Welcome to Peabody-Englewood
1875 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester |
Peabody-Englewood is one of the BHA's newest developments offering a variety of living arrangements for low- and moderate-income elderly and disabled persons. Peabody-Englewood offers 103 one- and two-bedroom apartments in a mid-rise, six-story building. This modern building was built in the early 1980s and is located in Peabody Square in Dorchester near many shops and services.
We offer many amenities for elderly and disabled individuals. Our units range from being fully equipped to modified to handicapped accessible. Rents are calculated at 30% of a resident’s income. Residents have the option of choosing a flat rent as well.
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Location |
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Peabody-Englewood is located in Dorchester in Peabody Square. A variety of shops and services are located in the surrounding community. There are a number of churches as well. Health care is available at Carney Hospital.
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Transportation |
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Ashmont Station (Red Line)
A special senior transportation is provided weekly to Stop & Shop and Star Market.
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Programs and Services* |
Peabody Englewood offers a wide range of amenities, programs and services to help you feel at home, including:
- Professional on-site staff
- Live-in resident custodian who quickly responds to all emergencies
- Resident services coordinator on-site weekly to help with special needs, home health services, homemaker services or just to talk
- Air-conditioned community room with a TV, VCR and modern kitchen
- Spacious first floor laundry room
- Two elevators
- Telephone intercom security system
- Beautifully landscaped courtyards with benches
- Sun deck with benches, trees and plants
- Blood pressure screenings
- Discount taxi coupons
- Monthly birthday parties
- Planned events such as holiday dinners
- Limited resident parking, much of which is under building overhang
- Active Resident Task Force that organizes activities and advocates on behalf of residents
- Floor captains who assist residents in the event of an emergency
A Place to Call Home
Please call us at 617-988-5266 (TDD: 800-545-1833 x420) if we can answer any questions or be of assistance to you.
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*Some programs and services may change depending on funding and the needs of the residents.
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