Welcome to Brighton Campus!
2Life’s Brighton Campus is a multi-community hub of activity in the bustling Boston neighborhood of Brighton. Each community — Kurlat House, Leventhal House, Ulin House, Weinberg House, and J.J. Carroll House — is unique in some way, but residents have a strong sense of “one community” and live and operate as one through community events, classes, local trips and connection to other local service providers.
You will meet neighbors from many cultures and backgrounds, find the camaraderie of friends, and get involved in an array of programs that nurture your mind, heart, and body. Surrounded by welcoming, shared indoor and outdoor multipurpose spaces, you will find no shortage of things to do and people to do them with.
Discover the 2Life difference
Step into any of our communities and you will feel warmth, welcome, and connection. People from all backgrounds and cultures are creating a sense of family, experiencing the joy of connection, and living fulfilling lives.
Curious what it is like to live at 2Life? In this video, residents give you a taste of what aging in community is all about.
Building joyous, vibrant communities
When you join any 2Life community, you will find an array of supports that are not typical of affordable senior housing, such as:
- On-site management
- Care coordination services
- Lifelong learning programs, including lectures, workshops, and hands-on classes
- Fitness and wellness programs
- Technology assistance and training
- Holiday celebrations, cultural events, and other entertainment
- Onsite maintenance staff with 24-hour onsite emergency response services (varies by site)
The Brighton Campus experience
The Brighton neighborhood has a wide variety of services, shopping, and dining options. Plus, with Chestnut Hill bus stops and the MBTA’s Chiswick Road Green Line stop adjacent to our campus, getting around to all your favorite spots in the Greater Boston area is easy. A brand-new PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Center is right on campus. And when you need it, you have the comfort of knowing St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center is less than 1.5 miles away.
Across the beautifully maintained Brighton Campus itself, something is always happening: cultural celebrations, art classes and exhibits, gardening, community meals and dances, ping-pong matches, concerts both scheduled and impromptu, and so much more. We are even a voting site for federal and state elections! Resident services coordinators are available to help you connect to the programs and services that best fit your needs. Amenities include:
So much at your fingertips
- Universal accessibility and elevators
- Outdoor courtyard and landscaped gardens, plus raised-bed gardens for resident use
- Outdoor community gathering plaza with large-scale therapeutic musical instruments for both residents and the public, perfect for expressive therapies and intergenerational interaction
- “Muscle Beach” outdoor fitness trail with equipment
- Indoor fitness and wellness center as well as exercise equipment, ping-pong tables, and pool tables scattered throughout the properties
- PACE Center, operated by Element Care, where low-income seniors with advanced healthcare needs can receive comprehensive, coordinated care at home and in community
- Wellness appointments with on-site nurses
- The In House Café, which is open to the public 7 am to 4 pm for eat-in, takeout, and delivery and contains a small international market
- A resale shop where you can find new-to-you treasures
- Auditorium, multipurpose rooms, resident lounges, and other gathering spaces
- Multiple libraries
- Art studio
- Community pianos
- Resident technology center with tech instructor
- Resident-led programs and partnership with management in daily scheduling and structuring of the community
- Small pets welcome
- Scheduled transportation as well as bus and T (Green Line) service
Spotlight on J.J. Carroll House
In an innovative partnership with the Boston Housing Authority, 2Life Communities completed redevelopment of the J.J. Carroll Apartments in 2024. Designed with input from residents, J.J. Carroll House includes 141 subsidized apartments for adults 62+ and young disabled adults. Within the property, a Village Center serves as a gathering placing for both residents and the public and includes a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Center, integrating housing and healthcare to help residents age in community. Outside, a gathering plaza with large-scale therapeutic musical instruments brings together residents and the public for intergenerational interaction and expressive therapies.
Your new apartment home
Although layouts and finishes vary by property, no detail has been overlooked in creating beautiful, private apartments that provide a safe, comfortable lifestyle for older adults. Thoughtful features include:
- Finish materials chosen for healthy living
- Kitchen with full-size range and refrigerator
- Full bathroom including a walk-in shower, fan with light, and grab bars
- Extra half bath on some floor plans
- Generously sized closets
- Individually controlled heating and air conditioning
- All utilities included in rent
- Laundry area in each building
Studio apartment homes
Brighton Campus offers an array of beautiful studio apartments designed for efficiency and ease. Check out two of our floor plans, and watch the video for a tour of one option.
One-bedroom apartment homes
Each one-bedroom apartment at Brighton Campus includes a spacious living area. Check out two of our floor plans, and watch the video for a tour of one option.
Two-bedroom apartment homes
Each of the two bedrooms in these apartments is large and comfortably designed. Check out two of our floor plans.
Community leadership
News and resources
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Get in touch
We are easy to find at 30 Wallingford Road, Brighton, MA 02135-4753. Give us a call at 617-912-8400, fax us at 617-912-8489, or email us at brighton@2lifecommunities.org to schedule a tour or get answers to any questions you may have.
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