Courtyard Nursing Care Center
200 Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MOREMedford sits on the shores of the Mystic River roughly 7 miles northwest of downtown Boston. Medford and its surrounding areas boast 206 total assisted living facilities that cater to a variety of senior living needs. In 2024, these communities charge a median monthly rate of $6,750, which exceeds the national median by $1,400 but sits $370 lower than the baseline rate for Massachusetts.Â
To help you make informed decisions, we list 1582 reviews reviews in the directory below of assisted living communities in the Medford area, with an average rating of stars.
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200 Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MORE119 E Central St, Natick, MA 01760
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We toured The Residence at Natick South. It has a very beautiful, elegant, and very formal setting. It required furnishing for even a short-term rehab stay. They did not provide a television. They had a white linen dinner every night, a well-appointe..."
READ MORE40 Clapboardtree Street, Norwood, MA 02062
5.0
(5 reviews)
"I toured Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree. It's a very nice place, but they didn't have an opening for my mother and father to live together, which is a very big part of it. They've been married for 62 years, and they want to be together. The..."
READ MORE220 Conant St, Danvers, MA 01923
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My dad moved to Charter Senior Living of Danvers. The staff I met with was caring and very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time explaining their philosophies on how they take care of their memory care patients. They just impressed me a great deal. I..."
READ MORE10 Residences Way, Haverhill, MA 01830
5.0
(3 reviews)
"If I had to put my sister somewhere, Wingate Residences at Haverhill is where she will go. First of all, everyone was very friendly. But what I liked most about it was when you went in, you could see from one side of the building to the other. There ..."
READ MORE369 Pond Street, Ashland, MA 01721
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Mom was at The Residence at Valley Farm for respite care. Everything from the food, the professionalism and friendliness of the staff, and the cleanliness of the place were all good. I've tried a meal once and it was pretty good. Mom's room was very ..."
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149 County Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
5.0
(5 reviews)
"We visited The Residence at Riverbend for my mom. I like that it wasn't too large and it was a small enough and nice community. It was clean and everybody was friendly. I spoke with Tara, and she was always very thorough, very courteous, and answered..."
READ MORE158 Essex Street, Melrose, MA 02176
5.0
(6 reviews)
"The Residence at Melrose Station was awesome. It's luxury senior living. It's for profit, but it's beautiful. It has everything anybody could really want if they can afford it. I liked everything about it. They have lots of activities. They have di..."
READ MORE1 Del Pond Drive, Canton, MA 02021
5.0
(10 reviews)
"Orchard Cove was second on our list. Our tour was a very good experience. The facility was clean. The community was welcoming. The staff person who toured us was very knowledgeable and very responsive to our questions. We were very impressed with it...."
READ MORE675 S. Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We have been very happy with the service that Whitney Place at Sharon has been giving, first with my mother and father, and now just my dad. They've gone out of their way to help in a variety of situations. The staff seems great. The only drawback is..."
READ MORE224 Salem Street, Swampscott, MA 01907
5.0
(5 reviews)
"We had a very good experience at The Residence at Vinnin Square. It's beautiful. Everything was nice. It was open. It was airy. It didn't smell. There's a lot of light in there. The layout was good. I don't have anything bad to say. The staff was ver..."
READ MORE206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA 02465
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Scandinavian Living Center was an absolutely lovely facility. Great staff, beautiful, lots of recreational and educational opportunities, and good food. It had beautiful rooms, small, intimate settings. You name it, they have it: music, dance, games,..."
READ MORE235 Gould Street, Needham, MA 02494
4.8
(7 reviews)
"I had moved into Wingate Residences at Needham, but I had to move out again, not that I got sick and nobody around me got sick, but I knew I'd be in lockdown in their senior living and that would defeat the purpose of my living there, so I moved back..."
READ MORE30 Ledgeview Way, Wrentham, MA 02093
4.8
(11 reviews)
"My mom moved into All American Assisted Living at Wrentham. I chose it because it was like the first one I went to, it was close to my house, and it was very clean. Everybody there is awesome. My mother has not complained about the food. She eats eve..."
READ MORE20 Summer Street, Watertown, MA 02472
4.8
(10 reviews)
"My sister is a resident of The Residence at Watertown Square. It's very nice. It has a view over the garden, it's furnished very well and has its own individual bathroom. It's not more than three doors away from the nurse's station. The whole facilit..."
