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Top 170 Nursing Homes near Boston, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Boston nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Boston, MA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Boston or another care type is right for you. Browse 170 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Boston.

We are also serving Nursing Homes facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Waterfront, St Marks and Fort Point.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cambridge, Quincy or Somerville.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Boston, MA

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Recent reviews of Nursing Homes in Boston, MA
Windrose at Weymouth in South Weymouth, MA
4.2

The community did everything for my loved one and took good care of them. You couldn't find a better place for memory care residents. The entire community is for memory care only. The staff are really good at working with the residents.

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Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA
4.5

Very good staff for the most part. It is a good environment with a lot of bright people. The community is quite clean and have housekeepers on each floor. The staff is very friendly and knew my name immediately. The activities are good and they offer good off-community trips and normal on-site games and such. The value is probably on par with others here at Cadbury Commons. The community is very well run.

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Cornerstone at Canton
5.0

The Compass neighborhood at Cornerstone of Canton has been a blessing for my mom and my family. She was very reluctant to leave her home, but she finally did and has found a whole new life at Cornerstone and absolutely loves it there. Can't say enough about how wonderful it is, the activities, the meals, the special events are great. The residents really love them and I love seeing my mom so engaged in all the activities. The staff is wonderful to say the least, friendly, helpful and loved by my mom which is very important to me and my siblings. Shout out to [name removed]! She is always so patient and kind and helpful whenever I reach out to her with questions or concerns. I am so happy we chose Cornerstone for my mom, she is so happy here!!!

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Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community

352 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 | 1.6 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living

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Located just minutes from Symphony Hall, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, residents of the Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community live in the heart of Boston's thriving cultural and entertainment world. Convenient to nearby shopping, restaurants, and a host of...

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Beauty Salon
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4.8(4 reviews)

They have been friendly. The staff has been able to assist with people that are able to take my loved one to the doctor and other items. They have a coffee shop next door and close to other shopping...

Springhouse Senior Living

44 Allandale Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 | 2.7 milesfrom Boston center

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Springhouse is located in the Jamaica Plain area of Boston, across from the Faulkner Hospital and within walking distance of the Arnold Arboretum and public transportation. Springhouse is a not-for-profit community located on 13 acres of conservation land. We are within minutes of the Chestnut...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
5.0(1 review)

My Dad lives at this community, and we love it! It's a beautiful community, and the staff and residents are wonderful. It provides all sorts of activities and care for a great price.

Sophia Snow House

1215 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132 | 2.8 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Sophia Snow Place is a 164 year old not-for-profit, retirement community that offers two options for living. The Residences at Snow Place are 66 independent living apartments with entry fees and low monthly fees with the option of adding on services.Sophia Snow House is a licensed option that...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
5.0(1 review)

Seven months ago I could not even dream of a place as wonderful for my mother. She was living in a big old house that I had to maintain, with stairs up to her room, down to the cellar for laundry, I had to...

Providence House

180 Corey Road, Brighton, MA 02135 | 3.3 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Providence House at Corey Park offers independent and assisted living for people age 62 and over who want or need supportive services. The non-sectarian community was co-developed by the Archdiocese of Boston Planning Office for Urban Affairs and E.A. Fish Associates, and is managed by Welch...

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Beauty Salon
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4.7(3 reviews)

The cleanliness of the community is great, as well as the staff members. My experience so far has been great and the food is really good. The activities have been pretty limited due to the pandemic, but they...

Standish Village

1190 Adams Street, Boston, MA 02124 | 3.4 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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Standish Village offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss developed in affiliation with the Boston University School of Medicine Alzheimer's Disease...

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Beauty Salon
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3.9(9 reviews)

My brother was warmly welcomed at Standish Village! While there, he received excellent care! The staff and the residents are among the friendliest people I have ever met! It is an absolutely wonderful...

Zelma Lacey House

9 West School Street, Charlestown, MA 02129 | 4.1 milesfrom Boston center

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Provides: Assisted Living

Just like the gas-lit streets of Charlestown, Zelma Lacey House lights your life with care! This beautiful Assisted Living community of 66 studio and one-bedroom apartment homes, many with affordable programs, is situated in the heart of Boston's historic Charlestown neighborhood-- and within...

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Beauty Salon
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5.0(3 reviews)

We like the care that is received. The staff are nice and caring to her needs. We like the menu and the good variety that is offered and they will help with any special needs if required. I like knowing that...

