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Grandview Center
100 Chambers St, Cumberland, RI 02864
4.4
(5 reviews)
Mother has been in rehab and respite, staff wonderful. Rooms are nice and clean. ...
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Assisted Living Communities in Framingham, Massachusetts
Located about 20 miles west of Boston, Framingham, MA, and its surrounding area hosts 210 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 1745 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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Darlington Assisted Living Center I
123 Armistice Boulevard,, Pawtucket, RI 02860
4.4
(5 reviews)
My mother is in Darlington Assisted Living Center I. We chose it because it's close to me and they accepted her even though she only has Social Security. I like it. It's nice. You can tell by looking at it they don't have a big budget, but it's very ...
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Holiday Retirement Home Inc
30 Sayles Hill Road , Manville, RI 02838
4.3
(3 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...
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Carriage House at Lee’s Farm
134 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778
4.3
(9 reviews)
This is a very active, caring, clean facility with a great nursing staff who give compassion care, and are easily accessible by phone, which is key since we live out of state. It has a very friendly atmosphere from the assisted residents sitting outs...
$5,490
Christopher Heights of Worcester
20 Mary Scano Drive, Worcester, MA 01605
4.3
(6 reviews)
This place seems like a sincere senior Care facility. No place that I know of has so many pleasant personalities. The activities keep many of the residents active. They cheer eachother on filling the hall with laughter. The people on the floors are ...
$4,200
Villa at St Antoine
400 Mendon Road, North Smithfield, RI 02896
4.3
(6 reviews)
I toured Villa at Saint Antoine. We were very impressed with their room sizes. The facilities were beautiful and immaculate. The setup here was a little less desirable than the other places I toured, and it all had something to do with the level of c...
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Whitney Place at Westborough
5 Lyman Street, Westborough, MA 01581
4.3
(6 reviews)
We went to Whitney Place at Westborough. The place is immaculate. My friend was able to go into another resident's room to see a studio apartment. She was very happy with the people there. They're very friendly and outgoing. The facility is clean as ...
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Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community
259 Lowell Street, Somerville, MA 02144
4.3
(9 reviews)
My mother moved to the VNA Residence on Lowell Street a bit over two years ago and the sparkle has returned to her eyes and spirit thanks to the care and respect and beauty that surrounds her daily! Everyone on staff, from the hands-on and caring Ex...
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Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living
277 Elliot Street, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
4.3
(3 reviews)
Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living is a smallish home. We like that they have private rooms and that it's a convenient location for all of us to visit my mother. They had the services that we required for her, as far as being close to the hospital ...
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Fox Hill Village
10 Longwood Dr, Westwood, MA 02090
4.3
(10 reviews)
We visited Fox Hill Village. We liked the people we met there, we liked the apartment that was available and we liked the food. The staff is very professional and friendly. It's a two-bedroom apartment, living room and kitchen. We just had lunch ther...
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Enclave of Franklin
656 King Street, Franklin, MA 02038
4.2
(7 reviews)
The Enclave of Franklin was very nice and very clean. The staff was very professional and knowledgeable and personable. The dining room was OK. Mom's room was clean and accommodating. We also selected it because of its location....
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Cadbury Commons
66 Sherman Street , Cambridge, MA 02140
4.2
(7 reviews)
I chose Cadbury Commons for my friend because of its location, it's clientele, its reputation, and I knew someone who is there, but it's not the least expensive from the ones I looked at. Their food is a little rich, but according to him it's very go...
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New Horizons At Marlborough
400 Hemenway St, Marlborough, MA 01752
4.2
(9 reviews)
We have not chosen any facility for my parents, but we're leaning towards New Horizons At Marlborough. The tour was excellent. The staff was very friendly. All the people that were there seemed happy. The things that they have for the people to do th...
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Brightview Concord River
199 Concord Rd., Billerica, MA 01821
4.2
(10 reviews)
We had lunch at Brightview Concord River and I thought the food was very nice. My mother has enjoyed it, too. I thought the grounds were beautiful. They did a phenomenal job with the outdoor space. It was exceptional. The building was beautiful. It's...
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Bayberry at Emerald Court
2000 Emerald Court, Tewksbury, MA 01876
4.2
(24 reviews)
My mother has been in Bayberry at Emerald Court. It's assisted living and memory care, but it's private pay. So the funds I have for her is dwindling, so she needs to be moved. Our overall experience here has been very good. I go three times a week, ...
$4,600
The Gables at Winchester
299 Cambridge Street, Winchester, MA 01890
4.1
(16 reviews)
We toured The Gables at Winchester. It was large, open, and spacious. It was perhaps not as modern and updated as the others. When it was done, it was very well done. Everything was nice and big. The residents looked happy. There were a lot of them t...
$5,250
Golden Pond Assisted Living
50 W Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
4.0
(18 reviews)
I have to start out by saying that the situation with my mom was fluid and we were not getting a lot of information from the hospital she was admitted to. It was evident, based on the situation, that she would not be able to go to the home she had k...
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Quincy Health and Rehabilitation Center
11 Thomas J Mcgrath Hwy, Quincy, MA 02169
4.0
(1 reviews)
I hae been here copious amount of times to visit my grandfather. He lives with another elderly roommate, who he gets along well with. Kindred have been great to my grandfather, they placed him with a roommate who is also chinese, letting them sociali...
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Christopher Heights of Attleboro
45 South Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703
4.0
(7 reviews)
I am writing a review today, even though I have done so in the past. They say in time of crisis is when you can tell what a place is really like. As you well know we are dealing with a pandemic, corona virus. The staff has been outstanding during...
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Wingate Healthcare
63 Kendrick Street, Needham, MA 02494
4.0
(3 reviews)
Wingate is a lovely place. It's brand new and the people there are very easy to work with, very friendly and very helpful. They're going to do a very good job. I'm a nurse and I know some of the nurses who work there. ...
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Bryan
4.0
Review of Brookdale Cushing Park
We toured Brookdale Cushing Park. I like that it was good, clean, and well-organized. The rooms were a nice size. The person presenting did a good job. We saw the food, and it looked good. They had...
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...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Framingham, MA and Nearby Cities
According 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
Paying for Assisted Living in Framingham
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Framingham
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.
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 Framingham, MA
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Framingham
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Framingham
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.