READ MORE75 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493
4.8
(5 reviews)
"The staff at Epoch has been phenomenal. They have gone out of their way to be present every day in my mother's life, from physical care to encouraging her to engage in activities making a point of getting her out of her room. My family could not be h..."
READ MORE92 West Street, Wilmington, MA 01887
4.8
(20 reviews)
"We were directed to Windsor Place by a Care Patrol employee. From my first phone call to Sandra and virtual tour, I got a good feeling about this facility. They were very a ccomodating about a month of respite care while we looked for a permanent h..."
READ MORE391 Common Street, Dedham, MA 02026
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My friend has moved here. It has the perfect size apartment for her. They're wonderful staff. They're supportive and caring. She can get outside and walk on her own. She is near a close friend who can come over frequently when needed. Food is okay. T..."
READ MORE75 Pearl Street, Reading, MA 01867
4.7
(9 reviews)
"My mother-in-law moved into The Residence at Pearl Street 2 weeks ago. She is very comfortable and very happy there. So far, they're doing a nice job. It's a very beautiful and clean place. It was a former school, which they've done over. On the insi..."
READ MORE25 Cobb Street, Mansfield, MA 02048
4.7
(28 reviews)
"The Village at Willow Crossings was a terrific place. It was the greatest place you could imagine. I only met two of the staff members. One was the manager, the other was walking the floors, and they were both great. We talked to some of the resident..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey lists the approximate monthly cost of assisted living in Medford at $6,750. When comparing it to nearby cities, Medford shows up as one of the most affordable, with only Springfield charging a lower baseline rate at around $6,368 per month. Pittsfield and Barnstable Town present the most expensive options, charging $3,075 and $3,033 more than Medford, respectively.
Medford
$6,750
Massachusetts
$7,120
The United States
$5,350
Pittsfield
$9,825
Barnstable Town
$9,783
Worcester
$6,906
Springfield
$6,368
Seniors in Medford who require assistance with the cost of services at an ALR are fortunate to have a number of options at their disposal. As part of the Massachusetts Medicaid State Plan, seniors can receive financial aid through the Group Adult Foster Care program and Money Follows the Person (MFP) waiver program. Low-income seniors are also eligible to apply for an optional state supplement (OSS) to be added to their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment.
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.
At $2,643 per month, adult day health care offers the most affordable senior care in Medford. Assisted living, though notably more expensive at $6,750, takes second place, costing less than half the rate of a semi-private room in a nursing home ($14,144). Assisted living also presents significantly more affordable costs than home health care, which costs around $7,436 per month.
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 Medford is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Boston, instead.
Seniors and their families can turn to many helpful resources for aid in navigating later-life changes. Below, you’ll find several such resources that are available in the Medford area.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Mystic Valley Elder Services | (781) 324-7705 | Focusing on adults 60 years of age and older, MVES is Medford’s Area Agency on Aging. It offers health benefits counseling through the Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone program, which educates seniors on Medicare and Medicaid benefits, prescription drug coverage and related matters. The organization performs options counseling that can help seniors make care choices, and it coordinates long-term support for eligible seniors in need. Information and referrals to other sources of aid are also available from MVES. |
Assisted Living Ombudsman | (617) 727-7750 | The Assisted Living Ombudsman provides advocacy and mediation services, helping residents of Massachusetts’s assisted living facilities resolve problems. Anyone may file a complaint on behalf of one or multiple residents. Information on facilities is also available through this program. |
Senior Legal Helpline | (800) 342-5297 | The Senior Legal Helpline helps older adults find legal aid with matters such as Social Security and veterans benefits. It also connects seniors with professionals who can help with wills, bankruptcy and Medicare issues, among other matters. These services are open to Massachusetts residents 60 years of age and up. |
Veterans Northeast Outreach Center | (978) 372-3626 | The VNEOC can make it easier for military veterans, including seniors, to access benefits they have earned. Its representatives assist with VA health care applications, and they can provide information on navigating disability claims and related matters. The organization also performs referrals to sources of legal and fiduciary assistance. Family members of veterans may be eligible for help as well. |
Medford Council on Aging | (781) 396-6010 | The Council on Aging advocates for and offers certain services to Medford’s older population, and it dispenses information on local resources. It also works with family members and caregivers of older adults. Additionally, the council has a social worker who can assist with confidential matters and provide health insurance counseling. |
Medford-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.