Local senior resources for Chestnut Hill and the surrounding Newton area — the free and low-cost help that keeps an older adult safe and supported, whether they're aging at home or planning a move.
Resources serving Chestnut Hill
- Ethos and Springwell: free options counseling and benefits screening through the Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) serving Boston and the western suburbs, with Mystic Valley Elder Services, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, North Shore Elder Services, and Old Colony Elder Services covering the rest of Middlesex County.
- Senior centers & home-delivered meals: congregate and home-delivered meals, fitness, and social programs near Chestnut Hill.
- Medical transport: non-emergency rides to appointments at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital.
- Caregiver support: in-person and virtual support groups and memory cafés.
- Veterans: VA Aid & Attendance and the VA Boston Healthcare System; Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
Newton is an affluent, tree-lined Middlesex County suburb with a large senior population, and its senior living skews newer and amenity-rich, concentrated around Newton Centre and Chestnut Hill.
Your next step
Talk it through with a free Boston Senior Advisor advisor before you tour — 15 minutes can save weeks of scrambling. Call (617) 555-0100 or send a message.