Boston ElderINFO
Assisted Living Facility Resources
Boston ElderINFO makes no statements about the quality of the service provided
by the listings in this booklet and cannot be held responsible for the quality of
the service they provide.
Boston ElderINFO, a program of Boston Senior Home Care, Central Boston Elder Services,
and Ethos is funded in whole or in part, by contracts with the Massachusetts Executive
Office of Elder Affairs.
For Information and Referrals in Boston call Boston ElderINFO 617-292-6211 TTY 617-450-6404
For Information and Referrals outside of Boston call 1-800-AGE-INFO (800-243-4636)
TTY 800-872-0166
Updated April 2013
BEI Assisted Living Resources
Peabody, MA 01960
Financing
Options
Companion/Shared Suites, LTC Insurance, Veterans Pension Aid &
Attendance Program, Private
Residence Overview
Woodbridge is only minutes away from three major medical centers and offers a
continuum of care through its association with the Jewish Rehabilitation Center of
the North Shore. Coordinated case management ensures that residents experience
the highest quality of services to promote independence. The Legacy, a special care
unit, features a therapeutic garden and activities to promote a sense of well being
for those with memory loss. tion Center of the North Shore. Coordinated case
management ensures that residents experience the highest quality of services to
promote independence. The Legacy, a special care unit, features a therapeutic
garden and activities to promote a sense of well being for those with memory loss.
Phone 978.532.4411
Web www.avivliving.org
Dementia special care Yes
Web www.atriaseniorliving.com
Financing
options
Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Private, GAFC
Atria Maplewood Place
Address 295 Broadway ave
Malden, MA 02148
Phone 781.324.4999
Dementia special care Yes
Residence Overview
Maplewood Place, a 98 unit independent and assisted living senior residence, is
comprised of a historic rehabilitation and addition to the Marcia P. Browne Junior
High School. Located just twelve minutes from downtown Boston and only a short
ride to the center of Malden, the residence is well situated for seniors wishing to
integrate with the greater community.
Aviv Assisted Living
Address 240 Lynnfield St
BEI Assisted Living Resources
All Inclusive Pricing, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Market RateFinancing
Options
Yes
Web www.epochsl.com
Financing
Options
Market Rate, LTC Insurance, Veterans Pension Aid & Attendance
Program, Private
Dementia special care No
Boylston Place at Chestnut Hill
Address 615 Heath St
Brookline, MA 02467
Phone 617.244.6400
Cabot Park Village is an upscale independent senior living community catering to
active seniors wanting to live truly independently while enjoying a carefree lifestyle.
Just a short walk from Newtonville Center, Cabot Park Village's location offers
residents a wide array of social and cultural activities nearby as well as within the
community. Overlooking a lovely park, Cabot Park Village offers spacious
apartments, excellent drining, indoor pool, fitness center, transportation, safety and
Residence Overview
Dementia special care
www.benchmarkseniorliving.comWeb
Boylston Place is a 48 unit assisted living community adjacent to Epoch Senior
Healthcare at Chestnut Hill, a skilled nursing rehabilitation center. Boylston Place is
located just off Route 9 in desirable Chestnut Hill, near the Chestnut Hill and Atrium
Malls. Boylston Place is dedicated to setting the standard for first class service in
Assisted Living.
Residence Overview
617.965.7707Phone
Newton, MA 02460
280 Newtonville AvenueAddress
Cabot Park Village at Newton
BEI Assisted Living Resources
Financial
Options
Companion/Shared Suites, LTC Insurance, Veterans Pension Aid &
Attendance Program, Private
Financial Scholarships, Veterans Pension Aid & Attendance Program,
PrivateFinancial
Options
NoDementia special care
www.thecambridgehomes.orgWeb
617.876.0369Phone
Cambridge, MA 02138
360 Mt. Auburn StAddress
The not-for-profit Cambridge Homes is located next to Mount Auburn Hospital less
than a mile from Harvard Square. Housed in a renovated Georgian manor with the
charm and craftsmanship of an earlier era, The Cambridge Homes is a good choice
for individuals who wish to enjoy the many benefits of city life, along with the 24-
hour supportive services and security that an Assisted Living Residence provides.
