Best Assisted Living Facilities in Boston, MA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Boston, MA area.

Boston offers various senior living options to meet diverse needs, reflecting a senior population that accounts for about 28.3% of the city. The demand for quality assisted living facilities is significant. With an average cost of $7,213 per month for assisted living, families can explore options ranging from independent living to specialized memory care. This article will highlight some of the best senior living choices in Boston, emphasizing the facilities known for exceptional services, amenities, and overall value.

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342 Communities were found near Boston, MA
Landmark at Longwood
Our Rating:
of 5
4

Landmark at Longwood

63 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120 (1.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Memory Care

Landmark at Longwood is an assisted living facility located in Boston, Massachusetts, offering direct access to numerous religious, cultural, medical, and historical endeavors.

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Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community
Our Rating:
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3.5

Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community

352 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 (1.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living

Susan Bailis Assisted Living is Boston's premier assisted living community, offering top-notch care and comfort to seniors requiring assistance with activities of daily living.

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3.5
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One Bedroom - Starting at $5,000 per month
Ryben Staffing
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3.5

Ryben Staffing

177 Huntington Avenue, Suite 1703, Boston, MA 02115 (1.6 mi from city center)
Home Care

Ryben Staffing provides home care services.

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3.5
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Goddard House
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1

Goddard House

165 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA 02445 (1.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Memory Care

Goddard House offers assisted living and memory care in a vibrant and innovative community setting with a focus on healthful, stimulating lifestyles.

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The Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences
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5

The Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences

1550 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446 (2 mi from city center)
Independent Living Senior Apartments

The Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences is an exceptional independent senior living community located in the heart of Brookline, Massachusetts, between Coolidge Corner and Washington Square.

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5
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Hale House
Our Rating:
of 5
5

Hale House

273 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116 (2.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Nursing Home Residential Care Home Senior Apartments

Hale House provides private rooms, meals, and 24-hour medical care to 56 elderly men and women regardless of their ability to pay.

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5
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Alliance Health at Marina Bay
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4.5

Alliance Health at Marina Bay

2 Seaport Dr, Quincy, MA 02171 (3.3 mi from city center)
Nursing Home

Alliance Health at Marina Bay is a 167-bed rehabilitation facility offering skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice care.

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4.5
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Atria Marina Place
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5

Atria Marina Place

Four Seaport Drive, Quincy, MA 02171 (3.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

Atria Marina Place is an exquisite senior community 10 minutes from Boston in North Quincy, MA, offering an active lifestyle and abundant amenities.

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5
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Standish Village
Our Rating:
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4.5

Standish Village

1190 Adams Street, Boston, MA 02124 (3.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Memory Care

Standish Village offers seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle, providing both assisted living and a Compass Memory Support Neighborhood.

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4.5
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Studio - Starting at $9,450 per month
One Bedroom - Starting at $9,850 per month
Shared Bedroom - Starting at $7,975 per month
North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Our Rating:
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4.5

North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

70 Fulton St, Boston, MA 02109 (3.4 mi from city center)
Memory Care Nursing Home

North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 100-bed skilled nursing facility offering long-term and respite care, subacute rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary care, and chronic kidney disease management.

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4.5
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Waterstone at the Circle
Our Rating:
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4

Waterstone at the Circle

385 Chestnut Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02135 (3.5 mi from city center)
Home Care Independent Living Senior Apartments

Waterstone at the Circle is a luxury independent senior living community located in the City of Boston, offering resort-like amenities and comprehensive in-home supportive health care services.

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Youville House Assisted Living
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4

Youville House Assisted Living

1573 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02138 (4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living

Youville House Assisted Living offers 95 bright, spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments with private bathrooms and showers, kitchenettes, and emergency response systems.

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4
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The Cambridge Homes
Our Rating:
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4

The Cambridge Homes

360 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138 (4.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living

A trusted senior living community for 135 years, The Cambridge Homes features 44 independent and assisted living apartments and offers residents a wide variety of cultural, educational, wellness and social programs.

