Assisted Living / ALR — Waltham, MA
| Provider | Brita Mill Senior Living |
|---|---|
| Certification/license type | Assisted Living / ALR (EOEA/DPH-regulated) |
| City | Waltham, MA 02453 |
| Address | 374 River St |
| Licensed capacity | 75 beds |
| Certification/license # | Verify on Mass.gov DPH/EOEA facility search |
| Status | Certified – ALR Level I |
| County | Middlesex County, MA |
Assisted living residence in Waltham, Middlesex County, offering independent and assisted living apartments. EOEA-certified Assisted Living Residence under 651 CMR 12.00.
Brita Mill Senior Living is located in the Greater Boston area and is regulated by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA), which certifies Assisted Living Residences under M.G.L. Chapter 19D and 651 CMR 12.00, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), which licenses nursing homes under M.G.L. Chapter 111, Section 71. Assisted Living Residence (ALR) certified at Level I by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) under M.G.L. Chapter 19D and 651 CMR 12.00 — Massachusetts has no standalone "assisted living" license, so communities are certified rather than licensed.
MassHealth: Massachusetts residents who qualify for facility level of care may be eligible for MassHealth's Frail Elder Waiver and Senior Care Options (SCO) integrated Medicare-Medicaid plans. The MassHealth Frail Elder Waiver, administered through regional Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs), can cover personal care and supports usable in some community settings or at home, but it does not pay for ALR room and board. Not all facilities accept MassHealth — confirm directly with the provider.
Brita Mill Senior Living is located in Waltham, Middlesex County, MA. Nearby hospitals include Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (Burlington).
Greater Boston veterans are served by the VA Boston Healthcare System (West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and Brockton campuses), along with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans' Services and the Massachusetts Veterans Homes in Chelsea and Holyoke. Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs.
In 2026, Assisted Living in Greater Boston typically runs $5,800–$8,200/mo. Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Brookline, Newton, and Cambridge communities tend to run toward the higher end, while Dorchester, Mattapan, Everett, Malden, Lynn, and Revere run comparatively lower (still above the national average). The exact rate at Brita Mill Senior Living depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.
The strongest predictors of care quality at a senior-care community aren't in the brochure. Ask the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio (daytime numbers hide the real picture), staff turnover rate over the past year, and how long the administrator has been in place. Ask what care needs would force a move-out and how the care plan is reviewed. Walk the halls during a meal and an activity — notice whether residents are engaged. Verify the certification and inspection history through the Mass.gov DPH/EOEA facility search.
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