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Assisted Living

Avery Crossings

110 West Street
Needham, MA 02494
Phone: 781-444-6655
Fax: 781-433-2794
http://www.averycrossings.com

Avery Crossings is an assisted living community which adjoins Avery Manor, a skilled nursing facility. There are a few Medicaid subsidized units in the assisted living. These publically funded units are limited in availability, and residents must meet clinical and financial eligibility requirements.

Shabbat services are held weekly and Jewish holidays are observed.

Boylston Place at Chestnut Hill

615 Heath Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone: 617-244-6400
Fax: 617-244-8866
http://www.epochsl.com

Boylston Place is a traditional assisted living community located in Chestnut Hill. It is close to public transportation, shopping, and Epoch of Chestnut Hill, a short-term rehabilitation and long-term care facility. Both communities are owned and managed by Epoch Senior Living.

Jewish holidays are observed and weekly shabbat services are offered.

Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle

50 Sutherland Avenue
Brighton, MA 02135
Phone: 617-566-1700
Fax: 617-566-1752
http://www.benchmarkquality.com

Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle is a traditional assisted living community offering services and amenities with personal assistance and care. The Lighthouse Club for those with mild memory impairment, as well as the Harbor Program, provides care in a secure neighborhood for those with memory impairments and Alzheimer's disease. Chestnut Park is located adjacent to the JCC Pre-School. Three kosher meals are served daily, in addition to a wide range of social, Jewish cultural, and intergenerational programs. Shabbat and all Jewish holidays are observed.

Chestnut Park has a few Medicaid subsidized and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units. These publically funded units are limited in availability, and residents must meet clinical and financial eligibility requirements.

Cohen Florence Levine Estates at Admiral's Hill

201 Captain’s Row
Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone: 617-887-0826
Fax: 617-889-8745
http://www.cflestates.org

Cohen Florence Levine Estates is a nondenominational community, observing Jewish traditions and customs including kosher food services. Adjacent to the Estates is the Florence & Chafetz Home for Specialized Care, it provides activities and recreation for those with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, and physical disabilities. The assisted living has a few Medicaid subsidized and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units. These publically funded units are limited in availability, and residents must meet clinical and financial eligibility requirements.

Jewish holidays are observed and Friday and Saturday services are offered each shabbat.

Concord Park

68 Commonwealth Avenue
Concord, MA 01742
Phone: 978-369-4728
Fax: 978-369-5381
http://www.seniorlivingresidences.com

Concord Park offers independent and assisted living, as well as a secure and supportive program for those with memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. Concord Park is sponsored by the not-for-profit Volunteers of America, Massachusetts, and is managed by Senior Living Residences. Some financial options are available to help pay for the costs of personal care for those who are clinically and financial eligble. Monthly shabbat services are provided.

Click here for more information on Concord Park.

EPOCH Assisted Living of Norton

190 Mansfield Avenue
Norton, MA 02766
Phone: 508 285-3355
Fax: 508 286-9077
http://www.epochsl.com/

Epoch is a traditional assisted living community located on Route 140 in Norton, MA. It is attached to a rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility that offers long-term care. Limited financial options are available at Epoch Assisted Living : GAFC. Shabbat services are offered.

Evans Park at Newton Corner

430 Centre Street
Newton, MA 02458
Phone: 617-965-9400
http://www.benchmarkquality.com

Evans Park is conveniently located in Newton Corner. This community offers independent and assisted living programs as well as an environment for those with Alzheimer's and other memory impairments in the Harbor program. A few subsidized units in their traditional assisted living are offered for those that meet the clinical and financial eligibility requirements.

A shabbat program and holiday services are also available.

Florence & Chafetz Home for Specialized Care

175 Captain’s Row at Admiral’s Hill
Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone: 617-889-8710
Fax: 617-887-0135
http://www.florencechafetzhome.org

Florence & Chafetz Home for Specialized Care provides intensive support for residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson’s, chronic cardiac conditions, disabilities following strokes, and related conditions. Florence & Chafetz is a nondenominational community, observing Jewish traditions and customs including kosher food services.

Gery & Emil Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence

631 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: 508-757-0981
Fax: 508-757-7080
http://www.eisenbergal.com

The Gery & Emil Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence, a not-for-profit community, is located on the campus of and under the management of the Jewish Heathcare Center on the west side of Worcester, MA. Kosher dining services are offered.

Goddard House

165 Chestnut Street
Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: 617-731-8500
Fax: 617-731-5188
http://www.goddardhouse.org

Goddard House, a non-profit community, offers traditional assisted living as well as their Olmstead Residence for those with memory impairment. Olstead residents enjoy a secure enclosed garden area and courtyard. A wide range of social and culturally interesting programs are offered in addition to weekly shabbat and holiday observations.

Goddard House offers a few subsidized units in their traditional assisted living for those that meet the clinical and financial eligibility requirements.

Goddard House is affiliated with Goddard House Skilled Nursing Care in Jamaica Plain.

Heritage at Framingham

747 Water Street
Framingham, MA 01701
Phone: 508-788-6050
Fax: 508-788-6601
http://www.heritageassistedliving.com

Heritage at Framingham, a non-profit assisted living community, offers a traditional assisted living as well as their Homestead residence for those with memory impairment. The Homestead residents enjoy a courtyard. The campus has extensive walking paths and two acres of gardens allowing unrestricted access to outdoor areas. Heritage offers studio and one-bedroom rental apartments with kitchenettes. Shabbat services every Friday are available. There are twice monthly Jewish educational/social programs and regular holiday programming.

