Hebrew SeniorLife’s Solution: Service-Enriched Affordable Housing
At Hebrew SeniorLife, we believe that housing is more than shelter — it’s a foundation for health, well-being, and community. Our service-enriched housing model integrates health care and social supports directly into our communities, empowering older adults to focus on what matters most to them and helping them to live their best lives.
Key features of our approach include:
- R3 Model (Right Care, Right Place, Right Time): Health and well-being teams proactively engage with residents, connecting them with health care, nutrition, and social services to improve quality of life and reduce hospitalizations.
- Comprehensive Care Continuum: Our communities connect residents to a full range of senior-focused health services, including in-home care, outpatient care, rehab, and long-term chronic care, helping them maintain independence while ensuring seamless access to care as needs change.
- Social Connection: Each of our communities offers programs that foster social connection, reduce isolation and loneliness — a recognized public health challenge — and bring generations together through shared activities and meaningful engagement.
- Sustainability: We prioritize sustainability in new affordable housing communities, which are designed to meet Passive House standards, ensuring dramatically reduced energy use, enhanced indoor air quality, and year-round comfort, delivering healthier and more resilient communities for residents.
Building Our Future
Hebrew SeniorLife is leading the way in expanding affordable housing for older adults in Massachusetts. Recently completed and upcoming projects include:
- Simon C. Fireman Community (Randolph): An expansion to add 45 units of affordable housing to our existing 159-unit community, meeting the highest environmental standards. Learn more about the Simon C. Fireman Community.
- Leyland Community (Dorchester): The first senior affordable housing community in Upham’s Corner, Leyland Community offers 43 apartments in a beautiful, service-enriched environment in the heart of Boston. Learn more about Leyland Community.
- 108 Centre Street (Brookline): The newest addition to Center Communities of Brookline, 108 Centre Street, brings 54 one-bedroom apartments and expanded community space to the heart of Coolidge Corner, complementing the 511 existing apartments in the community’s other three buildings. Learn more about Center Communities of Brookline.
- Planned Communities: New projects are underway in Stoughton (96 units) and Roslindale (76 units), with more in the pipeline.
Collaborative Partnerships
- Community Engagement: We work collaboratively with local and state government and other stakeholders.
- Thoughtful Development: We don’t just build housing — we create vibrant communities that reflect the needs and character of the towns we work in.
- Commitment to Diversity: We are dedicated to partnering with minority-owned and women-owned businesses in both new construction and ongoing operations.
- Expertise and Perseverance: With decades of experience, we bring unmatched dedication to overcoming obstacles and delivering results.
We’re Open to All
Hebrew SeniorLife welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds. Every person receives the same level of care regardless of religion, culture, race, sexual orientation, gender expression, or class background. We are committed to providing all individuals access to high-quality health care and senior living.
