The Charlestown

The Charlestown sits along the Charles River and shows off a colonial-style building right in the center of Charlestown, Boston, close to shops, parks, and landmarks, with easy access to highways and the commuter rail. The property is a 62+ community with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments set up with wood cabinets, stainless steel kitchens, open rooms, lots of natural light, and energy-efficient heating and cooling, so people can really settle in, and all the apartments are cable-ready with high-speed internet. There are 48 income-restricted rental units, and the community follows a lottery-based selection process, accepting applications online, by mail, and in person, and they hold meetings at The Charlestown Community Center, The Metropolitan, or on Zoom, and also work with the Boston Public Library for in-person help. The assisted living facility holds 66 units, including 33 affordable ones, and also offers memory care, independent living, veteran resources, nursing home services, and home care with aides for companionship. Nutritious meals are an important part of life at The Charlestown, winning awards for best meals and dining, as well as for activities and friendly staff, and the kitchens focus on quality ingredients. The green spaces and outdoor patio have also gotten awards, and pets are welcome as long as community guidelines are followed. The building has elevators, handicap accessibility, and specific units for people who have mobility, hearing, or combined impairments, along with conference rooms, water bottle filling stations, a laundry room, a community room with WiFi and a patio, and electric car charging. The property is kept up with 24-hour emergency maintenance and professional on-site managers, and residents join in on lots of community programs and events since the grounds are smoke-free, well cared for, and set up with activities for most tastes and ability levels. The Charlestown offers parking, transportation, nearby train access, and heat and hot water included in the rent, so every setup aims to keep things manageable for older adults who want independence but also some help when needed, creating a place people can live steadily and enjoyably as they age.