Mary Ann Morse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Natick is affiliated with the Heritage.

New Horizons at Marlborough

400 Hemenway Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
Phone: 508-460-5000
Fax: 508-460-7682
http://www.cummingsfoundation.org

At New Horizons in Marlborogh there are Independent and assisted living apartments offering personal care and three meals a day. Sharing the building with New Horizons is a Hearthstone Alzheimer's unit and Robbie's Place, which specializes in providing assisted living to people with acute and chronic psychiatric needs. Some assisted living units are discounted for residents from several surrounding towns that meet the financial and physical eligibility requirements.

Weekly shabbat and holiday programs are provided.

NewBridge on the Charles

6000 Great Meadow Road
Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: 877-254-8821
Fax: 781-234-9409
http://www.newbridgeonthecharles.org

The Satter and Slifka Assisted Living Residences are located at NewBridge on the Charles, a Hebrew SeniorLife Community. The Satter Residence, a traditional assisted living, offers daily personal care, 24-hour staff, three meals a day, and a wide range of social, cultural, and wellness programs. In addition to the traditional programming, 41 units are available in the Slifka Residence for those in need of memory support.

The Rashi School, a kindergarten through 8th grade Jewish day school, will open on the campus September 2010 to create a mutli-generational campus.

Norumbega Point at Weston

99 Norumbega Road
Weston, MA 02493
Phone: 781-899-5505
Fax: 781-899-3673
http://www.norumbegapoint.com

Norumbega Point at Weston offers one- and two-bedroom apartments, all with full kitchens and balconies or patios. Meals and personal care are available on an a la carte basis. Residents also have access to an indoor pool and fitness center.

Shabbat services are provided weekly.

Epoch of Weston, a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing and rehabiliation center is on the same campus.

Providence House Senior Living Community

180 Corey Road
Brighton, MA 02135
Phone: 617-731-0505
Fax: 617-731-0599
http://www.coreypark.com

Providence House is an independant and assisted living community that includes a program for those with Alzheimer's and other memory disorders. Adjacent to Providence House is the Brighton House, a rehabilitation and nursing center. Some financial options are available to help defer the costs of personal care services in the assisted living program. For example, GAFC, PACE, Commonwealth Care Alliance (SCO), and LIHTC have been approved by the state.

Shabbat services are provided once monthly and Yiddish class is also available.

Click here for more information about Providence House.

Rogerson House

434 Jamaicaway
Boston, MA 02130
Phone: 617-983-2300
Fax: 617-983-2666
http://www.rogersonalz.org

Rogerson House is designed for persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders. Residents and their visitors can utilize the secure outdoor grounds and An Adult Day Health program is also offered. Rogerson House is a non-profit affiliate of Rogerson Communities.

Holiday and shabbat programs are offered once a month.

Ruth's House - An Assisted Living Residence

780 Converse Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Phone: 413-567-6212
Fax: 413-567-4380
http://www.jewishgeriatric.org

Ruth's House is an assisted living set on the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Campus of Jewish Geriatric Services. Personal care, kosher dinning, and wellness services are offered in the assisted living. The Garden Level serves residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Services at Ruth's House are guided by Jewish traditions and values but they serve those of all faiths.

Springhouse

44 Allandale Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone: 617-522-0043
Fax: 617-522-0893
http://www.springhouseinfo.org/

The Springhouse community, a not-for-profit organization, offers three levels of care. The Woodside offers independent living which includes an evening meal. The Ledgemont provides traditional assisted living, and the Allen house offers specialized services for residents with memory loss in a secured living environment.

Shabbat services are available every Friday. There are also regular holiday services, programs, and meals.

Summerville at Farm Pond

200 & 300 West Farm Pond Road
Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: (508) 628-7700
Fax: (508) 628-7878
http://www.emeritus.com/

Summerville Senior Living offers three levels of care located next to a 30-acre community park with paved walkways. The independent living offers a choice of cottage living and apartment facilities with options to eat in the shared dinning area. The assisted living at The Oaks offers persoanl care, three meals a day, and local van transportation services. The SummerBrook Memory care program provides a secure environment for those residents with cognitive deficits. An enclosed garden space is available for the SummerBrook residents.

Monthly shabbat services are organized by Jewish Family Services of Metrowest. In addition, there is a monthly Kiddush conversational group, as well as resident run programs.

Sunrise of Wayland

285 Commonwealth Road
Wayland, MA 01778
Phone: 508 229-7778
Fax: 508 229-7705
http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com

Sunrise Senior Living of Wayland offers a range of services and care options in the assisted living. The Reminiscence Neighborhood provides care for those with frailer physical issues and cognitive deficits.

Also at Sunrise, monthly shabbat services are led by a local cantor, and holidays are led by Jewish Family Services of Metrowest Kesher program.

Tamarisk Assisted Living

3 Shalom Drive
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-732-0037
Fax: 401-921-0602
http://www.tamariskri.org

Tamarisk offers traditional assisted living services, plus apartments in the Renaissance Memory Support wing. Tamarisk is a kosher assisted living residence.

Shabbat and all Jewish holidays are celebrated.

