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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Boston, senior citizen apartments in Boston might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Boston and consider their options. With 20 senior rentals in Boston, MA, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Boston 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Boston, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

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

Senior Apartments Facilities near Boston, MA

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Senior Apartments

Average starting price $1,374/month
Average starting price $5,768/month
Average starting price $6,940/month
Average starting price $7,478/month
Average starting price $4,998/month
Average starting price $3,888/month

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
Guest meals
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...

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...

Residences at Highland Glen

4100 Highland Glen Rd, Westwood, MA 02090 | 9.4 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Senior Apartments

Welcome to The Residences at Highland Glen, a friendly, upscale community for active adults, age 55 or older. Residents will enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Twin Pine Hill in Westwood, yet be in close proximity to everything! Conveniently located at Exit 16B/Westwood Route 109, there is...

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5.0(4 reviews)

We chose this community because my mom and dad had looked at it a few years ago and loved it. I love it here, they take good care of the grounds, it is always clean, and my mom feels very safe here. Her 1...

Kelly House

10 Ellet Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 | 1.6 milesfrom Boston center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Quincy Tower

5 Oak Street, Boston, MA 02116 | 2.3 milesfrom Boston center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Center Communities of Brookline

1550 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446 | 2.8 milesfrom Boston center

Provides: Senior Apartments

John F. Kennedy Apartments

55 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 | 3.5 milesfrom Boston center

Cambridge Court Apartments

411 Franklin St., Cambridge, MA 02139 | 3.5 milesfrom Boston center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Jewish Community Housing

30 Wallingford Rd # Office, Brighton, MA 02135 | 3.8 milesfrom Boston center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Blake Estates

1344 Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136 | 5.1 milesfrom Boston center

Provides: Senior Apartments

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Apartments at Coolidge School

319 Arlington Street, Watertown, MA 02472 | 5.3 milesfrom Boston center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Everett Villa

66 Main St., Everett, MA 02149 | 5.9 milesfrom Boston center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Bauer House

314 Water St, Quincy, MA 02169 | 6.6 milesfrom Boston center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Robinson Cuticura

59 Green St., Malden, MA 02148 | 6.9 milesfrom Boston center

Provides: Senior Apartments

CSI Management

110 Florence St., Malden, MA 02148 | 7.6 milesfrom Boston center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Webster Green

757 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494 | 7.8 milesfrom Boston center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Chestnut Hollow Apartments

142 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA 02492 | 8.3 milesfrom Boston center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Westwood Glen Common

21 Westwood Glen Rd, Westwood, MA 02090 | 9.4 milesfrom Boston center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Senior Apartments

Welcome Home to Westwood Glen Commons. Located in the quaint town of Westwood, MA, Westwood Glen Commons offers newly renovated apartments for age 55 and over. Our mature landscaped grounds and friendly management team will welcome you home. Choose from newly renovated 1 and 2 bedroom apartment...

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Congregational Retirement Home

200 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176 | 9.5 milesfrom Boston center

Provides: Senior Apartments

Simon C Fireman Community

640 North Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368 | 9.9 milesfrom Boston center

Provides: Senior Apartments

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Cost of senior apartments in Boston, MA

The average cost of senior living in Boston is 1,374 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westwood, MA with an average of 2,538 per month.

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

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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 senior apartments?

Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:

  • Utilities
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Residences at Highland Glen, Ocean Shores Apartments and Coliseum Seniors II are the top rated senior apartments near Boston, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 20 senior apartments near Boston, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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