Boston Senior AdvisorLast verified: October 2026
What senior care facilities are in the Greater Boston directory?
This directory lists 175 certified assisted living residences (143 with memory care), 199 nursing homes, 181 home health agencies and 42 hospices across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties — 597 providers in all, taken from state and federal records.
Assisted living data comes from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence certified-ALR list dated June 25, 2026 and each residence's state record page; the other categories come from CMS certification records. Nothing here is paid placement, and we publish no star ratings or reviews.
Browse by care type
175 listedAssisted Living Residences
Browse the list →143 listedMemory Care (Special Care Residences)
Browse the list →199 listedNursing Homes
Browse the list →181 listedHome Health Agencies
Browse the list →42 listedHospice Agencies
Browse the list →Data source + refresh cadence
Source: Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) — List of Certified Assisted Living Residences (state file dated June 25, 2026), each residence's mass.gov record page, and the Compliance Review Reports AGE posts there.
Nursing homes, home health agencies and hospices come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare/Medicaid certification records).
Listed here: 597 records. Retrieved: October 23, 2026. Refresh: quarterly, and whenever the state posts a new list.
Last verified: October 2026 · Last updated October 23, 2026
Featured operators (full profiles)
36 of the larger, best-known certified residences, each with a full state-record profile.
Brookline · 115 units · 40 Special CareGoddard House Assisted Living Residence
Certified since 1997 · Latest review February 2025
Full profile →Cambridge · 95 unitsYouville House
Certified since 1998 · Latest review May 2024
Full profile →Dorchester, Boston · 85 units · 13 Special CareStandish Village
Certified since 1996 · Latest review May 2026
Full profile →Dedham · 87 units · 36 Special CareNewBridge on the Charles
Certified since 2009 · No posted review
Full profile →South Boston, Boston · 39 units · 39 Special CareCompass on the Bay
Certified since 1997 · Latest review April 2025
Full profile →Norwood · 72 units · 27 Special CareSunrise of Norwood
Certified since 1997 · No posted review
Full profile →Newton · 91 units · 27 Special CareThe Falls at Cordingly Dam
Certified since 1997 · Latest review March 2025
Full profile →Newton · 50 units · 50 Special CareAdelaide of Newton Centre
Certified since 2019 · Latest review November 2025
Full profile →Newton · 112 units · 23 Special CareEvans Park at Newton Corner
Certified since 1996 · No posted review
Full profile →Brighton, Boston · 84 units · 28 Special CareChestnut Park at Cleveland Circle
Certified since 1996 · Latest review March 2026
Full profile →Waltham · 89 units · 22 Special CareBenchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
Certified since 2000 · Latest review September 2024
Full profile →Wellesley · 52 unitsWaterstone at Wellesley
Certified since 2012 · Latest review June 2026
Full profile →Quincy · 150 unitsDiscovery Village Quincy
Certified since 1996 · Latest review May 2026
Full profile →Quincy · 110 units · 21 Special CareAtria Marina Place
Certified since 1999 · Latest review March 2025
Full profile →Malden · 108 units · 19 Special CareAtria Maplewood Place
Certified since 1999 · No posted review
Full profile →Winchester · 123 unitsThe Gables at Winchester
Certified since 1996 · Latest review May 2026
Full profile →Woburn · 120 units · 36 Special CareThe Delaney at The Vale
Certified since 2024 · Latest review April 2026
Full profile →Woburn · 107 units · 24 Special CareAVIVA Country Club Heights
Certified since 2002 · Latest review May 2026
Full profile →Burlington · 110 units · 13 Special CareAtria Longmeadow Place
Certified since 1998 · Latest review August 2024
Full profile →Burlington · 110 units · 26 Special CareStonebridge at Burlington
Certified since 2013 · No posted review
Full profile →Dedham · 113 units · 25 Special CareCharter Senior Living of Dedham
Certified since 1999 · Latest review September 2025
Full profile →Dedham · 95 units · 14 Special CareTraditions of Dedham
Certified since 2002 · Latest review August 2024
Full profile →Brookline · 99 units · 18 Special CareThe Residence at Boylston Place
Certified since 2000 · Latest review October 2024
Full profile →Brighton, Boston · 102 units · 12 Special CareProvidence House Senior Living Community
Certified since 2004 · Latest review August 2024
Full profile →Back Bay, Boston · 82 unitsSusan Bailis Assisted Living Community
Certified since 2003 · No posted review
Full profile →Jamaica Plain, Boston · 49 units · 13 Special CareSpringhouse
Certified since 1996 · Latest review October 2024
Full profile →Jamaica Plain, Boston · 40 units · 40 Special CareRogerson House
Certified since 1997 · No posted review
Full profile →West Roxbury, Boston · 58 units · 12 Special CareEdelweiss Village
Certified since 2006 · No posted review
Full profile →Winthrop · 90 units · 30 Special CareThe Parc at Harbor View Senior Living
Certified since 2015 · Latest review February 2025
Full profile →Chelsea · 69 unitsCohen Florence Levine Estates
Certified since 1997 · Latest review July 2025
Full profile →Framingham · 100 units · 22 Special CareBrookdale Cushing Park
Certified since 2000 · Latest review April 2026
Full profile →Andover · 141 units · 38 Special CareAtria Marland Place
Certified since 1996 · Latest review July 2026
Full profile →Peabody · 132 units · 40 Special CareHarriett and Ralph Kaplan Estates
Certified since 1997 · No posted review
Full profile →Weymouth · 96 units · 16 Special CareAllerton House at Central Park
Certified since 1999 · Latest review March 2025
Full profile →Lexington · 95 units · 24 Special CareYouville Place
Certified since 1997 · No posted review
Full profile →Watertown · 90 units · 25 Special CareThe Residence at Watertown Square
Certified since 2014 · No posted review
Full profile →What is the difference between assisted living and memory care in Massachusetts?
Assisted living is a certified ALR apartment with meals and personal care; memory care is a secured Special Care Residence inside an ALR for people living with dementia. Both are certified by AGE, and neither is a nursing home.
| Assisted living (traditional ALR) | Memory care (Special Care Residence) | |
|---|---|---|
| Who certifies it | AGE certifies the residence as an Assisted Living Residence (ALR) | AGE certifies a Special Care Residence (SCR) inside an ALR |
| What it is | Private apartments with meals, personal care and medication help | A secured, dementia-focused residence with added staff training and programming |
| What it isn't | Not a nursing home — no 24-hour skilled nursing | Not a separate license — it's part of the ALR's certification |
| Who it fits | Adults who need help with daily activities but are largely independent | People with Alzheimer's or related dementia who need a secure setting |
| Typical MA fee (median low–high) | $4,228–$9,225/mo | $7,218–$10,886/mo |
| MassHealth | Does not pay rent; some residences take GAFC or SCO for care services | Same — rent is private pay; ask about GAFC/SCO for services |
Fee medians: AGE Assisted Living Residences Census Report 2025 (2024 data, statewide).
Frequently asked questions
Is assisted living licensed in Massachusetts?
No — Massachusetts certifies assisted living residences instead of licensing them. The Executive Office of Aging & Independence (formerly the Executive Office of Elder Affairs) certifies each ALR under M.G.L. c.19D and 651 CMR 12.00 and reviews it for recertification.
Who regulates nursing homes in Massachusetts?
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health licenses nursing homes, and CMS certifies them for Medicare and Medicaid; inspection results are published on Medicare Care Compare.
Do facilities pay to be listed?
No. Every certified residence and provider in the five counties is listed from public records, whether or not it works with us.