Maplewood at Weston

99 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493 | 9.3 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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Maplewood at Weston is located along the Charles River in one of the most desirable suburbs in the country. Surrounded by the tranquil countryside, our community is just minutes from the many cultural attractions of Boston, including the Museum of Fine Arts and The Boston Symphony Orchestra. We...

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Beauty Salon
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4.6(47 reviews)

My in-laws have been residents of Maplewood for two years. I have found the administration very helpful with any questions we may have. My in-laws have adjusted very nicely and seem to be very well adjusted

Atria Marina Place

Four Seaport Drive, Quincy, MA 02171 | 3.3 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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At Atria Marina Place, you'll find a welcoming senior community just 10 minutes from Boston on the seaside enclave of Marina Bay. Invite friends and family to enjoy the fresh breeze coming from the water or participate in one of more than 250 monthly activities.Atria Marina Place offers a choice...

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Beauty Salon
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4.3(40 reviews)

My sister was in the memory care unit for about a year. Although she unfortunately was deteriorating slowly [name removed] and his staff never let her feel in any way less than equal to all the other...

Brookdale Quincy Bay

99 Brackett Street, Quincy, MA 02169 | 6.6 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

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Welcome to the Good LifeIf you are ready to exchange the burdens of household chores for scenic views of Quincy Bay and the breathtaking Boston skyline, our independent and assisted living community is the place for you. You can enjoy all the conveniences of the city without sacrificing the...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.3(36 reviews)

This didn't work for my loved one due to the care needs for them. The screening process by the community could have been better. The staff communication overall was good and most of the time they were...

Sunrise of Braintree

618 Granite Street, Braintree, MA 02184 | 8.2 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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Sunrise of Braintree is located minutes from Route 128, Interstate 93 and Route 1, just minutes from South Shore Plaza. Our Victorian-style Mansion was built in 2007 and is set back from the road to provide a tranquil, peaceful environment, surrounded by lush landscaping, green lawns, and paved...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.4(21 reviews)

Sunrise of Braintree has been a great experience so far. One of the biggest factors when picking Sunrise for our loved one was the welcoming attitude of the staff - especially coming from the life care...

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Grove Manor Estates

160 Grove St, Braintree, MA 02184 | 9.8 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.6(13 reviews)

My loved one is enjoying their time here, and feels at home. This has worked out perfect for us. [name removed] was wonderful to work with, and she decided to leave. My loved one enjoys the food...

The Atrium at Faxon Woods

2003 Falls Boulevard, Quincy, MA 02169 | 7.3 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care

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The Atrium at Faxon Woods is an assisted living residence designed exclusively to serving the needs of individuals with memory loss. Our goal, in everything we do, is to create an environment that feels safe and familiar, empowering and fulfilling. Each detail of our unique, single story...

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Beauty Salon
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4.1(24 reviews)

I felt like everyone genuinely cared about my father's well being, from the receptionists to the aides to the managers and especially the nurses. Very helpful in getting him settled in. They tried to get...

The Linden at Dedham

391 Common St, Dedham, MA 02026 | 7 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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The Linden at Dedham is nestled in an inviting green country setting in a quiet wooded area conveniently located off of Route 95. Although we are not the “shiny penny” in our market, we offer all the comforts of home with unparalleled nursing care, coupled with longevity amongst its staff. As a...

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4.2(25 reviews)

They really try to be as pleasant as possible and make the residents feel comfortable and cared for. The staff go out of their way to learn everyone's name and help them out. I know quite a few people who...

Traditions of Dedham

735 Washington Street, Dedham, MA 02026 | 7.5 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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Since 2002, Traditions of Dedham has been committed to not only our residents, but also the Dedham and neighboring community seniors for over 15 years. We are your trusted choice with a great reputation for quality and care. Here you'll find an active, vibrant senior community at Traditions of...

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Beauty Salon
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4.5(14 reviews)

We chose this place because of the friendliness, reasonable cost, and it's nearby to where I live. My mother is starting out in independent living and she can stay in the same apartment if she needs...

Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree

40 Clapboardtree St, Norwood, MA 02062 | 9.2 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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At Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree, we are committed to ensuring that our every service and amenity will help create the enriched, active life you deserve. It starts with our surroundings. Our community beautifully balances privacy, safety and security, with well-appointed dining rooms...

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Beauty Salon
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4.4(9 reviews)

When it comes to the staff members and the quality of care has been very good. The activities themselves are very good - the residents and even our loved one really enjoy the pool noodle game where they bat...

