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Photo of The Residence at Boylston Place
33 Photos available
9.1
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23 reviews
9.1
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23 reviews
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To qualify ratings: admin turnover has been concerning, ranging from Exec Director to Financial Director to Head of Health/Nursing and Activities Director. The number and diversity of activities have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Residence at Boylston Place is a senior living community that provides traditional assisted living with security and every opportunity for a full, enriching life. The Residence at Boylston Place is located in one of Massachusetts' most exclusive and picturesque towns and offers a lifestyle...
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88 Floor plans available
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9.9
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60 reviews
9.9
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60 reviews
5 star
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Making the decision to move mom to an independent/assisted living facility is a very tough one. Allowing her to have freedom from some of the more cumbersome daily task and extra time to do the things she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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9.8
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35 reviews
9.8
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35 reviews
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They were engaging. My wife just didn't want to engage. The second thing was the staff they could've found different ways to engage her to get things done. The patrons over that facility are too old for her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Exceptional Living Spaces Suited for Later LifeThe exceptional design of this senior living community is in keeping with the aesthetics and high standards expected of every property managed by Everbrook Senior Living.Brookmeadow at Blue Hills features 91 units of rental senior living offering...
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9.6
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24 reviews
9.6
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24 reviews
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What we like the most about The Gables is the overall friendliness, the quality of the care services, the administrative staff and the overall value for cost. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
For over 30 years, The Gables at Winchester has been serving the Winchester and surrounding communities. The Gables is a comfortable and elegantly furnished senior living community offering the finest in independent and assisted living apartments, as well as rehabilitation services and...
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9.4
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55 reviews
9.4
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55 reviews
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Staff is friendly and responsive. It’s small enough that they know the residents well and clearly care about them. Good range of activities, from games and movies to art, music, and lectures. Food quality is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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...
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9.4
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17 reviews
9.4
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17 reviews
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My mother has been a Youville Lexington residents for over a year and it has been perfect for her! Youville is an incredibly supportive and caring place that has everything that is important to my mom; a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Youville Place is a unique assisted living residence located in Lexington, Mass. Surrounded by 12-acres of lush gardens and greenery, this assisted living residence is rooted not only in the region’s history but by its history and traditions. The only mission-oriented, not-for-profit assisted...
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1515 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.4
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71 reviews
9.4
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71 reviews
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Highly recommend this memory care unit. The staff are compassionate, caring, attentive and very professional. They are always available to answer questions and concerns. It is a very happy atmosphere which...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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38 reviews
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38 reviews
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Atrium has been very open and the communication with us has been great. Care from the staff is fantastic. 5 stars The facility is spotless and everyone who comes in contact with my family member or myself is...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 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...
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1010 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
9.2
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I think the apartment I have is fabulous the location is fabulous and the residence leaves something to be desired. That there are plenty of activities to do here for people who don't move around very much...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to the Good LifeIf you are ready to exchange the burdens of household chores for scenic views of Quincy Bay and the breathtaking Boston skyline, our independent and assisted living community is the place for you. You can enjoy all the conveniences of the city without sacrificing the...
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28 reviews
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28 reviews
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It seems to be going well there. My parents are starting to participate care of some of the activities they have, such as game time and watching documentary films. Also getting to know some of the other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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Photo of Scandinavian Living Center
88 Photos available
9.2
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7 reviews
9.2
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Friendly people, wonderful meals, interesting and diverse programs regular. A helpful staff, activities that challenge and inspire, and meals that offer variety and healthful choices!
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Scandinavian Living Center, open to all nationalities, is a non-profit community set on three beautiful acres in a lovely residential area near Boston. With only forty apartments, its small size and bright space promote a warm and intimate family-like atmosphere where residents enjoy the...
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9.2
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Maplewood at Weston is the real deal - run by top notch professionals who care about the facility, its residents, their families … and it shows. [name removed] and his maintenance crew are second to none....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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9.1
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95 reviews
9.1
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95 reviews
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My friend, whose family members are living in other parts of the country, recently joined Atria Maplewood Place and has absolutely thrived in her new home. There's a positive spirit among the residents and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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2525 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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39 reviews
9.1
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39 reviews
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As a family, we did our best for years to adhere to our moms wishes to live at home. In Oct 2024, the day and realization that mom needed an upgrade and community of people to help her in a multitude of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Sunrise of Newton, you will enjoy living in the lively suburban neighborhood of Newton Corner, just 20 minutes from downtown Boston, and with a unique car courtyard featuring ample visitor parking. Our community is also conveniently situated within easy reach of I-90 for excursions to the...
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18 reviews
9.0
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18 reviews
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I know how difficult a decision this is for families and I feel confident that this facility is a good choice. We toured 5 other places and they were all impressive, Aviva had the best location for us. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located just 10 miles northwest of Boston, and sitting on the fifth green of the Woburn Country Club Public Golf Course, Aviva's award-winning Country Club Heights offers the best of Independent Living and Assisted Living with a Memory Care also. This community is for golfers, history and culture...
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1111 Photos available
9.0
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29 reviews
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29 reviews
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My mom as been at Traditions for a couple of years now. She has many friends there now and really enjoys the activities. She is very opinionated and tells us all the time how happy she is there even though...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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23 reviews
8.9
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23 reviews
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The time had come for my 87-year-old aunt to sell her home and move into an Independent Living setting. She had been living alone for nearly 50 years, but realized that was not a long-term option. We had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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40 reviews
8.8
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40 reviews
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My mother went into Waltham Crossings on [date removed]. She had a difficult beginning which I knew she would. She was a big escape risk. Waltham Crossings has a solid plan in place to make sure the Memory...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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....
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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41 reviews
8.7
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41 reviews
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My mom was only here for a short time before she passed, sadly. But during that time she was more social and positive than I’d seen her in a long time. The caregivers were very kind and communicative, the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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...
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8.6
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22 reviews
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They were great until my sister got sicker. They did their best but the cost got very high. My sister died there in hospice care The staff are all very nice and try their best.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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...
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8.6
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7 reviews
8.6
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The staff was friendly and great, so were the residents! The committee was nice and clean, as well as the staff and residents! They always have activities and weekly's trips and the food and beverages are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Edelweiss Village, one of Boston’s premiere senior living communities, provides residents with opportunities to enjoy an active, healthy, and social lifestyle. Here you will find an exceptional level of assisted living senior care. Welcoming all faiths and backgrounds, residents enjoy delicious...
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1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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23 reviews
8.6
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When my friend was finishing a stint in medical rehab, she would not be able to go back to live alone in her home. Two staff members of Norwood Benchmark came to speak with her at her rehab facility. It was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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...
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33 Floor plans available
8.6
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21 reviews
8.6
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21 reviews
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Very happy with facility, staff and activities. I would absolutely recommend. I like the way it feels like a home. It has plenty of space both indoors and a wonderful amount of safe outdoor space.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
For personalized memory care services, you are in great hands with Artis Senior Living of Lexington. The Artis Way empowers residents with their own individual preferences and passions as we ensure that your care is personalized and adaptive to your loved one’s uniqueness. From our purpose-built...
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8.5
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10 reviews
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I would and I do highly recommend Rogerson House to friends. It's not for everyone, of course, as it is only for memory care, but for those with dementia who are comfortable living with others, it is a...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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...
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The staff is wonderful. Sophia Snow House is a small lovely, simple community. There are just enough activities for the residents, and the accommodations are very clean and comfortable. My mother enjoys the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sophia Snow Place is a 164 year old not-for-profit, retirement community that offers two options for living. The Residences at Snow Place are 66 independent living apartments with entry fees and low monthly fees with the option of adding on services.Sophia Snow House is a licensed option that...
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Cost of assisted living in Brookline, MA

