The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Framingham, MA

Offering residents a choice between studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments, Mary Ann Morse at Heritage has a variety of floor plans and senior care levels. The facility provides a full calendar of on- and off-site activities to help keep residents engaged, as well as transportation for medical appointments and personal errands. Residents can take their meals in their suite, or share in the warm community atmosphere during the three daily meals served in the bistro-style dining room. Outdoor spaces at Mary Ann Morse include open porches, patios and raised garden beds.

Brookdale Cushing Park is nestled between two of Framingham's most popular ponds and looks out across Cushing Memorial Park, where seniors and their families can spend afternoons visiting on the large lawns and playing fields. The Brookdale facility is protected by a high-tech, 24/7 security system that covers the landscaped grounds and spacious common rooms. Residents enjoy complimentary access to wireless internet throughout the facility, on-site postal services and guest suites for overnight visitors. This pet-friendly community also features a fitness center, beauty salon and barbershop, and a common room that hosts billiards, arts and crafts classes and a theater for movie nights.

The Branches of Framingham offers a wide range of services for its residents. In addition to caregiver assistance, seniors have complimentary access to concierge service, off-site transportation and chef-prepared meals that can be served in a private dining room. Residents with particular dietary needs can get specially prepared meals, including food with a soft texture and culturally and medically appropriate menu options. Weekly housekeeping and linen services are provided, and the community hosts indoor and outdoor concerts, cooking demonstrations and resident art shows.

Sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, Carmel Terrace offers assisted living in a welcoming, nurturing environment that's designed to maximize independence and safety for senior residents. The front desk at Carmel Terrace is staffed 24 hours a day, and on-site mailroom services include locked post office boxes and delivery to residents' rooms. Each unit has its own climate control unit, and optional services include weekly housekeeping and laundry for linens and towels. Mass is celebrated daily in the 24/7 chapel, which also hosts rosary prayer, discussion groups and other devotional services.

Located on Commonwealth Road about 12 miles west of Boston, Sunrise of Wayland is situated conveniently close to several hospitals and medical centers, as well as high-end shopping venues. Residents can use the facility's proprietary app to view family photos, manage community event calendars and monitor facility announcements. Daily physical fitness, spiritual and creative classes are offered, as are professionally hosted social and educational programs for seniors and their family members.

Seniors at Orchard Hill can enjoy three chef-prepared meals each day in the spacious dining room or the privacy of their own suites. Weekly housekeeping and linen services are provided, and each apartment features a kitchenette and emergency response system. Nursing care is available from the 24-hour staff nurse, and resident care associates are on call around the clock in case help is needed. The facility also provides scheduled transportation, including standby service, for medical and personal errands.

We included The Residence at Valley Farm on our 10-best list because of the in-depth personal attention staff provides to help residents thrive. In addition to help with housekeeping and laundry, dressing, grooming, and personal appearance care, and assistance with bathing and showering, the professional staff offers meal escorts, medication management and continence care. The front desk concierge helps residents manage their affairs outside of the community, and three meals a day are prepared by professional culinary staff and served in the spacious dining room. Apartments at The Residence all have independent climate controls, as well as an Amazon Echo for voice assistance.

Waterstone at Wellesley residents can enjoy three chef-prepared meals a day in the country-style kitchen, private dining room or outdoors on the spacious patios and sun decks. Outdoor areas at Waterstone are ringed with manicured walking paths, which lead past the putting green to the resident garden area. The beautifully appointed one-bedroom apartments feature a private screened porch and a 24/7 emergency call system to summon help any time of the day. Indoor amenities include a card and game room, art and media center with complimentary internet access and a large heated pool for recreation and therapy.

Traditions of Wayland offers spacious common areas that include multiple living rooms, a well-stocked library, a bistro on the promenade and a beauty salon for residents' personal care needs. Delicious meals prepared with farm-to-table ingredients are available for dine-in, carryout and delivery service three times a day, and residents may opt for personal housekeeping and linen services. Trained staff members at Traditions of Wayland provide personal care that includes medication management and coordination of outside activities. Scheduled transportation is available for most activities outside of the community.

Apartments at The Branches of Marlboro come in many spacious floor plans, each with its own refrigerator, dishwasher, sink disposal unit and wheelchair access throughout. Residents can gather downstairs in the large community lounge for games and movie nights, or they can work out in the community's state-of-the-art fitness center. Housekeeping services are offered, but a resident laundry room is also available. At The Branches, seniors can sit down to professionally prepared meals in the restaurant-style dining room, schedule an intimate family meal in the private dining room or enjoy a quick bite anytime from the grab-and-go bistro.