Local senior resources for Kendall Square and the surrounding Cambridge 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 Kendall Square
- 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 Kendall Square.
- Medical transport: non-emergency rides to appointments at Mount Auburn Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).
- 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.
Cambridge, home to Harvard and MIT, pairs a well-educated, engaged senior population with strong healthcare access, and its senior living skews toward higher-end communities near Harvard Square and Kendall Square.
How to move forward
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.