Facility overview

Goddard House Assisted Living in Brookline, Massachusetts, brings 175 years of creative aging innovation to its mission of supporting old...

Goddard House Assisted Living in Brookline, Massachusetts, brings 175 years of creative aging innovation to its mission of supporting older adults through assisted living and the Olmsted Place Memory Support program. This is not a facility defined by its physical amenities alone—though those are genuinely distinguished—but by its philosophy of "embracing the aging experience" through individuality, expression, social connection, and creativity. The Brain Healthy Cooking Program uses Mediterranean-inspired, nutrition-focused cuisine as both sustenance and therapeutic engagement. An organic vegetable garden, chicken coop, and indoor herb garden give residents the joy of growing and connection to the land. Gallery M provides a dedicated art space; Opening Minds Through Art and Expressive Arts programs engage residents in creative expression. Parkinson's in Motion and SAGECare LGBT Competency Certification reflect Goddard's commitment to serving diverse residents with specialized expertise. The Olmsted Place Memory Support program offers dedicated care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and memory loss alongside Goddard's signature cultural and horticultural programming—a holistic approach to memory care that goes well beyond standard models. Short-term trial stays are available. With a 4.5-star Google rating from 36 reviews, Goddard House has earned well-deserved recognition in Brookline and the surrounding communities of Newton, Brighton, and the Longwood Medical Area. For families seeking a memory care or assisted living community defined by creative aging rather than institutional care, Goddard House is extraordinary.