The Cambridge Homes

360 Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-876-0369
Fax: 617-876-6432
http://www.seniorlivingresidences.com/

The Cambridge Homes offers independent and assisted living services. Each unit has a kitchenette and the facility is walking distance to Harvard Square.

Programs for the Jewish holidays are offered and Cambridge Homes will provide transportation to local religious services.

The Falls at Cordingly Dam

2300 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
Phone: 617-928-0007
Fax: 617-928-0697
http://www.benchmarkquality.com

The Falls at Cordingly Dam offers traditional assisted living as well as a separate, specialized program for individuals with memory impairment. The Harbor services include different levels of care and an enclosed courtyard that provides access to the outdoors.

Weekly shabbat services are available, as well as regular holiday programs and meals.

The Gables at Winchester

299 Cambridge Street
Winchester, MA 01890
Phone: 781 756-1026
Fax: 781 756-0636
http://thegablesatwinchester.com/

The Gables is a rental community with the independent and assisted living programs integrated throughout the building. Meals, transportation, activities, and housekeeping are included services. Each apartment is spacious and offers an eat-in kitchen. Occasional shabbat services are led by a local rabbi. Holiday and shabbat events are also run by a current resident.

Traditions of Wayland

10 Green Way
Wayland, MA 01778
Phone: 508 358-0700
Fax: 508 358-4726
http://www.atriaseniorliving.com/

Traditions of Wayland is surrounded by many acres of conservation land and the residence includes the rehabilitated Paine Mansion. Independent and assisted living are offered throughout the building. Meals, transportation, activities, personal care, and housekeeping services are included.

Shabbat services are led by a local rabbi. Holidays and shabbat events are also run by a current resident.

Waltham Crossings

126 Smith Street
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 781-466-9912
Fax: 781-466-9914
http://www.benchmarkquality.com

Waltham Crossings offers several types of assisted living accommodations and service packages to meet residents' individual needs. The community also offers a special program for those with early-stage Alzheimer's and other dementias in the Harbor program. A few subsidized units in their traditional assisted living are offered for those that meet the clinical and financial eligibility requirements.

A monthly shabbat program is offered, in addition to Jewish holiday events.

Woodbridge Assisted Living

240 Lynnfield Street
Peabody, MA 01960
Phone: 978-532-4411
Fax: 978-531-4797
http://www.avivliving.org

Woodbridge, a non-profit assisted living, offers a continuum of care through its association with the Jewish Rehabilitation Center of the North Shore, Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Center, and Aviv HomeCare. Kosher meals and Jewish programming are available. The Legacy Memory Care Program offers a secure environment for seniors living with substantial memory impairments.

Youville House

1573 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-491-1234
Fax: 617-491-8838
http://www.youvillehouse.com

Youville House is a not-for-profit assisted living residence located on the campus of Youville Hospital. Each studio and one-bedroom unit has a kitchenette with microwave oven and small refrigerator/freezer. A few subsidized units are offered for those that meet the clinical and financial eligibility requirements.

Weekly shabbat services are held at Youville Hospital, run by local Hillel students and a hospital chaplain. A rabbi comes to Youville House for High Holiday services. Holiday meals and a Jewish music program are offered.

Continuing Care Retirement Community

Brooksby Village

100 Brooksby Village Drive
Peabody, MA 01960
Phone: 1-800-523-9704
http://ericksonliving.com/

Brooksby Village, an Erickson community, is situated on 90 acres and located 20 miles north of Boston. This is a "62 Plus" Continuing Care Retirement Community. One- and two-bedroom apartments with a wide range of amenities and services are available. Click here to learn about Brooksby.

There is a nine member Jewish council at Brooksby. Jewish programming includes twice monthly shabbat services, torah study, movies, and presentations.

Linden Ponds

203 Linden Ponds Way
Hingham, MA 02043
Phone: 1-800-521-5031
http://ericksonliving.com/

Linden Ponds, an Erickson community, is situated on 108 acres and located close to Boston. This is a "62 Plus" Continuing Care Retirement Community. One- and two-bedroom apartments with a wide range of amenities and services are available. Click here to learn more about Linden Ponds.

An active Jewish Council coordinates a range of activities including a monthly shabbat service and visit from a rabbi. For more information regarding Jewish programing, call 781-534-7280.

NewBridge on the Charles

5000 Great Meadow Road
Dedham, MA 02026-4008
Phone: 877-440-4144
http://newbridgeonthecharles.com

Newbridge on the Charles, a Continuing Care Community, is on a 162-acre wooded area with apartments, villas, and cottages offering independent, assisted living, and long-term care services. Amenities include a comprehensive community center, a medical health center, a kosher cafe, an indoor lap pool, and a fitness center. This is a Hebrew SeniorLife Community.

The Rashi School, a Kindergarten through 8th grade Jewish day school, will open September 2010 to help create a multi-generational campus.

Orchard Cove

1 Del Pond Drive
Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-0820
Fax: 781-821-0916
http://www.orchard-cove.com

Hebrew SeniorLife's Orchard Cove in Canton is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). It includes independent apartments, assisted living, skilled nursing for short-term rehabilitation, and a nursing home for long-term health care needs.

