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Providing quality housing, health, and wellness services for persons going through the aging process is a hallmark of Deaconess Abundant Life Communities. Our name reflects a renowned reputation for providing a broad range of services and cultivating a person’s desire to age gracefully. Uniquely, as the needs of residents at our communities change, we bring services to them preventing stressful moves and relocation. An abundant life—rich in family, friends, caring, comfort, and peace of mind—is what we strive to provide at Deaconess Abundant Life Communities.

Founded in 1889, the Deaconess Abundant Life Communities (Deaconess) is one of the longest enduring not-for-profit providers of quality residential and health care services for older adults in Massachusetts today.  In each of our communities, we strive to nurture the mind, body, and spirit in an environment of dignity and respect for the lifelong contributions of our residents.

Where do we want to be? Deaconess is the recognized leader in providing high quality and highly-valued care, creating our future in partnership with the communities we serve.

What do we have to do? Deaconess will effectively use our human and financial resources and will search for new opportunities to provide high quality and highly-valued care that exceeds the expectations of those we serve.

How do we intend to do it? Deaconess will strive to (1) continually learn the changing needs of our customers and stakeholders, (2) discover innovative ways to utilize our resources to exceed their needs, and (3) grow in its ability to create, and respond to, future opportunities to serve our communities, and (4) maintain our financial strength.