Best Assisted Living Facilities in Cambridge, MA

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.

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.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Cambridge compares to Massachusetts and the national average:

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.

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.