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4
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Youville House
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4.5

Youville House

1573 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02138 (4.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living

Youville House is an assisted living facility with 95 studio and one-bedroom apartments, offering various amenities and services.

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4.5
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Assisted Living at Fenno House
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4

Assisted Living at Fenno House

540 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02170 (4.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living

Fenno House is a senior housing rental community in Quincy, MA, offering independent and assisted living options.

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VNA Assisted and Senior Living Community
Our Rating:
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4.5

VNA Assisted and Senior Living Community

259 Lowell Street, Somerville, MA 02144 (5.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Home Care Independent Living Senior Apartments

The Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community offers private one-bedroom apartments and a full continuum of care in a fully handicapped-accessible facility.

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4.5
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Cadbury Commons
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3.5

Cadbury Commons

66 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA 02140 (5.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

Cadbury Commons is a senior living facility offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in Cambridge, MA.

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3.5
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Purple Nurse Home Care
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5

Purple Nurse Home Care

125 Cambridge Park Drive, Suite 301, Cambridge, MA 02140 (5.6 mi from city center)
Home Care Memory Care

Purple Nurse Home Care provides non-medical home care services to individuals with disabilities, injuries, difficulties with mobility, or illnesses.

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Cambridge VNA Network
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5

Cambridge VNA Network

186 Alewife Brook Pkwy # 206, Cambridge, MA 02138 (5.7 mi from city center)
Home Care

Cambridge VNA Network provides home care services.

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5
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Evans Park At Newton Corner
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4.5

Evans Park At Newton Corner

430 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458 (5.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Memory Care

Evans Park at Newton Corner is Newton's premier senior living community for personalized, needs-based assisted living and memory care.

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4.5
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Studio - Starting at $3,200 per month
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Neville Place
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5

Neville Place

650 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 (5.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Memory Care

Neville Place offers personalized assisted living and a residential Compass Memory Support Neighborhood for individuals with memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Sunrise of Newton
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4.5

Sunrise of Newton

431 Washington St., Newton, MA 02458 (6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living Memory Care

Sunrise of Newton offers seniors a highly personalized approach to assisted living and memory care, delivered by an experienced team of caregivers.

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4.5
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Studio - Starting at $6,810 per month
One Bedroom - Starting at $10,822 per month
Two Bedroom - Starting at $12,251 per month
Shared Bedroom - Starting at $9,850 per month
Sancta Maria Nursing Facility
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4.5

Sancta Maria Nursing Facility

799 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 (6.2 mi from city center)
Nursing Home

Sancta Maria Nursing Facility is a 134-bed skilled nursing facility providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and a range of related health care services in a truly caring, nurturing environment.

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4.5
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Cabot Park Village
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4.5

Cabot Park Village

280 Newtonville Avenue, Newton, MA 02460 (6.2 mi from city center)
Independent Living Senior Apartments

Cabot Park Village is an independent living community offering a carefree lifestyle for individuals who don't want the burdens of maintaining a home.

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4.5
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One Bedroom - Starting at $4,790 per month
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Ezra Home Care LLC
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5

Ezra Home Care LLC

1087 Beacon St, Ste 304, Newton, MA 02459 (6.2 mi from city center)
Home Care

Ezra Home Care LLC provides personalized home care services to seniors in the Greater Boston, Metro-West, South Shore, and Cape Cod areas.

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Map of Assisted Living in Boston

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Landmark at Longwood
  • Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community
  • Ryben Staffing
  • Goddard House
  • The Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences
  • Hale House
  • Alliance Health at Marina Bay
  • Atria Marina Place
  • Standish Village
  • North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
  • Waterstone at the Circle
  • Youville House Assisted Living
  • The Cambridge Homes
  • Youville House
  • Assisted Living at Fenno House
  • VNA Assisted and Senior Living Community
  • Cadbury Commons
  • Purple Nurse Home Care
  • Cambridge VNA Network
  • Evans Park At Newton Corner
  • Neville Place
  • Sunrise of Newton
  • Sancta Maria Nursing Facility
  • Cabot Park Village
  • Ezra Home Care LLC

