The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Andover, MA for 2023
There are 39 Assisted Living Facilities in the Andover area, with 3 in Andover and 36 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Andover is $5,295 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,875. Cheaper nearby regions include North Andover with an average starting cost of $3,850.
To help you with your search, browse the 339 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Andover. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Andover 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Tewksbury with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Andover, MA
Caring Star 2015
Atria Marland Place
Provides: Assisted Living
15 Stevens Street, Andover, MA 01810
"I've toured Atria Marland Place, it's an excellent facility and I can't say enough good things about them. From the staff, their continued help, and the way that the facility and community looked..." More
"I've toured Atria Marland Place, it's an excellent facility and I can't say enough good things about them. From the staff, their continued help, and the way that the facility and community looked..." More
Stone Hill at Andover
Provides: Assisted Living
141 Elm Street, Andover, MA 01810
"Stone Hill at Andover was a new place. A third of it is full and it was two-thirds empty. The price was ridiculous, just like all of the other communities I saw. I liked the place because it was..." More
"Stone Hill at Andover was a new place. A third of it is full and it was two-thirds empty. The price was ridiculous, just like all of the other communities I saw. I liked the place because it was..." More
Academy Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
89 Morton St, Andover, MA 01810
"I went to Academy Manor, and I liked it. I thought it was very homey especially for people in that age range. The bedroom was not very institutional looking. It looked like a regular bedroom. With..." More
"I went to Academy Manor, and I liked it. I thought it was very homey especially for people in that age range. The bedroom was not very institutional looking. It looked like a regular bedroom. With..." More
Caring Star 2015
Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm
Provides: Assisted Living
9 Summer Street, Danvers, MA 01923
"My brother is at Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm. I'm very pleased with everything. He is very happy and he's thriving there. He's got a social life, he doesn't have to worry about stairs,..." More
"My brother is at Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm. I'm very pleased with everything. He is very happy and he's thriving there. He's got a social life, he doesn't have to worry about stairs,..." More
Caring Star 2022
Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica ...
Provides: Assisted Living
20 Charnstaffe Lane, Billerica, MA 01821
"These people are amazing. Everyone and I mean everyone at this facility is out of bounds! Thank you to the director, the staff and mostly Tara. I could have not gotten thru this without her. ..." More
"These people are amazing. Everyone and I mean everyone at this facility is out of bounds! Thank you to the director, the staff and mostly Tara. I could have not gotten thru this without her. ..." More
Caring Star 2015
Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford...
Provides: Assisted Living
199 Chelmsford Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824
"If you're looking for assisted living for yourself or a loved one you should definitely check out Chelmsford Crossings.
Mom loves it there. Between the room, staff, food, and friends she has made..." More
"If you're looking for assisted living for yourself or a loved one you should definitely check out Chelmsford Crossings.
Mom loves it there. Between the room, staff, food, and friends she has made..." More
Caring Star 2016
Greystone Farm at Salem
Provides: Assisted Living
242 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079
"Greystone Farm at Salem was a very nice place. The layout was nice. The dining room was nice. Everything was well-kept and new looking. All the workers smiled and were polite. They answered all my..." More
"Greystone Farm at Salem was a very nice place. The layout was nice. The dining room was nice. Everything was well-kept and new looking. All the workers smiled and were polite. They answered all my..." More
Caring Star 2022
Windsor Place of Wilmington
Provides: Assisted Living
92 West Street, Wilmington, MA 01887
"We visited Windsor Place of Wilmington. We liked that. It was nice and bright in the area. The people were friendly. It looked like a nice place. They seemed to have activities. There were plenty..." More
"We visited Windsor Place of Wilmington. We liked that. It was nice and bright in the area. The people were friendly. It looked like a nice place. They seemed to have activities. There were plenty..." More
Ashland Farm at North Andover
Provides: Assisted Living
700 Chickering Road, North Andover, MA 01845
"Ashland Farm at North Andover was beautiful. It feels like a home environment as opposed to a nursing home-type environment. The administrative staff has been very helpful and supportive in..." More
"Ashland Farm at North Andover was beautiful. It feels like a home environment as opposed to a nursing home-type environment. The administrative staff has been very helpful and supportive in..." More
Caring Star 2015
Sunrise of Lynnfield
Provides: Assisted Living
55 Salem Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940
