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AssistedLiving.org spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Boston area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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Featured Boston, MA Facilities

The Gables at Winchester
The Gables at Winchester

299 Cambridge Street, Winchester, MA 5045

The Gables at Winchester
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
The Gables at Winchester is an assisted living community located in Winchester, Massachusetts. Part of the Five…

4.5

Average of 8 reviews

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Youville House Assisted Living
Youville House Assisted Living

1573 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Youville House Assisted Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Youville House Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Offering a comfortable, homelike…

4

Average of 3 reviews

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The Residence at Melrose Station
The Residence at Melrose Station

158 Essex St, Melrose, MA 02176

The Residence at Melrose Station
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
The Residence at Melrose Station is a senior living community located in Melrose, Massachusetts. Located in the…

5

Average of 12 reviews

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The Residence at Watertown Square
The Residence at Watertown Square

20 Summer St, Watertown, MA 02472

The Residence at Watertown Square
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Livin
The Residence at Watertown Square is an assisted living community located in Watertown, Massachusetts. Offering a home-like…

4

Average of 10 reviews

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Brookdale Quincy Bay
Brookdale Quincy Bay

99 Brackett St, Quincy, MA 02169

Brookdale Quincy Bay
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
Brookdale Quincy Bay is an assisted living community located in Quincy, Massachusetts. With a commitment to offering…

4

Average of 26 reviews

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Brightview Arlington
Brightview Arlington

1 Symmes Road, Arlington, MA 5439

Brightview Arlington
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Brightview Arlington is an assisted living community located in Arlington, Massachusetts. Featuring comprehensive support services along the…

4.7

Average of 3 reviews

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Sophia Snow Place
Sophia Snow Place

1205-1215 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 5232

Sophia Snow Place
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Sophia Snow Place is an assisted living community located in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Serving the greater Boston area…

3.8

Average of 11 reviews

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Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community
Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community

259 Lowell St, Somerville, MA 5250

Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community
  • Assisted Living
Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community is a senior living facility located in Sommerville, Massachusetts. With a host…

3.9

Average of 19 reviews

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Sunrise of Arlington MA
Sunrise of Arlington MA

1395 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 5442

Sunrise of Arlington MA
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Sunrise of Arlington is an assisted living community located in Arlington, Massachusetts. Offering support services throughout the…

3.5

Average of 13 reviews

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Sunrise of Lynnfield
Sunrise of Lynnfield

55 Salem St, Lynnfield, MA 01940

Sunrise of Lynnfield
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Sunrise of Lynnfield is an assisted living community located in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. Offering assisted living and memory…

4.5

Average of 13 reviews

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Landmark at Longwood
Landmark at Longwood

63 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 5215

Landmark at Longwood
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Massachusetts. Offering direct access to numerous religious, cultural, medical, and historical endeavors, this facility is a great…

4

Average of 8 reviews

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Springhouse Senior Living
Springhouse Senior Living

44 Allandale Street, Boston, MA 5228

Springhouse Senior Living
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Springhouse Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Boston, Massachusetts. Offering serene senior living, this…

4.5

Average of 2 reviews

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Wingate Residences at Boylston Place
Wingate Residences at Boylston Place

615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Wingate Residences at Boylston Place
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Wingate Residences at Boylston Place is an assisted living community located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Offering comprehensive…

4.5

Average of 6 reviews

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Life Care Center of Stoneham
Life Care Center of Stoneham

25 Woodland Rd, Stoneham, MA 5276

Life Care Center of Stoneham
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
Life Care Center of Stoneham is an assisted living community located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Offering a…

3.5

Average of 11 reviews

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Cadbury Commons
Cadbury Commons

66 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA 02140

Cadbury Commons
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Cadbury Commons is an assisted living community located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Designed for individuals who cherish their…

3.5

Average of 10 reviews

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The Estates on Admiral’s Hill
The Estates on Admiral’s Hill

201 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA 5257

The Estates on Admiral’s Hill
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is an assisted living community located in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Specializing in celebrating life through…

4.6

Average of 18 reviews

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Goddard House Assisted Living
Goddard House Assisted Living

165 Chestnut Street, Brookline, MA 5400

Goddard House Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Goddard House Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Brookline, Massachusetts. Offering an enriching lifestyle…

4.6

Average of 16 reviews

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Fenno House
Fenno House

540 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 5270

Fenno House
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
Fenno House is an assisted living community located in Quincy, Massachusetts. Serving the greater Boston area, this…

5

Average of 3 reviews

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New Horizons at Choate
New Horizons at Choate

21 Warren Avenue, Woburn, MA 4970

New Horizons at Choate
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
New Horizons at Choate is an assisted living community located in Woburn, Massachusetts. With a host of…

