Our Mission and Heritage

Built on the Jewish tradition of honoring and respecting our elders, Hebrew SeniorLife is a top provider of senior care in the Boston area and a national leader in redefining the experience of aging.We Empower Seniors to Live Their Best LivesFor more than a century Hebrew SeniorLife has provided care and services to seniors. Today, we’re focused on redefining every aspect of the aging experience for the better.We’re committed to preserving independence, quality of life, and dignity, and we do this through:Providing vibrant senior living communitiesDelivering a range of quality, personalized health careConducting influential research on agingTeaching the next generation of geriatric care professionalsWe’re Open to AllHebrew SeniorLife welcomes patients and residents of all faiths and backgrounds. Every person receives the same level of care regardless of religion, culture, race, sexual orientation, gender expression, or class background. We are committed to providing all individuals access to high quality health care and senior living.Our Mission StatementIn the spirit of the Fifth Commandment, as illuminated by the traditions of the Jewish people, our mission is to honor our elders, by respecting and promoting their independence, spiritual vigor, dignity, and choice, and by recognizing that they are a resource to be cherished.As part of our mission, we accept special responsibility for the frailest and neediest members of our community who are most dependent on our care. Everything we do flows from these tenets and is further inspired by the duty of tikkun olam - to heal the world. We seek to fulfill this mission by:Providing a complete and integrated spectrum of the highest quality health care and housing facilities and services for seniorsConducting medical and social gerontological research to improve seniors' health and quality of lifeTeaching future generations of health care professionalsAdvocating for policies and programs that benefit seniors and their familiesProviding national and international leadership in the fields of senior health care, housing, research, and teachingRaising standards in senior health and housing through innovation and leadership at the local, state, national, and international levelsMission-Driven Senior Living and CareProviding CareHealth and Wellness ServicesAffiliated with Harvard Medical School, Hebrew SeniorLife provides unsurpassed care to seniors and their families at every stage in their life journey.Find independence, community, and support at our five senior living communities in the Greater Boston area.The Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research is a renowned center for discovery and collaboration affiliated with Harvard Medical School.Each year, we provide education programs to more than 1,000 future doctors, nurses, physical therapists, pharmacists, and other providers. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17