"My husband is currently at Sunrise of Lynnfield. It's nice. I like it, and he likes it, too. It doesn't look like a hospital. It's very homey. It's like a hotel, which is nice. It doesn't have that..." More
"My husband is currently at Sunrise of Lynnfield. It's nice. I like it, and he likes it, too. It doesn't look like a hospital. It's very homey. It's like a hotel, which is nice. It doesn't have that..." More
Sunrise of Burlington MA
Provides: Assisted Living
24 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803
"My mother is at Sunrise of Burlington right now. Our experience has been good. The rooms, the staff, services, the food, and the dining setup is good. The dining room is restaurant style. She's on..." More
"My mother is at Sunrise of Burlington right now. Our experience has been good. The rooms, the staff, services, the food, and the dining setup is good. The dining room is restaurant style. She's on..." More
Caring Star 2015
The Residence at Freeman Lake
Provides: Assisted Living
4 Technology Drive, North Chelmsford, MA 01863
"My mother was a resident of The Residence at Freeman Lake. It was excellent, the people are very good there, they're thorough, they're helpful, they're kind, and they're caring. I have nothing but..." More
"My mother was a resident of The Residence at Freeman Lake. It was excellent, the people are very good there, they're thorough, they're helpful, they're kind, and they're caring. I have nothing but..." More
The Residence at Pearl Street
Provides: Assisted Living
75 Pearl Street, Reading, MA 01867
"My mother-in-law moved into The Residence at Pearl Street 2 weeks ago. She is very comfortable and very happy there. So far, they're doing a nice job. It's a very beautiful and clean place. It was..." More
"My mother-in-law moved into The Residence at Pearl Street 2 weeks ago. She is very comfortable and very happy there. So far, they're doing a nice job. It's a very beautiful and clean place. It was..." More
The Residence at Salem Woods
Provides: Assisted Living
6 Sally Sweet's Way, Salem, NH 03079
"The Residence at Salem Woods was good. It just wasn't for my mom. She wanted classical music and they had other types of music. Also, the activities that they were offering weren't quite what my..." More
"The Residence at Salem Woods was good. It just wasn't for my mom. She wanted classical music and they had other types of music. Also, the activities that they were offering weren't quite what my..." More
Caring Star 2013
Benchmark Senior Living at Haverhill ...
Provides: Assisted Living
254 Amesbury Road, Haverhill, MA 01830
"We settled on Haverhill Crossings. We’re very happy with it. It was a very easy process as they had been very accommodating. It seems to be a high class place. All of the help from the top right..." More
"We settled on Haverhill Crossings. We’re very happy with it. It was a very easy process as they had been very accommodating. It seems to be a high class place. All of the help from the top right..." More
Wingate Residences at Haverhill
Provides: Assisted Living
10 Residences Way, Haverhill, MA 01830
"My father is in Wingate Residences at Haverhill. We're gonna try it out for 30 days and see what happens from there. If he wants to stay, we'll let him stay there. He just got in there a couple of..." More
"My father is in Wingate Residences at Haverhill. We're gonna try it out for 30 days and see what happens from there. If he wants to stay, we'll let him stay there. He just got in there a couple of..." More
Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn
Provides: Assisted Living
1 Cedar Street, Woburn, MA 01801
"My father was at Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn for respite, and they were great. I talked to probably ten different places and they were the most personable, and they honestly made it feel like..." More
"My father was at Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn for respite, and they were great. I talked to probably ten different places and they were the most personable, and they honestly made it feel like..." More
Giving Tree Senior Living
Provides: Assisted Living
1827 Bridge Street, Dracut, MA 01826
"We have found Giving Tree Senior Living for my mother-in-law. The apartments are nice and big. The cost is reasonable. They're brand new. My mother-in-law toured it, too. The staff who toured me..." More
"We have found Giving Tree Senior Living for my mother-in-law. The apartments are nice and big. The cost is reasonable. They're brand new. My mother-in-law toured it, too. The staff who toured me..." More
Blaire House of Tewksbury
Provides: Assisted Living
10 Erlin Terrace, Tewksbury, MA 01876
"I have chosen Blaire House of Tewksbury for my dad because it's local to where he's lived his whole life. It's not just assisted living or memory care like some of the other ones. They've got..." More
Part of the VA program
Ends in 604 days
"I have chosen Blaire House of Tewksbury for my dad because it's local to where he's lived his whole life. It's not just assisted living or memory care like some of the other ones. They've got..." More
Part of the VA program
Ends in 604 days
Caring Star 2015
Brooksby Village
Provides: Assisted Living
100 Brooksby Village Drive, Peabody, MA 01960
"The lady at Brooksby Village was wonderful at explaining to us all about how things work. She gave us a very complete and very good walk-through. The place was huge and there were so many wonderful..." More
"The lady at Brooksby Village was wonderful at explaining to us all about how things work. She gave us a very complete and very good walk-through. The place was huge and there were so many wonderful..." More
Bayberry at Emerald Court
Provides: Assisted Living
2000 Emerald Court, Tewksbury, MA 01876