General Housing Information

Jewish Family & Children's Service

Long Term Care Ombudsman
1430 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 781 647-5327
http://jfcsboston.org

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is a free service provided to nursing home residents and their families in the suburban areas west of Boston including Belmont, Brookline, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, and Weston. A corps of trained volunteers and program staff visits residents in 30 nursing homes on a weekly basis.

JF&CS has been under contract with Springwell, the west suburban Aging Service Access Point, to administer the program since 1983. It is part of a network of ombudsman programs in Massachusetts that are federally mandated and funded by the Older Americans Act

For more information on Ombudsman programs across the state, please call Age Info at 800-243-4636 or view Massachusetts Long Term Care Ombudsman. For specific consumer information on choosing a nursing home or rest home, please click here.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Department of Public Health
250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108-4619
Phone: 617 624-6000

Click here to view the Nursing Home Report Card and the Nursing Home Satisfiction Survey.

Follow this link to view some overview information about the surveys.

Community Resource Information Inc.

Massachusetts Resources
http://massresources.org

Community Resource Information Inc. provides information about many federal and state funded programs. Click here for information on housing programs for seniors in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association

460 Totten Pond Road
Suite 600
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 781 622-5999
Fax: 781 622-5979
http://www.massalfa.org/

There are descriptions of each assisted living residence in alphabetical order, listing the services and amenities included. Inclusion in this directory does not represent any form of accreditation by Mass-ALFA. The residence listings with full pages are members.

Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency

MassHousing
One Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 854-1000
Fax: (617) 854-1091
http://www.masshousing.com

MassHousing is an independent authority that was created by the Massachusetts state legislature in 1966 to finance the creation and preservation of affordable housing. They make loans to real estate developers and apartment complex owners to build new units or rehabilitate exisiting ones. MassHousing does not manage the properties so any contact would be made to the direct management or property company.

For the purpose of this listing, we direct you to the MassHousing Rental Housing List. Properties are arranged by city/town and contain the following information: site address, management company, and apartments by number of bedrooms and type (family, elderly, accessable).

Call the number above for your own copy or print out from link.

MIT Workplace Center

The Family Caregiver Handbook
One Broadway
8th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02142
Phone: 617 253-7996
Fax: 617 452-2199
http://web.mit.edu/workplacecenter/hndbk/toc.html

The Family Caregiver Handbook: Finding Elder Care Resources in Massachusetts has a chapter on Housing Resources in the State of Massachusetts.

The Executive Office of Elder Affairs

One Ashburton Place
Room 517
Boston, MA 02108
http://www.mass.gov

The Office of Elder Affairs offers a free 29-page Consumer Guide for assisted livings. The table of contents will help you determine what part of this document you wish to explore.

The Office of Elder Affairs certifies Assisted Living Residences in Massachusetts and offers the Assisted Living Ombudsman Program to provide advocacy, information, and complaint resolution to consumers. Please click here for more information on Assisted Livings in Massachusetts.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) are available in Massachusetts. The Office Of Elder Affairs does not oversee CCRC's because they are not required to obtain assisted living certification. Elder Affairs has dedicated a sub-category on their website to guide consumers. Click here to learn about financial considerations, health service options and a list of settings in Massachusetts.

The Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) and local housing authorities manage some Supportive Housing settings in state funded public elderly/disabled housing environments. Click here to read more about the these "assisted living like" settings.

The Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) and local housing authorities manage some Congregate Housing settings in the state. Click here to read more about these options and services provided. This list is not exhaustive of options in the state as some are managed by free standing organizations.

Councils on Aging (COA) in a town often will provide local listings of resources. Councils on Aging also have wonderful programing, often an outreach worker, office hours for a SHINE counselor, volunteer opportunities and transportation services. The EOEA has a listing of all Councils on Aging in the state. Click here for this list.

The Pioneer Network

http://www.pioneernetwork.net

The Pioneer Network is a group of elders, family members, healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, and others working to transform traditional institutions and practices for the elderly into communities in which each person's capacities and individuality are affirmed and developed.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Health Care Financing Administration
Nursing Home Checklist

Before you visit a nursing home or rehabiliation center, please look at this Nursing Home Checklist, print it, and bring it with you. This guide will help you know what to look for while you are visiting. The checklist is in section 4, pages 27 through 32 .Please click here to view the Nursing Home Checklist.

Independent Housing

Cabot Park Village

280 Newtonville Avenue
Newton, MA 02160
Phone: 617-965-7707
Fax: 617-965-3777
http://www.benchmarkquality.com

A shabbat program is offered every Friday in addition to holiday events and meals.

Covenant House

30 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
Phone: 617-277-8932
Fax: 617-734-4797

Covenant House is a HUD subsidized, 242-unit apartment building for low-income elderly. There are activities available with nursing and home care services provided by referral through Central Boston Elder Services. Covenant House is owned by the B’nai Brith Senior Citizens Housing Corporation and is managed by Barkan Management Company.

Hebrew SeniorLife

Center Communities of Brookline
100 Centre Street, 112 Centre Street, 1550 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02446
Phone: 617-363-8100
Fax: 617-879-1536
http://www.hebrewseniorlife.org

Center Communities is composed of three buildings, with a total of 750 apartments. The locations at Coolidge Corner and Washington Square provide easy access to public transportation, shopping, and a variety of services. Each building at Center Communities has its own qualifying rent schedule.

Each apartment building offers a different combination of services and amenities ranging from fitness programs, dining services, access to social workers, nurse practitioner and physician’s services, to on-site parking.

