John F. Kennedy Apartments - Independent Living & Assisted Care Services
617-499-7147 | info@jfkapartments.com
Independent Living & Assisted Care Services
55 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139

Services

Our Services & Amenities Option

John F. Kennedy Apartments features 44 "independent" apartments for the elderly and disabled, as well as 25 one-bedroom apartments for those who want or require the option of personal care services.

We offer affordable monthly apartment rentals with a Section 8 subsidy to serve qualifying disabled individuals and seniors with moderate and low incomes.

A third-party provider offers a range of assisted care services for elderly residents at an additional cost. (Residents may arrange to obtain optional services from any provider of their choice.)

Specific monthiy rates depend upon the resident's income and service options chosen. Please call us at 617-499-7147 for our current availability and rates.

Amenities & Services

  • Two delicious meals prepared daily by our chef & served in the Dining Room
  • Continental breakfast served daily
  • Social & recreational activites
  • Regularly scheduled transportation to shopping through the Council on Aging
  • 24-hour personal emergency response system in apartments
  • Full use of indoor & outdoor community areas
  • Maintenance of building & grounds

Personal Care & Wellness Services

(A third-party provider offers a range of assisted care services for residents)

  • Access to on-site trained personal care staff 24 hours a day
  • Medication management assistance, with prescriptions delivered to JFK Apartments
  • Personal care assistance (help with showering, dressing & personal hygiene)
  • Health assessments
  • Light apartment housekeeping
  • Weekly laundering of towels and bed linens (coin-operated washers & dyers are availbale for personal use

Additional Services Available

The following services are provided by outside vendors. Rates are established by the providers.

  • Private telephone, cable TV & internet service

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Paying for Senior Housing and Care

We offer programs and recommend third-party financial options to provide you with the financial flexibility to make a move comfortably and within your means. Read more about available financial options.

We are a monthly rental community. Specific monthly rates depend upon your apartment size and location, as well as the service options you choose. Please contact us for detailed information about our monthly rates.

Testimonials

"I moved to JFK Apartments because of health problems. I’m glad I made the move. The care I receive is excellent – it is my favorite thing about living at JFK."

- Bill Pearson, Resident

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