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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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 MORE20 Hill Street, Woburn, MA 01801
"From studios to sprawling two-bedroom apartments, your new home will fit your every need. Spacious, light-filled, stylishly contemporary, wi..."
READ MORE1435 Main St, Weymouth, MA 02190
" At The Current Weymouth, you can fill your days with activities that bring joy, foster connections, and celebrate life. From independent l..."
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 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..."
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600 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 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 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 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 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 MORE765 West Center Street , West Bridgewater, MA 02379
5.0
(4 reviews)
"We were impressed with Life Care Center of West Bridgewater. It just seemed as if people were working constantly to maintain and keep everything looking the way it was supposed to be. As far as the rooms, the halls, even the entranceway, and the dini..."
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 ..."
READ MORE56 West Water Street, Rockland, MA 02370
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This facility was erected a few years ago when the property of the original Tiffany nursing home was sold. The operators of the home downsized, and fortunately for the people who they now care for, this ultimately was an upgrade. We placed my uncle i..."
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 MORETen Ingalls Court , Methuen, MA 01844
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Nevins was excellent. The nurses did what they need to do, treated him decently, and called me if something was off or whenever they had meetings. He got therapy and decent food. I really liked that place. ..."
READ MORE25 Lafayette Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My wife is at The Lafayette Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility. It is superb. The building itself is older. Interestingly enough, my wife was a geriatric nurse practitioner, and she always told people, 'Don't buy the living room' because som..."
READ MORE575 Osgood St, North Andover, MA 01845
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I visited Edgewood LifeCare Community. The staff is very nice and professional. We like them. The rooms are spacious and in excellent condition, and they have very nice views out onto the woods and fields. We had lunch there and the food was very goo..."
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 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 MOREOn average, assisted living facilities in Newton charge monthly rates of $6,819, which is high compared to the national norm of $4,500 and the Massachusetts median of $6,500. While rates are high compared to most other cities in the state, Newton may be an affordable alternative to Barnstable Town, where care costs are a couple of hundred dollars higher at $7,000. Seniors may save over $1,100 by opting for care in Worcester instead of in Newton, and in Springfield, rates are even more affordable at $5,048. In Pittsfield, care costs average about a third of the rate in Newton at $2,084.
Newton
$6,819
Massachusetts
$6,500
United States
$4,500
Worcester
$5,685
Barnstable Town
$7,000
Springfield
$5,048
Pittsfield
$2,084
Seniors in Newton pay approximately $6,819 monthly 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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
Assisted living is among the costlier long-term care options in Newtown, with fees averaging $6,819 per month. This is considerably higher than in-home care and home health care costs, which average $6,292 and $6,244, respectively, and it significantly exceeds the cost of adult day health care, which comes in at $1,614. Even so, assisted living is an affordable alternative to nursing home care, which starts at $13,155 per month.
In-Home Care
$6,292
Home Health Care
$6,244
Adult Day Health Care
$1,614
Assisted Living Facility
$6,819
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$13,155
Note: Data for Newton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
Those who are considering assisted living in Newton have access to a broad range of nonprofit organizations and services to help them make informed decisions regarding their long-term care options. The following table highlights the top resources for seniors in the region, including the long-term care ombudsman program, the Aging Services Access Point and the local senior center.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Springwell, Inc. | (617) 926-4100 | Springwell provides escort services for medical appointments, as well as money management services, congregate meals and information and referrals for community-based services. It also has advisors who evaluate seniors’ needs and recommend local long-term care options, as well as a lending library stocked with materials relevant to aging. |
Assisted Living Ombudsman | (617) 727-7750 | The state’s assisted living ombudsman helps older adults navigate the process of choosing a residential facility and determining options for paying for services. The ombudsman also investigates complaints about an assisted living facility made by or on behalf of a resident. |
Department of Veterans’ Services | (617) 796-1090 | The Department of Veterans’ Services has a Veterans Service Officer in Newton who helps qualified individuals apply for benefits, such as Aid and Attendance, disability compensation and veterans’ and survivors’ pensions. The officer also provides information on VA programs, such as medical care and health insurance. |
Newton Senior Services | (617) 796-1660 | Newton’s Senior Services department operates social and recreational programs for older adults, including art classes, conversation groups and fitness programs. It also hosts health and hearing clinics and legal services throughout the month, and it distributes senior parking stickers. |
MetroWest Legal Services | (800) 696-1501 | MetroWest Legal Services provides free legal assistance to those aged 60 and over in the Newton region. Through this nonprofit organization, seniors can get one-on-one help with reviewing assisted living contracts and applying for public benefits that may help them cover services. |
REquipment | (800) 261-9841 | REquipment is a free program that provides durable medical equipment loans to seniors in Massachusetts. Through the Canton distribution center, seniors in Newton can obtain mobility aids, hospital beds and safety equipment, which may help them maintain their independence and reduce the need for expensive medical equipment purchases. |
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (732) 777-1940 | RSVP is a federally funded volunteer program for those aged 55 and over. Through the local chapter, Newton seniors can connect with volunteer placement opportunities throughout Middlesex County, including in schools, museums, parks, charities and hospitals. |
Newton Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Robert
5.0
Review of The Falls at Cordingly Dam
My wife and I are both in an assisted living accommodation at The Falls at Cordingly Dam. She's on the fourth floor and I'm on the first floor. I'm looking for an independent living accommodation...
Assisted Living
Reviewer#RD1109w
5.0
Review of Evans Park at Newton Corner
I could see my uncle at Evans Park at Newton Corner and be happy there. I like that it seemed they would be very attentive. They also seemed to be able to have the staff and support that my uncle...
Assisted Living
Frank
4.0
Review of Sunrise of Newton
My aunt has moved to Sunrise of Newton's assisted living, it's a new facility. There had been normal complaints like her loss of dependence, and the food, but now she's settling in. Now she's...
Provider response
Hi Frank, It is delightful to hear that you have been satisfied with the personalized support provided to your loved one by Sunrise of Newton. Our team members share a common goal of enriching...