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Assisted living costs in Brookline average about $7,576 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 82 communities in Brookline. Our detailed directory has 1138 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Marian Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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We toured many places and this was the only that catered to Chinese people. The manager there is Asian. He told me there are trying to be all Asian residents soon. They have special staff here that do...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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I have visited many senior living facilities and Avery Crossing is truly one of the best. On our visits the staff is incredibly helpful with anything we may need. In addition, we have found the facilities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Avery Crossings is a 60 apartment independent/assisted living residence located in Needham Heights. Our community is a short walk from shops, restaurants, medical offices and the train station. We have a long tenured, seasoned and caring staff that provide personal care and medication management....
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Newton is a 202-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). We serve the Newton community with postacute care, rehabilitation therapy and long-term care in a cheerful, pleasant atmosphere. Our facility...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My 95 year old father was there for the last three months of his life. He was quite active, always wanted to move around and talk. They were always kind to him and someone was always near him to make sure...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Dorothy Frances Home is an alternative living arrangement designed to meet the specific needs of the individual with Alzheimer's or other dementia's. It is not a nursing home, but rather a dignified, supportive community dedicated to making a very positive impact on the lives of those we...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Estates on Admiral's Hill
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Chelsea Jewish Foundation is an assisted living community located in the quiet area of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Located just across the bridge from Boston, the Chelsea area has always been an independent, working-class industrial community from the beginning of its existence....
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The Leonard Florence Center for Living, a state-of-the-art, 100-bed skilled nursing home sponsored by the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, is now accepting resident applications for its February opening. Located on Admiral's Hill in Chelsea, MA, the Leonard Florence Center for Living is the first...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our goal at White Oak Cottages is to offer our residents homes where they enjoy excellent quality of life and quality of care. The home itself has been thoughtfully designed with the happiness and well being of our residents in mind. The White Oak Cottages are homes where people want to live and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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The staff and administration have been top notch. They are friendly, helpful, professional, and caring. My loved one has not had an easy time, but that is due to her own state of mind. While she feels no...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I made the very difficult decision in July 2020 to move my mother into a memory care facility - during COVID, with only virtual tours available at all the facilities I looked into for her. The staff at...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood is a memory care assisted living community located in Norfolk County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully designed...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Assisted Living Residences at Hancock Park is a senior living community that supports a resident's independence, while providing medical care or nursing support when necesssary. Our 42-apartment assisted living community is in the heart of historic Quincy near shopping, dining, and entertainment....
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My mother was in the assisted living and loved it. Everyone there was very kind and caring for each of the residents. It is a small Assisted Living with only 18 apartments and it was more like a family...
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Brookline, MA

The average cost of senior living in Brookline is $7,576 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $7,337 per month.

Assisted living costs in Brookline, MA, vs. nearby cities

Brookline, MA
$7,576/mo
$7,618/mo
$7,505/mo

Assisted living costs in Brookline, MA, vs. state and national averages

Brookline, MA
$7,576/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Brookline, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,576/mo
$7,577/mo

Assisted living costs in Brookline, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,755/mo
Studio
$7,732/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,817/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,831/mo

Senior living costs in Brookline vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Brookline, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrookline, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,576/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,577/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,805/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Brookline, MA:$7,576/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Brookline, MA:$7,577/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Brookline, MA:$6,805/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Brookline, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Brookline and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Brookline, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Brookline have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Brookline, MA$7,348/mo$7,283/mo+0.9%
Massachusetts$7,013/mo$6,735/mo+4.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Brookline, MA
2024 average cost:$7,348/mo
2023 average cost:$7,283/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,013/mo
2023 average cost:$6,735/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Brookline, MA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Brookline.

What families are saying about assisted living in Brookline

Recent reviews for assisted living in Brookline

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

The Arbors at Stoneham

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at The Arbors at Stoneham. Overall, this facility is not a bad place and the staff try their best, they just need more help. The director of the Memory Care unit is nice and listens and corrects where she can. There have been issues with making sure that ...
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Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Numerous reviews mention the warm and caring nature of the staff at communities like Sunrise of Arlington and Atria Longmeadow Place, with residents and their families expressing appreciation for the long-term relationships they've formed with the community's caregivers.
Variety of activities for residents. Reviews from Atria Longmeadow Place and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner highlight the diverse range of specialized activities offered, such as exercise classes, musical performances, and group outings. These varied offerings cater to various interests and ensure residents remain engaged and activ ...
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Thorough communication between families and staff. Frequent, detailed conversations between community staff members and residents' families are a common theme in reviews, with communities like Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community and Standish Village setting up regular meetings to discuss care needs and updates.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Residents at Sunrise of Arlington and Atria Marina Place praise the quality of the food and note that individual dietary preferences and restrictions are accommodated, ensuring that mealtimes are enjoyable experiences for everyone.
Properly maintained interiors and grounds. Reviews from communities like The Residence at Watertown Square and The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living emphasize the importance of cleanliness and upkeep, with residents and their families expressing satisfaction with the well-maintained private rooms, communal areas, and outdoor spaces.
Supportive and compassionate caregivers. Residents and their families at communities like The Falls At Cordingly Dam and Cadbury Commons share their gratitude for the kind and attentive care provided by the staff, noting that their loved ones receive the necessary assistance and understanding needed to thrive in their new living en ...
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Brookline review score based on 257 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 257 reviews of 74 Brookline assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Brookline review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Brookline review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Brookline, MA74 facilities
7.3
Boston, MA84 facilities
7.6
Newton, MA78 facilities

Review subcategories for Brookline assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 257 reviews of 74 Brookline assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Brookline resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Brookline assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brookline assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brookline, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Brookline assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Brookline that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Brookline assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Brookline Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brookline, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brookline assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Brookline partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brookline, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
67.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Brookline assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Brookline communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brookline, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
45.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brookline assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Brookline offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brookline, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
73%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
70.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Brookline

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Brookline protect seniors.
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The Residence at Boylston Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and The Gables at Winchester are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Brookline, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 82 assisted living facilities near Brookline, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Brookline, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and The Gables at Winchester. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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