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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Cambridge, MA

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If you’re exploring senior living in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the city offers a variety of options to meet diverse needs and preferences. With seniors comprising approximately 22.9% of the population, Cambridge is home to six senior living facilities ranging from independent living to specialized memory care and nursing homes. Assisted living in Cambridge averages $7,080 per month, highlighting the quality and amenities available to support residents. This guide will provide insights into the best senior living communities in Cambridge, showcasing those known for exceptional services, amenities, and overall value, to help you make an informed decision for your loved one's care.

67 Communities were found near Cambridge, MA
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Forestdale Park Senior Living

Forestdale Park Senior Living

341 Forest St, Malden, MA 02148 (5.5 mi from city center)
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Holiday Maplewood Place
Our Rating:
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8.6

Holiday Maplewood Place

295 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148 (5.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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8.6
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Leland Home
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Leland Home

21 Newton St, Waltham, MA 02453 (5.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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8.6
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Clearview Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Clearview Home Care

14 Upham St., Newton, MA 02465 (5.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
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8.6
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The Gables at Winchester
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

The Gables at Winchester

299 Cambridge St, Winchester, MA 01890 (5.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
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The Residence at Melrose Station
Our Rating:
of 5
6.8

The Residence at Melrose Station

158 Essex Street, Melrose, MA 02176 (6.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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6.8
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Aviva Country Club Heights
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6.8

Aviva Country Club Heights

3 Rehabilitation Way, Woburn, MA 01801 (6.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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6.8
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The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living
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6

The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living

46 Lincoln St, Winthrop, MA 02152 (6.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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6
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Youville Place
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9.5

Youville Place

10 Pelham Rd, Lexington, MA 02421 (6.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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9.5
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Ameriken Caring Services
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Ameriken Caring Services

199 Revere St., Revere, MA 02151 (6.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
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9.5
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Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living

277 Elliot St, Newton, MA 02464 (6.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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9.5
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Delaney at The Vale (Early Winter 2024)
Our Rating:
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8.5

Delaney at The Vale (Early Winter 2024)

300 Began Way, Woburn, MA 01801 (6.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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8.5
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Right at Home - Boston Metro West - Newton Upper Falls, MA
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8.5

Right at Home - Boston Metro West - Newton Upper Falls, MA

1191 Chestnut St Suite 2-6, Newton, MA 02464 (7 mi from city center)
Home Care
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8.5
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The Arbors at Stoneham
Our Rating:
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8.7

The Arbors at Stoneham

140 Franklin Street, Stoneham, MA 02180 (7.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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8.7
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Atria Marina Place
Our Rating:
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9.6

Atria Marina Place

Four Seaport Drive, Quincy, MA 02171 (7.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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9.6
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Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
Our Rating:
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9.5

Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings

126 Smith Street, Waltham, MA 02451 (7.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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9.5
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Dovetail Health
Our Rating:
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9.5

Dovetail Health

140 Kendrick St, Needham, MA 02494 (7.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
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9.5
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Mature Caregivers
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9.5

Mature Caregivers

204 2nd Ave, Waltham, MA 02451 (7.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
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9.5
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Maplewood at Weston
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Maplewood at Weston

99 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493 (7.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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9.8
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FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, MA
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, MA

109 Highland Avenue, Suite B-3, Needham Heights, MA 02494 (7.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
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9.8
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The Wingate Residences of Needham and One Wingate Way
Our Rating:
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8.5

The Wingate Residences of Needham and One Wingate Way

235 Gould Street, Needham, MA 02494 (7.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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8.5
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Standish Village
Our Rating:
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8.9

Standish Village

1190 Adams Street, Boston, MA 02124 (7.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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8.9
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Artis Senior Living of Lexington
Our Rating:
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7.8

Artis Senior Living of Lexington

430 Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421 (7.7 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
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7.8
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Nurses At Home, Inc
Our Rating:
of 5
7.8

Nurses At Home, Inc

21 Cummings Park, Suite 208, Woburn, MA 01801 (7.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
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7.8
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Judy's Caregiving Solutions, LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
7.8

Judy's Caregiving Solutions, LLC

173 Bedford Rd #2, Woburn, MA 01801 (7.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
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7.8
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Map of Assisted Living in Cambridge

