The Delaney at the Vale
20 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..."
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Watertown sits west of Cambridge near the Charles River. The city and its surrounding areas host 215 assisted living communities, including 2 facilities within city limits. In 2024, residents of these communities pay approximately $6,750 per month for room, board and care. For comparison, the typical monthly fee in Massachusetts is higher at about $7,120.Â
You can find 1708 reviews reviews of Watertown's assisted living communities in our directory. These communities feature an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars stars. Explore the reviews below to learn more.
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20 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 MORE300 West Farm Pond Road, Framingham, MA 01702
"Brookdale Cushing Park is in a scenic area of the city of Framingham, close to shops and medical facilities and surrounded by picturesque fo..."
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 MORE23 Geremonty Drive, Salem, NH 03079
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Everything's very nice at Salemhaven. The people were very nice. The building was nice. The facility was nice. The only lousy thing was parking wasn't big enough. Other than that, it had a fancy dining room, nice rooms, a nice foyer, and security. I ..."
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 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..."
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66 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 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 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 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 MORE165 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA 02150
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I would give Leonard Florence Center for Living an A in everything. I went to visit my brother-in-law. It's primarily a Jewish nursing home and it's transitional. People go there as nursing home residents and then some of them go into assisted living..."
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 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 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..."
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 MORE600 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 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 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 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 MORE656 King Street, Franklin, MA 02038
4.8
(6 reviews)
"The Enclave of Franklin was very nice and very clean. The staff was very professional and knowledgeable and personable. The dining room was OK. Mom's room was clean and accommodating. We also selected it because of its location...."
READ MOREAnalysis from the Genworth 2024 Cost of Care Survey demonstrates that Watertown has comparatively low assisted living prices. Rates jump to about $9,825 in Pittsfield, outpacing Watertown by $3,075 per month. Meanwhile, Massachusetts' statewide median cost of care is also higher at $7,120. However, lower rates are available in Springfield, where assisted living communities charge about $6,368 per month.
Watertown
$6,750
Massachusetts
$7,120
The United States
$5,350
Pittsfield
$9,825
Barnstable Town
$9,783
Springfield
$6,368
Seniors in Watertown who require assistance with the cost of services at an ALR are fortunate to have a number of options at their disposal. As part of the Massachusetts Medicaid State Plan, seniors can receive financial aid through the Group Adult Foster Care program and Money Follows the Person (MFP) waiver program. Low-income seniors are also eligible to apply for an optional state supplement (OSS) to be added to their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
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 ranks among Watertown's lowest-priced senior care options. Nursing home facilities cost much more at about $14,144 per month. Additionally, in-home care is more costly at $7,055 while home health care is $7,436. Adult day health care stands as the city's only cheaper alternative, with a median price of $2,643.
In-Home Care
$7,055
Home Health Care
$7,436
Adult Day Health Care
$2,643
Assisted Living Facility
$6,750
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$14,144
Note: Since data for Watertown is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Boston, instead.
From the local senior center to the Springwell Area Agency on Aging, there’s no shortage of resources for families who need help making important decisions or want more information about assisted living and possible alternatives. Learn more about some of the organizations that operate in the area.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Springwell Inc. | (617) 926-4100 | This Area Agency on Aging is designed to be the first point of contact for seniors who need more information about long-term care. Staff members, including social workers and registered nurses, help families navigate caregiving and decision-making challenges. The agency performs functional needs assessments and provides care coordination services to help seniors live independently in the least restrictive setting. In addition to maintaining a lending library with more than 300 age-related programs, it provides transportation, shopping assistance and escorts for medical appointments. An ombudsman is available to handle questions and concerns related to assisted living facilities and nursing homes. |
Watertown Council on Aging and Senior Center | (617) 972-6490 | This local government agency offers a wide variety of social and recreational services for older adults. Active seniors can visit the center for fitness classes, book clubs, knitting circles and day trips. Popular events include tai chi, chair yoga and line dancing. The town’s Council on Aging offers Medicare insurance counseling, tax preparation assistance, senior transportation and free blood pressure checks, among other services. |
MetroWest Legal Services | (508) 620-1830 | Thanks to funding from Springwell and the Older Americans Act, seniors in Watertown qualify for free legal advice and information from MetroWest Legal Services. Its Senior Citizen’s Legal Project helps with issues, such as housing, government benefits, bankruptcy, health care proxies, estate planning and conservatorship proceedings. Services are provided by volunteer and staff attorneys. |
Watertown Veteran’s Service Officer | (617) 972-4616 | The Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services offers outreach and assistance to military families across the state. Watertown’s local VSO can help veterans and their dependents apply for all types of state and federal benefits, including VA health care, pensions, disability benefits and personal care programs, such as the Aid & Attendance benefit. Veterans may also qualify for free medical transportation and certain tax breaks. |
Watertown-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.