Boston, MA

Hospitals & Memory Care Units Serving Boston

CMS-listed Boston hospitals with ratings and contacts, plus how to ask about dementia discharge planning.

Boston families can use CMS-listed hospitals for acute, psychiatric, and specialty care when a loved one with memory loss needs a hospital stay. CMS publishes each hospital's name, address, type, ownership, and overall star rating, and it does not publish whether any hospital has a dedicated memory or geriatric unit.

Use this guide alongside the Boston care overview when you are comparing local medical and in-home options.

Which hospitals serve Boston families?

Boston is served by Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, New England Baptist Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, Arbour Hospital, and Boston Children's Hospital, according to CMS hospital listings.

The details below are what CMS publishes. Confirm current services, including any memory-related programs, by calling the hospital.

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital is an acute care hospital at 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115. It is a voluntary non-profit hospital under private ownership, offers emergency services, and has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5. Phone: (617) 732-5500.
  • Massachusetts General Hospital is an acute care hospital at 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114. It is a voluntary non-profit hospital under private ownership, offers emergency services, and has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5. Phone: (617) 726-2000.
  • New England Baptist Hospital is an acute care hospital at 125 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120. It is a voluntary non-profit hospital under private ownership and has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5. Phone: (617) 754-5800.
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is an acute care hospital at 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. It is a voluntary non-profit hospital under private ownership, offers emergency services, and has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5. Phone: (617) 667-7000.
  • Boston Medical Center is an acute care hospital at 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118. It is a voluntary non-profit hospital under private ownership, offers emergency services, and has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5. Phone: (617) 638-8000.
  • Tufts Medical Center is an acute care hospital at 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111. It is a voluntary non-profit hospital under private ownership, offers emergency services, and has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5. Phone: (617) 636-5000.
  • Arbour Hospital is a psychiatric hospital at 49 Robinwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02130. It has proprietary ownership, and CMS has not assigned an overall star rating. Phone: (617) 522-4400.
  • Boston Children's Hospital is a children's hospital at 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. It is a voluntary non-profit hospital under private ownership, offers emergency services, and CMS has not assigned an overall star rating. Phone: (617) 735-6000.

Do these hospitals have dedicated memory or geriatric units?

CMS does not publish whether a hospital has a dedicated memory or geriatric unit, so Boston families should confirm that directly with each hospital.

Ask whether geriatric medicine, neurology, or another specialized service will be involved, and ask how staff will document dementia-related needs. A listing on this page is not a claim that a hospital operates a memory unit, and it is not an endorsement of any hospital.

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What should families ask about discharge planning?

Families should ask each Boston hospital directly what its discharge planning looks like for a patient with dementia, including medications, follow-up appointments, and who will explain the plan to caregivers.

If you need help at home right after a stay, hospital discharge care can support that transition. Ask the care team to include memory-related routines and safety notes in the written plan.

How can families find NIA-designated Alzheimer's research centers?

Families can locate NIA-designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers through National Institute on Aging directories, then confirm any hospital affiliation with that center.

The NIA maintains a list of NIA-funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers. It also offers a tool to find Alzheimer's disease research centers and related studies. Use those NIA listings to verify current designations and any hospital affiliations, rather than assuming a Boston hospital hosts a center.

What Alzheimer's support is available to Massachusetts families?

The Alzheimer's Association Massachusetts and New Hampshire Chapter provides free support groups, care consultations, education programs, and a 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900 for families across Massachusetts.

Visit the Massachusetts and New Hampshire Chapter website for program details. These are Alzheimer's-focused support resources. They are not hospital departments and do not replace medical care.

What in-home care can follow a hospital stay in Boston?

After a Boston hospital stay, families often add in-home support so a person with memory loss can keep daily routines while recovering.

Options can include memory care at home, companion care, and personal care. Some households also consider 24-hour live-in care or respite care for family caregivers. None of the hospitals named on this page is described here as endorsing a particular home-care service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Boston families often want CMS star ratings, a direct way to ask about memory units, and a phone number for Alzheimer's support.

Which Boston hospitals have a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5?

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and New England Baptist Hospital each have a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5.

Does CMS say which Boston hospital has a memory unit?

No. CMS does not publish whether a hospital has a dedicated memory or geriatric unit. Call the hospital and ask about memory-related services and discharge planning for dementia.

How do I contact Massachusetts General Hospital?

Massachusetts General Hospital is at 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114. The main phone number is (617) 726-2000.

Who offers Alzheimer's support groups for Massachusetts families?

The Alzheimer's Association Massachusetts and New Hampshire Chapter offers free support groups, care consultations, education programs, and a 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900.

How can I find an NIA Alzheimer's Disease Research Center?

Use the National Institute on Aging directories of NIA-funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers, then confirm any hospital affiliation with the center.

What is Arbour Hospital according to CMS?

CMS lists Arbour Hospital as a psychiatric hospital with proprietary ownership at 49 Robinwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02130. CMS has not assigned an overall star rating. Phone: (617) 522-4400.

Is Boston Children's Hospital listed as an adult acute care hospital?

No. CMS classifies Boston Children's Hospital as a children's hospital. It is at 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, and the phone number is (617) 735-6000.

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