Worcester Senior AdvisorBlaire House of Milford Assisted Living is an Assisted Living Residence at 1 Railroad Street in Milford, certified by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence since May 1, 2015, with 42 certified units, 19 of them in a Special Care Residence for people living with dementia.
Is Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living in Milford certified by Massachusetts?
Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living has held Massachusetts assisted living certification since May 1, 2015 and is on AGE's current list, one of 30 certified residences in the county's 60 cities and towns.
| State record item | Value |
|---|---|
| Certification | AGE-certified Assisted Living Residence (certified) |
| First certified | May 1, 2015 (about 11 years ago) |
| Certified units | 42 total: 23 traditional, 19 Special Care Residence |
| Maximum occupancy on the state list | 50 |
| Address | 1 Railroad Street, Milford, MA 01757 |
| Phone on the state record | (508) 473-4666 |
| Low-income options | No |
| Nonprofit ownership | No |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | No |
| Co-located with a nursing home | No |
Massachusetts certifies Assisted Living Residences rather than licensing them as health care facilities, and AGE does not publish a certification number; a residence is identified by name and address. Read the state record page.
How did Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living do on its AGE compliance review?
The latest compliance review AGE has posted for Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living took place on May 1, 2025; the report's recorded outcome is “Plan of Correction required.”
The report lists 6 findings, under these subject areas:
- General Requirements for an ALR: Emergency Response
- General Requirements for an ALR: Screening and Assessment
- General Requirements for an ALR- Service and Service Coordination: Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
- Emergency Preparedness Plan and Reporting Requirements: Reporting Resident Specific Emergencies
- General Requirements for an ALR: Controlled Substances (CS)
- Resident Record: Progress Notes
Across the Worcester County residences whose reports we could read, the median latest report lists 5 findings, so this report is above the local middle. A finding is a cited area of non-compliance with 651 CMR 12.00, not a measure of how residents feel about the place.
The report gives the previous compliance review as 3/23/23 and the earlier action as “None.”
Owner of record named in the report: Milford assisted Living, LLC.
Download the report (.docx, mass.gov). A plan of correction is the residence's written promise of how and when each finding will be fixed; ask to see it.
Can Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living care for someone with dementia?
Yes: 19 of Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living's 42 certified units (45%) are in a Special Care Residence, Massachusetts' certified setting for residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; the county median among residences with one is 19 units.
Ask how often residents move from the 23 traditional units into the SCR, and what the monthly difference is. How Special Care Residences work.
What are the alternatives to Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living?
With 42 certified units, Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living is smaller than the Worcester County median of 68; the closest other certified residence is Cornerstone at Milford in Milford, in the same ZIP code.
| Residence / provider | Miles away | Certified units | Special Care (memory) units | Certified since | Latest AGE compliance review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone at Milford 11 Birch Street, 01757 | 0.0 | 85 | 20 | 12/31/2013 | Not posted |
| The Residence at Whitcomb House 245 West Street, 01757 | 0.0 | 68 | 0 | 03/31/1997 | Not posted |
| Atria Draper Place 25 Hopedale Street, 01747 | 2.5 | 68 | 18 | 04/15/1999 | 04/15/2025 |
What does Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living cost?
Massachusetts caps no assisted living fees, and Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living's are not on any state record, so the written fee schedule is the document to compare.
Its record shows no low-income options, so plan for private pay and ask about long-term care insurance and VA benefits. How assisted living fees work.
Who serves Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living residents for home care and benefits?
Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living is in Milford; the nearest hospital with an emergency department in CMS's data is Milford Regional Medical Center, in the same ZIP code, and home care and benefits counseling for Milford residents run through Tri-Valley, Inc. at (508) 949-6640.
The next closest is Saint Vincent Hospital, about 16.0 miles away. Distances are straight lines, not drive times.
What should families ask Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living before signing?
Its state record points to specific questions: ask to see the plan of correction for the 6 findings in the May 1, 2025 review, and what changed.
- Ask whether a nurse can administer medications (LMA) or only remind residents (SAMM).
- Ask if the residence provides any basic health services under the 2024 law.
- Ask how many staff are awake overnight.
