The Newbury of Brookline
123 Fisher Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445
" Located in Brookline's Fisher Hill, a neighborhood designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and full of history, Kisco's..."
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Located about 20 miles west of Boston, Framingham, MA, and its surrounding area hosts 211 assisted living facilities that help seniors maintain independence and access social opportunities. While assisted living costs $7,120 in Massachusetts, seniors pay a 2024 median of only $6,750 in Framingham. However, expenses still greatly exceed the $5,350 midpoint range retirees pay nationally.
Read 1715 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in our directory to learn more about the retirement options you're considering. Facilities in Framingham earn average ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars out of 5 stars.
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123 Fisher Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445
" Located in Brookline's Fisher Hill, a neighborhood designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and full of history, Kisco's..."
READ MORE240 South Rd, Bedford, MA 01730
"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 MORE2121 Central Street, Stoughton, MA 02072
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Everyone is very nice and seems to care about the residents there. The facility is very updated. It was recently renovated, so everything's in really good shape. I'm very happy with them. The food is great. It's like restaurant quality. My mom is doi..."
READ MORE30 Sayles Hill Road , Manville, RI 02838
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother has been a resident just 1 week now. Everyday I leave from visiting, I feel better and happier that she is at Holiday. The whole staff from maintenance to head of admissions and in between have been amazing. Everyone makes it feel more l..."
READ MORE10 Homestead Ave, Worcester, MA 01610
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My Mom moved there recently and is very happy with her room and likes the staff. Very nice well kept place...."
READ MORE66 Newton Street , Waltham, MA 02453
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend is in Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She's doing well there. It's very good. They're taking great care of her and she's actually doing much better. I think they have about 100 patients. The building is four floors, and she has ..."
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370 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My daughter is in Life Care Center of Leominster. It's an excellent place. She has a lovely room. They have rehab and assisted living also, but she's in the nursing home. The grounds are beautifully cared for. It's very clean. There's no smell. From ..."
READ MORE44 Allandale Street, Boston, MA 02130
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We looked here. It was a lovely facility, and the tour was given by a very experienced person in the field. She did a nice job of explaining what they offered. She helped us see the various levels of care that they offer. She helped us locate our req..."
READ MORE600 Canton Ave, Milton, MA 02186
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Winter Valley. They have a beautiful set-up. The place is clean. However, I just found that with their assisted living, they don't have a 24-hour nurse like they would have to go to the hospital. The people, even the residents, came up and t..."
READ MORE405 Alewife Brook Parkway, Somerville, MA 02144
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My parents have moved in to Visiting Nurse Association. Their building is fairly new and it's very clean. Their apartment is very small, but it has a walk-in bathroom and kitchenette. We went there for lunch and the food was very good. It's kind of l..."
READ MORE55 Newland St, Norton, MA 02766
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister is in Daggett Crandall Newcomb Home. She likes it because it's a small place. She gets activities all around her, and she likes that. The staff seems quite hands-on there. Physical therapy was working with her when we were there. They're go..."
READ MORE631 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA 01609
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose the Eisenberg because it was nearby. The people there all seemed wonderful and happy. We did a lot of research, and we liked the space of the secure memory unit. ..."
READ MORE21 Broadway Road, Dracut, MA 01826
5.0
(6 reviews)
"I loved how sunny and bright and airy It was at The Arbors at Dracut. They have high ceilings. The apartments were good size, and all very well thought out and designed. I think the bathroom was bigger than my bedroom in my house. It was so huge, it ..."
READ MORE125 Turnpike St., Canton, MA 02021
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I saw the Brightview in Canton about a month ago. Their activities are very good, they have a nice staff, but they did not have any of the apartments that I wanted. That's why I did not choose to go there. I saw their independent living, and the sta..."
READ MORE125 Oakland Street, Wellesley, MA 02481
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has been at the Elizabeth Seton for about a month now. She has had wonderful care since she got there. The staff have been very responsive. They've noticed medical needs pretty quickly. The place is very clean. My mother has her own private..."
READ MORE1044 Mendon Road, Woonsocket, RI 02895
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I want to know what it's like to be pampered and to get a ride to where I want to go when my sister has a day off from work and she has the pool opened up then she calls the facility to invite me over and she calls the office to have the staff get me..."
READ MORE85 Beaumont Drive, Box 940, Northbridge, MA 01534
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother is doing really good at Belmont (Whitney Place). They do excellent too, and it’s very clean as well. The staff is very courteous and helpful. They’re helping my mom get back on her feet in a fast and orderly fashion. ..."