Click here for the Center Communities link.

Hebrew SeniorLife

Simon C. Fireman Community
640 North Main Street
Randolph, MA 02368
Phone: 781-986-8880
http://www.hebrewseniorlife.org

The Simon C. Fireman Community offers nearby shopping centers, restaurants, and public transportation. This 160-unit complex for seniors includes 40 efficiency apartments and 119 one-bedroom apartments, all designed for easy access by handicapped individuals and contain a 24-hour emergency call system. Staff is available around-the-clock to monitor the building and to handle mechanical and medical emergencies. Private arrangements can be made with regional agencies or with the Medical Staff at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center.

Click here for the Simon C. Fireman Community link.

Hebrew SeniorLife

Jack Satter House
420 Revere Beach Boulevard
Revere, MA 02151
Phone: 781-289-4505
http://www.hebrewseniorlife.org

Situated on Revere Beach, Jack Satter House is eight miles north of Boston, and is convenient to the city's cultural activities, local shopping centers, public transportation, and the North Shore. This 266-unit specialized housing complex for people 62 years and older includes 47 efficiency apartments, 202 one-bedroom apartments, and 17 two-bedroom apartments, all with an ocean view. They are designed for easy access by handicapped individuals and contain a 24-hour emergency call system. Staff is available around-the-clock to monitor the building and to respond to mechanical and medical emergencies. Private arrangements can be made with regional agencies or with the Medical Staff, the community service health care network sponsored by Hebrew Rehabilitation Center.

Click here for the Jack Satter House link.

Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly

JCHE's Ulin House, Leventhal House and Genesis House
30 Wallingford Road
Brighton, MA 02135-4753
Phone: 617-912-8404
Fax: 617-912-8489
http://www.jche.org

JCHE’s Ulin House, Leventhal House, and Genesis House are three interconnected buildings in an urban residential neighborhood of Boston. The 700+ units within these three buildings include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. JCHE tenants who live at Ulin House, Leventhal House, or Genesis House have access to Resident Service Coordinators, a geriatric nurse practitioner who is on-site weekly, and an adult day health center open each weekday. Tenants who participate in JCHE’s CaringChoices program may participate in a daily kosher lunch program. All tenants may attend lunch on Fridays. The buildings have libraries with collections in English, Russian, and Chinese. Tenants also have access to a staffed fitness center; intergenerational programs; educational, cultural, and social events; computer centers; handicapped accessible transportation; and volunteer opportunities within JCHE and the broader community.

JCHE buildings are financed, supported, and subsidized by government programs, with generous support from donor contributions. For eligibility information or a rental application, contact JCHE's Rental Office at 617 912-8421 or visit the website.

Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly

Golda Meir House
160 Stanton Avenue
Newton, MA 02466
Phone: 617.614.5220
Fax: 617.614.5259
http://www.jche.org

Golda Meir House is located in Newton, a suburb of Boston, situated near the MBTA Woodland Green Line Station and the Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The building has 199 one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Most of the apartments are subsidized for income-eligible tenants, with 23 units available at market rent. All tenants of Golda Meir House participate in a weekday kosher lunch buffet.

JCHE buildings are financed, supported, and subsidized by government programs with generous support from donor contributions. For eligibility information or a rental application, contact JCHE's Rental Office at 617 912-8421 or visit the website.

Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly

JCHE's Coleman House
677 Winchester Street
Newton, MA 02455
Phone: 617.614.5320
Fax: 617.614.5359
http://www.jche.org

Coleman House is located in Newton, a suburb of Boston. This building shares a park-like campus with the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center. All 146 apartments at Coleman House are one-bedroom units and are subsidized for income-eligible tenants.

The building has 24-hour on-site staff and tenants have access to a staffed fitness center; intergenerational programs; educational, cultural, and social events; computer centers; handicapped accessible transportation; and volunteer opportunities within JCHE and in the broader community.

Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly

JCHE's Shillman House (under construction at 49 Edmands Road, Framingham)
30 Wallingford Road
Brighton, MA 02135
Phone: 617-912-8404
Fax: 617-912-8489
http://www.jche.org

JCHE is in the process now of developing the Morton and Etta Shillman House in Framingham. The building is located close to public transportation and the many amenities of the Nobscot neighborhood. Shilllman House will have 150 units, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Ninety of the units will be affordable to low-income elders and 60 units will be available at market rents. For information about Shillman House, contact Karen at kmargolis@jche.org or 617-912-8476.

JCHE buildings are financed, supported, and subsidized by government programs with generous support from donor contributions. For eligibility information contact JCHE's Rental Office at 617 912-8421.

Kosher Housing

Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home

17 Lafayette Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone: 617 884-6766
Fax: 617 889-6176
http://www.cjnh.org

Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home (CJNH) provides nursing and residential care for complications of aging, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's, dementia, and end-of-life care. This 123-bed nursing home observes Jewish traditions and is a kosher facility.

Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle

50 Sutherland Road
Brighton, MA 02135
Phone: 617 566-1700
Fax: 617 566-1752
http://benchmarkquality.com

Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle is a traditional assisted living community offering services and amenities with personal assistance and care. The Lighthouse Club for those with mild memory impairment as well as the Harbor Program provides care in a secure neighborhood for those with memory impairments and Alzheimer's disease. Chestnut Park is located adjacent to the JCC Pre-School. Personal care, housekeeping, 24-hour staff, three kosher meals daily, and a wide range of social, culturally Jewish, intergenerational, and wellness programs are available. Shabbat and all Jewish holidays are observed. Limited financial options are available. (GAFC and LITC)

Cohen Florence Levine Estates at Admiral's Hill

201 Captain's Row
Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone: 617 887-0826
Fax: 617 889-8745
http://www.cflestates.org

Cohen Florence Levine Estates is a nondenominational assisted living community, observing Jewish traditions and customs. It offers 69 private apartments, gathering spaces, kosher food, and a range of activities and recreation. For those with Alzheimer's disease, senile dementia, and physical disabilities, the newer Florence & Chafetz Home for Specialized Care provides 36 private accommodations with supervision and activities.

Epoch Senior HealthCare of Weston

75 Norumbega Road
Weston, MA 02493
Phone: (781) 891-6100
http://www.epochsl.com

EPOCH Senior HealthCare of Weston offers short-term skilled nursing rehabilitation, long-term residential care, and a structured dementia program. Kosher food is available upon request.

Jewish Family & Children's Service Jewish Healing Connection also provides a monthly shabbat program for residents and families.

Gloria Adelson Field Houses

NewBridge on the Charles
6000 Great Meadow Road
Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: Phone: 781 234-9700
http://www.newbridgeonthecharles.org

The Gloria Adelson Field Houses at NewBridge on the Charles opened November 2009. This skilled nursing facility is made up of 18 houses, is Medicare and Medicaid certified, and offers long-term care and short-term rehabilitative services. The physical environment and model of care has been developed by staff at Hebrew Rehabiliation Center and Orchard Cove. What makes this model of care unique for a long-term care setting is the layout, staffing roles, and elder's autonomy. Each house has 14 to 16 private bedrooms surrounding a working kitchen and living room, creating plenty of space for community programming. One house has a kosher kitchen. For admissions please call Hebrew SeniorLife's general intake 617-363-8545 line.

The Rashi School, a kindergarten through 8th grade Jewish day school, will open on the campus September 2010 to create a multi-generational campus.

Hebrew SeniorLife

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center
1200 Centre Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
Phone: 617 363-8400
http://hebrewseniorlife.org

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, a kosher nursing facility, is home to over 600 seniors. Long-term care, short-term rehabilitative care, and medical acute care are all available at the Roslindale Campus. In 1999 Hebrew Rehabilitation Center added a bilingual services program designed to provide culturally competent care to the growing population of Russian-speaking Jewish seniors in the Boston area.

For short-term rehabilitation admissions please call Hebrew SeniorLife's intake line at 877-822-4722. For long-term care admissions for both Adelson Field House and Hebrew Rehabiliation, please call intake at 617-363-8545.

Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly

Golda Meir House
160 Stanton Avenue
Newton, MA 02135-4753
Phone: 617 614-5220
Fax: 617 614-5259
http://www.jche.org

Golda Meir House is an independent residential setting located in Newton, a suburb of Boston, situated near the MBTA Woodland Green Line Station and the Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The building has 199 one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Most of the apartments are subsidized for income-eligible tenants, with 23 units available at market rent. All tenants of Golda Meir House participate in a weekday kosher lunch buffet.

The building has 24-hour on-site staff and tenants have access to a staffed fitness center; intergenerational programs; educational, cultural, and social evetns; computer centers; handicapped accessible transportation; and volunteer opportunities within JCHE and in the broader community. When additional support is needed, the Resident Services Coordinator can offer assistance and JCHE's Caring Choices program can provide in-home services.

JCHE buildings are financed, supported and subsidized by government programs with generous support from donor contributions. For eligibility information or a rental application, contact JCHE's Rental Office at 617 912-8421 or visit the website.

Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly

JCHE's Ulin House, Leventhal House and Genesis House
30 Wallingford Road
Brighton, MA 02135
Phone: 617 912-8404
Fax: 617 912-8489
http://www.jche.org

JCHE’s Ulin House, Leventhal House, and Genesis House are three interconnected buildings in an urban residential neighborhood of Boston. This setting is considered to be independent living for the residents. The 700+ independent units within these three buildings include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. JCHE tenants who live at Ulin House, Leventhal House, or Genesis House have access to Resident Service Coordinators, a geriatric nurse practitioner who is on-site weekly, and an adult day health center open each weekday. Tenants who participate in JCHE’s Caring Choices program may participate in a daily kosher lunch program. All tenants may attend lunch on Fridays. The buildings have libraries with collections in English, Russian, and Chinese. Tenants also have access to a staffed fitness center; intergenerational programs; educational, cultural, and social events; computer centers; handicapped accessible transportation; and volunteer opportunities within JCHE and the broader community.

Jewish Healthcare Center Inc.

629 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: 508 798-8653
Fax: 508 753-2668
http://www.jewishhealthcarecenter.com

The Jewish Healthcare Center is a 141-bed, non-profit, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Worcester. This is the only kosher facility in Central Massachusetts.

Jewish Rehabilitation Center of North Shore

330 Paradise Road
Swampscott, MA 01907
Phone: 781 598-5310
Fax: 781 581-8021
http://www.avivliving.org

The Jewish Rehabilitation Center (JRC) of the North Shore includes long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and the Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Center in Swampscott and Woodbridge Assisted Living in Peabody. The facility also provides kosher meals.

