Best Senior Living in Boston, Massachusetts
20 communities found
Boston lists 27 senior living options, including 19 residential communities and 8 agencies. Across 22 rated communities, families gave an average of 4.1 stars based on 883 reviews read. Among the 11 communities with Medicare star ratings, the average is 3.5, with 5 rated five stars and 2 rated one star.
- 28options listed
- 4.1average rating, 23 rated
- 901family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
From $7,100/moCompass on the Bay Memory Care Assisted Living
Boston, Massachusetts
5(18)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Standish Village Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support Community
Boston, Massachusetts
4.8(32)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
Hale House
Boston, Massachusetts
5(9)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Waterstone at the Circle
Boston, Massachusetts
4.6(48)
Independent Living
Brighton Campus: A 2Life Community
Boston, Massachusetts
4.5(59)
Independent Living
North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Boston, Massachusetts
4.4(198)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Spaulding Rehabilitation Nursing and Therapy Center (Brighton)
Boston, Massachusetts
5(2)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Rogerson House Memory Care Assisted Living & Day Program
Boston, Massachusetts
4.4(19)
Assisted LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Hale Barnard Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts
4.7(3)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Susan S Bailis Assisted Living
Boston, Massachusetts
4.4(9)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Springhouse Senior Living
Boston, Massachusetts
4.2(58)
Independent Living
The Boston Home
Boston, Massachusetts
4.1(47)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Boston
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Compass on the Bay Memory Care Assisted Living
5 (18 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Compass on the Bay is a memory-care-only assisted living community in South Boston that holds a 5.0 average rating from 18 Google reviewers, though no detailed review comments were provided. The community's own…
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Standish Village Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support Community
4.8 (32 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
Standish Village holds a 4.7 Google rating from 31 reviews and is known for dementia care accreditation in a historic mill building.
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5 (9 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Hale House has a 5-star average from Google reviews, emphasizing on-site licensed medical care and a homelike setting for seniors with serious illnesses.
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4.6 (48 reviews)· Independent Living
Waterstone at the Circle is an independent living community in Boston with a strong 4.6-star average across 48 Google reviews.
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Brighton Campus: A 2Life Community
4.5 (59 reviews)· Independent Living
Brighton Campus: A 2Life Community holds a 4.5-star average across 59 Google reviews, suggesting general satisfaction among families and residents.
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North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
4.4 (198 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 100 units
Reviewers describe North End Rehabilitation as clean and well-run, with attentive nursing staff, though some raise concerns about medication oversight and parking.
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Rogerson House Memory Care Assisted Living & Day Program
4.4 (19 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Rogerson House holds a 4.4 rating from 19 Google reviews, suggesting general satisfaction, though no written feedback was provided.
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Susan S Bailis Assisted Living
4.4 (9 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
- 9
4.2 (58 reviews)· Independent Living
Springhouse is a nonprofit Life Plan Community in Boston emphasizing lifelong learning and cultural engagement for independent, active seniors, with a pathway to higher care.
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4.1 (47 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 96 units
The Boston Home specializes in caring for adults with advanced multiple sclerosis, with reviews split between warm engaged staff and serious care lapses.
What families say about senior living in Boston
Counted across the review summaries of 25 Boston communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, mentioned in 75% of 24 communities, along with medical and nursing care in 42% and building and grounds in 33%. Concerns center on communication with families, raised in 58% of communities, and cost and billing, mentioned in 42%, with staff attitude noted in 29%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 76%
- Medical and nursing care 40%
- Building and grounds 36%
- Cleanliness 24%
- Food and dining 20%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 60%
- Cost and billing 44%
- Staff attitude 28%
- Medical and nursing care 20%
“My sister-in-law has been given amazing care for the last seven years by the staff, and beyond that, two of Rogerson’s great successes have been engaging her in group exercises activities and helping her remain socially engaged.”
“My parents have been at Waterstone at the Circle for a number of years. They could not be happier or feel more welcomed.”
“Compass on the Bay was amazing to work with! Caity made the planning process smooth and stress-free, and the staff was so welcoming and supportive. The space is inviting and everything was set up perfectly for a successful event. Highly recommend!”
Senior Living in Boston: the figures
- •Of the 11 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 10 have more than 60.
- •11 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.5 out of 5: 6 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (21), emergency call system (21), 24-hour staff (21), housekeeping (20), medication management (19), gathering / activity spaces (18).
How families pay for senior living in Massachusetts
Most families in Massachusetts pay for assisted living, memory care, or independent living out of pocket at first, drawing on savings, retirement income, and often the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family has a policy in place, can help cover part of the monthly cost, though the amount and terms depend on the specific policy. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps offset the cost of care for those who meet the eligibility rules. It helps to ask a community directly which payment types they accept and how costs may change if care needs increase over time.
The full picture for the state: Senior Living in Massachusetts.
Senior Living near Boston
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookline1.7 mi | 11 | 4.8 / 5 | 1.7 mi |
| Dorchester2.8 mi | 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.8 mi |
| Cambridge4 mi | 9 | 3.9 / 5 | 4 mi |
| Milton5.5 mi | 6 | 4.4 / 5 | 5.5 mi |
| Newton5.7 mi | 17 | 4.5 / 5 | 5.7 mi |
| Chelsea6 mi | 12 | 3.9 / 5 | 6 mi |
| Dedham6.4 mi | 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 6.4 mi |
| Needham6.7 mi | 22 | 4.6 / 5 | 6.7 mi |
All of Massachusetts: Senior Living in Massachusetts. Closer to home? Compare senior living near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 28 communities listed in Boston, 901 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Boston ask about.
- Home Care in Massachusetts: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Boston: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Boston, Massachusetts?
MyLivingChoice lists 28 senior living communities in Boston, Massachusetts, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Boston are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Foundational Home Care Boston (5★, 24 ratings), Compass on the Bay Memory Care Assisted Living (5★, 18 ratings), Hale House (5★, 9 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Boston?
Beyond senior living, Boston has skilled nursing / long term care (14 communities), assisted living (6 communities), independent living (6 communities), memory care (5 communities), at-home care (4 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Boston?
Families rate Boston senior living communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 901 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Boston senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 25 Boston communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 76%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 40%), building and grounds (mentioned for 36%). The most common concerns are communication with families (60%), cost and billing (44%), staff attitude (28%).
Are there small senior living homes in Boston?
Of the 11 Boston communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 10 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Boston nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Boston carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.5 out of 5. 6 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Boston bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
