Jamaica Plain, MA Senior Housing | Mount Pleasant Home

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Mount Pleasant Home doors were opened in 1901 by a group of humanitarian-focused individuals with the mission to provide a community for older adults regardless of physical, social, or economic circumstances. The community is conveniently located in Jamaica Plain, right outside of Boston’s bustling cityscape, featuring 60 residences with private baths for adults 62 years and older. The foundation of Mount Pleasant Home is built upon familial connections, where residents and team members are on a first-name basis.

Those who live at Mount Pleasant Home enjoy the quiet and scenic views Jamaica Plain offers while appreciating the accessible amenities of Boston. With Arnold Arboretum and Jamaica Pond nearby and public transportation right outside our community’s front door, there are plenty of opportunities for residents to be active. Mount Pleasant Home also offers intergenerational programs and coordinated resident outings. Our diverse community nurtures relationships between residents and provides a safe and warm environment to live as independently as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the monthly fee?

Basic support services include team members on duty 24/7, emergency response, medication administration, home-cooked meals, snacks, housekeeping, laundry, health and wellness programs, and leisure activities. Assistance with dressing, showering and grooming, reminders and cueing are provided according to individual needs.

How much does it cost to pay privately?

There are three tiers of 2024 resident rates. The standard resident rate is $7,750 monthly; the enhanced resident rate is $8,250 monthly; the premium resident rate is $8,650 monthly.

What if I can’t afford the private rate?

If an applicant doesn't have the assets to pay the private rate, they most often will qualify for a public support program that pays the amount that's left after they use their income — whether that's Social Security, a pension or something else. Mount Pleasant Home assists applicants with applying for the available public support programs.

Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for rest homes?

No, neither Medicare nor MassHealth pays for rest homes.

Are veterans benefits available?

Veterans benefits do not directly pay the monthly fee in a rest home setting.

What types of activities does Mount Pleasant Home offer?

Mount Pleasant Home offers fitness, entertainment, intergenerational, and special events.

We have an active monthly residents' council meeting, where ideas and suggestions are encouraged. Mount Pleasant Home is located on a major bus and subway route. Shopping, restaurants, cultural events, libraries and more are all nearby — some within walking distance.

What is the age range for living at Mount Pleasant Home?

We begin accepting residents at age 62. The average age of our residents is the late 70s. We occasionally have residents who celebrate their 100th birthdays here!

Can I bring my own furniture?

You may bring items that fit safely according to Department of Public Health regulations. You may decorate your residence with your personal items. Our buildings and grounds team will be on hand on your arrival day to help move your items in, hang pictures and assist as needed.

What if I don’t have furniture?

Mount Pleasant Home can provide a twin bed, nightstand with lamp, dresser, floor lamp and easy chair.

May I come and go as I please?

Yes. Some residents like to take a walk to Jamaica Plain Center, the library or a coffee shop. Some residents will go to stay overnight with relatives or even on vacation.

All we ask is that you sign out and let us know when you leave the building, where you are going and when you will be back. If you are leaving for an extended time and will miss a medication dosage, our personal care attendants can provide you with the medication to take with you.

What about meals?

All meals are served in our open-seated dining room at scheduled times, and approved by a licensed dietician with nutrition and variety in mind.

Do you accept pets?

We do not accept pets due to the potential that our residents have allergies.

Is smoking allowed?

We have three designated outdoor smoking areas that are available at all times. Smoking is not allowed in the building.

Can I keep my primary care physician?

Yes. Our personal care team can set up medical appointments for you and even arrange transportation. Residents also have the option to transfer their medical care to one of the visiting primary care physicians from either Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center or Boston Medical Center that sees patients here. The Jamaica Plain primary care practice of Brigham and Women’s Hospital leases space from Mount Pleasant Home and is located on the ground floor of the building.

What criteria is used to determine a prospective resident’s eligibility?

A certain level of independence is necessary. You must be able to travel between your residence and the dining room and move around independently. If you use a walker or wheelchair, you must be able to transfer independently to a chair and bed.

We evaluate each applicant holistically based on the applicant’s medical, personal care, financial situation and ability to thrive successfully in a group setting. It is important to ensure that we are able to meet the needs of an applicant.

Fair Housing Policy

It is the policy and commitment of HumanGood that it does not discriminate in housing and housing-related transactions on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, familial status, marital status, source of income, handicap or disability, or arbitrary characteristics. HumanGood affirms its policy of equal housing opportunity pursuant to state and federal fair housing laws.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

It is HumanGood’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations in housing for housing applicants and residents with disabilities where reasonable accommodation is necessary to provide them with an equal opportunity to use and enjoy their apartment and the common areas of the rental community where they live.

This policy is in furtherance of the goal of providing affordable housing to low-income persons regardless of disability and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law. A reasonable accommodation is a modification or change that the HumanGood-owned or managed Property (HumanGood Community) can make to its policies procedures, processes and or to the person’s apartment or to a common area which would assist an otherwise eligible person with a disability to benefit from the HumanGood Community provided, that the change does not pose an undue financial and administrative burden to the HumanGood Community or result in a fundamental alteration of its program.

The Reasonable Accommodation policy and procedures outlined here applies to applicants and residents at HumanGood Communities who are qualified “individuals with a disability”. The HumanGood Community may require reliable documentation or verification of the disability that the individual needs the accommodation, and that the accommodation is likely to be effective. The HumanGood-owned or managed community will thoroughly and promptly consider any request for a reasonable accommodation, and will explain the basis for any denial to the requestor. In the course of evaluating and responding to a reasonable accommodation request, the HumanGood Community will seek to engage in a process of dialogue and joint problem solving with applicants and residents.

Pets Policy

Residents are not permitted to keep common household pets in their apartments. Applicants and residents must inform the community’s management about their requirement for a service or assistance animal.

Management will not apply pet rules to assistance animals and their owners. This prohibition does not preclude an owner from enforcing state and local health and safety laws, nor does it preclude the owner from requiring that a resident with a disability who uses an assistance animal be responsible for the care and maintenance of the animal, including the proper disposal of the assistance animal’s waste.

Non-Smoking Policy

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. Residents will be required to sign a non-smoking agreement and must undertake that they or their guests will only smoke in designated areas on the premises.

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