Residence Overview
Cambridge Homes
Cadbury Commons is a family-owned Independent and Assisted Living residence,
located in a North Cambridge neighborhood overlooking a beautiful park and
recreational area, but still close to Harvard Square and all the attractions that
Cambridge has to offer. Enrichment programs, designed to enhance the health and
well-being of our residents, are shared daily including fitness and computer classes,
Symphony and museum trips, and a wide variety of cultural experiences. Our
Morningside Program offers comprehensive memory care services in beautiful
homelike settings. The architecturally-designed building and grounds include studio,
one-bedroom and one-bedroom-with den suites, many common rooms, and a lush
courtyard garden and patio for outdoor enjoyment.
Residence Overview
www.cadburycommons.comWeb
Cadbury Commons at Cambridge
Address 66 Sherman St
Cambridge, MA 02140
Phone 617.868.0575
Dementia special care Yes
BEI Assisted Living Resources
Financing
Options
Commonwealth Care Alliance, Elder Service Plan Participants,
Companion/Shared Suites
Chestnut Hollow Apartments in Needham
Address 141 Chestnut St
Needham, MA 02492
Phone 781.453.0294
Dementia special care No
www.benchmarkseniorliving.comWeb
617.566.1700Phone
Brighton, MA 02135
50 Sutherland Rd
Residents of Chestnut Park enjoy a lifestyle that celebrates culture and tradition.
Located in the heart of Cleveland Circle, just minutes from Chestnut Hill and
Brookline, Chestnut Park is where you can enjoy a life rich in activities, programs and
personalized assisted living services designed to help you live well. In addition to our
assisted living program, we offer the Harbor Program designed specifically for
residents with Alzheimer's and other memory impairments. The program allows our
residents to stay active and engaged, while supported by a caring staff in a
neighborhood designed just for them. Chestnut Park also features an award winning
intergenerational program with the neighboring JCC preschool. Chestnut Park is a
place many Seniors love to call home.
Residence Overview
Veterans Pension Aid & Attendance Program, Low Income Housing
Tax Credit, Private, GAFCFinancing
Options
Dementia special care
Address
Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle
Senior living in Downtown Needham. The Great Alternative to Assisted Living. One
and two bedroom apartments. Weekly Housekeeping.
Residence Overview
www.chestnuthollow.comWeb
BEI Assisted Living Resources
Residence Overview
COMPASS at Standish Village Assisted Living offers a secure Memory Support
Neighborhood for seniors with varying levels of memory loss. The COMPASS memory
care approach, developed in affiliation with the Boston University School of
Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center, treats the symptoms of Alzheimer’s by
putting cutting edge Alzheimer’s research into action. Our goal is for COMPASS
residents to have a sense of control over their daily lives, continue to learn, enjoy
personal relationships, play a role in their own care, and live meaningful lives. We
offer expansive social and learning programs, brain-healthy meals and respite stays.
Phone 617.298.5656
Web http://standishvillage.com
Financing
Options
LTC Insurance, PACE, Section 8, Veterans Pension Aid & Attendance
Program, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, GAFC
COMPASS Memory Support at Neville Place
Address 650 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone 617.497.8700
Dementia special care Yes
YesDementia special care
Dorchester, MA 02124
1190 Adams StAddress
COMPASS Memory Support at Standish Village
COMPASS at Neville Place Assisted Living offers a secure Memory Support
Neighborhood for seniors with varying levels of memory loss. The COMPASS memory
care approach, developed in affiliation with the Boston University School of
Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center, treats the symptoms of Alzheimer’s by
putting cutting edge Alzheimer’s research into action. Our goal is for Compass
residents to have a sense of control over their daily lives, continue to learn, enjoy
personal relationships, play a role in their own care, and live meaningful lives. We
offer expansive social and learning programs, brain-healthy meals and respite stays.