Sunrise of Newton

431 Washington St., Newton, MA 02458 | 5.9 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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At Sunrise of Newton, you will enjoy living in the lively suburban neighborhood of Newton Corner, just 20 minutes from downtown Boston, and with a unique car courtyard featuring ample visitor parking. Our community is also conveniently situated within easy reach of I-90 for excursions to the...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.5(4 reviews)

What has really stuck out to me about Sunrise of Newton is definitely the quality of care that they provide.

Holiday Maplewood Place

295 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148 | 8.2 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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At Atria Maplewood Place, you'll find a friendly, family-like environment in a peaceful New England town. Residents are close to shopping, the theater, movies, places of worship and Revere Beach. Atria Maplewood Place combines the convenience of city life with the comforts of country living.Atria...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.4(35 reviews)

Our loved one is not overall thrilled about the meals we aren't sure if its the quality but our loved one says the food just does not taste good. They do seem to be very satisfied with the activities they...

VNA Assisted & Senior Living Community

259 Lowell Street, Somerville, MA 02144 | 5.2 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living

Beauty Salon
Guest meals
5.0(1 review)

My mom is very happy here. The staff is very nice and helpful. She seems to be happy with the meals. She likes the activities that she is participating with the others. This community is clean and we would...

Adelaide of Newton Centre

157 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA 02459 | 5.5 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care

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Beauty Salon
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5.0(3 reviews)

I love everything about Adelaide. We found them when we were at a very rough stage with my father in his disease progression and many other assisted living facilities would not accept him as a resident....

Neville Place

650 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 | 5.9 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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Neville Place offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss developed in affiliation with the Boston University School of Medicine Alzheimer's Disease...

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Beauty Salon
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5.0(5 reviews)

The grounds, which connect to fresh pond reservoir provide wonderful daily walking opportunities for my mom for whom being outdoors and moving through the world is of huge importance. City living would be...

NewBridge on the Charles

6000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham, MA 02026 | 6.8 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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You want the best for your loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. So do we. Strongly informed by research, memory care assisted living at NewBridge on the Charles offers comfortable and secure apartments and living areas, stimulating programming that keeps residents...

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4.0(3 reviews)

My family and I have nothing but positive things to say about Newbridge in the Charles. The staff couldn’t be kinder and more attentive to the residents. Most important to me, they have kept my dad engaged...

Scandinavian Living Center

206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA 02465 | 7.5 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living

The Scandinavian Living Center, open to all nationalities, is a non-profit community set on three beautiful acres in a lovely residential area near Boston. With only forty apartments, its small size and bright space promote a warm and intimate family-like atmosphere where residents enjoy the...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
5.0(2 reviews)

I have been here [time frame removed]. I have an apartment and go to the dining room for meals. The food is very good. I go to the fitness room. At [time and days of the week removed] to ride then step...

Evans Park At Newton Corner

430 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458 | 5.8 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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Evans Park at Newton Corner in Newton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and from doctor’s...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
3.3(19 reviews)

I would definitely recommend Evans Park I can't imagine better assistant living then Evans Park I am very grateful for taking care of my husband

Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham

1 Sgt. William B. Terry Drive, Hingham, MA 02043 | 9.7 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care

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Bridges® by EPOCH at Hingham is a memory care assisted living community located in Plymouth 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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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.3(8 reviews)

I think it is a pretty good place, overall it is a good value. Would like to see it a little cleaner. A little more attention to the residents and patients whom have memory problems. Overall generally a...

Brigham House

341 Mt Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472 | 5.6 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living

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Brigham House is an affordable assisted living residence located in Watertown, MA about 10 minutes from downtown Boston. Situated near Watertown Square, Brigham House was born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse. Renovated in 2002, the house offers 62 apartments and features a staff...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.7(5 reviews)

My mom has recently made the move into this community and she is getting better day by day in her new living environment. I am overall comfortable with the care she has been receiving and the staff are...

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Research services for seniors in Boston, Massachusetts

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

Financial assistance

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

Transportation

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.

Health care

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.

Senior activities

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.

What are nursing homes?

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Rehabilitation care, including physical and speech therapy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Palliative and hospice care
  • Health care services
  • Complimentary transportation
  • 24-hour care and supervision
Complete guide to nursing homes
Disclosure: A Place for Mom refers to "nursing home" here generally as an umbrella term to include assisted living facilities. It is not used to indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care of a skilled nursing facility, as defined in that particular jurisdiction. :D

Frequently asked questions

Anchor Bay at East Providence, The Oasis at Dodge Park and Maplewood at Weston are the top rated nursing homes near Boston, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 170 nursing homes near Boston, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best nursing home facilities near you in Boston, Massachusetts are Maplewood at Weston. These nursing home communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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