Assisted Living Communities in Somerville, Massachusetts

The average cost of assisted living in Somerville is $6,819 per month. This is on the high end for the state, at 4.9% more than the Massachusetts average. Somerville is also more expensive than most places in the country, with rates exceeding the national average by 34%. Even more pricey is nearby Falmouth, where seniors pay an average of $7,000 per month. Worcester and Springfield are more affordable options, costing $5,685 and $5,048 respectively. Seniors looking to minimize spending on accommodations might consider Pittsfield, where monthly assisted living costs are almost 70% lower than in Somerville.

In Somerville, seniors pay an average of $6,819 per month 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 most affordable form of senior care in Somerville is adult day health care, at an average rate of $1,614 per month. In-home care, costing $6,292, and home health care, at $6,244, provide services similar to an assisted living facility but in a senior’s own home. However, the monthly average cost for each of those options is typically calculated at an hourly rate for a 44-hour week. Nursing home care at $13,155 for a semiprivate room is the most expensive type of senior care — 92.9% more expensive than assisted living.