Facility overview

Hearth Inc.

Hearth Inc. Ruggles Assisted Living stands as a singular resource in the Greater Boston senior living landscape—a 43-unit assisted living community in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood dedicated exclusively to providing stable, dignified housing for low-income and formerly homeless older adults. Located at 25 Ruggles Street in a beautifully adapted former school building, Hearth Ruggles represents the intersection of affordable housing and elder care. The community's smoke-free studio apartment homes are available to income-qualified seniors, offering a lifeline to older adults who might otherwise face continued homelessness or inability to access appropriate care. Shared common spaces—including a living room with piano, a main dining room, an activities room with full kitchen, and a sunroom overlooking a community patio and garden—create genuine residential warmth within an urban setting. Hearth Inc. Ruggles was developed through a partnership among New Communities Services, New Atlantic Development Corporation, and Hearth, Inc.—a collaboration that positioned the building as a catalyst for the revitalization of Roxbury's Dudley Square neighborhood. Hearth's staff and volunteers support resident services, activities, and daily needs. With a 5.0-star Google rating from 5 reviews, the community holds the confidence of those it serves. For families whose elderly relatives face housing insecurity or economic barriers to conventional senior living, Hearth Inc. Ruggles is an important and compassionate resource in Boston's Roxbury community.