Our Mission and Heritage

Built on the Jewish tradition of honoring and respecting our elders, Hebrew SeniorLife is a top provider of senior care in the Boston area and a national leader in redefining the experience of aging.

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We Empower Seniors to Live Their Best Lives

For more than a century Hebrew SeniorLife has provided care and services to seniors. Today, we’re focused on redefining every aspect of the aging experience for the better.

We’re committed to preserving independence, quality of life, and dignity, and we do this through:

  • Providing vibrant senior living communities
  • Delivering a range of quality, personalized health care
  • Conducting influential research on aging
  • Teaching the next generation of geriatric care professionals

We’re Open to All

Hebrew SeniorLife welcomes patients and residents 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.

Our Mission and Vision

Hebrew SeniorLife’s mission is to enhance the aging experience so all can live fully.

Our vision is a world where aging is defined by possibility, not limitation.

Our Values

People-first: People come first — in our care, in our workplace, and in our community. We honor each person’s dignity, ask what matters, and create environments where everyone can find purpose.

Rooted: Our Jewish heritage teaches us to honor the wisdom that comes with age and that caring for older generations is a profound community responsibility.

Compassionate: Respect, empathy, and kindness guide everything that we do. We recognize the inherent worth of every person and foster meaningful connections.

Collaborative: Complex problems are best solved by working across disciplines and areas of expertise, building on a foundation of trust. We seek out partners and welcome different perspectives.

Curious: We improve and innovate by asking questions, listening, and embracing continuous learning.

Bold: We lead change in our field by taking courageous action to challenge assumptions about aging, holding ourselves to the highest standards, and testing new approaches.     

Mission-Driven Senior Living and Care

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Providing Care

Health and Wellness Services

Affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Hebrew SeniorLife provides unsurpassed care to seniors and their families at every stage in their life journey.

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Building Community

Senior Living Communities

Find independence, community, and support at our five senior living communities in the Greater Boston area.

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Making Discoveries

Aging and Geriatric Research

The Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research is a renowned center for discovery and collaboration affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

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Training Professionals

Academic Opportunities

Each year, we provide education programs to more than 1,000 future doctors, nurses, physical therapists, pharmacists, and other providers.

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1903

year established

7th

largest nonprofit in Massachusetts

4,500

seniors served each day throughout Greater Boston

500

students trained each year