Julian J. Leavitt Family Jewish Nursing Home

770 Converse Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Phone: 413 567-9350
Fax: 413 567-0175
http://www.jewishgeriatric.org

The Julian J. Leavitt Family Jewish Nursing Home, set on the Jewish Geriatric Service Campus, is a 200-bed skilled nursing home offering a wide range of services and programs. One specialized unit is devoted to caring for residents with Alzheimer's disease. In addition to the long-term services, the Nursing Home offers short-term rehabilitation. Kosher meals are made available to residents.

Ruth's House-An Assisted Living Residence

780 Converse Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Phone: 413 567-6212
Fax: 413 567-4380
http://www.jewishgeriatric.org

Ruth's House, an assisted living residence, is set on the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Campus of Jewish Geriatric Services. Kosher meals are provided.

Tamarisk Assisted Living

3 Shalom Drive
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401 732-0037
Fax: 401 921-0602
http://www.tamarisk.org

Tamarisk has traditional apartments, plus apartments in the Renaissance Memory Support wings. Tamarisk is a kosher assisted living residence. Shabbat and all Jewish holidays are celebrated.

The Leonard Florence Center For Living

165 Captain's Row
Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone: 617-887-0001
http://www.leonardflorencecenter.org/

The Leonard Florence Center for Living on Admiral Hill, sponsored by Chelsea Jewish Foundation, will open a 100-bed skilled nursing facility, February 2010. With 10 homes in a five story building, this Medicare and Medicaid certified facility will offer long-term care and short-term care rehabilitative services with a unique delivery of care called “The Green House” model. “The Green House” model specifies facility size, interior design, staffing patterns, and methods of delivering skilled professional services. The goal is to provide all necessary care without the delivery of care being the sole focus of their daily lives.

Each house will serve kosher food.

Woodbridge Assisted Living

240 Lynnfield Street
Peabody, MA 01960
Phone: 978 532-4411
Fax: 978 532-2407
http://www.avivliving.org

Nursing Home & Rehabilitation

Belmont Manor Nursing Center

34 Agassiz Avenue
Belmont, MA 02478
Phone: 617 489-1200
http://www.belmontmanor.com/

Belmont Manor Nursing Center provides long-term care skilled nursing, and offers a Specialty Unit for Dementia and Alzheimer's care. Jewish Family & Children's Service Jewish Healing Connections provides monthly shabbat programs for residents and families.

Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home

17 Lafayette Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone: 617-884-6766
Fax: 617-889-6176
http://www.cjnh.org

Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home (CJNH) provides nursing and residential care for complications of aging, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's, dementia, and end-of-life care. A 123-bed facility, CJNH observes Jewish traditions and is a kosher facility.

Coolidge House

30 Webster Street
Brookline, MA 02446
Phone: 617-734-2300
Fax: 617-738-4659
http://www.genesishcc.com

The Quality Healthcare Units at Coolidge House provide skilled nursing, medical, and rehabilitative care for patients and residents.

Corey Hill Nursing Home

249 Corey Road
Brookline, MA 02146
Phone: 617 734-7138
http://rehabassociates.com/corepriv.html

Corey Hill offers short-term and long-term skilled nursing and is a medicare/medicaid certified provider. Jewish Family & Children's Service Jewish Healing Connections provides a bi-monthly shabbat program for residents and their families.

Epoch Senior HealthCare of Chestnut Hill

615 Heath Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone: 617 243-9990
http://www.epochsl.com

EPOCH Senior HealthCare of Chestnut Hill offers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation, long-term residential care, a structured dementia program, and hospice care (Charlesbank Hospice Care). Shabbat services are held twice monthly and holiday programs are offered. The hospice chaplain is a rabbi. Kosher food is available upon request.

Jewish Family & Children's Service Jewish Healing Connection provides a monthly shabbat program for residents and families.

Epoch Senior HealthCare of Melrose

15 Green Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone: 781-665-3950
http://www.epochsl.com

Epoch Senior HealthCare offers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation, long-term residential care, a structured dementia program, and hospice care (Charlesbank Hospice Care). Shabbat services are held twice monthly and holiday programs are offered. The hospice chaplain is a rabbi. Kosher food is available upon request.

Epoch Senior HealthCare of Norton

184 Mansfield Avenue
Norton, MA 02766
Phone: 508-285-7745
http://www.epochsl.com

Epoch Senior HealthCare of Sharon

259 Norwood Street
Sharon, MA 02067
Phone: 781-784-6781
http://www.epochsl.com

Epoch Senior HealthCare offers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation, long-term residential care, a structured dementia program, and hospice care (Charlesbank Hospice Care). Shabbat services are held twice monthly and holiday programs. The hospice chaplain is a rabbi. Kosher food is available upon request.

Epoch Senior HealthCare of Weston

75 Norumbega Road
Weston, MA 02493
Phone: 781 891-6100
http://www.epochsl.com

EPOCH Senior HealthCare of Weston offers short-term skilled nursing rehabilitation, long-term residential care, a structured dementia program, and hospice care (Charlesbank Hospice Care). The hopsice chaplain is a rabbi. Kosher food is available upon request.

Jewish Family & Children's Service Jewish Healing Connection also provides a monthly shabbat program for residents and families.

