Town of Brookline (MA) Council on Aging

Name

Town of Brookline (MA) Council on Aging

Legal name

Town of Brookline (MA) Council on Aging

Website

https://brooklinema.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1705

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ), Community Resources, Social Services & Transportation Coordination (HLADALAK), Community & Senior Transportation Shuttles (Dial-a-Ride, Non-ADA) (TLAFAJAI), Caregiver Support & Education Programs (Center-Based) (HSABANAN)

Keywords

• Senior services
• Elder care programs
• Senior transportation
• Congregate meal programs
• Municipal social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookline

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Funding: Funded through Town of Brookline municipal budget allocations, state grants from Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and federal funding programs for senior services.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Town of Brookline Council on Aging is a municipal government department that plans and delivers programs and social services for older adults in Brookline, Massachusetts. Core offerings include the Brookline Senior Center at 93 Winchester Street (a hub for fitness, lunches, and program registration), the Equipment Loan Fund (durable medical equipment loans), the Home and Escort Linkage Program (HELP), senior transportation services, social work and case management, the Springwell congregate and home-delivered lunch program, the Fitness Center, and volunteer programs including REAP.

Product overview

The Town of Brookline Council on Aging operates as a department of the municipal government providing comprehensive services and programs for older adults. The core offering is the Senior Center at 93 Winchester Street, which serves as a hub for senior services. The department provides equipment loans, transportation assistance, social services, meal programs, fitness facilities, and volunteer opportunities. Key programs include the Equipment Loan Fund (ELF), Home and Escort Linkage Program (HELP), Transportation Services, Food Security Programs including the Springwell Lunch Program, and the Retirement Engagement Alternatives Program (REAP) for volunteer engagement. The Council on Aging also participates in the Brookline Age-Friendly Program to ensure the community meets the needs of residents across all ages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brookline Senior Center Senior center at 93 Winchester Street providing programs, social activities, fitness programs, and community engagement opportunities for older adults in Brookline.
• Equipment Loan Fund (ELF) Loan program providing durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and other assistive devices to seniors who need them temporarily.
• Home and Escort Linkage Program (HELP) Program providing home care workers and escort services to help seniors with daily activities and transportation to medical appointments and other essential destinations.
• Social Services Social work services including case management, referrals, counseling, and support for seniors facing challenges such as isolation, financial difficulties, or housing issues.
• Transportation Services Transportation assistance for seniors including medical transportation, shopping trips, and special services to help older adults maintain mobility and access essential services.
• Fitness Center Fitness facility at the senior center offering exercise equipment and programs designed for older adults to maintain health and wellness.
• Food Security Programs Food assistance programs including the Springwell Lunch Program providing congregate and home-delivered nutritious meals to seniors, addressing nutrition needs and reducing food insecurity.
• Retirement Engagement Alternatives Program (REAP) Volunteer program connecting retired individuals with meaningful community service opportunities at the Senior Center and other town departments.
• Volunteering and Employment Programs Opportunities for seniors to volunteer at the Senior Center through programs like REAP, providing meaningful engagement and community contribution, along with employment-related support.
• Brookline Age-Friendly Program Initiative to make Brookline more accessible and accommodating for residents of all ages, with particular focus on the needs of older adults and people with disabilities.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Organizations (via CARES Brookline)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026CARES Brookline platform connects residents to over 2,900 local social service providers including housing, food, healthcare, and financial assistance organizations across Brookline and Greater Boston.
• SpringwellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides congregate and home-delivered meal programs for Brookline seniors through the Senior Center lunch program. Springwell menu is available at the Senior Center.
• EversourcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Brookline's Energy Advocate to provide energy efficiency resources, home energy assessments, and rebate programs for residents through the Mass Save program.
• BlueBikesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared mobility bikeshare program accessible to Brookline residents, including special services for seniors through transportation programs.
• Black Earth CompostminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides curbside composting subscription service for Brookline residents interested in food waste diversion through a paid program.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Springwell: Springwell is Brookline's core meal-program partner and an Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) serving Greater Boston with in-home care, meals, and case management — a more regional provider with overlapping service categories and direct partnership exposure.
• Meals on Wheels of Greater Boston (Ethos): Ethos operates Meals on Wheels and supportive services for older adults across Greater Boston, directly overlapping the food security and aging-in-place categories where Brookline partners with Springwell for meal delivery.

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Aging (NCOA): NCOA is the national umbrella organization for aging services, providing best-practice frameworks, federal funding advocacy, and program models (e.g., Falls Free, BenefitsCheckUp) that municipal Councils on Aging adapt locally.
• AARP Massachusetts: AARP's Massachusetts state office advocates for older adults and funds community programs aligned with municipal senior services, including livable-communities and Age-Friendly initiatives that complement Brookline's offerings.

Direct peers

• Boston Age Strong Commission: Boston's municipal commission for older adults providing comparable senior centers, transportation, meals, and case management across multiple locations, serving the larger urban core adjacent to Brookline.
• Arlington Council on Aging: Arlington, MA's municipal senior services department operating the Arlington Senior Center with parallel programming in fitness, meals, transportation, and social services for older residents.
• Needham Council on Aging: Needham, MA's municipal senior services department with an analogous senior center model offering social, recreational, and support programs for older adults in a nearby suburban community.
• Somerville Council on Aging: Somerville, MA's municipal Council on Aging operating the Somerville Senior Center with similar programs in social work, transportation, fitness, and nutrition for older adults in another Greater Boston community.
• Newton Senior Services (Newton Council on Aging): Newton, MA's municipal senior services department delivering a parallel mix of social services, transportation, fitness, and nutrition programs through the Newton Senior Center, serving an immediately adjacent affluent suburb.
• Cambridge Council on Aging: Cambridge, MA's municipal senior services department operating the Cambridge Senior Center with comparable social, fitness, transportation, and case-management programming for older adults in an adjacent Greater Boston municipality.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtl_u3j2UDQMXK-G6QD5g_w
• Facebookfacebook.com/brooklineseniorcenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/townofbrookline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/town-of-brookline

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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