Standish Village Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support in Dorchester’s Lower Mills
Standish Village offers seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle, offering both assisted living and a secure Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®. The community features 85 lovely rental apartments, comfortable community rooms, and calming outdoor spaces including two ground floor outdoor patios and a 4th floor patio with lovely city views. Supportive services including housekeeping, gracious dining, medication management and personal care, free residents so that they are able to enjoy the company of new friends and a vibrant program of social, cultural enrichment and wellness activities.

Senior Living in a Convenient & Historical Location
A complete renovation of the Fabreeka Mills textile factory Standish Village is located in the heart of the historic Lower Mills neighborhood which borders Dorchester, MA and Milton, MA. Other restored mill buildings are clustered close by along the Neponset River, including our famous neighbor, the Baker Chocolate Factory. The neighborhood is bustling with life, surrounded by newly developed condos, eateries, and local businesses. Standish Village is also a short walk from the Milton MBTA stop and an array of dining, shopping and banking services.
While the residents of Standish Village enjoy a chic yet historic building, recently renovated and nestled in a quaint up and coming neighborhood, it’s the people of our community that really make Standish Village something special. Check out our facebook page to see residents in action!
Standish Village is thrilled to have reached the Platinum level from SAGECare, which means we’ve trained at least 80% of our staff on the unique experiences, cultures and challenges that LGBTQ older adults face. With this education, we have the knowledge and tools to build a network of support for our LGBTQ residents so that everyone in our community feels comfortable expressing themselves. Click here to take a closer look at the training process & what this means for our community.
Take a Step Inside Our Assisted Living Community
A Family’s Guide to Assisted Living
We are committed to helping families make the best decision for their loved one, whether or not they make the move to Standish Village. Use this list of helpful information to guide you in your search.
- Family Resource Guide to Senior Living Options: Your questions answered about what each option is, who is right for Assisted Living, the difference between us and a Nursing Home, how Senior Living stacks up to home care and so much more!
- The Cost of Assisted Living: Understanding what you are paying for and how to pay for it
- AgeRight Blog: Resources for seniors, their families and caregivers
- Dementia Friendly Communities: The time for a better understanding of dementia is now
Explore our “try before you buy” option!
“If you are thinking about a move to assisted living, consider a short-term trial stay to determine if Standish Village is the right fit. This is a no strings attached opportunity to try out our community.”
– Julie Williamson, Executive Director