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The Residence at Pearl Street

75 Pearl Street, Reading, MA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

3.740 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About The Residence at Pearl Street

Residents of The Residence at Pearl Street receive premium services and hospitality while living on the North Shore in Reading, Massachusetts. The historical community offers modern senior living options for families throughout the Reading, North Reading, Stoneham, Burlington, and surrounding areas. The community is close to several of Reading’s parks, nature preserves, swamps, lakes, and more, so residents who enjoy…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$8,580/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 22, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$9,985/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 22, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$11,350/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 22, 2026
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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$11,040/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 22, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Memory Care · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$11,470/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 22, 2026
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Semi-Private

Memory Care

Published starting price

$8,895/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 22, 2026
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Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$7,725/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 22, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$9,100/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 22, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$9,965/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 22, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Studio$7,725 observed · tracking future changes
$7,725Aug 22, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

3.7 out of 5 from 40 reviews

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★★★★

Positive

[name removed] was very thorough in her explanation of the services provided at the facility. She really seemed to enjoy working there & said her mother in law had lived there previously. Overall a nice place but on the higher end of similar sites.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Wendy SDecember 16, 2025

★★★★

Critical

Worst care one could ever receive

I have a family friend who sent her elderly mother here to the memory care unit. The care was horrible. My friend came every day because she didn’t feel like the staff were looking after her mother properly. They said they would check on her x times per day- she set up cameras in her mother’s room and found none of this was true. She stayed overnight with her mom a couple times and woke up to find ALL OF THE NIGHT STAFF ASLEEP. One time her mother fell and was on the ground for 2 HOURS with no help. Towards the ver

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Care Services
1.0 / 5
Staff
2.0 / 5
Rose SJuly 29, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Small and personable

It is a smaller residence so you can quickly get to know the other people and it feels more like Home. My mother says the food is delicious, and again, I think that dedication of the staff is top-notch. I can't speak highly enough of the activities coordinator [name removed]. She is amazing, so dedicated to the residents.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Lisa MMay 19, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Review for The Residence at Pearl Street

Overall it was the best of the several that family members toured. The residential setting was a big draw v the others. Plus only 4 blocks from my home and my brother's. Friendly staff and great dining facility. Activities are constant and weekly field outings. Of course the cost of all these places is absurd, with pearl Street sort of in the middle.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousJanuary 28, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Very warm and caring

My mother's biggest complaint is the food, that they run out of food often even basic things like the daily soup, potatoes, or ice cream or soda. the staff are exceptional, especially [name removed], the activities Director, she gives 110%. For the food, just not to constantly run out of things, they should know how many people are there, and some of these things are stable items like soda, certain, salad dressings, things that you would not run out of typically. And as noted above the exceptional staff ii think o

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousOctober 4, 2024

★★★★

Positive

Positive experience

The staff is very attentive for memory care and she seems to really enjoy living there.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
AnonymousJuly 24, 2024

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 22, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Room Service
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Anytime Dining
  • Vegetarian
  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management

Services & convenience

  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • English
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed

Activities & engagement

  • Birthday Parties
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Cooking Classes
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Tai Chi
  • Stretching Classes
  • Karaoke
  • Live Well Programs
  • Happy Hour
  • Holiday Parties
  • Forever Fit
  • Wii Bowling
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Community Service Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Trivia Games
  • Activities Off-site
  • Catholic Services
  • Art Classes
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Gardening Club
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Protestant Services

Outdoor spaces

  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Meeting Room
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Main Street Shops
  • TV Lounge
  • Barber Shop
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Game Room

Apartment & room features

  • Kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 22, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
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Exact unit availability
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