The average cost of senior living in Brookline is $7,123 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $6,813 per month.

Assisted living costs in Brookline, MA, vs. nearby cities

Brookline, MA
$7,123/mo
$7,146/mo
$7,071/mo

Assisted living costs in Brookline, MA, vs. state and national averages

Brookline, MA
$7,123/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Brookline, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,123/mo
$7,122/mo

Assisted living costs in Brookline, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,756/mo
Studio
$8,161/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,108/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,251/mo

Senior living costs in Brookline vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Brookline, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrookline, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,123/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,122/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,603/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Brookline, MA:$7,123/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Brookline, MA:$7,122/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Brookline, MA:$6,603/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Brookline, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Brookline and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Brookline, MAMA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Brookline, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Brookline have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Brookline, MA$7,407/mo$7,268/mo+1.9%
Massachusetts$7,022/mo$6,736/mo+4.2%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Brookline, MA
2024 average cost:$7,407/mo
2023 average cost:$7,268/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,022/mo
2023 average cost:$6,736/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Brookline, MA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Brookline.

What families are saying about assisted living in Brookline

Recent reviews for assisted living in Brookline

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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The Residence at Melrose Station

5.0
My mom is doing great at The Residence at Melrose Station! The staff are taking very good care of her. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families! It is not cheap but it is worth the money.

Brookline review score based on 257 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 257 reviews of 81 Brookline assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Brookline review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Brookline review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Brookline, MA81 facilities
7.1
Boston, MA88 facilities
7.6
Newton, MA87 facilities

Review subcategories for Brookline assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 257 reviews of 81 Brookline assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Brookline resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Brookline, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
4.3
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.8
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Brookline assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brookline assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brookline, 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 Brookline assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Brookline that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Brookline, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.1%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Brookline assisted living

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 Brookline Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brookline, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brookline assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Brookline partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brookline, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
58%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Brookline assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Brookline communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brookline, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brookline assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Brookline offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brookline, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.2%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
70.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Brookline

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Brookline protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Residence at Boylston Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and Brookmeadow at Blue Hills are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Brookline, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 89 assisted living facilities near Brookline, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Brookline, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and The Gables at Winchester. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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