Mount Pleasant Home

Mount Pleasant Home is an assisted living community located in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, serving adults age 62 and older. Founded in 1901, the community offers 60 private residences with private baths in a historic, accessible building situated in a prime neighborhood just outside Boston's downtown area.

The community provides a range of support services tailored to individual needs, including 24/7 staff presence, emergency response, medication administration, home-cooked meals, housekeeping, and laundry. Personal care assistance encompasses help with dressing, showering, grooming, and reminders as needed. Health and wellness programs and leisure activities are offered regularly.

Mount Pleasant Home emphasizes an independent lifestyle within a supportive setting. The community features a light-filled atrium and gracious common spaces for socializing. Residents benefit from an active monthly residents' council where ideas and suggestions are encouraged. Intergenerational programs and coordinated resident outings provide opportunities for engagement and connection.

The Jamaica Plain location offers convenient access to notable nearby amenities including the Arnold Arboretum and Jamaica Pond. Public transportation is directly outside the community's front door, and shopping, restaurants, cultural events, and libraries are within walking distance or easily accessible. Residents may personalize their residences with personal items and furnishings, and the community assists with setup upon arrival.

Mount Pleasant Home maintains relationships with primary care physicians from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, and Brigham and Women's Hospital, with the latter operating a primary care practice on the building's ground floor. The community can arrange medical appointments and transportation for residents. Pets are not permitted due to potential allergies among residents, though service and assistance animals are accommodated in accordance with applicable law. Designated outdoor smoking areas are available on the premises.