Best Senior Living in Needham, Massachusetts
8 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 22 senior care options in Needham: 8 communities and 14 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 560 public reviews.
- 22options listed
- 4.6average rating, 16 rated
- 560family reviews read
One Wingate Way
Needham, Massachusetts
5(20)
Independent Living
Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Needham, Massachusetts
4.7(210)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Avita of Needham
Needham, Massachusetts
4.8(34)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Griswold Home Care for Metrowest Boston
Needham, Massachusetts
5(9)
Home care · no referral needed
Wingate Residences at Needham
Needham, Massachusetts
4.5(32)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Aveanna Healthcare
Needham, Massachusetts
5(3)
Medicare home health
North Hill Retirement Community
Needham, Massachusetts
4.3(38)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
One Wingate East
Needham, Massachusetts
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Best-rated senior living in Needham
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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5 (20 reviews)· Independent Living
Families describe One Wingate Way as a warm, well-run independent living community where staff are attentive and residents form close friendships. Multiple reviewers specifically praise the dining, activities program,…
- 2
Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
4.7 (210 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Families describe Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center as a warm, attentive skilled nursing and rehab community where staff build genuine relationships with residents. Reviewers repeatedly praise the nursing,…
- 3
4.8 (34 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Avita of Needham carries a strong 4.8-star Google rating from 34 reviews, though no written reviews were provided to detail specific family experiences. The community's own description emphasizes personalized memory…
- 4
Griswold Home Care for Metrowest Boston
5 (9 reviews)· Assisted Living, At-Home Care
Griswold Home Care for Metrowest Boston is a non-medical home care agency serving Needham and nearby towns, offering personal care, companionship, and hospice-adjacent support so clients can age at home. Reviewers…
- 5
4.5 (32 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Wingate Residences at Needham offers both assisted living and independent living in Needham, Massachusetts, and holds a strong 4.5 out of 5 rating from 32 Google reviewers. Beyond that overall rating, no specific review…
- 6
North Hill Retirement Community
4.3 (38 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 72 units
Families of residents at North Hill describe a well-run continuing care community in Needham where independent living residents receive attentive daily support and where the on-site Pines Edge rehab program is repeatedly…
What families say about senior living in Needham
Counted across the review summaries of 20 Needham communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 75%
- Communication with families 30%
- Memory care 25%
- Activities and social life 20%
- Building and grounds 20%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 55%
- Cost and billing 50%
- Staff attitude 20%
- Building and upkeep 10%
“This is my second time using Pines Edge Rehab, and I am so glad they have a working relationship with fox hill so we can utilize their rehab. Thank you again for a great stay and speedy recovery.”
“My my sister who has dementia is being well cared for at this facility. Her nurses Lucy and Flavia are wonderful whenever we are there. Very caring and nurturing and it helps to see how she is well cared for. Everyone was very kind and professional.”
“Jose, Abbey, Fredy, & Rick are the staff I personally know the best. They are absolutely outstanding all in their own unique and special ways. They have all gone above and beyond with the care of my aunt & uncle. My family is so blessed to have them in our lives.”
Senior Living in Needham: the figures
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (12), medication management (11), 24-hour staff (10), wheelchair accessible (8), housekeeping (8), dietary accommodations (6).
Senior Living near Needham
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton2.8 mi | 17 | 4.5 / 5 | 2.8 mi |
| Dedham4 mi | 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4 mi |
| Westwood6 mi | 7 | 4.5 / 5 | 6 mi |
| Brookline6.1 mi | 11 | 4.8 / 5 | 6.1 mi |
| Waltham6.1 mi | 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 6.1 mi |
| Natick6.5 mi | 14 | 4.5 / 5 | 6.5 mi |
| Boston7 mi | 27 | 4.1 / 5 | 7 mi |
| Wayland7.6 mi | 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 7.6 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 22 communities listed in Needham, 560 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.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Needham 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 Needham: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Needham, Massachusetts?
MyLivingChoice lists 22 senior living communities in Needham, Massachusetts, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Needham are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include One Wingate Way (5★, 20 ratings), Heavenly Touch Staffing LLC (5★, 13 ratings), Griswold Home Care for Metrowest Boston (5★, 9 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Needham?
Beyond senior living, Needham has at-home care (8 communities), home health (8 communities), assisted living (4 communities), independent living (4 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (3 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Needham?
Families rate Needham senior living communities 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 560 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Needham senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 20 Needham communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 75%), communication with families (mentioned for 30%), memory care (mentioned for 25%). The most common concerns are communication with families (55%), cost and billing (50%), staff attitude (20%).
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Needham bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
