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Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook

10 Devon Dr., Acton, MA 01720

4.7(7 reviews)

"Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook was excellent. It was very clean, very new-looking, and warm. I only met one...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$11,330
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Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica Crossings

20 Charnstaffe Lane, Billerica, MA 01821

4.5(24 reviews)

"We went to Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica Crossings. Everything was excellent, we were greeted at the door, the...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,075
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Orchard Hill - Sudbury

761 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

4.5(7 reviews)

"Orchard Hill was just top notch; I loved absolutely everything about it. The rooms were nice, the dining area was very...

Assisted Living
$6,650
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Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings

199 Chelmsford Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824

4.4(22 reviews)

"I've chosen Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings for my cousin. It's very nice. The physical community was...

Assisted Living
$8,840
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Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings

126 Smith Street, Waltham, MA 02451

4.0(26 reviews)

"Benchmark Waltham Crossings was very nice and had a nice layout, beautiful rooms, and a nice location. They had an...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,010
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Wingate Residences at Weston

75 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493

4.8(5 reviews)

"EPOCH of Weston is a magnificent facility. The staff was wonderful and they are very caring. All the residents seemed...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,995
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Maplewood at Weston

99 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493

4.4(50 reviews)

"My Mother currently resides in their Memory Unit and I have to say that the care they provide is superb. The staff...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$11,400
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The Branches of Framingham

518 Pleasant Street, Framingham, MA 01701

4.6(8 reviews)

"I planned to move my father into The Branches of Framingham on Thursday. I chose it for the services, the pricing, and...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,010
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Scandinavian Living Center

206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA 02465

5.0(1 review)

"Scandinavian Living Center was an absolutely lovely facility. Great staff, beautiful, lots of recreational and...

Assisted Living
$7,800
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The Gables at Winchester

299 Cambridge St, Winchester, MA 01890

4.8(6 reviews)

"Being at the Gables at Winchester was like being on a mini cruise ship. It was very comfortable, and they were very...

Assisted Living
$3,050
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The Falls at Cordingly Dam

2300 Washington Street, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462

4.2(10 reviews)

"The staff at The Falls Cordingly Dam is great. They're friendly, nice, and competent. They have three meals a day, and...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$12,850
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Brookdale Cushing Park

300 West Farm Pond Road, Framingham, MA 01702

4.0(40 reviews)

"We toured Brookdale Cushing Park. The staff was very friendly. The facilities were nice. We didn't object to anything...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,480
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Corcoran House

40 Walnut Street, Clinton, MA 01510

4.5(2 reviews)

"I toured Corcoran House. All they could supply was a studio, and I was looking for a one bedroom. The facility was...

Assisted Living
$4,000
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Windsor Place of Wilmington

92 West Street, Wilmington, MA 01887

4.8(20 reviews)

"We visited Windsor Place of Wilmington. We liked that. It was nice and bright in the area. The people were friendly. It...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,475
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Giving Tree Senior Living

1827 Bridge Street, Dracut, MA 01826

4.7(8 reviews)

"The Giving Tree Senior Living is an amazing place. My grandpa moved there in October 2024, and it has been a wonderful...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,100
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Evans Park at Newton Corner

430 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458

4.4(13 reviews)

"I could see my uncle at Evans Park at Newton Corner and be happy there. I like that it seemed they would be very...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,505
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Brigham House

341 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472

4.5(4 reviews)

"Brigham House is in a residential area, which is two blocks from my mother's house. We went in, and we enjoyed...

Assisted Living
$5,900
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The Delaney at the Vale

20 Hill Street, Woburn, MA 01801

5.0(1 review)

"The Delaney at the Vale wasn't right for us, but it was a fine facility. The staff was very helpful and spent a lot of...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$8,000
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Wingate Residences at Needham

235 Gould Street, Needham, MA 02494

4.8(7 reviews)

"I had moved into Wingate Residences at Needham, but I had to move out again, not that I got sick and nobody around me...

Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$6,375
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Sunrise of Leominster

6 Beth Avenue at Route 12, Leominster, MA 01453

4.0(16 reviews)

"I visited Sunrise of Leominster and I thought it was great, I liked it. I only met the person who toured me but the...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,445

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Judy30

I visited this facility

Review of Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook

Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook was excellent. It was very clean, very new-looking, and warm. I only met one person and he was fine. He was great. He knew what he was talking about and...

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Guillermo

I visited this facility

Review of Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook

My tour of Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook was excellent. They showed us how the place operates, and the manager took us through all the finances, activities, and everything else in there....

Provider response

Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are so glad to hear about your experience visiting our community. Our dedicated associates take great pride in providing the very best experience...

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Paul

I visited this facility

Review of Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook

We're leaning towards Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook for my mom. It's very nice, it had a little bit more character and is a little bit more upscale than other places I've seen. We saw...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Acton, MA and Nearby Cities

Weston

$8,022

Wayland

$5,845

Acton

$4,915

Chelmsford

$4,610

US

$4,000

Billerica

$3,750

Paying for Assisted Living in Acton

Assisted Living costs in Acton start around $4,915 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Acton and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Acton

There are two Massachusetts Medicaid programs that can help Acton seniors with their assisted living costs, known as the Personal Care Attendant Program and the Group Adult Foster Care waivers.

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

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 Acton

Acton and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Acton, please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Acton

Acton-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.

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