Boston nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Boston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boston, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boston nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Boston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boston, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
49.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.7%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.9%
0.4%
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Related senior services in Boston, Massachusetts
In Boston, Massachusetts, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Boston is not car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to rely on public transportation. Transit options in Boston include a number of bus, commuter rail, subway, and ferry options managed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Boston has robust biking infrastructure and is walkable.
Boston offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Medical.
With one of the largest reputations in the county, the city of Boston boasts a wide set of attractions and a vibrant local culture. Some renowned and senior-friendly attractions throughout Boston include the Museum of Fine Arts, the New England Aquarium, and the historic Paul Revere House. The city is also home to a number of senior centers that host wide-ranging activities to fit a variety of interests.
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Brookmeadow at Blue Hills, Atria Longmeadow Place and Maplewood at Weston are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Boston, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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