Carleton Willard Village

Carleton-Willard Village offers the very best in retirement living. Here, you’ll find an incredible variety of activities and resources to keep you learning, growing, and living life to the fullest. Our natural environment offers tranquility with 72 acres of pristine fields and forest, and the beloved, historic city of Boston affords great cultural and intellectual offerings close to home. We are a charitable, not-for-profit community offering a flexible range of services, including residential living apartments and cluster homes, supportive care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, and support for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. From the moment you enter Carleton-Willard Village, you know you are somewhere extraordinary. The welcoming grounds and architecture evoke a distinctive New England charm that connects you to a rich heritage. The atmosphere is serene, yet all around, people are bustling with activity. Immediately, you notice that this place is inviting. It’s vibrant. It’s alive. The Village is a community where traditions live side-by-side with individuality and creative expression. Friendships form fast here — a casual hello over coffee on Main Street or a muffin in the new Brass Rail Bistro easily leads to shared stories, social invitations, and opportunities to explore a new activity with a welcoming neighbor. We are located in Bedford, Massachusetts — on a 72-acre sanctuary of pristine woods, meadows, walking paths and gardens just north of Boston —and invite you to come by and see the Village for yourself. Life at Carleton-Willard can be tranquil or fast-paced — it’s up to you. With so many wonderful activities and interests to explore, you can choose the life you want. Whatever you decide, you’ll quickly find that your new home – whether it’s one of our beautiful Cape Cod-style houses or a gracious apartment – perfectly accommodates a lifestyle that is active, stimulating, and surrounded by others who share your interests. We take care of the housekeeping, maintenance, trash collection, snow removal, and lawn care, so that you have the freedom to do what really matters to you. Perhaps you will spend each morning exercising with a personal trainer in our award-winning pool or taking a woodland walk with a friend. You could spend some quiet time in our library, peruse the shelf filled with books written by Village residents or indulge in a massage in our new luxurious spa. Maybe you’ll want to hop on the Village van to see a play or attend the Symphony in Boston, or stay right here for a memorable lecture or performance. It’s completely up to you.