Pricing ranges from
    $6,050 – 7,075/month

    The Cambridge Homes

    360 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Warm caring community, personalized care

    I moved here after a less satisfying assisted living and I'm very pleased. Caring, empathetic staff and thoughtful management have created a warm, home-like, well-run community with delicious meals and engaging cultural programs that leave me sleeping better and feeling secure. Lovely apartments, welcoming family visits, and truly personalized care make this a place I recommend.

    Current/former resident
    Sep 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Internet
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Located close to shopping centers
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor patio
    • Outdoor space
    • Pet friendly
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.72·(18)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      4.9
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      4.7

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive staff
    • Personalized, high-quality care
    • Seamless transitions for changing care needs
    • Warm, family-like atmosphere
    • Welcoming environment for family visitors
    • High-quality, healthy dining
    • Engaging intellectual and cultural programming
    • Diverse activities including lectures, concerts, and trips
    • Well-maintained, attractive historic building
    • Hotel-like amenities and comfortable apartments
    • Responsive and thoughtful management
    • Strong leadership and follow-up communication
    • Small, close-knit and vibrant community
    • Improved resident wellbeing and sleep

    Cons

    • Small community size limiting apartment availability and unit variety
    • Potential higher cost associated with hotel-like amenities and cultural programming
    • Limited on-site skilled nursing or high-acuity clinical services
    • Programming emphasis on intellectual and cultural activities may not meet all high-physical or memory-care needs

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a consistent picture of a senior living community that emphasizes person-centered care, hospitality, and cultural engagement. Care quality is described as personalized and compassionate: staff are characterized as attentive, empathetic, and committed, and leadership is noted for facilitating smooth changes when residents’ needs evolve. Families and residents cite both peace of mind and improved day-to-day wellbeing, indicating reliable basic clinical oversight and responsive caregiving.

    Staff and management are repeatedly highlighted as core strengths. Caregivers are described as warm, loving, and professional, and management is credited with thoughtful oversight and effective follow-up. That combination appears to support timely communication with families and operational responsiveness, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and relatives.

    Dining and amenities receive favorable remarks. Meals are described as high-quality, healthy, and hotel-like, supporting both nutrition and resident satisfaction. The facility’s physical environment — an attractive, historically styled building with well-appointed apartments — is frequently mentioned as contributing to a home-like yet upscale feel.

    Programming is a clear focus: reviewers emphasize an intellectually stimulating calendar that includes lectures, concerts, trips, and other cultural activities. The community’s emphasis on varied, adult-oriented programming appears to foster engagement and social vitality among residents, creating a vibrant social life in a relatively small setting.

    Notable patterns and limitations inferred from the reviews include the facility’s smaller scale and its programmatic focus. The small, close-knit community is a strength for residents who prefer intimate social settings, but it may limit unit variety and availability. The emphasis on hotel-like amenities and cultural programming suggests a premium positioning, which may have cost implications. Finally, while the community is praised for accommodating changing needs, there is limited mention of on-site high-acuity skilled-nursing services or specialized memory-care programming; prospective residents who require those services should confirm availability and escalation pathways with leadership before committing.

    Overall, the balance of commentary indicates a well-run assisted-living environment with strong interpersonal care, robust cultural programming, appealing physical spaces, and engaged management. Prospective residents and families should assess the community’s clinical scope and cost structure relative to any higher-acuity or memory-care needs to ensure alignment with long-term care goals.

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    Location

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    The Cambridge Homes is located at 360 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138.

    About The Cambridge Homes

    The Cambridge Homes sits in a historic Georgian-style building and has served the Cambridge area for over 125 years as a not-for-profit senior living community, and the place feels relaxed, with well-landscaped grounds, fireplaces, and plenty of light in both indoor and outdoor common areas. Residents pick between independent living and assisted living apartments, and studios come with private bathrooms, kitchenette areas, and the option to be unfurnished if someone prefers their own things, plus there are one-bedroom units. The building has elevators, safety features like an emergency call system, and wheelchair accessible showers, so mobility's less of a worry.

    The care team, including their Resident Care Director Linda Powell, helps with different needs, such as assisted living, memory care, nursing and rehab, short-term and respite care, and home care. Skilled nursing and personal care services support residents 24 hours a day when needed. Specialized therapies like physical, occupational, speech, and even pet therapy are available. The programs let aging in place happen, and there's medication management, personal care, and hospice services too. The dining experience is restaurant-style with a professional chef who prepares international meals, and they can cook low or no sodium, gluten-free, low sugar, vegetarian, and other special diets. Residents can invite guests to meals or use the private dining room for family visits. Housekeeping, laundry, and basic tech support take chores off the to-do list, and there's transportation at cost, some complimentary trips, easy access to bus lines, and parking for those who drive.

    There's always activity, with an Activities Director planning a full calendar of events, social gatherings, crafts, games, educational classes-especially about technology-discussion groups, and outings. There's a strong connection to the community, and residents or volunteers often organize the library, people to appointments, or help with errands, and even deliver blessing bags for charity. The place has a meeting room, a game room, a fitness center, devotional services, music with a piano or organ, hair salon, and an outdoor patio garden where people enjoy the fresh air or do some gardening. The Cambridge Homes also partners with groups like The Longy School of Music of Bard College and offers both onsite and offsite programs, so there's always something to do, whether someone likes cultural, educational, wellness, or spiritual activities.

    People can stay for a trial without a minimum stay, and there are options for those who need short-term respite. Memory care reduces confusion for residents who need it. Services can also fit folks living at home or those who need more help, and the community welcomes volunteers from the neighborhood to stay connected. Photos, videos, and floor plans are available for people to look at beforehand, and the community gets support from an active board of directors and a dedicated team. The Cambridge Homes is part of Senior Living Residences with sister communities in nearby states and keeps the focus on security, companionship, and letting residents stay as independent as possible while enjoying the company of others in a comfortable setting.

    People often ask...

    The Cambridge Homes offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,050 per month.

    The Cambridge Homes offers independent living, assisted living, and continuing care retirement community.

    There are 54 photos of The Cambridge Homes on Mirador.

    Yes, The Cambridge Homes allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 360 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138.

    No, The Cambridge Homes does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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