5

Average of 3 reviews

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Zelma Lacey House of Charlestown
Zelma Lacey House of Charlestown

9 W School Street, Boston, MA 5226

Zelma Lacey House of Charlestown
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
Zelma Lacey House is an assisted living community located in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Offering town-like uniqueness with comprehensive…

5

Average of 4 reviews

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The Beechwood Program at Providence House
The Beechwood Program at Providence House

180 Corey Road, Boston, MA 5237

The Beechwood Program at Providence House
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Providence House Assisted Living is a senior living community located in Brighton, Massachusetts. Designed to provide easy…

4

Average of 4 reviews

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COVID-19 Rules for Assisted Living in Boston

For assisted living communities, COVID-19 rules and regulations are typically set at the state level. You can view specific rules on our guide to assisted living in MA. These rules change often, and many communities have policies in place that go above and beyond what’s required by the state, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more.

How to Pay for Assisted Living in Boston

Information on assisted living rates across Massachusetts may help seniors and families make decisions about care arrangements. Boston’s median assisted living rate, $6,819, is $319 higher than the Massachusetts statewide rate of $6,500.

Assisted Living in Boston vs. Nearby Cities

Boston’s assisted living facilities charge more than those in certain other Massachusetts cities, but Boston is not the priciest option in the state. On average, for assisted living, Boston is $1,134 more expensive than the city of Worcester, where the median monthly rate is $5,685. Springfield’s average rate of $5,048 is $1,771 lower than Boston’s. However, compared to Boston, Barnstable Town has a higher average assisted living cost: $7,000.

  • Boston: $6,819
  • Massachusetts: $6,500
  • National: $4,500
  • Barnstable Town: $7,000
  • Worcester: $5,685
  • Springfield: $5,048

Assisted Living vs. Other Types of Care in Boston, MA

In Boston, assisted living is one of several care options to consider. Nursing homes are the priciest of those options, charging an average of $13,155 per month for semiprivate arrangements. Assisted living is several thousand dollars more affordable by comparison, as is home care, which has an average cost of $6,292. Home health care’s median rate is similar, coming in at $6,244. Adult day health care is the most price-conscious arrangement in Boston. That service costs an average of $1,614 per month.

  • Home Care: $6,292
  • Home Health Care: $6,244
  • Adult Day Health Care: $1,614
  • Assisted Living: $6,819
  • Nursing Home (semiprivate room): $13,155

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Boston

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Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner
Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.

Other Ways to Pay for Assisted Living in Boston

Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Boston.

Free and Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources for Seniors in Boston

Seniors and their loved ones often have many questions and concerns about the aging process. That’s normal, and it’s why organizations like those below exist. These resources offer several forms of assistance to older adults and their families.

Resource Contact Service
Long Term Care Ombudsman (617) 727-7750 The Long Term Care Ombudsman program’s representatives regularly visit assisted living communities and other long-term residential settings. They listen to residents’ concerns and help resolve conflicts with staff members. Information about facilities is also available through the program.
Age Strong Commission (617) 635-4366 The Age Strong Commission is the Boston region’s Area Agency on Aging and focuses on seniors 55 years of age and older. It runs an information and referrals program, which covers services such as Medicare counseling and assistance with certain benefits applications. The program also links seniors with local resources, and it conducts legal referrals. Caregiver support and transportation services are among the commission’s other areas of focus.
Central Boston Elder Services (617) 277-7416 Central Boston Elder Services offers options counseling to seniors 60 years of age and up, their caregivers and family members. Younger individuals with disabilities are eligible, too. Options counseling is a way for clients to learn about long-term care stays, transitioning between settings and insurance coverage. The organization also runs programs focused on care coordination and other services.
Veterans Services (617) 636-3026 Boston’s Veterans Services office helps Bostonian veterans and their family members understand and find available benefits, and it provides advice and advocacy. Additionally, the office aids clients with the completion of forms for VA claims, making it a potentially valuable resource for seniors with military backgrounds.
MassOptions (800) 243-4636 MassOptions is another way to access options counseling that can help seniors make long-term care decisions. The specialists who staff MassOptions also aid older adults seeking supportive services and referrals. Seniors can reach MassOptions specialists over the phone or through its online chat feature and contact form.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Boston

Assisted Living Communities in Boston are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined by the state. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.

Laws and regulations for assisted living in Massachusetts

The Top Assisted Living Communities in the Boston Area

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Boston area, our team of researchers:

  • Sorted through 37 communities using our unique methodology
  • Spent over 31 hours researching assisted living communities in Boston
  • Read more than 295 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 21 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Boston is $6,819, which is higher than the state average of $6,500 and considerably higher than the national average of $4,500.

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Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner
Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Boston, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 37 communities in the Boston area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.

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