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Youville House

1573 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA

Assisted Living

4.06 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Youville House

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Family and resident feedback

4.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

A New Beginning for your Loved One

It is an excellent place to live. Very clean place. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Administration staff is excellent. . Food is good with different varieties. Activities are good with something for everyone. It is a good investment for the money, you're safe and there is always someone there to help you.

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LindaSeptember 29, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

If you are thinking of Assisted Living - Give this place a look!

I am very glad to be here. It would be better if there were more opportunities to interact with younger people on a regular basis. One thing I miss is interesting discussions about current events. I do enjoy the programs they offer on Zoom that teach about famous composers, etc. I moved here because this place is many times better in all ways. Another place that seemed amenable was too expensive. My interaction with the staff has been very good.

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dbf3June 28, 2023

★★★★★

Positive

friendly location and favorable reputation

In March, I finally forgo my fear of a stressful move & joined Youville. The move went smoothly, & I had a dinner partner to feel at home. The housekeeping staff helped me to sleep on my freshly made bed the first night. My daughter visited me to help me to settle in- She was impressed with the smooth running of the facility commenting "I could also get old here." I appreciate that the management sees us, as “individuals" not just ‘paying tenants. They respect each resident here as a retired but experienced contrib

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ShiaoAugust 16, 2022

★★★★★

Positive

The Best

In [date removed], my sister-in-law moved into Youville. As her only living relative, I manage my sister-in-law's finances and health care needs. First and foremost, my sister-in-law has been very happy at Youville. She feels safe, well cared for, valued and enjoys the numerous activities offered for socialization. As a care-giver, I've found Youville to be very responsive to any concerns I have regarding my sister-in-law well being or needs. In the worst of times in 2020, Youville's management and staff have were

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Activities
4.0 / 5
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Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Suzanne HillAugust 3, 2022

★★★★

Positive

Absolutely recommend to other families

The Youville House is a wonderful community, it is very pleasing to look at with all the décor and the rooms are nicely furnished. The staff here are very good and they have lots of activities - they are limited right now with covid but usually they have a lot of different things including music entertainment. The AC system works very well. They have a wonderful meals and dining program - the chef puts the meals together and before it gets put on the menu it goes through a dietary checklist and the meals are a grea

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DavidJuly 27, 2022

★★★★★

Critical

not totally honest

my mother in law moved in Youville House for specific Parkinson's support they offered, but when she arrived we learned that there was little to no support although that was the driving force for us choosing this community. the nursing staff was great, but their marketing team seemed like they just wanted to fill a bed there and didn't have her best interest. from the front desk staff to the dining staff, they were all great but we really struggled with their management team and the people who sold the community t

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Meals & Dining
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AnonymousApril 26, 2022

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 14, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Private Dining Room
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Gluten-free
  • Vegetarian
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium

Health & wellness

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

Services & convenience

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Art Classes
  • Gardening Club
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Tai Chi
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Holiday Parties
  • Wine Tasting
  • Stretching Classes
  • Live Well Programs
  • Happy Hour
  • Trivia Games
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Activities Off-site
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Activities On-site
  • Community Service Programs

Outdoor spaces

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Computer or Media Center
  • TV Lounge
  • Library
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Outside Patio
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Private Bath
  • Meeting Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Fitness Center

Apartment & room features

  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

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 14, 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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