Assisted Living Facilities in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

We found 21 assisted living facilities near Shrewsbury, MA. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about senior living options, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Shrewsbury assisted living providers listed below.

21 Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, Assisted Living Facilities
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    4.5
    Dodge Park Rest Home
    Worcester, MA 01606
    "It was clean and friendly. When you walk in, you don't have that feeling that you are in a typica..." more

     10801
    0.0
    Emeritus at Eddy Pond - The Woods
    Auburn, MA 01501
    "Emeritus At Eddy Pond - The Woods offers compassionate assisted living in Auburn, MA. We offer ..." more

     39929
    4.0
    Emeritus at Eddy Pond - The Lodge
    Auburn, MA 01501
    "After viewing several different facilities for assisted living, I chose Eddy Pond in Auburn, MA...." more

     39893
    0.0
    Emeritus at Farm Pond
    Framingham, MA 01702
    "Emeritus at Farm Pond offers compassionate assisted living in Framingham, MA. We offer both tra..." more

     56870
    0.0
    Fox Hill Village Assisted Living Program
    Westwood, MA 02090
    "It is the intent of the Assisted Care Department and Fox Hill Village to provide the highest qu..." more

     11248
    3.0
    Emeritus at Wilson Mountain
    Dedham, MA 02026
    "This facility offers assisted living and no additional kinds of care, although there is a separat..." more

     39891
    4.0
    Freedom Commons at Belmont Hill
    Belmont, MA 02478
    "This place is great, my grandmother loves it here and has made many friends. It is even fun to vi..." more

     50446
    0.0
    North Bay Manor
    Smithfield, RI 02917
    "Smithfield is a colorful tapestry of apple orchards, rolling hills and spring-fed lakes. On a p..." more

     2840
    0.0
    Emerald Bay Retirement Living
    Cumberland, RI 02864
    "Nestled in the quiet country village of Chapel Four Corners in Cumberland, R.I., Emerald Bay Re..." more

     11440
    0.0
    Emeritus at Meadow Lodge
    North Chelmsford, MA 01863
    "Emeritus at Meadow Lodge offers compassionate assisted living in N. Chelmsford, MA. We offer bo..." more

     30087
    4.0
    The Village at Waterman Lake
    Greenville, RI 02828
    "Right from the first visit, the staff was warm and welcoming. There is a family feeling within th..." more

     43292
    5.0
    The Gables At Winchester
    Winchester, MA 01890
    "Located 10 miles outside of Boston, this facility offering independent and assisted living is rat..." more

     11457
    4.0
    Emeritus at Tewksbury
    Tewksbury, MA 01876
    "I visited this facility in order to visit my mother who was staying there after having two stroke..." more

     10513
    5.0
    Emeritus at Canterbury Woods
    Attleboro, MA 02703
    "Had two tours on separate days. Mom will be moving in very soon ( after she finishes rehab). St..." more

     50462
    4.0
    Pocasset Bay Retirement Living
    Johnston, RI 02919
    "Overall, I am pleased with the care my father received at this assisted living facility. The faci..." more

     17153
    4.5
    River Bay Club
    Quincy, MA 02169
    "My mother-in-law lived at the River Bay Club for several years. She suffered from an ear problem ..." more

     2851
    4.5
    East Bay Retirement Living
    East Providence, RI 02915
    "Green Bay Manor is a great facility. My Grandma has been living there for a little over a year no..." more

     50121
    0.0
    New England Bay Retirement Living
    Coventry, RI 02816
    "New England Bay Retirement Living is strategically situated along Interstate Route 95 in the ea..." more

     2881
    0.0
    West Bay Manor
    Warwick, RI 02889
    "Our cheerful atmosphere and carefree lifestyle is enhanced by our welcoming, friendly and court..." more

     50368
    0.0
    Greenwich Bay Manor
    East Greenwich, RI 02818
    "Greenwich Bay Retirement Living is centrally located in downtown East Greenwich, near Narragans..." more

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    Shrewsbury Crossings
    Shrewsbury, MA 01545
    "Independence, personalized care and companionship. Assisted living at Shrewsbury" more

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 6.4 CostScore: 2.5 LivabilityScore: 7.9
5.4
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CaringScore for Shrewsbury, MA

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Shrewsbury was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose assisted living facilities in Shrewsbury.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.4, Shrewsbury is on par with the national average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Shrewsbury. Choose a category score to learn more.

6.4
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HealthScore for Shrewsbury, MA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Shrewsbury, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for Shrewsbury is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 6.4, Shrewsbury rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking assisted living facilities. At 245.5 physicians per capita, Shrewsbury scores 11.3 percent better than the national average. Shrewsbury scores 69.2 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.2, and scores 16.9 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 22.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Shrewsbury is 78.8 years -- 1.2 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Shrewsbury -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 54.2 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Shrewsbury's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita Shrewsbury, MA Nat'l Avg
Physicians 245.5 220.5
Geriatricians 2.2 1.3
Cardiologists 10.2 7.7
Oncologists 3.7 3.5
Orthopedists 6.7 7
2.5
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CostScore for Shrewsbury, MA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Shrewsbury, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for assisted living facilities. The CostScore for Shrewsbury is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 2.5, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Shrewsbury are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Shrewsbury is $4,550 , which is 39.5 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Shrewsbury indexes at 32.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 12.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 99.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living Shrewsbury, MA
Aggregate Index 132
Healthcare Index 112
Housing Index 199
Food Index 100
Utilities Index 138
Transportation Index 101
7.9
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LivabilityScore for Shrewsbury, MA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Shrewsbury. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for Shrewsbury is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 7.9, Shrewsbury rates above average for assisted living facilities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 197 days each year in Shrewsbury, 3.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 17°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Shrewsbury than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 81°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Shrewsbury is 75.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent lower than average. At $86,669 per year, the population of Shrewsbury earns a better than average median household income. Shrewsbury has an unemployment rate of 6.30 percent, roughly 30.8 percent lower than the national average. And about 12.75 percent of the population in Shrewsbury is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Amenities Per Capita Shrewsbury Nat'l Avg
Parks 7.3 136.1
Libraries 8.5 18.8
Places of Worship 70.8 220.5
Public Transit 33.3 110.4
Grocery Stores 80.4 97.7
Pharmacies 11.9 13.8

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