The Housing Bureau for Seniors (998-9339) specializes in helping seniors with housing, home care, and long-term care options.

Chelsea Retirement Community

Ages 62 & over. Garden Apartments, 23 units, each with private entrance and patio, offer one daily meal, weekly housekeeping, activities, maintenance, and access to all Chelsea Retirement Community Amenities; laundry service for additional fee. Dancey House apartments, 101 units, offer one daily meal, weekly housekeeping, maintenance, and activities. 24-hour emergency call system. Cottages Four cottage-style hoomes, two- and three-bedroom; offer one daily meal, weakly houskeeping, maintenance, and activities. Additional customized care services for a fee. Call for rates. www.chelsearetirementcommunity.com

Silver Maples of Chelsea

The Maples (77 independent-living apartments) and The Villas (17 villas) for individuals age 60 & over; private pay only. Homes include spacious floor plans, full kitchens with appliances, and washer & dryer. Amenities include all utilities (except phone & cable), meal plans, interior and exterior maintenance, housekeeping & flat laundry, transportation, activities, 24-hr. emergency in-house call system, priority access to assisted living, and a long-term health care benefit. Residents are provided a free membership to the Chelsea Hospital Health and Wellness Center. Small pets are welcome. Call for pricing. www.silvermaples.org

The Pines

One- and two-bedroom apartments (98 units) for moderate-income seniors age 55 & over. Call for rates. chelseapines@aol.com, www.umrc.com/umrc/pines.html

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