Newton is a small city located at the head of Boston Bay in Massachusetts. Of its 88,414 residents, 18% are senior citizens. The city is known for its beautiful parks and scenery, including the Hammond Pond and Hemlock Gorge Reservations. It’s also home to the highly-rated Newton Wellesley Hospital, which US News and World Report rates as high-performing for six adult treatments. The city is full of interesting architecture and sees pleasant summers and cold winters.
Nursing home costs in Newton are slightly above the average for the state, with typical monthly costs being $13,383 for a semiprivate room or $14,509 for a private room. Nursing home care is aimed at seniors who require 24-hour supervision and support from a skilled nurse. Seniors who are generally in good health but need some limited assistance with mobility, personal care, or medication reminders may find other options such as assisted living or home health care more suitable. These other care facilities are typically far less costly, too.
This guide explores the cost of nursing home care and other care types and also lists some resources that may be of use to seniors considering moving into long-term care.
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120 Seminary Avenue, Newton, MA, 02466
"In the time of Covid 19, there are many safety precautions set up. Each patient is the only one in the room. Staff wear safety PPE and change it after taking care of each patient. Staff are friendly and professional. The Activity staff offers newspap..."
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2101 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02462
4.0
(2 reviews)
"The rooms are regular my mom was in a two bedroom. She spent most of her time in activities so it was just to sleep. The food was good and their Thursday lunches are always great. Activities good improve. Hard to find parking Staff truly care. Kiki ..."
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25 Armory St, Newton, MA, 02465
2.5
(4 reviews)
"this is one of the best place I ve visited in the past 2 years and they take good care of their residents well. ..."
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34 Agassiz Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478
4.5
(11 reviews)
"After a 94- year run, our mother passed after a life well lived. She left behind a great legacy and loving family of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Like many in her situation, the last several years of her life included health chall..."
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66 Newton Street , Waltham, MA, 02453
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend is in Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She's doing well there. It's very good. They're taking great care of her and she's actually doing much better. I think they have about 100 patients. The building is four floors, and she has ..."
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30 Watertown Street , Lexington, MA, 02420
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I'm very impressed with the staff of Pine Knoll nursing center.They are amazing people with a deep commitment to the people who live there and I want to expressed my great gratitude to them! I will never forget their love and devotion to my mom Dinka..."
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59 Coolidge Hill Rd, Watertown, MA, 02472
3.8
(12 reviews)
"The staff here are so accommodating to our needs. They are always listening, and try their hardest to make every single bit of your loved ones stay here so important. Whenever I come to visit, I always see the staff going from person to person to mak..."
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120 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118
4.5
(2 reviews)
"This clinic is reccommended mainly for patients who doesnt speak much English and is located in Chinatown. It is a nice little place for doctors to watch over and check patients. It's a small clinic, but there are all sorts of doctors there, like car..."
READ MORE20 Kinmonth Road , Waban, MA, 02468
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I can not say enough great things about Waban Health Center. The nursing and rehab staff were excellent, my mother had a great experience and we will be returning their if she needs skilled care in the future. In addition the staff was great when we ..."
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45 Union Street, Natick, MA, 01760
4.2
(5 reviews)
"My father is now at Mary Ann Morse Nursing Home. The care is fantastic. The staff is very good. It is a sought-after place within the area. I've never been inside his room because of COVID, but we did get to meet with him outside. They have a patio o..."
READ MORE277 Elliot Street, Newton Upper Falls, MA, 02464
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living is a smallish home. We like that they have private rooms and that it's a convenient location for all of us to visit my mother. They had the services that we required for her, as far as being close to the hospital ..."
READ MORE640 Concord Avenue , Cambridge, MA, 02138
"My mother came here for some short term rehab after she had a knee replacement. She was in alot of pain, but the nursing staff (specifically one named Susan) was always so helpful and caring. She helped my mother throughout the whole rehab process as..."
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130 Dorchester Avenue , Boston, MA, 02127
4.0
(3 reviews)
"i was a rehab patient at marian manor for 4 1/2 weeks. they took good care of me. i would go there again. ..."
READ MORE7000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, MA, 02026
3.8
(5 reviews)
"My wife is in Hebrew Rehab. It is one of the best in the State. You can't beat the nursing or the doctor's staff. Their facility is only 5 years old and has spacious rooms. Even in the shared rooms, you don't have the sense of being shared. It is jus..."
READ MORE150 Lincoln Street, Needham, MA, 02492
2.9
(15 reviews)
"My mother rehabbed at Briarwood recently after a total knee replacement. The staff were warm and welcoming, her first day there, she was up walking for 15 minutes on the Alter G treadmill. It was amazing! She was discharged home to her second floo..."