PACE, Veterans Pension Aid & Attendance Program, PrivateFinancing
Options
Residence Overview
www.nevilleplace.orgWeb
BEI Assisted Living Resources
Financing
Options private, some subsidized programs - call for availability
Evans Park at Newton Corner
Address 430 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
Phone 617.965.9400
Dementia special care Yes
Web www.compassonthebay.com
Financing
Options
LTC Insurance, PACE, Veterans Pension Aid & Attendance Program,
Private
COMPASS on the Bay
Address 1380 Columbia Road
South Boston, MA 02127
Phone 617.268.5450
Dementia special care Yes
Evans Park at Newton Corner, a 113 apartment community is conveniently located in
Newton Corner at the site of the old Newton Free Library. Evans Park offers
traditional assisted Living Services along with services for those with memory
impairment. These services allow the residents the ability to live independent while
receiving the right amount of care. We offer an extensive recreation program
including exercise, social events, trips and educational programs
Residence Overview
www.benchmarkseniorliving.comWeb
COMPASS on the Bay serves seniors with varying levels of memory loss throughout
Metro Boston and the South Shore. The COMPASS memory care approach,
developed in affiliation with the Boston University School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s
Disease Center, treats the symptoms of Alzheimer’s by putting cutting edge
Alzheimer’s research into action. Our goal is for Compass residents to have a sense
of control over their daily lives, continue to learn, enjoy personal relationships, play
a role in their own care, and live meaningful lives. We offer expansive social and
learning programs, brain-healthy meals and respite stays.
Residence Overview
BEI Assisted Living Resources
Web www.fennohouse.org
Financing
Options
Elder Service Plan Participants, All Inclusive Pricing, LTC Insurance,
PACE, Veterans Pension Aid & Attendance Program, Moderate
Fenno House Assisted Living
Address 540 Hancock St
Quincy, MA 02170
Phone 617.773.1590
Dementia special care No
Fenno House Assisted Living is a small residence located in an active, vibrant senior
housing community. Enriching social and recreational activities designed to appeal to
varied interests are offered daily. Homemade meals are served in our cozy dining
room. Professional staff tailor a customized care plan for each resident that
promotes their independence, security and comfort. We take pride in our staff's
longevity, commitment, kindness and attention to our residents. As a not-for-profit
our fees are considerably less than prevailing rates, while service and hospitality are
unmatched.
Residence Overview
Situated on the banks of the Charles River, The Falls at Cordingly Dam has lovely
waterviews from the living room, dining room, patio, and many apartments. The
Falls is located in the Newton Lower Falls neighborhood, a short walk to area stores
and restaurants, as well as a riverview walking path and sitting area. The Falls offers
traditional assisted living services as well as a separate, specialized program for
individuals with memory impairment. The Falls features an exceptional standard of
excellence in people, services, and programs.
Residence Overview
Market Rate, LTC Insurance, Veterans Pension Aid & Attendance
ProgramFinancing
Options
YesDementia special care
www.benchmarkseniorliving.comWeb
617.928.0697Fax
617.928.0007Phone
Newton, MA 02458
2300 Washington StAddress
Falls at Cordingly Dam, The
BEI Assisted Living Resources
Commonwealth Care Alliance, Market Rate, Shelter Plus Care
Subsidies, SSIG, Limited Subsidies, Tax Credit, Senior Care Option,
Section 8, Veterans Pension Aid & Attendance Program, Moderate
Income, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Private, GAFC
Financing
Options
Foley Senior Residences, The
Address 249 River St
Mattapan, MA 02126
Phone 617.298.5800
Dementia special care No
Originally built in the early 1900's, The Foley was thoughtfully transformed during
2002-2003 into a residence for seniors who desire a comfortable, enriching life with
an array of supportive services available. The Foley is affordable for residents of all
incomes.
Residence Overview
www.thefoley.comWeb
Located on historic Admiral's Hill in Chelsea overlooking Boston. Florence & Chafetz
Home for Specialized Care provides a supportive and caring environment in a
specially designed environment for those elders whose needs are beyond the scope
of traditional assisted living yet do not need the skilled services of long term care.
The home is a secure community with 36 studio apartments grouped according to
the conditions of its residents to ensure optimum quality of life.
