Carleton-Willard Village is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) set amid 72 acres of pristine fields and forest, yet close to the cultural and intellectual offerings of Boston, one of America's best-loved cities.

Carleton-Willard Village is licensed for 179 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 52% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.

Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2025 and recorded 2 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 5.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 32%.

Medicare five-star ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
Staffing ★★★★★ 5/5
Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Carleton-Willard Village offers assisted living, nursing home care, independent living, continuing care (CCRC), respite care, and senior living.

Facility details

Organization type Non profit - Corporation
Beds / units 179
Occupancy 52%
Nursing hours per resident/day 5.2
Annual staff turnover 32%
Last health inspection February 2025