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1010 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, 02421
3.7
(6 reviews)
"The facility was really nice. It cost a lot, but it was truly worth it. My grandma loved how independent you could be while still living in a nursing home. There were 3 levels of it and she was in the first, the most independent one. She made flow..."
READ MORE178 Lowell Street , Lexington, MA, 02420
3.0
(13 reviews)
"My mother was at Careone at Lexington and this place for me is excellent and of course not perfect, Let me give some pointers: Some CNA are nice but some are not nice and pleasant. Nurses are great, and caring. Therapy is the gem of this facility. T..."
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694 Worcester Rd, Wellesley, MA, 02482
"My mom is at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation Newton and Wellesley. The place is nice and she's been there for 7 months now. She was put in this facility after surgery from the hospital. There are three beds in a room and 6 people share one bathroo..."
READ MORESemiprivate rooms in a nursing home in Newton cost an average of $13,383 per month. A private room runs $14,509 per month.
Based on the average cost of semiprivate rooms in nursing homes, Newton is an expensive city compared to others in Massachusetts. Pittsfield and Springfield have the states’ most affordable nursing homes, with median prices of $11,102 and $11,568, respectively. Semiprivate rooms are also reasonably affordable in Worcester at $12,486 per month. Fees in Barnstable Town are $13,326, which is similar to those in Newton. Overall, Massachusetts’ average cost of $12,623 is much higher than the U.S. average of $7,756.
Newton
$13,383
Massachusetts
$12,623
United States
$7,756
Barnstable Town
$13,326
Worcester
$12,486
Springfield
$11,568
Pittsfield
$11,102
Before deciding what sort of care facility to move into, it’s worth comparing the prices of each type of care. Home care services deliver personal care support in a senior’s house a median of $5,720 per month, and home health care services charge similar fees. Daytime-only care in a group setting is the most affordable, averaging $1,782 per month. Personal care assistance at an assisted living facility typically costs $6,100 for room and board, plus ongoing support. This is less than half the cost of skilled nursing care.
Home care
$5,720
Home health care
$5,720
Adult day care
$1,782
Assisted living
$6,100
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$13,383
Nursing home (private room)
$14,509
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The following resources may be of use to seniors living in Newton. They may help older adults remain in their own homes for longer, delaying nursing home placement. Alternatively, they could help make nursing home care more attainable.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Generations Law Group | (978) 849-3051 | Generations Law Group offers Medicaid planning, probate, estate planning, guardianship and other legal services for older adults. It specializes in elder law and offers services for hire as well as a wealth of free information, guidance and support to help older adults access the support they need and navigate the often confusing legal system. |
| Goddard House | (617) 731-5188 | Goddard House is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the area since 1849. It runs its own assisted living and memory care services in Newton as well as a variety of community initiatives and events for non-residents, designed to help older adults stay engaged and active within the community. It runs mindful aging programs, musical activities and other sessions to promote cognitive health. |
| Springwell Meals on Wheels | (617) 926-4100 | The Springwell Home Delivered Meals program provides seniors with hot meals delivered to their door five days a week. There are several menus available, including meal options for those with kosher, vegetarian, diabetic and low-sodium dietary requirements. The service is available for those aged 60 and over who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. |
| NewMo - Newton in Motion | (617) 655-80919 | Newton In Motion is an on-demand senior ride system offering transportation anywhere within Newton and to certain medical facilities outside of the city. The service is available seven days a week. In addition to the on-demand service for seniors, it offers a fixed route, corner-to-corner commuter service for riders of all ages. |
| Newton Senior Center | (617) 796-1000 | Newton Senior Center is managed by the Department of Senior Services. It delivers a variety of programs for older adults in the city, including educational sessions, arts and crafts, wellness programs and signposting/assistance to help seniors access local support programs. |
Nursing Homes
RebeccaThibideau
5
Review of CareOne at Newton
The rooms are regular my mom was in a two bedroom. She spent most of her time in activities so it was just to sleep. The food was good and their Thursday lunches are always great. Activities good...
Nursing Homes
Merrily
3
Review of CareOne at Newton
My husband is still at CareOne at Newton. He has been there for six months now. The building is very nice. He has built a relationship with the care attendant who waits on him, and he likes her....
Nursing Homes
Robina
5
Review of Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living
Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living is a smallish home. We like that they have private rooms and that it's a convenient location for all of us to visit my mother. They had the services that we...
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