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Forestdale Park Senior Living
  • Holiday Maplewood Place
  • Leland Home
  • Clearview Home Care
  • The Gables at Winchester
  • The Residence at Melrose Station
  • Aviva Country Club Heights
  • The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living
  • Youville Place
  • Ameriken Caring Services
  • Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living
  • Delaney at The Vale (Early Winter 2024)
  • Right at Home - Boston Metro West - Newton Upper Falls, MA
  • The Arbors at Stoneham
  • Atria Marina Place
  • Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
  • Dovetail Health
  • Mature Caregivers
  • Maplewood at Weston
  • FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, MA
  • The Wingate Residences of Needham and One Wingate Way
  • Standish Village
  • Artis Senior Living of Lexington
  • Nurses At Home, Inc
  • Judy's Caregiving Solutions, LLC

Senior Living Statistics for Cambridge, Massachusetts

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


Whether you're looking for independent living, assisted living, or memory care, there are several options in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Independent living is among the more affordable choices, averaging $6,544 per month. Assisted living is slightly higher, starting at $7,080 per month. Costs increase for those requiring more specialized care, with memory care averaging $7,087 per month. Nursing home options vary, with a semi-private room costing $6,994, a studio at $8,213, a private room at $8,328, and a one-bedroom unit being the most expensive at $9,592. These options cater to a variety of needs and budgets.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $7,080
Memory Care $7,087
Independent Living $6,544
Nursing Home: Private Room $8,328
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $6,994
Nursing Home: Studio $8,213
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $9,592

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Cambridge


Cambridge assisted living communities cost $7,080 per month on average. This is slightly more expensive than average assisted living costs in nearby cities like Brockton and Millis-Clicquot, which cost $6,886 per month and $6,744 per month, respectively.
City Average Monthly Cost
Cambridge $7,080

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Cambridge compares to Massachusetts and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Cambridge $7,080
Massachusetts $6,822
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Cambridge


Cambridge residents have 6 assisted living facilities to choose from. If you expand your search to the surrounding area, there are 285 facilities nearby. For those who want to find a facility anywhere in Massachusetts, there are 365 communities to choose from.
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Cambridge

285

Surrounding Area

365

Massachusetts

Cambridge Senior Demographics


In Cambridge, Massachusetts, seniors make up 22.9% of the city's 117,962-strong population, with a fairly even split of 50.1% male and 49.9% female residents. The age distribution among seniors includes 7.5% in their 50s and 60s, 5.3% in their 70s, and 2.6% aged 80 and over. In terms of marital status, 32.6% of seniors are married, 6.7% are divorced, a notable 58.2% have never married, and 2.6% are widowed. Cambridge's senior population is diverse, with 59.3% identifying as White and 19.3% as Asian. Black seniors make up 10.8%, while 8.7% are Hispanic. Additionally, 8.1% identify as mixed race, complemented by 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.2% identifying as other, reflecting the city's rich cultural landscape.

Population

Cambridge has a population of 117,962.
  • 50.1% Male
  • 49.9% Female

Marital Status

  • 32.6% Married
  • 6.7% Divorced
  • 58.2% Never Married
  • 2.6% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 22.9% of the population.
  • 7.5% in their 50s
  • 7.5% in their 60s
  • 5.3% in their 70s
  • 2.6% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 59.3% White
  • 10.8% Black
  • 19.3% Asian
  • 0.2% Native
  • 0.1% Pacific
  • 2.2% Identifying as Other
  • 8.1% Mixed Race
  • 8.7% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Cambridge

Those looking to explore senior living options outside of Cambridge, Massachusetts, have plenty of choices at various price points. Prices start at an average of $5,999 per month in Dover and can go as high as $7,315 per month in Plymouth. Some of the other nearby options include Newton, Quincy, Boston, and Malden.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Newton $7,029
Quincy $7,120
Dover $5,999
Woburn $7,178
Danvers $7,202
Needham $6,942
Boston $7,213
Plymouth $7,315
Canton $6,992
City Average Monthly Cost
Braintree $7,107
Framingham $6,998
Dedham $6,969
Beverly $6,980
Malden $7,223
Marlborough $7,168
Milford $6,754
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.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

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.

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.

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.

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.