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Senior apartments in Roxbury, MA

8 HUD-assisted and tax-credit senior apartment properties, with unit counts and HUD inspection scores.

Senior apartment properties
8
in Roxbury
Units
648
across all 8
Within 25 miles
281
of the center of Roxbury
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77 of 100· HUD inspection
2875 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119
Units145
HUD-assisted144
0.6 mi from city center
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Source: HUD Multifamily, Multifamily Properties, Elderly client groups, updated Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Roxbury (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Senior apartment properties near Roxbury

Counting neighboring towns, there are 281 senior apartment properties within 25 miles of the center of Roxbury, 273 more than in Roxbury itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Roxbury

See all 281 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior apartments in Roxbury at a glance

Our directory lists 8 senior apartment properties with an address in Roxbury, based on HUD Multifamily records. By size, the most common group is under 50 units (4 of 8 that report it).1

By units

  • Under 50 units4
  • 50 to 99 units1
  • 100 units or more3
Size is the units on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How senior apartments are overseen in Massachusetts

Senior apartments in our directory are HUD-assisted or tax-credit properties. They are housing rather than licensed care, so no state care license applies.3 HUD inspects the physical condition of HUD-assisted properties; where HUD publishes a score, it appears on the listing.4

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior apartments 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.

HUD rental assistance
HUD’s Section 202 program funds rental housing for very low-income older adults; ask each property how it sets rent and whether it has a waiting list.3

Local resources

Local help for families in Roxbury

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Suffolk County5

    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 Program6

    (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)7

    1-800-243-4636

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services8

    617-210-5480

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior apartments in Roxbury

How many senior apartment properties are in Roxbury, MA?

WeFoundCare lists 8 senior apartment properties in Roxbury, MA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Roxbury there are 281.

How many units can senior apartment properties in Roxbury serve?

8 of the 8 senior apartment properties report units, for a combined 648 units.

Are there senior apartment properties near Roxbury?

Nearby cities with listings include Jamaica Plain (10, 1.5 mi), Dorchester (15, 1.8 mi), South Boston (4, 2.0 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior apartments

Other types of care

Other senior care in Roxbury

Methodology

About this data

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

  • Listings come from HUD Multifamily (Multifamily Properties, Elderly client groups), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Units is the figure on the public record; 8 of 8 senior apartment properties report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Roxbury (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

  1. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Multifamily Properties, Elderly client groups. hudgis-hud.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/HUD::hud-section-202-properties Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. Commonwealth of Massachusetts (MassGIS / EOEA / DPH). services1.arcgis.com/hGdibHYSPO59RG1h/arcgis/rest/services/Long_Term_Care_Residences/FeatureServer/0 Accessed .
  3. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program. hud.gov/program_offices/housing/mfh/progdesc/eld202 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE). hud.gov/reac/nspire Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.