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Swampscott is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States located 15 miles (24 km) up the coast from Boston in an area known as the North Shore. The population was 13,787 as of 2010. A former summer resort on Massachusetts Bay, Swampscott is today a fairly affluent residential community and includes the village of Beach Bluff, as well as part of the neighborhood of Clifton. It is known for its quiet suburban character and lovely beaches.


The Swampscott Senior Center offers the following programs and services in order to maintain the age-friendliness of the community:


  1. Nutrition: Meals are served 5 days a week from 11:30 am until 12:15 pm. No reservations are required for lunch.  A $2.00 donation is suggested.

  2. Medical Rides: Transportation is available to Swampscott senior residents 55+ for appointments in Swampscott and nearby communities including MGH Danvers.  The cost is $2.00 each way. 

  3. Outreach, Information, and Referrals: The Outreach Program offers the senior community the services of a staff person who meets and/or visits with individuals on a confidential basis in order to assess their needs.


Swampscott is an emerging age friendly community. This means it is pursuing an age friendly designation.



ContactsSenior Center

200R Essex Street, Rear

Swampscott, MA 01907

(781) 596-8866

Director: Marilyn Hurwitz


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Swampscott is a small seaside community with many fine attributes. Being near the ocean is breathtaking, nourishing, relaxing & fun. Very walkable. Nice restaurants, small shopping center, easy access to trains & the T. Busses too. Senior Center is attached to High School with interesting classes, activities & a van. Churches, synagogues, schools and library have ample volunteer opportunities. Proximity to Lynn, Marblehead, Salem, Beverly & points North expands the community. Downside: Older population is approximately 1/4 of residents, town is not diverse though working on it, and it is expensive to live here. Limited affordable places to live.

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My town is age friendly with a broad mix of younger and mature families. The town is actively looking to increase senior housing and has an active senior center.

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