"Everyone of the staff at BayBerry have been amazing and supportive of my Mom's needs since the first day we visited. The Marketing Director, Michelle took the time to visit my Mom for the intake..." More
"Everyone of the staff at BayBerry have been amazing and supportive of my Mom's needs since the first day we visited. The Marketing Director, Michelle took the time to visit my Mom for the intake..." More
Stonebridge at Burlington
Provides: Assisted Living
50 Greenleaf Way, Burlington, MA 01803
"I looked at Stonebridge at Burlington. What was different with this place was that there was no buy-in, but there was a very hefty monthly fee. For the two of us, it was going to come out to about..." More
"I looked at Stonebridge at Burlington. What was different with this place was that there was no buy-in, but there was a very hefty monthly fee. For the two of us, it was going to come out to about..." More
Brightview North Andover
Provides: Assisted Living
1275 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845
"My mom has moved into Brightview North Andover. Everyone is nice there, the staff, and the residents. This is a very friendly environment. There are a lot of different room setups, and I chose one..." More
"My mom has moved into Brightview North Andover. Everyone is nice there, the staff, and the residents. This is a very friendly environment. There are a lot of different room setups, and I chose one..." More
The Arbors at Dracut
Provides: Assisted Living
21 Broadway Road, Dracut, MA 01826
"The Arbors at Dracut is brand new and only four years old. What I was really looking for was a two-bedroom with a kitchen that I could do cooking in. They had very good activities. The place was..." More
"The Arbors at Dracut is brand new and only four years old. What I was really looking for was a two-bedroom with a kitchen that I could do cooking in. They had very good activities. The place was..." More
Brightview Concord River
Provides: Assisted Living
199 Concord Rd., Billerica, MA 01821
"My mom moved into Brightview Concord River. Pricing was transparent, so we've been paying what they told us. Everybody has been very nice, my mother has had to adjust to going there, but she likes..." More
"My mom moved into Brightview Concord River. Pricing was transparent, so we've been paying what they told us. Everybody has been very nice, my mother has had to adjust to going there, but she likes..." More
Ivy Hill Court
Provides: Assisted Living
337 Main Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
"The Stevens-Bennett home is a wonderful assisted-living home for elderly ladies, I always got the sense that the ladies were well taken care of snd happy in their environment. The staff is kind and..." More
"The Stevens-Bennett home is a wonderful assisted-living home for elderly ladies, I always got the sense that the ladies were well taken care of snd happy in their environment. The staff is kind and..." More
Grace Morgan House
Provides: Assisted Living
489 Prospect Street, Methuen, MA 01844
"We visited Grace Morgan House. It was a very friendly and clean place. The manager and owner were very informative and very helpful. The only reason we didn't pick it was because it was a little..." More
"We visited Grace Morgan House. It was a very friendly and clean place. The manager and owner were very informative and very helpful. The only reason we didn't pick it was because it was a little..." More
Methuen Village Assisted Living and C...
Provides: Assisted Living
4 Gleason Street , Methuen, MA 01844
"My mother-in-law has been at Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park for a little over a week now. So far, I like it. They take good care of her. The place is really nice and they have little apartments...." More
"My mother-in-law has been at Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park for a little over a week now. So far, I like it. They take good care of her. The place is really nice and they have little apartments...." More
Prescott House
Provides: Assisted Living
140 Prescott Street, North Andover, MA 01845
"Presscott House had a very high state rating. I think it's a very good facility. It's clean, orderly, well-managed, and they communicate well about my brother-in-law's status. The staff is very..." More
"Presscott House had a very high state rating. I think it's a very good facility. It's clean, orderly, well-managed, and they communicate well about my brother-in-law's status. The staff is very..." More
Merrimack River Valley House
Provides: Assisted Living
520 Fletcher Street, Lowell, MA 01854
"I am happy to have had the pleasure of working at this facility. God Bless all of the staff and residents as they go through this time of transition. Best to each and every one during the upcoming..." More
"I am happy to have had the pleasure of working at this facility. God Bless all of the staff and residents as they go through this time of transition. Best to each and every one during the upcoming..." More
Palm Center
Provides: Assisted Living
40 Parkhurst Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
"HELLO I WAS A PATIENT IN THIS FACILITY THIS PAST JUNE MY EXPERIENCE WAS DEFINITELY A POSSITIVE ONE. FROM THE MOMMENT THAT I HAD ARRIVED RIGHT UNTILL THE DAY THAT I WAS DISCHARGED THE NURSING..." More
"HELLO I WAS A PATIENT IN THIS FACILITY THIS PAST JUNE MY EXPERIENCE WAS DEFINITELY A POSSITIVE ONE. FROM THE MOMMENT THAT I HAD ARRIVED RIGHT UNTILL THE DAY THAT I WAS DISCHARGED THE NURSING..." More
Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley
Provides: Assisted Living
80 Boston Road, North Billerica, MA 01862
"rooms were very clean.
