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Assisted Living Communities in Everett, Massachusetts
Situated just north of Boston across Mystic River, Everett, MA, boasts 1 assisted living residences. These communities employ caregivers to help retirees with needs such as dressing, bathing and medication management. In 2024, seniors pay a median monthly rate of $6,750 for this care type. While more expensive than the $5,350 national norm, assisted living still costs slightly less in Everett than Massachusetts' $7,120 median.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Everett, MA and Nearby Cities
According to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Everett pay $1,400 more for assisted living than the national median. Worcester offers comparably priced care at $6,906 per month. However, prices vary widely elsewhere, with expenses hitting a baseline of $9,783 in Barnstable Town. Seniors looking for cost-of-living relief save $382 relocating from Everett to Springfield, reflecting the other end of the price spectrum across Massachusetts.
Everett
$6,750
Massachusetts
$7,120
The United States
$5,350
Worcester
$6,906
Barnstable Town
$9,783
Springfield
$6,368
Paying for Assisted Living in Everett
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Everett
Financial assistance may be available from federal and state programs to help eligible seniors in Everett pay for their assisted living residence fees. Group Adult Foster Care and the Senior Care Option are government programs available through Medicaid and Mass-Health.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Everett, MA
Assisted living emerges as one of Everett's most affordable types of care. However, seniors still pay $4,107 less for adult day care. Ranking as the most expensive option, nursing care costs $7,394 more than assisted living, based on semi-private room rates. Home health care, surpassing assisted living's cost by only $686, provides a more budget-friendly alternative to nursing homes.
In-Home Care
$7,055
Home Health Care
$7,436
Adult Day Health Care
$2,643
Assisted Living Facility
$6,750
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$14,144
Note:Â Since data for Everett is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Boston, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Everett
Seniors and their families have access to a range of resources offered by and within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The following are some that can help those considering assisted living.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| SHINE Program | (800) 243-4636 | SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) is a program for Medicare beneficiaries and those of an age where they can enroll in a plan. Trained counselors provide free advice and information about various Medicare plans in addition to unbiased details about private health care insurance that may benefit seniors. Consultations are confidential and typically conducted face-to-face. |
| VA Aid and Attendance Benefits and Homebound Allowance | (800) 827-1000 | The VA Aid and Attendance benefit and Homebound Allowance are payments made monthly to qualifying veterans of the U.S. military and their spouses. They are included with the VA pension to cover some costs for seniors in assisted living communities or those who receive home health care services. To see if they qualify, seniors can use the free tool on the VeteranAid.org website. |
| Assisted Living Ombudsman | (617) 727-7750 | The Assisted Living Ombudsman is the voice of seniors residing in assisted living facilities in Massachusetts. The ombudsman’s role includes educating seniors about their rights and seeking resolutions in disputes between seniors and their care facilities. Additionally, the ombudsman can investigate complaints raised by residents’ families and provide them with data regarding complaints filed against facilities. |
| The Connolly Center | (617) 394-2323 | The Connolly Center is managed by the City of Everett Council on Aging. It’s a place for seniors to go and socialize with friends and neighbors and join in activities designed to improve fitness and stimulate the mind. The center is also a hub for senior support services. Additionally, it provides hot lunches on weekdays. |
| MassHealth | (800) 841-2900 | MassHealth is the name of the Medicaid program in Massachusetts. Under some circumstances, it can pay the assisted living costs of seniors in need of long-term health care. Those who fail to qualify may want to consider the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program, which pays directly to the senior who then acts as a type of employer to the person who acts as their caregiver. The person can be a family member. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Everett
Everett-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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taybreezy
5.0
Review of Everett Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
I was checking in on one of my relatives and the costumer service was outstanding. Every question I had was answered. They was good to me while I visited. My aunt loves it there. Her living space...
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michaelo153
3.0
Review of Everett Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
The several times I visited the facility I tried to get as much information about her treatments, her assisted living nurse and her medications. The first time I visited the facility I noticed...