Residence Overview
Florence & Chafetz Home for Specialized Care
Private, GAFCFinancing
Options
dementia care onlyDementia special care
www.florencechafetzhome.orgWeb
617.887.0826Phone
Chelsea, MA 02150
175 Captains RowAddress
BEI Assisted Living Resources
John F. Kennedy Apartments
Address 55 Essex St
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone 617.499.7147
Dementia special care No
Goddard House in Brookline
Address 165 Chestnut St
Brookline, MA 02445
Phone 617.731.8500
Dementia special care Yes
Financing
Options market, call for other options
Commonwealth Care Alliance, Market Rate, Elder Service Plan
Participants, LTC Insurance, PACE, Senior Care Option, Veterans
Pension Aid & Attendance Program
Financing
Options
Goddard House in Brookline has been a non-profit assisted living facility since 1996.
It offers both a traditional assisted living as well as special memory impairment
Olmsted residence for active seniors. Located one block from the Emerald Necklace's
ponds and parks adjacent to Boston's renowned medical and cultural areas, it is
convenient to all of the Greater Boston area.
Residence Overview
www.goddardhouse.orgWeb
John F. Kennedy Apartments, sponsored by an Affiliate of the Cambridge Housing
Authority, offers affordable Independent Living and Assisted Care Services for local
seniors. The renovated building, with lovely community areas and landscaped
grounds, is located in a Central Sqaure neighborhood with easy access to
transportation, shopping, dining and places of worship
Residence Overview
www.seniorlivingresidences.com/communities-jfk-aptsWeb
BEI Assisted Living Resources
Neville Place at Fresh Pond
Address 650 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone 617.497.8700
Dementia special care Yes
YesDementia special care
www.landmarkseniorliving.com/boston.cfmWeb
617.975.0110Phone
Boston, MA 02120
Financing
Options
Tax Credit, PACE, Section 8, Veterans Pension Aid & Attendance
Program, GAFC
The community is part of a senior living campus which also features a skilled nursing
center next door and enjoys a fabulous location just off the Fresh Pond rotary
overlooking Fresh Pond. Neville Place offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted
Living and a state-of-the-art COMPASS Memory Support Neighborhood (TM)
featuring innovative, research based programming for those with memory loss and
Alzheimer’s disease.
Residence Overview
www.nevilleplace.orgWeb
Landmark, the beautifully renovated Haskell School of Nursing, is a historic site
offering some of the most spectacular views of the Boston skyline. It is a wonderfully
vibrant, diverse and intergenerational community with convenient access to
hospitals, places of worship and cultural venues. At Landmark, we strive to create
the perfect balance of providing support and promoting independence ensuring that
our Residents can remain active with the peace of mind knowing that quality
assistance is available 24 hours a day. We are pleased to offer the MorningStar
Program, a secure memory care program for individuals with Alzheimer’s and related
dementias.
Residence Overview
Commonwealth Care Alliance, Senior Whole Health, PACE, Private,
GAFCFinancing
Options
63 Parker Hill AveAddress
Landmark at Longwood
BEI Assisted Living Resources
Providence House Senior Living Community
Address 180 Corey Rd
Brighton, MA 02135
Phone 617.731.0505
Dementia special care Yes
NewBridge on the Charles
Address 6000 Great Meadow Rd
Dedham, MA 02026
Phone 781.234.9400
Dementia special care Yes
Financing
Options
Commonwealth Care Alliance, Market Rate, Companion/Shared
Suites, PACE, Veterans Pension Aid & Attendance Program, Low
Income Housing Tax Credit, GAFC
Financing
Options LTC Insurance, Private
Located on a pristine 162-acre site on the banks of the Charles River in Dedham, the
NewBridge Assisted Living Program provides a warm and homelike community
environment for seniors as well as world-class Hebrew SeniorLife continuum of
senior care services. Hebrew SeniorLife is a trusted name in senior living and an
internationally recognized leader in geriatric research, training and education. As a
not-for-profit organization, Hebrew SeniorLife is a mission-driven institution that has
been accountable to its commitment to quality senior care and services for more
than 100 years.
Residence Overview
www.newbridgeonthecharles.org/newbridge-alWeb
Providence House Senior Living Community offers affordable assisted living for
seniors of all incomes. The 102 apartment residence shares the campus with
Brighton House, a connected 78 bed rehabilitation and nursing center. The 12-
apartment Beechwood Program within Providence House for seniors with
Alzheimer's disease or related memory impairment completes the continuum of care
setting so desirable to seniors and their families.