Gloria Adelson Field Houses

NewBridge on the Charles
6000 Great Meadow Road
Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: 781 234-9700
http://www.newbridgeonthecharles.org

The Gloria Adelson Field Houses at NewBridge on the Charles opened November 2009. This skilled nursing facility is made up of 18 houses, is Medicare and Medicaid certified, and offers long-term care and short-term rehabilitative services. The physical environment and model of care has been developed by staff at Hebrew Rehabiliation Center and Orchard Cove. What makes this model of care unique for a long-term care setting is the layout, staffing roles, and elder's autonomy. Each house has 14 to 16 private bedrooms surrounding a working kitchen and living room, creating plenty of space for community programming. For admissions please call Hebrew SeniorLife's general intake 617-363-8545 line.

The Rashi School, a kindergarten through 8th grade Jewish day school, will open on the campus September 2010 to create a multi-generational environment.

Golden Living Center

188 Florence Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone: 617 332-4730
http://www.goldenlivingcenters.com

Golden Living Center, formally known as Heathwood, offers short-term and long-term skilled nursing care and is medicare certified. Jewish Family & Children's Service Jewish Healing Connections provides a monthly shabbat program for residents and families.

Hebrew SeniorLife

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center
1200 Centre Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
Phone: 617-363-8400
http://www.hebrewseniorlife.org

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, a kosher facility, is home to over 600 seniors. Long-term care, short-term rehabilitative care, and medical acute care are all available at the Roslindale Campus. In 1999 Hebrew Rehabilitation Center added a bilingual services program designed to provide culturally competent care to the growing population of Russian-speaking Jewish seniors in the Boston area.

Jewish Healthcare Center Inc.

629 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: 508-798-8653
Fax: 508-753-2668
http://www.jewishhealthcarecenter.com

The Jewish Healthcare Center is a 141-bed, non-profit, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Worcester. This is the only kosher facility in Central Massachusetts.

Jewish Rehabilitation Center of North Shore

330 Paradise Road
Swampscott, MA 01907
Phone: 781-598-5310
Fax: 781-581-8021
http://www.avivliving.org

Julian J. Leavitt Family Jewish Nursing Home

770 Converse Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Phone: 413-567-9350
Fax: 413-567-0175
http://www.jewishgeriatric.org

Lasell House at Lasell Village

Genesis Healthcare
120 Seminary Avenue
Auburdale, MA 02466-2620
Phone: 617 663-7100
http://www.lasellvillage.com

Lasell House is a Medicare certified short-term rehabilitation and long-term care skilled facility on the campus of Lasell Village. Jewish Family & Children's Service Jewish Healing Connections provides a monthly shabbat program for residents and family members. For more information on Lasell House Admissions, please call 617-663-7042.

Meadowgreen Nursing Home

45 Woburn Street
Waltham, MA 02454
Phone: 781 899-8600
http://www.meadowgreen.org/

Meadowgreen Nursing and Rehabiliation Center offers short-term rehabiliation, and long-term care skilled nursing, which includes a specialized unit for individuals with dementia and memory disorders. Jewish Family & Children's Service Jewish Healing Connections provides a monthly shabbat program for residents and families.

Newton and Wellesley Alzheimer Center

694 Worcester Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
Phone: 781 237-6400
http://www.nw-alzheimer.com

Newton and Wellesley Alzheimer Center offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled care for residents with mid to late stages of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Jewish Family & Children's Service Jewish Healing Connections provides a monthly shabbat program for residents and family members.

Orchard Cove Skilled Nursing Care Center

1 Del Pond Drive
Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-0820
http://www.orchard-cove.com

Orchard Cove, Hebrew SeniorLife's continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offers skilled nursing for short-term rehabilitation, and a nursing home for long-term health care needs.

The Leonard Florence Center For Living

165 Captain's Row
Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone: 617-887-0001
http://www.leonardflorencecenter.org/

Each house will serve kosher food.

The Stone Institute

277 Elliot Street
Newton, MA 02464
Phone: 617 527-0023
http://www.stoneinstitute.com/

The Stone Institute offers two programs: a residential care rest home called the Pettee House and The Mclellan Rehabiliation & Skilled Nursing Center, which offers short-term rehabiliation, long-term skilled nursing care, and is medicare/medicaid certified.

Jewish Family & Children's Service Jewish Healing Connections provides a monthly shabbat program for residents and family members.

Tower Hill Center for Health & Rehabilitation

One Meadowbrook Way
Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-961-5600
Fax: 781-961-5688
http://www.kindredhealthcare.com/

Tower Hill Center for Health & Rehabilitation is the only kosher skilled nursing facility on the South Shore. A wide range of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services are offered, in addition to Russian speaking staff.

Waban Health and Rehabiliation Center

20 Kinmonth Road
Newton, MA
Phone: 617 332-8481
http://www.wabanhealth.com/

Waban Health offers short-term, long-term, and respite care. This is a medicare and medicaid service provider. Jewish Family & Children's Service Jewish Healing Connections provides monthly shabbat programs for residents and families.

Wingate at Needham

589 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02194
Phone: 781 455-9090
http://www.wingatehealthcare.com/

Wingate of Needham offers short-term, long-term, and respite care. This is a medicare and medicaid service provider.

Jewish Family & Children's Service Jewish Healing Connections provides a monthly shabbat program for residents and families.

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