Local senior resources for Fenway and the surrounding Boston 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 Fenway
- 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 Suffolk County.
- Senior centers & home-delivered meals: congregate and home-delivered meals, fitness, and social programs near Fenway.
- Medical transport: non-emergency rides to appointments at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), 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.
Boston is the metro's population center and has by far the deepest inventory of senior care, from small board and care homes in neighborhoods like Dorchester and Hyde Park to larger ALR Level I and Level II/SCU memory-care communities concentrated in and around Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and the Longwood Medical Area.
Where to start
A free Boston Senior Advisor advisor can shortlist options that fit your budget and timeline and set up tours. Reach us at (617) 555-0100 or online — there's never a fee for families.