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Choosing a place for my father-in-law to live when he could no longer stay at home was not an easy task. On paper and during telephone interviews, most facilities appear to have what is needed. However,...
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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My mom had to go to rehab after she had a stroke and was sent here. Omce it was decided she was not going to be able to return home we chose to keep her there. She was not happy to not be going home and...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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The staff and administration have been top notch. They are friendly, helpful, professional, and caring. My loved one has not had an easy time, but that is due to her own state of mind. While she feels no...
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.
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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.
Photo of Sherrill House
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Marian Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of The Estates on Admiral's Hill
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.
The Chelsea Jewish Foundation is an assisted living community located in the quiet area of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Located just across the bridge from Boston, the Chelsea area has always been an independent, working-class industrial community from the beginning of its existence....
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The Leonard Florence Center for Living, a state-of-the-art, 100-bed skilled nursing home sponsored by the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, is now accepting resident applications for its February opening. Located on Admiral's Hill in Chelsea, MA, the Leonard Florence Center for Living is the first...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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I have visited many senior living facilities and Avery Crossing is truly one of the best. On our visits the staff is incredibly helpful with anything we may need. In addition, we have found the facilities...
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.
Avery Crossings is a 60 apartment independent/assisted living residence located in Needham Heights. Our community is a short walk from shops, restaurants, medical offices and the train station. We have a long tenured, seasoned and caring staff that provide personal care and medication management....
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We toured many places and this was the only that catered to Chinese people. The manager there is Asian. He told me there are trying to be all Asian residents soon. They have special staff here that do...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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I made the very difficult decision in July 2020 to move my mother into a memory care facility - during COVID, with only virtual tours available at all the facilities I looked into for her. The staff at...
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood is a memory care assisted living community located in Norfolk County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully designed...
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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.
Our goal at White Oak Cottages is to offer our residents homes where they enjoy excellent quality of life and quality of care. The home itself has been thoughtfully designed with the happiness and well being of our residents in mind. The White Oak Cottages are homes where people want to live and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Newton is a 202-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). We serve the Newton community with postacute care, rehabilitation therapy and long-term care in a cheerful, pleasant atmosphere. Our facility...

Cost of assisted living in Boston, MA

The average cost of senior living in Boston is $7,142 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $6,804 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Boston, MA vs. nearby cities

Boston, MA
$7,142/mo
$7,114/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Boston, MA vs. the state and national average

Boston, MA
$7,142/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Boston vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$7,142/mo
$7,141/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Boston, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,893/mo
Studio
$7,369/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,154/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,221/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Boston over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Boston, 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 Boston.

What families are saying about assisted living in Boston

Recent reviews for assisted living in Boston

Putnam Farm at Danvers

4.9
Staff is really nice. They look out for my mother. Like if she misses a meal, they check in on her. Oh the appt transportation is a pain. It's only available 2 days a week half day. Have to get approval ahead of time. And the they drive you but do not assist into building. When it's a large ...
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The Gables at Winchester

4.9
I like living here, it’s close to Boston so we have interesting outings. The staff is friendly and competent. The apartments are spacious and clean. There are many windows in my apartment that have great views

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and care provided by the staff at various communities, such as at Edelweiss Village, where the staff go above and beyond to make residents feel included and cared for, especially for those with language barriers. Families have shared numerous stories of staf ...
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Variety of activities catering to diverse interests. Residents at communities like The Residence at Boylston Place and Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community enjoy the various activities offered, including exercises, entertainment, and social events, which cater to a range of interests. Some communities, like Atria Marina Place, even offer o ...
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Welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Reviews emphasize the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at several communities, such as Atria Longmeadow Place, where residents have described staff members as going out of their way to make newcomers feel at home. This sense of community is also evident at Allerton House Weymouth, where the ...
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Professional and helpful administrative staff. The administrative staff at various communities, including The Wingate Residences of Needham and One Wingate Way and The Falls At Cordingly Dam, are praised for their professionalism, helpfulness, and responsiveness. Families appreciate their assistance during the moving process and in addre ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Residents and families at multiple communities, such as Sunrise of Newton and Sunrise of Arlington, have commented on the excellent quality of the meals, with some mentioning the staff's ability to accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Thoughtfully designed facilities with engaging spaces. Communities like Atria Longmeadow Place and Sunrise of Braintree are described as clean, beautiful, and thoughtfully designed, with various common areas and outdoor spaces that encourage socialization and relaxation. The updated facilities at Evans Park At Newton Corner are also noted for ...
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Boston review score based on 246 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 246 reviews of 82 Boston assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Boston 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

Boston review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Boston, MA82 facilities
7.7
Cambridge, MA88 facilities
7.8
Somerville, MA89 facilities

Review subcategories for Boston 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 246 reviews of 82 Boston assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Boston 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.
Boston, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Boston assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boston, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Boston 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 Boston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
43.7%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.4%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.5%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.3%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.6%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.8%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.2%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Boston 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 Boston Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Boston, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.5%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.8%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46%
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Boston 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 Boston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boston, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.4%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.8%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
54%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.4%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8%
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Availability of select dining options in Boston 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 Boston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boston, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.9%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.2%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
35.6%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boston 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 Boston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boston, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.4%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.9%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.1%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.9%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.1%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
26.4%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.9%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Boston

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Boston protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

Related senior services in Boston, Massachusetts

In Boston, Massachusetts, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Boston is not car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to rely on public transportation. Transit options in Boston include a number of bus, commuter rail, subway, and ferry options managed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Boston has robust biking infrastructure and is walkable.

Boston offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Medical.

With one of the largest reputations in the county, the city of Boston boasts a wide set of attractions and a vibrant local culture. Some renowned and senior-friendly attractions throughout Boston include the Museum of Fine Arts, the New England Aquarium, and the historic Paul Revere House. The city is also home to a number of senior centers that host wide-ranging activities to fit a variety of interests.

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Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Atria Marland Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Boston, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 88 assisted living facilities near Boston, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Boston, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and The Residence at Great Woods. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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