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The Assisted Living Research Institute spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Cambridge area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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Featured Cambridge, MA Facilities

Cadbury Commons

Cadbury Commons

66 Sherman Street , Cambridge, MA 5245

Cadbury Commons

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite

Cadbury Commons at Cambridge is a senior living community located in Cambridge, MA. Catering to a variety…

4.21

Youville House Assisted Living

Youville House Assisted Living

1573 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 5243

Youville House Assisted Living

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Youville House Assisted Living offers residents a blend of privacy and independence alongside compassionate daily support services.…

4.37

Maplewood at Weston

Maplewood at Weston

99 Norumbega Rd., Weston, MA 02493

Maplewood at Weston

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite

Maplewood at Weston is a well-appointed facility with a busy activities calendar and luxury amenities to keep…

4.19

Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle

Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle

50 Sutherland Rd., Brighton, MA 02135

Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Situated in Brighton, Massachusetts, a northwest suburb of Boston, Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle is only minutes…

4.37

Sunrise of Burlington MA

Sunrise of Burlington MA

24 Burlington Mall Rd., Burlington, MA 01803

Sunrise of Burlington MA

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Sunrise of Burlington is situated in a residential community near many local amenities. For residents looking for…

4.24

Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings

Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings

126 Smith St., Waltham, MA 02451

Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite
Skilled Nursing

Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings is an assisted living community located in Waltham, MA. The community…

4.11

Atria Marina Place

Atria Marina Place

Four Seaport Dr. North, Quincy, MA 02171

Atria Marina Place

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Located in the lovely and historic Boston suburb of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Atria Marina Place is a full-service…

4.28

Wingate Residences at Boylston Place

Wingate Residences at Boylston Place

615 Heath St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Wingate Residences at Boylston Place

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Respite
Skilled Nursing

Located in the bustling historic Boston suburb of Cambridge, Wingate Residences at Boylston Place offers independent living…

4.32

Wingate Residences at Needham

Wingate Residences at Needham

235 Gould St., Needham, MA 02494

Wingate Residences at Needham

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Hospice
Day Services
Respite
Skilled Nursing

Wingate Residences at Needham is situated in a peaceful residential area near Boston, Massachusetts, in close proximity…

4.2

The Residence at Melrose Station

The Residence at Melrose Station

158 Essex St., Melrose, MA 02176

The Residence at Melrose Station

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

The Residence at Melrose Station provides residents with the utmost in hospitality and service with complimentary transportation,…

4.56

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Cambridge area, our team of researchers:

Sorted through 45 communities using our unique methodology
Spent over 11 hours researching assisted living communities in Cambridge
Read more than 120 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Cambridge is $6,100, which is similar to the state average of $6,085 and considerably higher than the national average of $4,051.

Christina Drumm-Boyd

Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)

Christina Drumm-Boyd

Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)

Christina is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) who is passionate about seniors and their families. Along with her staff, Christina works hands-on with each client to find the best solutions for the challenges that often come with aging.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Cambridge, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 45 communities in the Cambridge area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.