The average cost of assisted living in the city is $5,850 per month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 8 Assisted Living Communities in the Boston area and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Boston, MA
352 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
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"Nestled in a walker's paradise, Susan Bailis House is a vibrant assisted living community that has been serving Massachusetts seniors ag..."
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"Standish Village is nestled between Dorchester Park and Lower Mills VFW Memorial Post Playground, with the facility taking full advantage of..."
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"Landmark is an ideal retirement home for anyone seeking assisted living and memory care services in a spectacular location at an affordable ..."
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"The Zelma Lacey House of Charlestown is a beautiful assisted living community consisting of 66 apartments. Our community is located in the h..."
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"Nonprofit senior living community specializing in a continuum with independent living, assisted living and memory support assisted living. C..."
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"Experience the highest quality of care set in a historic mansion in the vibrant city of Worchester. At Dodge Park Rest Home, we provide cust..."
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" Worcester Rest Home and Day Club Dodge Park Rest Home is a licensed sixty (60) beds residential care home in Worcester, MA licens..."
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"Atria Draper Place provides an inviting solution for independent and assisted living in peaceful and serene surroundings. Residents enjoy ta..."
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655 Commonwealth Ave, Warwick, RI 02886
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"Welcome Home! Commonwealth House Assisted Living is a family-owned and operated assisted living boutique-style community centrally located ..."
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"Atria Lincoln Place provides a welcoming base from which to enjoy independent and assisted senior living and memory care services in the cha..."
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"The Village at Willow Crossings is an active senior community situated on a 20-acre woodland campus in the heart of Mansfield, Mass. Manicur..."
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"Ideally located near Barrington Town Center and within a short stroll of the stunning Barrington Marina and Harbor area, Atria Bay Spring Vi..."
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"_____________________________________________ The Village at Waterman Lake is a catered retirement community in northern Rhode Island wit..."
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"Brookdale Quincy Bay (formerly River Bay Club), located in Quincy, Massachusetts, offers senior living at its best. Our community boasts sce..."
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"Maplewood at Weston is located along the Charles River in one of the most desirable suburbs in the country. Surrounded by the tranquil count..."
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"Resting at the foot of Worcester's western hills is the historic village of Tatnuck. a place filled with family, fond memories and tradi..."
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40 Robert F. Toner Blvd, Attleboro Falls, MA 02763
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"Conveniently located off 95 on Robert F. Toner Boulevard and nestled amongst the trees in a residential neighborhood, The Branches offers th..."
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"_________________________________________ Windsor Place of Wilmington, Massachusetts offers a wide range of care options including indepe..."
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"Atria Merrimack Place presents an attractive option for independent living, assisted living and memory care. Enjoy a variety of activities a..."
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9 Summer Street, Danvers, MA 01923
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"Situated high on a hill, Putnam Farms at Danvers is located on Summer Street adjacent to the Hunt Center, a satellite location of Beverly Ho..."
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"Residents of our community enjoy an enriched lifestyle in the charming seaside enclave of Marina Bay in North Quincy. Atria Marina Place boa..."
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"Conveniently located in Warwick and offering the best in accommodations and services, Greenwich Farms at Warwick offers seniors a beautiful ..."
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"Surrounded by natural woodlands in Salem, N.H., Greystone Farm at Salem evokes the serenity of a bygone era. In the country kitchen sits a b..."
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"For more than 18 years, Atria Marland Place has been the senior living provider of choice for Andover’s wisest older adults. Building on thi..."
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"Residents of our independent and assisted living community enjoy a magnificent lifestyle in the heart of Hampden County. Atria Longmeadow Pl..."
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20 Charnstaffe Lane, Billerica, MA 01821
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" CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW RESIDENTSConveniently located in Billerica and offering the best in accommodations and services, Billerica Cros..."
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311 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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"Independence, personalized care and companionship: assisted living at Shrewsbury Crossings in Shrewsbury, Mass., means helping seniors stay ..."
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"New Pond Village is a full service retirement community located in Walpole, MA and serves the surrounding towns of the Naponsett Valley. New..."
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"Brookdale Attleboro (formerly Emeritus at Canterbury Woods) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who gr..."
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"Imagine having more time to do what make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a..."
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"Halcyon at West Bay has been caring for seniors for over 50 years. Our community was the first Assisted Living in the Northeast. We are pr..."
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"Heritage at Framingham is an award-winning not-for-profit senior living community located on the northern edge of Framingham, Massachusetts...."
