Assisted Living Communities in Waltham, Massachusetts
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Waltham, MA below include 220 Assisted Living facilities with 1770 reviews. On average in Waltham, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.8 out of 5 stars.
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"I am happy to have had the pleasure of working at this facility. God Bless all of the staff and residents as they go through this time of transition. Best to each and every one during the upcoming move.
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"We are keeping mom at Prescott House. It's a lovely place. Everything is always neat and clean. I've never seen anything that isn't. It always smells good, it doesn't smell like disinfectant or like a hospital. They are outstanding. It's a small comm..."
"My mother has been on their memory care unit for 8 years. The whole staff on the unit are very helpful and respectful, they would send updates to the family during the COVID waves. My mother always look well cared for, no skin issues, her room is ne..."
85 North Washington Street , North Attleboro, MA 02760
3.5
(2 reviews)
"I like Madonna Manor so far. The staff is very good and caring. There's not much outdoor grounds for the people to go out on, just a little patio outside, but the inside is nice. My mother is in a private room that looks OK. Everything seems adequate..."
"I visited The Guardian Nursing Facility recently. I found the Staff very friendly and helpful. The building is clean and taken care of. It is bright and cheerful. All my questions were answered and I felt very pleased to feel comfortable there...."
"The tour I had with NewBridge on the Charles was excellent and the community was vibrant. It's a fairly large community. It had nice exercise and swimming facilities. We did not eat there, but we saw the dining rooms and they were very nice. The main..."
"The Assisted and Nursing Home are the best and have no problems with staff. Place very clean and have many things to do in the assisted living part. You get to no the staffs names very quickly. The food is great and sometimes they bring food to the a..."
"The facility is clean and well kept. They have a nice oustide area for both relaxing and gardening which is nice for seniors that would like to tend a garden. There is also access to a deck on the roof which is well maintained.The facility has an o..."
"My sister moved into Kaplan in December of last year and it immediately became apparent that it was a good move. I noticed how happy and comfortable the residents appeared. Unfortunately my sister became very ill and passed in April. In the few month..."
"The administrator Ben is outstanding. My aunt is in the facility, and we could not be happier. The staff have been attentive, and caring.
Although we cant currently visit due to the pandemic, we have spoken with our aunt almost daily.
We look fo..."
"The entire staff are excellent care givers and are very compassionate towards the patients and family. I have the utmost respect for these healthcare workers.
It’s a hard job but they are extremely skilled..."
"I have been to visit my Father-In-law twice at this facility. The people are friendly and caring. My Father-In-Law is hard of hearing and slightly difficult and they have been doing a great job with him. Employees are everywhere. He presses the b..."
"My mother will be moving into Brightview Wakefield. The rooms are very clean, spacious, and bright. The staff was extremely helpful, friendly, and welcoming. I think it's going to be a nice community atmosphere for my mom...."
"rooms were very clean.
staff were very involved
great music activities
LIE CARE CENTER IN BILLERICA AS AN AMAZING FACILITY
FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TO NURSING, REHAB, TO HARD WORKING C.N.A. THEY HAVE AN AMAZING MUSIC PROGRAM FOR ..."
"My Mother was here! In 2012 for 2 weeks for rehab physical therapy . I was impressed with all aspects of the facility and staff. The property was very clean . The staff was very attentive , caring and well trained . Therapists did a fantastic jo..."
"I have been a patient for over two months and can’t say enough about the care they provide. They have a new cook who is wonderful and the food is great. I’ve already decided that if and when the time comes I would chose this nursing home. I love all ..."
"My mom was at Sutton Hill at two different times for Rehab for each visit the nursing staff as well as Social Services Department were exceptional. the girls I had to deal with Jennifer, Lisa, Heather as well as Maura where amazing they kept me poste..."
"My grandmother has been a resident at Marlborough Hills since 9/12/14, we had her transferred from a Kindred facility in Newburyport. I am absolutely thrilled with the care she is receiving. All of the staff on the 2nd floor are absolutely wonderful...."
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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.
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 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.
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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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...
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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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...