Residence Overview
www.coreypark.comWeb
BEI Assisted Living Resources
Address 25 Ruggles St
Roxbury, MA 02119
Phone 617.427.0142
Dementia special care No
Financing
Options
Senior Whole Health, Shelter Plus Care Subsidies, SSIG, Senior Care
Option, Section 8, Private, GAFC
Ruggles Affordable Assisted Living
dementia care onlyDementia special care
www.rogersonhouse.orgWeb
617.983.2300Phone
Ruggles Assisted Living Community is an assisted living facility in Boston targeted to
low income frail elders. The beautifully renovated schoolhouse is located in the
Dudley Square area and consists of 43 private studio apartments. Hearth, Inc., a not
for profit provider of permanent supportive housing for homeless elders manages
the setting.
Residence Overview
www.hearth-home.orgWeb
Rogerson House sets the standard for assisted living residences and day programs
for people with memory loss. Graciously situated on three acres of grounds in
Boston's scenic Emerald Necklace and just minutes from Boston's teaching hospitals,
the non-profit offers a continuum of care and programs for older adults which
includes music, art and movement therapy, yoga,fitness programs and religious
specific services, as well as theater, museum and symphony outings.
Residence Overview
Elder Service Plan Participants, Companion/Shared Suites, All
Inclusive Pricing, LTC Insurance, PACE, Veterans Pension Aid &
Attendance Program, Private
Financing
Options
Boston, MA 02130
434 JamaicawayAddress
Rogerson House
BEI Assisted Living Resources
Sophia Snow Place
Address 1205-1215 Centre St
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Phone 617.325.7900
Dementia special care No
Scandinavian Living Center
Sophia Snow Place is home to Sophia Snow House, a rest home with 36 suites and
the Residences, with 66 independent living apartments for people 65 and older.
Residence Overview
sophiasnowplace.orgWeb
The Scandinavian Living Center, open to all nationalities, is set on three beautiful
acres in a lovely residential area near Boston. Its small size and bright space promote
a warm and intimate family-like atmosphere where residents enjoy the highest level
of comfort and independence. Residents benefit from a full range of services as well
as a caring and supportive 24-hour on-site staff, state of the art fitness center with
customized exercise program, quiet reading in the library, sipping coffee with friends
in the cafe or delighting in activities such as yoga, lectures, movies, art exhibitions, or
recitals in its wonderful entertainment room, the Nordic Hall.
Residence Overview
NAFinancing
Options
NoDementia special care
www.slcenter.orgWeb
617.527.6566Phone
West Newton, MA 02465
206 Waltham StAddress
Financing
Options
Market Rate, Limited Subsidies, PACE, Veterans Pension Aid &
Attendance Program, EAEDC
BEI Assisted Living Resources
Address 1190 Adams St
Boston, MA 02124
Phone 617.298.5656
Dementia special care Yes
Financing
Options PACE, Veterans Pension Aid & Attendance Program, Private
Standish Village at Lower Mills
Standish Village offers a range of senior living options: premier Independent Living,
service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support
Neighborhood (TM) featuring innovative, research-based programming for those
with memory loss. Located in the historic Lower Mills neighborhood on the Milton-
Dorchester line, our superb location offers easy access to an array of dining,
shopping, and banking services.
Residence Overview
www.standishvillage.comWeb
Springhouse, a gracious senior living community, is a nonprofit organization
managed exclusively for the well being of its residents. Located on thirteen wooded
acres, Springhouse is located across the street from Faulkner Hospital and just
minutes away from Boston's cultural, arts and educational centers. Springhouse
enjoys great synergy between its Independent, Assisted Living, and Memory Care
communities providing a wide range of options and services.
Residence Overview
Commonwealth Care Alliance, Market Rate, Companion/Shared
Suites, All Inclusive Pricing, LTC Insurance, Senior Care Option,
Veterans Pension Aid & Attendance Program
Financing
Options
YesDementia special care
www.springhouseboston.orgWeb
617.522.0043Phone
Boston, MA 02130
44 Allandale StAddress
Springhouse
BEI Assisted Living Resources
Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community
Address 259 Lowell St.
