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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Boston, MA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Boston, MA area.

We found 69 communities near Boston, MA
Landmark at Longwood

Landmark at Longwood

63 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120 (1.5 mi from city center)
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Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community

Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community

352 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 (1.6 mi from city center)
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Ryben Staffing

Ryben Staffing

177 Huntington Avenue, Suite 1703, Boston, MA 02115 (1.6 mi from city center)
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Goddard House

Goddard House

165 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA 02445 (1.9 mi from city center)
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The Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences

The Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences

1550 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446 (2 mi from city center)
Independent Living
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Hale House

Hale House

273 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116 (2.5 mi from city center)
Independent Living
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Atria Marina Place

Atria Marina Place

Four Seaport Drive, Quincy, MA 02171 (3.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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Standish Village

Standish Village

1190 Adams Street, Boston, MA 02124 (3.4 mi from city center)
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The Cambridge Homes

The Cambridge Homes

360 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138 (4.7 mi from city center)
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Youville House

Youville House

1573 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02138 (4.7 mi from city center)
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Assisted Living at Fenno House

Assisted Living at Fenno House

540 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02170 (4.7 mi from city center)
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Somerville Home

Somerville Home

117 Summer St, Somerville, MA 02143 (4.7 mi from city center)
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A Caring Touch Corp

A Caring Touch Corp

113 Carlisle St, Newton, MA 02459 (5.1 mi from city center)
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VNA Assisted and Senior Living Community

VNA Assisted and Senior Living Community

259 Lowell Street, Somerville, MA 02144 (5.2 mi from city center)
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Cadbury Commons

Cadbury Commons

66 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA 02140 (5.3 mi from city center)
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Purple Nurse Home Care

Purple Nurse Home Care

125 Cambridge Park Drive, Suite 301, Cambridge, MA 02140 (5.6 mi from city center)
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Cambridge VNA Network

Cambridge VNA Network

186 Alewife Brook Pkwy # 206, Cambridge, MA 02138 (5.7 mi from city center)
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Evans Park At Newton Corner

Evans Park At Newton Corner

430 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458 (5.7 mi from city center)
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Neville Place

Neville Place

650 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 (5.9 mi from city center)
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Sunrise of Newton

Sunrise of Newton

431 Washington St., Newton, MA 02458 (6 mi from city center)
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Cabot Park Village

Cabot Park Village

280 Newtonville Avenue, Newton, MA 02460 (6.2 mi from city center)
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Ezra Home Care LLC

Ezra Home Care LLC

1087 Beacon St, Ste 304, Newton, MA 02459 (6.2 mi from city center)
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The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living

The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living

46 Lincoln St, Winthrop, MA 02152 (6.4 mi from city center)
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Vineyard Community Living - Nova Quincy

Vineyard Community Living - Nova Quincy

1500 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02169 (6.5 mi from city center)
Independent Living
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Prime Care Associates

Prime Care Associates

141 Sea Street #401, Quincy, MA 02169 (6.5 mi from city center)
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  • Landmark at Longwood
  • Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community
  • Ryben Staffing
  • Goddard House
  • The Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences
  • Hale House
  • Atria Marina Place
  • Standish Village
  • The Cambridge Homes
  • Youville House
  • Assisted Living at Fenno House
  • Somerville Home
  • A Caring Touch Corp
  • VNA Assisted and Senior Living Community
  • Cadbury Commons
  • Purple Nurse Home Care
  • Cambridge VNA Network
  • Evans Park At Newton Corner
  • Neville Place
  • Sunrise of Newton
  • Cabot Park Village
  • Ezra Home Care LLC
  • The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living
  • Vineyard Community Living - Nova Quincy
  • Prime Care Associates

Senior Living Statistics for Boston, Massachusetts

Senior Housing Costs


Based on data from 2023-2024, the cost of senior housing in Boston varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care.
Housing Type Average Cost in Boston
Assisted Living $7,213
Memory Care $7,212
Independent Living $6,352
Nursing Home: Private Room $7,319
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $7,091
Nursing Home: Studio $8,083
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $9,226
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom N/A
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage N/A

Cost of Living in Boston


In 2024, the cost of living in Boston includes expenses such as housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities, which can vary significantly based on the city's location and size.
City Average Cost
Boston $7,213
Brockton $6,886
Millis-Clicquot $6,744

Here is how the cost of living in Boston compares to Massachusetts and the national average:
Area Average Cost
Boston $7,213
Massachusetts $6,822
United States $4,546

Available Senior Living Facilities in Boston


Number of senior living facilities in:

Boston

7

Surrounding Area

285

Massachusetts

365

Boston Demographics


Based on information from 2023, here are some details around the population of Boston, such as age distribution for seniors, and racial diversity.

Population:

Boston has a population of 665,945.
  • 48.2% Male
  • 51.8% Female

Marital Status:

  • 31.3% Married
  • 9.6% Divorced
  • 55.4% Never Married
  • 3.7% Widowed

Age:

Seniors make up about 28.1% of the population.
  • 10.8% in their 50s
  • 9% in their 60s
  • 5.3% in their 70s
  • 3% in their 80s

Diversity:

  • 48.6% White
  • 22.5% Black
  • 9.7% Asian
  • 0.3% Native
  • 0.1% Pacific
  • 6.8% Identifying as Other
  • 12% Mixed Race
  • 19.6% Hispanic

Cities Near Boston

Not set on Boston? See the average cost of senior housing communities in neighboring cities.
City Average Cost
City Average Cost
Newton $7,029
Quincy $7,120
Dover $5,999
Woburn $7,178
Danvers $7,202
Cambridge $7,080
City Average Cost
Needham $6,942
Plymouth $7,315
Canton $6,992
Braintree $7,107
Beverly $6,980
Dedham $6,969
City Average Cost
Framingham $6,998
Malden $7,223
Milford $6,754
Marlborough $7,168
Portsmouth $6,125
Norwell $6,910

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Staff Size

We highlighted assisted living communities that offer high staff-to-resident ratios, often with a maximum of eight residents per caregiver.