15 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Boston

Traditions of Dedham creates a warm assisted living setting with a welcoming atmosphere, well-kept accommodations and a daily rhythm built around activities, meals and community. The environment is designed to feel comfortable rather than institutional, with staff who help residents settle in and adapt as needs change.

Charter Senior Living of Dedham provides assisted living and memory care in a bright, comfortable community with a notably homelike feel. The setting is clean and well maintained, while the team focuses on personalized support, clear communication and helping families navigate a major transition.

Maplewood at Weston offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care in a spacious community near Boston. Its design includes generous common areas, a bistro and bright social spaces that support conversation, live music and everyday activities. The atmosphere is polished yet comfortable, with clean surroundings and varied dining.

Scandinavian Living Center is an assisted living community in Newton built around community participation, cultural connection and independent living. Its bright spaces include common areas for movies, lectures, performances and social gatherings, while daily options range from fitness and gentle yoga to outings, reading groups and shared meals.

Bridges by EPOCH at Lexington specializes in memory care assisted living for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The team learns each resident’s history, preferences and interests, then uses that understanding to shape purposeful activities and daily routines.

Avita of Needham focuses on assisted living with specialized memory care, providing individualized support for seniors living with memory impairment. The care model is designed around the person rather than a fixed routine, with help available for daily tasks while residents continue participating in activities, meals, outings and social life.

Standish Village offers assisted living alongside a secure Compass Memory Support neighborhood for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and related memory needs. The community provides private apartments, comfortable gathering areas and outdoor patios, with care and service options that can adjust as residents’ needs change.

Waterstone of Lexington presents an upscale senior living environment with elegant apartments, restaurant-style dining, fitness routines and a broad calendar of social, cultural, educational and wellness programs. The community is designed to feel refined without becoming overwhelming, with a scale that supports familiarity and personal attention.

Carriage House at Lee’s Farm is a farmhouse-style senior living community in Wayland offering independent living, assisted living and Avita memory care. The setting feels warm and residential, with clean, well-maintained spaces, outdoor areas and a welcoming atmosphere that supports both activity and quiet time.

The Falls at Cordingly Dam provides assisted living and memory care in Newton, with a caring atmosphere and a strong emphasis on connection. The community offers activities for different abilities, from group programs to smaller one-to-one opportunities, helping residents maintain interests and daily engagement.

Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle offers assisted living and memory care in a bright, clean community in one of Boston’s diverse neighborhoods. Large windows, comfortable apartments and inviting shared spaces create a residential feel, while restaurant-style dining, private dining and dedicated coffee and tea areas support daily comfort and family visits.

Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham is a memory care assisted living community dedicated to residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Its care approach starts with knowing each person’s life story, preferences and interests, then building meaningful activities around that understanding.

Atria Maplewood Place is a Boston retirement community offering assisted living and memory care within the same setting. That arrangement can be useful for families seeking different levels of support for loved ones while keeping them nearby.

The community combines dining, activities, attentive assistance, and a clean, well-maintained environment. Staff members are described as compassionate and respectful, while the atmosphere encourages social connection and participation in daily life.

Allerton House Hingham is a retirement community serving older adults in the Boston area across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Its approach is centered on individualized support, with resident assistants available around the clock and programs that encourage wellness, social connection, and an active daily routine.

Artis Senior Living of Lexington specializes in memory care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Customized care plans begin with a detailed understanding of each resident’s history, interests and personal qualities, then translate that knowledge into routines, social connection and meaningful daily choices.