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AssistedLiving.org’s team of researchers spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Waltham 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 Waltham, MA Facilities

Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings

Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings

126 Smith Street, Waltham, MA 02451

Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings is a welcoming community that offers a high standard of living.…

4.21

Maplewood Senior Living

Maplewood Senior Living

99 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493

Maplewood Senior Living

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing

Maplewood Senior Living is a vibrant senior living community located in Weston, MA. It offers independent living,…

4.51

Atria Longmeadow Place

Atria Longmeadow Place

42 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803

Atria Longmeadow Place

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Atria Longmeadow Place is a luxury senior living community that provides a range of amenities and activities.…

4.46

Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle

Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle

50 Sutherland Road, Brighton, MA 02135

Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Located a mere 6.2 miles from the city of Waltham in Massachusetts, Chester Park at Cleveland Circle…

4.47

Evans Park at Newton Corner

Evans Park at Newton Corner

430 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458

Evans Park at Newton Corner

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Evans Parks at Newton Corner provides seniors with the support they need to maintain their independence and…

4.1

Wingate Residences at Needham

Wingate Residences at Needham

235 Gould Street, Needham, MA 02494

Wingate Residences at Needham

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Wingate Residences at Needham is a premier assisted living community located approximately 8.2 miles from Waltham, MA.…

4.33

The Residence at Watertown Square

The Residence at Watertown Square

315 Norwood Park South, Suite 205, Norwood MA 02062

The Residence at Watertown Square

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite

The staff at Residence at Watertown Square offers seniors hospitality and quality care. Upon move-in, residents receive…

4.4

Springhouse Senior Living

Springhouse Senior Living

44 Allandale Street, Boston, MA 02130

Springhouse Senior Living

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite

Springhouse Senior Living is located in a peaceful environment with landscaped gardens and beautiful walking paths. Each…

4.31

Providence House Assisted Living

Providence House Assisted Living

180 Corey Road, Brighton, MA 02135

Providence House Assisted Living

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Providence House Assisted Living in Brighton, MA, is only 6 miles from Waltham and just a mile…

4.54

Sunrise of Wayland

Sunrise of Wayland

285 Commonwealth Road, Wayland MA 01778

Sunrise of Wayland

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Located 15 miles to the west of Boston and along the I-90, Sunrise of Wayland is a…

4.27

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

Sorted through 40 communities using our unique methodology
Spent over 60 hours researching assisted living communities in Waltham
Read more than 320 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the Waltham area is $6,819, which is considerably higher than the state average of $6,500 and also considerably higher than the national average of $4,300.

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 Waltham, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 10 communities in the Waltham 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.