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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Malden, MA for 2024

With an average cost of $6,100 in the Boston area, many families may find it challenging to find affordable high-quality care for their loved ones who need assistance with daily living activities but don’t require full-time institutionalized care. Assisted living costs in the Boston area are higher than the national average but similar to the average rates in Massachusetts and comparable to many other cities in the state. At Caring.com, our mission is to help families by making the process of gathering information about long-term care options less complicated and time-consuming.

This guide enables you to quickly compare communities in and around Malden to help you narrow your search. It also provides information and reviews about assisted living in the city, including rates, amenities, images and more.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Malden

The Executive Office of Elder Affairs oversees the assisted living residences (ALRs) in Massachusetts and ensures that they conform to state regulations.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Malden

  • In addition to the CHA Malden Family Medicine Center, which is a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital in the heart of Malden, there are three other hospitals within 5 miles of the city: Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, and Massachusetts General Hospital, which is the nation’s largest hospital-based research program.
  • Malden’s cost of living is 39.2% higher than the rest of the country. Groceries and utilities are higher, but health care costs are lower than the U.S. average.
  • The winters are cold with lows around 19 and temperatures falling below 0 Fahrenheit a few days a year, while averaging 48 inches of snow. Summers are mild with an average high of 82. The city has 198 sunny days a year, which is close to the US average of 205.

  • 31.8% of residents use mass transit that directly connects Malden to Boston. Public transportation is a safe, reliable means to visit historical sites and attractions in the greater Boston area.
  • Malden is a relatively safe city, with low violent crime and property crime rates.

Paying for Assisted Living in Malden

Average monthly assisted living costs in the Boston area run an average of $6,100, while the national average monthly cost is $4,300, according to the most recently reported data from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The average monthly cost of assisted living in the Boston area is comparable to that in Massachusetts as a whole, which is $6,085, and it’s much higher than the national average of $4,300. Barnstable Town, another city near the coast, is even higher with a rate of $6,338, while further inland, Pittsfield ($5,789), Springfield ($5,750), and Worcester ($5,488) are somewhat lower.

Boston

$6,100

Massachusetts

$6,085

The United States

$4,300

Barnstable Town

$6,338

Pittsfield

$5,789

Springfield

$5,750

Worcester

$5,488

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Cost comparisons of assisted living to other types of long-term care in the Boston area are often helpful when making decisions about long-term care. Adult day health care, which runs $1,782 monthly, is the least costly option on average. Home care and home health care both run an average of $5,720 per month; they are almost $400 lower than the assisted living average monthly rate of $6,100. Nursing homes are more than double the rate of assisted living, with semiprivate rooms carrying average monthly rates of $13,383 and private rooms running even higher at $14,509.

Home care

$5,720

Home health care

$5,720

Adult day health care

$1,782

Assisted living

$6,100

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$13,383

Nursing home (private room)

$14,509

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Malden

Seniors in Malden who require assistance with the cost of services at an ALR are fortunate to have a number of options at their disposal. As part of the Massachusetts Medicaid State Plan, seniors can receive financial aid through the Group Adult Foster Care program and Money Follows the Person (MFP) waiver program. Low-income seniors are also eligible to apply for an optional state supplement (OSS) to be added to their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Malden

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Malden

Malden and the surrounding area hosts many agencies and nonprofit organizations that help seniors and their families avoid institutionalized care. This assistance includes help in finding long-term care solutions and providing services, such as transportation, legal advice and assistance, activities and health and wellness programs.

ResourceContactService
Mystic Valley Elder Services(781) 324-7705Mystic Valley Elder Services helps residents 60 years and older receive the support that they need to live independently for as long as possible. This organization is the region’s leader in home and community-based programs for seniors and those with disabilities, serving 20,000 residents a year in the greater Boston area through active involvement with members from the community.
City of Malden Veterans’ Services(781) 397-7139The City of Malden Veterans’ Services offers guidance to those who have served in the military and may be eligible for assistance with the costs of assisted living through various benefit programs. The services and benefits available from this state-mandated office extend to veterans, their spouses and their dependents.
Greater Boston Legal Services(617) 371-1234Greater Boston Legal Services provides no-cost legal assistance to seniors and low-income families to help them with certain legal matters. Many agencies refer clients to the organization for legal assistance.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Malden

Malden-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Malden

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Maria

I visited this facility

Review of Holiday Maplewood Place

I went to Holiday Maplewood Place. It is in a good location for me to get to. I just like the way it was set up, and the apartments are really, really nice. The person who showed me around was too...

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Paul R

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Holiday Maplewood Place

Maplewood Place was fully renovated about 2 years ago. The apartments, common areas and dining room are beautiful and very inviting. My 87-year-old mother was very apprehensive about assisted...

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Jill

I visited this facility

Review of Holiday Maplewood Place

We went to Atria Maplewood Place. We had lunch, and they gave us a tour. They were very nice. It felt spacious. I think it had been renovated. It used to be a school, so they had nice, big, high...

Provider response

Hi Jill, Thank you for visiting with us. It was our pleasure to show you and your family our community. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

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