Assisted Living Residences in Massachusetts

Assisted living residences in Massachusetts are certified by the Executive Office of Aging & Independence under 651 CMR 12.00. They provide housing, meals and help with personal care for a monthly fee. They are not nursing homes and do not provide skilled nursing. Some have Special Care Residences for people living with dementia.

272 assisted living providers statewide · Source: Executive Office of Aging & Independence, Certified Assisted Living Residences list · Updated 2026-10-29

Who pays

Mostly private pay. Massachusetts has no Medicaid assisted-living benefit except Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC) for personal care in some residences, and SSI-G for a small number of low-income units. Long-term care insurance and the VA Aid and Attendance benefit may apply.

How to choose

Visit at mealtime, ask for the most recent certification compliance review, ask what happens when care needs increase, and compare the base fee against what is included. The state Assisted Living Ombudsman at (800) 243-4636 can tell you about complaints on file.

Assisted living by town

Town pages list every assisted living residence that serves the town, sorted by distance. 20 MetroWest towns are live now; the rest of the state is being added.

All assisted living providers by county

Barnstable County 17

Berkshire County 7

Bristol County 15

Dukes County 1

Essex County 32

Franklin County 1

Hampden County 19

Hampshire County 9

In County 1

Middlesex County 74

Norfolk County 40

Plymouth County 15

Suffolk County 13

Worcester County 28