Assisted Living Communities in Somerville, Massachusetts
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Somerville, MA below include 207 Assisted Living facilities with 1613 reviews. On average in Somerville, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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"When my loved on first came to Pond Home, they started in the main house. Then we got familiar with Becky when we moved them over to the assisted living facilities. Eventually, we moved them to the nursing home, but it was nice that they never had to..."
"I got to tour Goddard House Assisted Living. They had 70-80 assisted living units, and I particularly like that their dining room was divided into small sections. So you were eating in a room with about four tables with dividers with a small number o..."
"My mother has moved into Brightview North Andover. It's excellent care. It's excellent everything. We cannot be any happier than we are. They treat my mother nicely. We don't worry about her anymore. They let us put a camera in her room, and we can s..."
"My aunt has moved into Standish Village. It's easy for me to get there, so I settled on them. Overall, we are happy with it. It is a beautiful, clean place. The staff is good and seasoned. There were some communication issues with getting my aunt in ..."
"I looked at Stonebridge at Burlington. What was different with this place was that there was no buy-in, but there was a very hefty monthly fee. For the two of us, it was going to come out to about $10,000 a month. We just cannot afford that.
It is ..."
"My dad lived at the Bertram House of Swampscott for 3 years and 2 months starting 3/19/21. He received excellent personal care, great food and socialization.
His apt. on the first floor had access to a porch outside where I could sit with him in ..."
"I really love Zelma Lacey House of Charlestown. It's very homey and very quaint. If we get my mother in a place, I would like her there. It's a very nice company. I was impressed because most of the employees were there long-term. They don't come and..."
"My mother-in-law is at Youville Place. The staff is very professional. They're very engaged with the people who are there. They're very good staff. Both its layout and its upkeep are really, really nice. They have small apartments within one large bu..."
"Youville is the one that I like very much. It's a good place. Our visit there was fine. The facility was beautifully appointed. It was very new and it had a homey feeling. They did have very good staff there. I like their residents. I feel we have th..."
"Excellent care. Kind attentive and caring staff. Dad moved from Assisted Living with day programming in Avita to fulltime residency in Memory Care/Avita program. Transition was well thought out and staff went out of their way to help us and Dad. I am..."
"New Horizons At Choate is very good. Everything is really good. The place looks fine, and the room we're going to have is a good size. The person who gave me the tour was good as well. I've tried the food there and it was very good. This community wo..."
"We saw John Bertram House. The only reason we didn't choose it was because it was 2-1/2 hours on a good day from where I live, otherwise that was where Mom was interested in going. It's a beautiful old federal house that was built in the late 1800s. ..."
"My mother is in Forestdale Park. It is an outstanding facility. It's newly renovated, and it's beautiful. The staff is outstanding, very caring, and very supportive. I haven't found a better place yet. She is in a one-bedroom unit. It's a bedroom wit..."
"There is nothing fancy about Fenno House.
But the care that is giving to their residents
is outstanding. CNA and nursing are very attentive and caring. Remodel being done at the present time, will give a much needed update. Rooms are very clean. Ac..."
"Concord Park is like a 20-year old facility, so they're remodeling everything. It was under construction and they're expanding. But the rooms they showed us that had been updated were beautiful, you have nice, little, granite countertops, and new car..."
"The Arbors at Stoneham is a very good fit for my father. It's hard to tell with the COVID going on, but it seems very nice. The apartment is beautiful, the staff is very, very nice, and the meals look very good...."
"I am blown away by the level of care and deliberative memory care activities at Whitney Place assisted living memory care. They have THREE dedicated recreational activities staff with activities almost all day long; the staff engages the residents an..."
"My mother has been in four other assisted living communities due to not wanting to be there and behavior issues. I heard of Eric from an in home care agency and was recommended to him. My mom had a stroke and was in a wheelchair. I am a nurse, so w..."
"My friend will be moving into Brightview Danvers. Walking into these places, you get a certain feeling and Brightview had the best feeling. The community itself was nice and that's what she's looking for. Not that the other ones weren't nice, but the..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Somerville, MA and Nearby Cities
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.
Somerville
$6,819
Massachusetts
$6,500
United States
$4,500
Falmouth
$7,000
Worcester
$5,685
Springfield
$5,048
Pittsfield
$2,084
Paying for Assisted Living in Somerville
In Somerville, seniors pay an average of $6,819 per month for assisted living.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Somerville
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:
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Somerville, MA
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.
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 Somerville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Somerville
Somerville and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Somerville
Somerville 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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community
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...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community
My husband's dad was a guest at the Somerville VNA facility for over a year. We found the entire staff to be highly professional offering caring and compassionate assistance to not only my...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community
I can't say enough about the quality of care and compassion that was afforded my step-father during his year-long stay at this facility prior to his passing. He suffered from early onset dementia...