Assisted Living Locations in Boston

Most assisted living facilities in Boston can be found in Jamaica Plain, Back Bay, Brighton, West Roxbury, and South Boston. Standish Village at Lower Mills is located at 1190 Adams St. in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, near the Neponset River and the Baker Chocolate Factory. Susan Bailis Assisted Living is located at 352 Massachusetts Ave. near Symphony Hall, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts. Springhouse Senior Living is located on 13 acres at 44 Allandale St. in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood. Edelweiss Village is located at 2220 Centre St. in West Roxbury, a residential neighborhood in the southwestern part of Boston. Most of these facilities can be reached by state Highway 9 as well as Interstates 90 and 95.

Hospitals in Boston

Boston has many area hospitals that provide medical care for older adults. These include Massachusetts General, Brigham and Women’s, Beth Israel Deaconess, Boston Medical Center, Faulkner Hospital, and Hebrew Rehabilitation Center. They can be reached via I-90, I-93, Highway 9, Centre Street, and Storrow Drive.

Things to Do in Boston

Boston, the birthplace of the American Revolution, is known for its cream pies, marathons, the Red Sox, and more. For older adults who like to mix history and entertainment, Boston has a wide range of activities. Walk the Freedom Trail, which goes on for 2.5 miles and is a great way to get in daily exercise. Get a history lesson as you pass 16 of Boston’s most historic sites. A fun free thing to do is go to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, which has a lot of cafes, restaurants, stores, and a ton of history. Visit the Boston Public Garden and, for a fun adventure, ride a swan boat (which has a senior discount!).

Take the grandkids to the oldest public park in the United States, Boston Common. It can be a great place for a picnic or to attend a free fitness class. Red Sox fans can spend the day at Fenway Park to see a game. Even if you’re not a baseball fan, it’s still a fun experience. New experiences can stimulate the mind, encourage social interactions, and improve mood. Art lovers will want to make a beeline to Isabella Stewart Gardner to gaze in awe at the masterpieces throughout the museum. Boston is a very walkable city but has many transportation options. These include the MBTA subway and bus system, commuter rail, ferries, ride-hailing apps, and taxis.

Senior Living Statistics for Boston, Massachusetts

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type

Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $7,213
Memory Care $7,212
Independent Living $6,352
Nursing Home: Private Room $7,319
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $7,091
Nursing Home: Studio $8,083
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $9,226

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Boston

City Average Monthly Cost
Boston $7,213
Brockton $6,886
Millis-Clicquot $6,744

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Boston compares to Massachusetts and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Boston $7,213
Massachusetts $6,822
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Boston

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Boston

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Surrounding Area

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Massachusetts

Boston Senior Demographics

Population

Boston has a population of 663,972.
  • 48.1% Male
  • 51.9% Female

Marital Status

  • 31% Married
  • 9.5% Divorced
  • 55.7% Never Married
  • 3.8% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 28.3% of the population.
  • 10.7% in their 50s
  • 9.1% in their 60s
  • 5.5% in their 70s
  • 3% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 47.8% White
  • 21.5% Black
  • 10% Asian
  • 0.3% Native
  • 0.1% Pacific
  • 7.1% Identifying as Other
  • 13.2% Mixed Race
  • 18.9% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Boston

For senior housing near Boston, Massachusetts, options range from the affordable to the luxurious. Cities like Dover offer more economical choices with an average of $5,999 monthly. On the higher end, Peabody stands out, averaging $7,372. Consider Cambridge and Braintree for diverse living experiences with costs around $7,080 and $7,107 respectively. Whether you're seeking upscale amenities or budget-friendly options, there's a community for every preference nearby.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Quincy $7,120
Dover $5,999
Framingham $6,998
Plymouth $7,315
Manchester $6,875
Cambridge $7,080
Newton $7,029
Braintree $7,107
Danvers $7,202
City Average Monthly Cost
Beverly $6,980
Needham $6,942
Canton $6,992
Portsmouth $6,125
Woburn $7,178
Norwell $6,910
Brockton $6,886
Malden $7,223
Peabody $7,372

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.