Assisted Living / ALR — Cambridge, MA
| Provider | Youville House |
|---|---|
| Certification/license type | Assisted Living / ALR (EOEA/DPH-regulated) |
| City | Cambridge, MA 02138 |
| Address | 1573 Cambridge St |
| Licensed capacity | 100 beds |
| Certification/license # | Verify on Mass.gov DPH/EOEA facility search |
| Status | Certified – ALR Level I |
| County | Middlesex County, MA |
Assisted living residence in Cambridge, Middlesex County, part of the Covenant Health senior living network. EOEA-certified Assisted Living Residence under 651 CMR 12.00.
Youville House 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.
Youville House is located in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA. Nearby hospitals include Mount Auburn Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).
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 Youville House depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.
Staffing and transparency are the most important signals at any certified community. Find out the awake-overnight staffing level, caregiver turnover, and the tenure of the administrator. Ask for an itemized, all-in monthly rate for your parent's specific care level, and what triggers a move to a higher-cost care tier. Visit more than once, unannounced, and check the certification and inspection record with the Mass.gov DPH/EOEA facility search.
Boston Senior Advisor helps Greater Boston families evaluate communities like Youville House at no cost. We verify the certification via the Mass.gov DPH/EOEA facility search, compare it against other certified Greater Boston options, and stay reachable through the move.
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