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JFK Apartments
55 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Pricing for JFK Apartments
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Seniorly Estimated Pricing starts from
$7,096/mo
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About JFK Apartments
John F. Kennedy Apartments, an Affiliate of the Cambridge Housing Authority, offers affordable independent living and assisted care services for local seniors in the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts. The renovated top-of-the-line apartment building features 44 spacious “independent” apartments for the elderly and disabled, as well as 25 apartments for seniors who want or require the option of assisted care services. John F. Kennedy Apartments also offers comfortably furnished community areas for residents’ use. These include a main dining room, library, living room, and lovely outdoor landscaped grounds with a patio. The apartment community is conveniently located just one block from the heart of Central Square in a residential neighborhood with easy access to public transportation, banks, shopping, dining and places of worship. John F. Kennedy Apartments offers local seniors the privacy and independence of their own apartment, with the convenience and companionship of living within a larger supportive community. Each well-appointed one-bedroom apartment features a spacious and bright living/dining room area, a full kitchen and generous closet space. A variety of floor plans and handicapped-accessible apartments are available.
Residents also enjoy full use of our many comfortable indoor and outdoor community spaces, including a lovely landscaped patio with umbrella tables. Active seniors may take advantage of an easy walk to Central Square and nearby public transportation.
Care at JFK Apartments
Care types offered
Independent Living
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Health care services
- Medication management
- Assistance with bathing
- 24-hour supervision
- Assistance with dressing
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Assistance with transfers
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Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Telephone
- Wi-Fi / high-speed internet
Community amenities
- Fitness programs
- Scheduled daily activities
- Movie nights
- Community-sponsored activities
- Resident-run activities
- Game room
Community services
- Housekeeping
- Concierge
- Move-in coordination
Dining services
- Dining room
- Meal preparation and serviceAll day dining
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