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"_________________________________________ Enabling our residents to maintain a sense of purpose and zest for life is our mission at Keyst..."
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199 Chelmsford Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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"Independence, personalized care and companionship assisted living at Chelmsford Crossings in Chelmsford, Mass., means helping seniors stay i..."
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"Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends,..."
READ MOREAs shown in Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Boston is the costliest in the state with an average monthly price of $5,850. Local rates are well above the $4,000 national average and over $300 more per month than the Massachusetts median of $5,495.
Pittsfield seniors enjoy the lowest cost of care at $4,200 per month, while rates in Barnstable Town ($5,490) and Worcester ($5,735) are in line with Boston. In nearby states, assisted living costs are lower in the Providence, RI, area ($4,900) and the Manchester, NH, area ($4,598).
Boston Area
$5,850
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$5,495
Barnstable Town
$5,490
Pittsfield
$4,200
Springfield
$4,950
Worcester
$5,735
Providence RI Area
$4,900
Manchester NH Area
$4,598
Senior care costs in Boston vary greatly depending on the type of care received. Nursing home rates are more than double those of assisted living at an average of $12,471 per month for a semiprivate room. For active Boston seniors who are able to live at home and travel to and from a senior center, adult day health services are the least costly type of care at $1,603 per month. Home health care providers, which include homemakers and home health aides, cost less upfront than assisted living at $5,148 and $5,339 per month respectively. However, these costs don’t factor in major expenses often included with assisted living, such as room and board, maintenance and utilities.
Assisted Living
$5,850
Homemaker Services
$5,148
Home Health Aide
$5,339
Adult Day Health Services
$1,603
Nursing Home Care
$12,471
Massachusetts Medicaid, known as MassHealth, provides health care services to qualified low-income seniors, people with disabilities and families throughout the state. Covered services may include doctor and hospital visits, long-term care and prescription medications.
To qualify for MassHealth, seniors must meet certain financial requirements. The following income and asset limits apply to seniors who are at least 65 years old and live at home or in a nursing home or are blind or disabled:
Senior Care Options
Along with the MFP-RS waiver, a comprehensive health plan program exists called Senior Care Options, which provides care coordination and social services to seniors in addition to traditional health care services.
To qualify, seniors must be eligible for MassHealth, be 65 years or older and live at home or in a long-term care facility, such as an assisted living home. Additionally, seniors must:
Senior centers in and around Boston offer various activities, including exercise classes, healthy living programs, low-cost meals and community rooms for social events or card games.
BCYF Golden Age Senior Center
382 Main St., Boston, MA 02129
(617) 635-5175
Chelsea Senior Center
10 Riley Way, Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-4370
Peterborough Senior Center
42 Peterborough St., Boston, MA 02215
(617) 536-7154
Veronica Smith Senior Center
20 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-6120
As Boston’s area agency on aging, the Age Strong Commission offers local seniors aged 55 and older resource information and referrals. It connects residents with legal assistance, city programs, caregiver support groups and access to $2 meals. Central Boston Elder Services provides ombudsman and elder protection services to those aged 60 and older. Age Strong Commission
1 City Hall Sq., Rm. 271, Boston, MA 02201
(617) 635-4366 Central Boston Elder Services
2315 Washington St., Boston, MA 02119
(617) 277-7416
As Boston’s area agency on aging, the Age Strong Commission offers local seniors aged 55 and older resource information and referrals. It connects residents with legal assistance, city programs, caregiver support groups and access to $2 meals. Central Boston Elder Services provides ombudsman and elder protection services to those aged 60 and older. Age Strong Commission
1 City Hall Sq., Rm. 271, Boston, MA 02201
(617) 635-4366 Central Boston Elder Services
2315 Washington St., Boston, MA 02119
(617) 277-7416
Boston area veterans agencies plan commemorative events and assist vets and their loved ones with benefits claims. The Department of Veterans Services also provides support services and operates an emergency financial assistance program.
Veterans Services
43 Hawkins St., 3rd Fl., Boston, MA 02114
(617) 241-8387
Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services
600 Washington St., 7th Fl., Boston, MA 02111
(617) 210-5480
VA Boston Regional Office
JFK Federal Bldg., 15 Sudbury St., Ste. 15, Boston, MA 02203
(800) 827-1000
Senior Homes has an extensive directory of senior living options, with care and living providers across the United States.
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