Massachusetts has an impressive selection of senior living providers. Making the transition to one of these senior living providers is an important decision, and embarking on an initial search will result in what may seem to be an endless array of options. What is the best fit for me or a loved one? What services should I be looking for in an assisted living community?
Not all elderly facilities are alike. Some offer extremely specialized services, while others are more general in their approach. Massachusetts has a wide choice of centers, and while our list of the top 10 is a great starting point, our senior living directory provides additional search parameters to help you in this process. We have professional advisors available at your convenience. Please contact us with any questions.
Key Questions to Ask When Searching for a Massachusetts Senior Community
Selecting the right senior facility comes down to more than the text on a website. Once you’ve scheduled a tour, be sure to take the time to ask a handful of staff members how long they’ve been with the center. If most of the staff haven’t been there for more than a couple months, that could be an indication that turnover is high. Good employees typically stay with their companies and high turnover could be a sign of bad management, a poor working environment, and almost always results in lower quality of care.
Ranking The Best Senior Living Facilities in Massachusetts
The 10 elderly provider choices below are the top-rated facilities based on a 1-5 star grading system. We looked through Google, Facebook, and similar platform reviews and added those to reviews that were left on this website by our users. From there, we assigned a number to each center and then consulted the Massachusetts Department of Health to double-check that none of our resulting communities had any outstanding violations.
Cost of senior living is a factor that can’t be ignored. What good are any of these options if you can’t afford it? While Massachusetts prices do fluctuate based on location and services, the median price for a assisted living in the state is $4,400. For skilled nursing or memory care, that figure can quickly double. Active adult communities cost much less, but staffing is limited and care is rarely provided.
Top Rated Massachusetts Senior Living Facilities
4.79/5 Average Rating of Facilities
299 Total Reviews
Day Brook Village Senior Living
298 Jarvis Ave
Holyoke, MA 01040
Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Care
4.2/5 Average Rating
28 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Day Brook Village Senior Living:
Everyone, from administration to CNAs to maintenance, are caring and competent. Mom’s safety and comfort in the Assisted Living section are their primary objectives, and it shows in everything they do for her and us as family supporters.
-Brian Smith
River Falls Senior Living
400 Columbia St
Fall River, MA 02721
Living Types Available: Assisted Living, Respite Care
5.0/5 Average Rating
42 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about River Falls Senior Living:
I want to leave my message of appreciation and gratitude for the outstanding service provided by Russel Papia and Lisa Papoula to my mother and family. My mummy was delighted with everything, the warmth way she was received it by the staff members, the environment, the food, the lovely and respectful way my grandma is treated there, every aspect was FIVE STARS, and she is very happy to have my grandma there. My mother described the experience as being in a ‘piece of heaven’ – it was memorable. Thank you once more for all your help and support, you have done a significant and positive impact in my family, it was very much appreciated. Wish you all the best and God bless you. Thank you
-Catarina Soares
Giving Tree Senior Living
24 Tabor Crossing
Longmeadow MA 01106
Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care
4.8/5 Average Rating
24 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Giving Tree Senior Living:
I cannot believe the difference I have seen in my loved one in just ONE week!! They have totally transformed him for the better. He looks so much better, is participating in activities as opposed to being in his room all day long, is eating healthy meals, smiling all the time and talking to people. All the employees, nurses, etc. treat him with respect. I myself cannot believe that such a transformation has taken place as he is in the Memory Care unit. I seems as though the staff does miracles!! I highly recommend The Giving Tree Senior Living in Dracut, MA. You won’t be sorry admitting a loved one here. You will no longer have to worry about what kind of care or attention they are getting.
-D Thompson
NewBridge on the Charles
5000 Great Meadow Rd
Dedham, MA 02026
Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
4.8/5 Average Rating
28 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about NewBridge on the Charles:
Our dear 95 year old Aunt was recently at NewBridge on the Charles for Rehab. She was there almost two weeks, and was very happy with the entire Staff. She has been in at least 4 others in the past 3 years, and my husband and I have never experienced such an excellent response from EVERYONE and the superb care she received. We were contacted regularly on her condition, and what could be done moving forward. We thank you all so much for your hard work, dedication and support of our dear, loving Aunt! You went above and beyond any others that we have ever worked with! NewBridge on the Charles is the place to be for whatever your needs are!
-Terry Buchieri
Glenmeadow Retirement Community
24 Tabor Crossing
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Home Care
4.5/5 Average Rating
17 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Glenmeadow Retirement Community:
This is not just a retirement community this is a place where loved ones can feel safe, have things to do that stimulate their minds, discover new friends late in life, etc etc. I could go on and on. My parents are here and love it. And the staff is beyond amazing. Everyone says hi – the residents say hi – the staff says hi – the waiters say hi — its just that kind of place. Debbie who runs the arts program is just incredible – I just wanted to call that out as my mom is a huge art fan and this place loves the arts and I think she would be lost without an arts program thats this passionate and inventive!
-John Ebeling
Stonebridge at Burlington
50 Greenleaf Way
Burlington MA 01803
Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
4.9/5 Average Rating
46 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Stonebridge at Burlington:
Stonebridge has been a great experience for both my parents and our family. Transitioning to assisted living from independent living is always a difficult transition, but the residents, staff and Stonebridge team have been warm, gracious and have made my parents feel very at home. The aids in particular have been patient and helpful and clearly care about the residents. I would encourage anyone looking at assisted living facilities to look at Stonebridge for their family.
-Jonathan Leanos
CareOne at Sharon
675 S Main St
Sharon, MA 02067
Living Types Available: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care
4.9/5 Average Rating
50 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about CareOne at Sharon:
The staff and administration at CareOne in Sharon have been truly wonderful! My mother moved there recently and they’ve been so warm and welcoming. We feel lucky to have a place like this nearby!
-Elizabeth Englander
Brightview Wakefield Senior Living
21 Crescent St
Wakefield, MA 01880
Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
4.9/5 Average Rating
39 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Brightview Wakefield Senior Living:
A caring efficiently run facility. Been visiting Mom for 4 years. She loves the community and feels fortunate to live there.
-Alan Smith
Wingate at Silver Lake
17 Chipman Way
Kingston, MA 02364
Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care
4.5/5 Average Rating
10 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Wingate at Silver Lake:
Nursing, OT & PT staff are beyond 5 star. They are kind, compassionate, gentle, and overall a pleasure. I can not say enough about how their kindness expedited my recovery. Having prior experience with rehabs for family members Wingate surpassed my expectations and will be my go to prefernece going forward.
-Mary King
The Arbors at Amherst
130 University Dr
Amherst, MA 01002
Living Types Available: Assisted Living, Memory Care
4.8/5 Average Rating
15 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about The Arbors at Amherst:
Very friendly, kind and welcoming. Feels like a family house.
-Margo Peyton
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