Palm Center
40 Parkhurst Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
3.2
(9 reviews)
"The staff tries to do the best the can. The staff most of them are friendly. Love the fresh vegetables and homemade soups. Love playing bingo..."
READ MOREWatertown 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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40 Parkhurst Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
3.2
(9 reviews)
"The staff tries to do the best the can. The staff most of them are friendly. Love the fresh vegetables and homemade soups. Love playing bingo..."
READ MORE289 Elm Street, Everett, MA 02149
3.1
(9 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE191 Foster Street , Littleton, MA 01460
3.0
(13 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE1 Great Road, Acton, MA 01720
2.8
(13 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE45 Woburn Street, Waltham, MA 02452
2.7
(7 reviews)
"As I sit and read these reviews I need to tell about my experience at Meadow Green. My father in law is 90 and unable to live alone. He went into this facility for rehab and transferred into the nursing home section. People to me that their experienc..."
READ MORE21 Crescent St., Wakefield, MA 01880
2.6
(3 reviews)
"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...."
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80 Boston Road, North Billerica, MA 01862
2.6
(11 reviews)
"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 ..."
READ MORE17 Lafayette St, Chelsea, MA 02150
2.5
(6 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE3 Park Dr, Westford, MA 01886
2.4
(15 reviews)
"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 ..."
READ MORE1801 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845
2.2
(8 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE476 VARNUM AVENUE, Lowell, MA 01854
2.0
(1 reviews)
"The Staff is great,but the Food is Awful... If you smoke, you only get too go outside 6 Times a day to smoke!..."
READ MORE121 Northboro Road , Marlborough, MA 01752
2.0
(11 reviews)
"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...."
READ MORE30 Princeton Blvd, Lowell, MA 01851
1.0
(1 reviews)
"This facility is a dump, outdated, in a not so good area...they have bars on all the first floor windows so to keep out burglars. The cleaning people stand around talking to the staff all day...My parent had the same sticky stain on the floor the en..."
READ MORE160 Grove St, Braintree, MA 02184
"Grove Manor Estates is located in Braintree, a suburban locale in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The expansive campus is highlighted by lush..."
READ MORE239 Pleasant St, Stoughton, MA 02072
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Massachusetts Division of Health Care Fa..."
READ MORE201 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA 02150
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Massachusetts Division of Health Care Fa..."
READ MORE323 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Massachusetts Division of Health Care Fa..."
READ MORE32 Neponset St, Canton, MA 02021
"Canton Estates, located in Canton, MA, is a senior living provider that caters to individuals looking for 55-plus communities. This communit..."
READ MORE189 Maple St, Lawrence, MA 01841
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Massachusetts Division of Health Care Fa..."
READ MORE301 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
"Enjoy your privacy while living in a small community of 60 residents, with plenty of opportunities to socialize as you desire. Spend your da..."
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.