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Assisted Living Communities in Waltham, Massachusetts

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Waltham, MA and Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Waltham charge monthly average rates of $6,819, which is 5% higher than the Massachusetts average and 52% higher than the national norm. It also exceeds monthly care costs in other cities throughout Massachusetts, including Worcester, where seniors pay $5,685 per month for this level of care. Similarly, in Springfield, rates are about 26% lower than Waltham’s norm, and in Pittsfield, rates are even more economical at $2,084. In Barnstable Town, however, care costs are a little higher than in Waltham at $7,000.

Waltham

$6,819

Massachusetts

$6,500

United States

$4,500

Barnstable Town

$7,000

Worcester

$5,685

Springfield

$5,048

Pittsfield

$2,084

Paying for Assisted Living in Waltham

 

In Waltham, seniors pay $6,819 per month on average for assisted living.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Waltham

MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program, supports a waiver that may help low-income seniors pay for care in assisted living residences. Waltham seniors who live in these facilities may be eligible for additional financial support from the Massachusetts State Supplement Program.

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 Waltham, MA

Assisted living facilities in Waltham charge $6,819 per month for care, which is about 8% to 9% higher than the cost of in-home care and home health care. Seniors who choose adult day health care pay about $5,200 less per month for care than those in assisted living, while nursing home residents pay considerably higher monthly rates of $13,155.

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 Waltham was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Waltham

Waltham 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.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Waltham, please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Waltham

Waltham 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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Aparna

I visited this facility

Review of Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings

We went to look at Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings. The people who met up with us were all very nice. They were willing to answer any questions. They were very friendly and gave us a...

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Steven

I visited this facility

Review of Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings

We looked at Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings, and it was very nice. The tour was great. The problem that we have is that my mother is in her 90's, and she would not use like 80% of the...

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Carmel

I visited this facility

Review of Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings

I've decided that when the time comes, Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings would be my choice. They were aware that I don't feel that I'm ready to move in yet. When the right time comes...

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