Memory Care in Boston, MA

Name: Memory Care in Boston, MA: directory summary
Creator: WeFoundCare

Nearby

Memory care communities near Boston

Counting neighboring towns, there are 105 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Boston, 102 more than in Boston itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Boston

See all 105 within 25 miles

Compass on the Bay
1380 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA 02127
1.5 mi from Boston
The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living
46 Lincoln St, Winthrop, MA 02152
3.1 mi from Boston
Atria Marina Place
4 Seaport Dr, Quincy, MA 02171
3.1 mi from Boston
Florence & Chafetz Home for Specialized Care
175 Captain's Row, Chelsea, MA 02150
3.9 mi from Boston
Prospect House
420 Reservoir Ave, Revere, MA 02151
5.1 mi from Boston
Rogerson House
434 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
5.2 mi from Boston

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Boston at a glance

Our directory lists 3 memory care communities with an address in Boston, based on Massachusetts EOEA records. No single ZIP code dominates: the memory care communities are spread across 3 ZIP codes, and the busiest, 02132, has 1.¹

By ZIP code

021321
021301
021241

Memory care communities in Boston by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.¹

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (MassGIS / EOEA / DPH) licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.² Of the 3 memory care communities listed in Boston, 3 operate a state-licensed special care unit.²

Report a problem: Contact the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (MassGIS / EOEA / DPH) about a licensed community, or the Massachusetts long-term care ombudsman at (617) 222-7491³.
Check a license: Open the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (MassGIS / EOEA / DPH) records²

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Massachusetts

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid: The Massachusetts Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.⁴ Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.⁵ Massachusetts Medicaid agency
Medicare: Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.⁶
Veterans benefits: Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.⁷ The Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services helps with claims (617-210-5480).⁸
Medicare counseling: Massachusetts’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-243-4636.⁹

Local resources

Local help for families in Boston

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

Area Agency on Aging
Aging services for Suffolk County¹⁰
1-800-677-1116
The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Suffolk County.
Website
Long-term care ombudsman
Massachusetts Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program³
(617) 222-7491
Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.
Website
Report abuse or neglect
Massachusetts Elder Abuse and Protective Services
800-922-2275
Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.
Website
Medicare counseling (SHIP)
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE)⁹
1-800-243-4636
Website
Veterans benefits
Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services⁸
617-210-5480
Website
Medicaid
Massachusetts Medicaid agency⁴
Website
Dementia support
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline¹¹
1-800-272-3900
Find the chapter that serves Massachusetts.
Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Boston

How many memory care communities are in Boston, MA?

WeFoundCare lists 3 memory care communities in Boston, MA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Boston there are 105.

Do memory care communities in Boston have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 3 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Which Boston ZIP codes have the most memory care communities?

02132 (1), 02130 (1), 02124 (1). In all, 3 ZIP codes in Boston have at least one.

Who licenses memory care in Massachusetts?

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (MassGIS / EOEA / DPH) licenses memory care in Massachusetts. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Boston?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Suffolk County, call (617) 222-7491. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Massachusetts Adult Protective Services at 800-922-2275.

Are there memory care communities near Boston?

Nearby cities with listings include South Boston (1, 1.5 mi), Winthrop (1, 3.5 mi), Chelsea (1, 4.1 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Boston

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

Listings come from Massachusetts EOEA (List of Certified Assisted Living Residences (as of 4/1/2025), Special Care Residence units), Oct 19, 2026.¹ A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Boston (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.¹²
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Boston (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence: List of Certified Assisted Living Residences (as of 4/1/2025), Special Care Residence units. mass.gov/doc/list-of-certified-assisted-living-residences-as-of-april-2025/download Accessed Oct 19, 2026.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts (MassGIS / EOEA / DPH). services1.arcgis.com/hGdibHYSPO59RG1h/arcgis/rest/services/Long_Term_Care_Residences/FeatureServer/0 Accessed .
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.

Memory care in Boston, MA