READ MORE165 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA 02150
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I would give Leonard Florence Center for Living an A in everything. I went to visit my brother-in-law. It's primarily a Jewish nursing home and it's transitional. People go there as nursing home residents and then some of them go into assisted living..."
READ MORE110 Mount Vernon Street, Winchester, MA 01890
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Visiting the Mount Vernon House was very pleasureable experience for me. Every part of the building is in pristine condition. It looks more like a luxury hotel than an assisted living facility. They have a full gym, spa, and recreation area for resi..."
READ MORE101 Barry Road, Worcester, MA 01609
4.8
(7 reviews)
"I'm moving into The Willows at Worcester. It has a lot of updated things, whereas the other place does not. The kitchen is nicer. It's a full kitchen, but it's small. The Willows at Worcester is nice. I am getting a two-bedroom, two bath. I don't nee..."
READ MOREAccording to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living providers in Framingham charge $1,400 more than the national median. Seniors reduce these expenses by considering nearby alternatives such as Springfield, where care costs $6,368. However, they face steeper expenses in Barnstable, where care costs $3,033 more than in Framingham. Worcester offers comparable living expenses to Framingham, with assisted living costing $6,906.
Framingham
$6,750
Massachusetts
$7,120
United States
$5,350
Barnstable
$9,783
Worcester
$6,906
Springfield
$6,368
Pittsfield
$9,825
Eligible seniors in the Framingham area can apply for state-funded financial assistance to help pay for assisted living costs. Two government programs are offered: Group Adult Foster Care and Supplemental Security Income Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
Seniors pay $7,394 more for a semi-private room in a nursing home than for assisted living, making this type of care Framingham's most expensive. On the other end of the spectrum, adult day care costs $4,107 less than assisted living. Home care and home health care charge $305 and $686 more, respectively, than assisted living for seniors who prefer to live at home.
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: Since data for Framingham is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Boston, instead.
Framingham has several free resources for seniors aimed at helping enhance their quality of life. Some programs help seniors find government benefits to help them, while others provide social opportunities or valuable educational resources.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Assisted Living Ombudsman | (617) 727-7750 | The State Long Term Care Ombudsman Office oversees the living conditions and care of residents in assisted living communities. They receive complaints filed by residents or their families and refer these complaints to the appropriate organizations. Ombudsman representatives can also help families find the right choice for assisted living by giving an honest assessment of the benefits and drawbacks of each one. |
Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging | (508) 852-5539 | The regional Agency on Aging (AAA) administers programs to enhance the lives of area seniors. Some programs include nutrition and health information, including help with meal preparation and deliveries. Other programs provide information about health issues that affect seniors, such as early-onset dementia or fall prevention. The agency also funds senior citizens centers, which give the elderly a place for socialization and fun. |
Greater Boston Legal Services | (617) 371-1234 | Area lawyers donate their services to low-income seniors who cannot afford their own representation in civil matters. These lawyers can help file for divorce or bankruptcy and draft legal documents to protect their finances, such as power of attorney, living wills, trusts and wills. |
Boston Vet Center | (617) 424-0665 | Military veterans may receive help from the Vet Center to file claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and appeal decisions made by that agency. Representatives can help veterans apply for their benefits and pensions, including the Aid & Attendance benefit, which can help pay for assisted living. Counseling for topics such as grief and PTSD is also offered. |
Natick Community-Senior Center | (508) 647-6540 | The Natick Community Senior Center offers elderly residents a place to gather and socialize, with weekday lunches and activities, plus games like Bingo and bridge, space for hobby groups or book club meetings. The Natick Senior Center also organizes group outings for seniors as well as holiday and birthday celebrations on-site. |
Framingham-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.
Assisted Living
Jonathan
4.0
Review of Brookdale Cushing Park
We toured Brookdale Cushing Park. The staff was very friendly. The facilities were nice. We didn't object to anything. It didn't have the warmth and coziness we detected in the other community. One...
Assisted Living
Jen
5.0
Review of Mary Ann Morse at Heritage
I looked at three or four places, and I thought that Mary Ann Morse at Heritage seemed pretty homey, and the room size was good. A lot of the places I saw only had a studio or a bedroom, and I felt...
Assisted Living
Jen
4.0
Review of The Branches of Framingham
I had a problem with the living situation at The Branches of Framingham. It's like you would walk into almost like an alcove, and it would split off into two bedrooms from there, and I didn't like...