Best Assisted Living Facilities in Newton, MA

Newton, Massachusetts, offers a range of senior housing options at different price points. The most expensive option in the area is a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home, which averages $9,453 per month. Meanwhile, the least expensive option is independent living, averaging $6,522 per month. Assisted living is slightly higher at $7,029 per month, while memory care closely follows at $7,028 per month. Nursing home care options, including private rooms and studio units, are on the pricier side, providing a wide variety of choices for seniors with different needs and budgets.

The average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in Newton is $7,029. Nearby cities like Franklin and Millis-Clicquot are slightly less expensive, with average costs of $6,438 per month and $6,744 per month, respectively. Newton assisted living is more expensive than the average cost of assisted living in Massachusetts ($6,822 per month) and the country as a whole ($4,546 per month).
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Newton compares to Massachusetts and the national average:

There are many choices for senior living in Massachusetts. The state is home to 365 facilities, while Newton has 10 communities, and the area surrounding Newton offers 285 options. With these available selections, you're sure to find a community that meets your needs.

In Newton, Massachusetts, seniors represent a significant portion, making up 38.9% of the total population of 88,453. Within this senior group, 13.9% are in their 50s, 11.9% are in their 60s, 8.7% are in their 70s, and 4.4% are aged 80 and over. The population skews slightly female, with women comprising 51.4% compared to 48.6% male. Marital status shows 55.4% of seniors are married, 6.8% are divorced, 33.5% have never married, and 4.3% are widowed. When it comes to diversity, Newton's seniors are predominantly 74.7% White, with a substantial 14.3% Asian presence. Additionally, 5.9% identify as mixed race, 2.7% as Black, 3.6% as Hispanic, while small percentages as 0.2% Native American and 2.2% identifying as other, contributing to a vibrant cultural mosaic in the city.