staff were very involved
great music activities
LIE CARE CENTER IN BILLERICA AS AN AMAZING FACILITY
FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TO NURSING, REHAB, TO HARD..." More
"rooms were very clean.
staff were very involved
great music activities
LIE CARE CENTER IN BILLERICA AS AN AMAZING FACILITY
FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TO NURSING, REHAB, TO HARD..." More
Merrivista
Provides: Assisted Living
100 Water Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
"The facility is clean and well kept. They have a nice oustide area for both relaxing and gardening which is nice for seniors that would like to tend a garden. There is also access to a deck on..." More
"The facility is clean and well kept. They have a nice oustide area for both relaxing and gardening which is nice for seniors that would like to tend a garden. There is also access to a deck on..." More
Sutton Hill Center
Provides: Assisted Living
1801 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, our Clinical Care Teams are focused on implementing..." More
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, our Clinical Care Teams are focused on implementing..." More
Brightview Wakefield
Provides: Assisted Living
21 Crescent St., Wakefield, MA 01880
"Located ten miles north of Boston, Brightview Wakefield is tucked into the historic town of Wakefield, Massachusetts lined with churches, storefronts, restaurants, a beautiful library and Town..." More
"Located ten miles north of Boston, Brightview Wakefield is tucked into the historic town of Wakefield, Massachusetts lined with churches, storefronts, restaurants, a beautiful library and Town..." More
Willow Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
30 Princeton Blvd, Lowell, MA 01851
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, our Clinical Care Teams are focused on implementing..." More
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, our Clinical Care Teams are focused on implementing..." More
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Andover
Andover, Massachusetts, is one of the oldest towns in New England, first settled in 1642. Its population estimate as of July 2017 is 35,937 residents, 14.3 percent of whom are age 65 or over. In the Andover area, there are 37 assisted living facilities to help serve this senior population.
In Andover as in the rest of Massachusetts, assisted living facilities are officially known as Assisted Living Residences, or ALRs, and they are regulated by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA).
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Andover
- The weather in Andover is relatively comfortable throughout much of the year. The average high in July is around 82 degrees and Andover has an average of 201 sunny days a year, so seniors can enjoy plenty of time outdoors. Winters in Andover, however, tend to be cold and snowy, as is the case for much of Massachusetts. On average, Andover receives about 51 inches of snow per year.
- Compared to the rest of Massachusetts and the entire country overall, Andover is more expensive to live in. On a cost of living index where the national average is 100, Massachusetts sits at 139 and Andover is at 177. Housing is the biggest factor in cost of living differences: Andover's score is 340, compared to the state average of 210. Seniors searching for assisted living communities in Andover may want to keep this in mind as they assess their budgets.
- Seniors can feel safe living in Andover since crime levels are lower than national averages and averages for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro areas. On a scale of one (low crime) to 100 (high crime), Andover scores 23.2 for violent crime and 22.4 for property crime, lower than the national averages of 31.1 and 38.1, respectively. They're also lower than the averages for the surrounding Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro area, which has a violent crime rate of 34.2 and a property crime rate of 34.5.
- The Andover area is home to world-class medical facilities, including nearby Lawrence General Hospital and Mass General Hospital in Boston, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Andover has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Council on Aging, an organization that provides input and guidance to the Elder Services Division and the town as a whole. Andover's Elder Services Center coordinates and implements programs designed to meet elderly needs. The town also has one senior center.
- Massachusetts is moderately tax-friendly towards retirees. The state fully exempts Social Security benefits and income from public pension funds. However, retirement income from a 401k, IRA or private pension are taxed at the state income tax rate of 5.1 percent.
Paying for Assisted Living in Andover
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Andover start around $4,895 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 Andover 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 Andover
Massachusetts offers MassHealth, the state Medicaid plan, that helps seniors pay for services in Assisted Living Residences as long as they meet certain criteria.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted 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 Andover
Andover 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 Andover, please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Andover
Andover-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.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Andover, MA
Paying for Assisted Living in Andover, MA
Free Assisted Living Resources in Andover, MA
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Andover, MA
Other Options in Andover, MA
Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Andover
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Review of Atria Marland Place
Atria Marland Place was nice, but it had much smaller rooms and a lot of them didn't have kitchens. They just had a sink and a refrigerator. They offer three meals a day. They had little pubs there... Read more
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Review of Atria Marland Place
I've toured Atria Marland Place, it's an excellent facility and I can't say enough good things about them. From the staff, their continued help, and the way that the facility and community looked w... Read more
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Review of Atria Marland Place
I toured Atria Marland Place. It was nice and clean, and the layout was elegant. It was a lot like a hotel. It was kind of big like a big hotel, and I really didn't feel that it was that homey. The... Read more
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