Somerville, MA 02144
Phone 617.776.9800
Dementia special care No
Each assisted living residence has round-the-clock staff and an Emergency Response
System. Perhaps the best feature is the onsite presence of the Visiting Nurses, Home
Visiting Physicians, Physical Therapists, as well as a satellite office for a Primary Care
Physician from Mt Auburn Hospital.
Residence Overview
www.vnaem.orgWeb
Susan Bailis Assisted Living offers local seniors gracious and assisted living within the
heart of Boston. Located on the corner of St. Botolph Street at Massachusetts
Avenue residents enjoy easy access to Boston's many cultural dining shopping and
historic amenities. Susan Bailis Assisted Living is a wonderful option for seniors who
enjoy city living but would like the security and 24-hour supportive services that
assisted living provides.
Residence Overview
Commonwealth Care Alliance, Market Rate, PACE, Senior Care
Option, Moderate Income, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, GAFC
Financing
Options
Commonwealth Care Alliance, Market Rate, Elder Service Plan
Participants, SSIG, Limited Subsidies, All Inclusive Pricing, LTC
Insurance, PACE, Senior Care Option, Veterans Pension Aid &
Attendance Program, Moderate Income, GAFC
Financing
Options
NoDementia special care
Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community
Web
617.247.1010Phone
Boston, MA 02115
352 Massachusetts AveAddress
BEI Assisted Living Resources
617.776.9800Phone
Somerville, MA 02144
405 Alewife Brook ParkwayAddress
Financing
Options
Commonwealth Care Alliance, Market Rate, Elder Service Plan
Participants, SSIG, Limited Subsidies, All Inclusive Pricing, LTC
Insurance, Senior Care Option, Veterans Pension Aid & Attendance
Program, GAFC
NoDementia special care
Residence Overview
Youville House is a not-for-profit assisted living residence located just minutes from
the cultural and social activities of Harvard Square. Youville House's gracious
common areas, beautifully designed apartments and wonderfully diverse
community, all come together to create a stimulating,comfortable,and welcoming
environment. An on-campus healthcare option is available.
1573 Cambridge StAddress
Youville House
All Inclusive Pricing, LTC Insurance, PACE, Senior Care Option,
Veterans Pension Aid & Attendance Program, Private, GAFCFinancing
Options
NoDementia special care
www.youvilleassistedliving.orgWeb
617.491.1234Phone
Cambridge, MA 02138
Minutes from downtown Boston, Cambridge, Medford,
Arlington,Lexington,Belmont, Woburn, Waltham and Winchester, the Visiting Nurse
Senior Living Community at Alewife Brook Parkway is owned and operated by the
Visiting Nurses, who have been bringing care into people’s homes since 1906.
Combining independent living with exceptional round-the-clock care, the VNA offers
the best that assisted and senior living has to offer. Each assisted living residence has
round-the-clock staff and an Emergency Response System. Perhaps the best feature
is the onsite presence of the Visiting Nurses, Home Visiting Physicians, Physical
Therapists, as well as a satellite office for a Primary Care Physician from Mt Auburn
Residence Overview
VNA Senior Living Community
www.vnaem.orgWeb
BEI Assisted Living Resources
Financing
Options
Medicaid, Market Rate, All Inclusive Pricing, Tax Credit, PACE,
Section 8, Veterans Pension Aid & Attendance Program, Low Income
Housing Tax Credit, Private, GAFC
Residence Overview
The Zelma Lacey House of Charlestown is a beautiful new assisted living community
consisting of 66 apartments designed for seniors 62 or older. They offer all the
conveniences and comforts of home without all the responsibilities. Our community
is located in Boston's Historic Charlestown neighborhood. Shopping, dining, Places of
Worship, Public Transportation, the Library and Massachusetts General Hospital
services are all within steps of the community. Please call or stop in for a visit.
Phone 617.241.0328
No
Web www.zelmalaceyhouse.com
Zelma Lacey House of Charlestown
Address 9 West School St
Charlestown, MA 02129
Dementia special care
BEI Assisted Living Resources