Sunrise of Arlington MA
1395 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02476
3.8
(18 reviews)
"My friends unit is lovely and overlooks the bike path. The food is delicious. Juan does an outstanding job. The staff is kind and welcoming...."
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1395 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02476
3.8
(18 reviews)
"My friends unit is lovely and overlooks the bike path. The food is delicious. Juan does an outstanding job. The staff is kind and welcoming...."
READ MORE1 Symmes Road, Arlington, MA, 02474
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Brightview Arlington was very nice. The rooms were also nice. They had an exercise class, a Catholic mass, activities for gathering in the living room where a lot of people were there all the time, parties, and opportunities for visiting. It was very..."
READ MORE99 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA, 02493
4.4
(50 reviews)
"Maplewood is a lovely, warm and inviting assisted living facility. My mother-in-law moved into Maplewood about three months ago and we have been so impressed with every aspect of the community. The physical campus is beautiful and includes very well ..."
READ MORE126 Smith Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
4.1
(24 reviews)
"We went to look at Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings. The people who met up with us were all very nice. They were willing to answer any questions. They were very friendly and gave us a full tour of the facility, including the rooms and the..."
READ MORE42 Mall Road, Burlington, MA, 01803
4.5
(22 reviews)
"Rooms are air - clean - welcoming. Atmosphere is friendly and active. Overall the design of the building is most appealing and conducive to a harmonious and varied lifestyle. The grounds and plantings are particularly beautiful. The staff is notice..."
READ MORE24 Mall Road, Burlington, MA, 01803
4.1
(19 reviews)
"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 the third floor, so she basically gets taken care of ..."
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50 Sutherland Road, Brighton, MA, 02135
4.4
(15 reviews)
"I went to Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle. It was very high end, it had that high-end feeling definitely, it was definitely for people with money. The rooms were small. It was stellar in upkeep. The staff was very lovely, she was fantastic. I saw t..."
READ MORE430 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 attentive. They also seemed to be able to have the staff and support that my uncle would need. The two people that we interacted with wer..."
READ MORE20 Summer Street, Watertown, MA, 02472
4.7
(9 reviews)
"My mother was a here for assisted living. The facility is clean and bright, the food is good, and there are lots of activities for the diverse residents --- some still very active, others more infirm. The spirit and ethos of the staff are outst..."
READ MORE158 Essex Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
5.0
(6 reviews)
"The Residence at Melrose Station was extremely luxurious. It just opened and it's like a 5-star hotel. It was beautiful. It was on the pricier side, but when they first opened they were offering huge monthly discount rates for the rent. They've got a..."
READ MORE1 Cedar Street, Woburn, MA, 01801
4.2
(11 reviews)
"I saw the Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn. I thought the facility was wonderful. The woman who gave us the tour was great. They had a lot to offer. The one I interacted with seemed lovely. They had a lovely courtyard. A group had just come back fro..."
READ MORE180 Corey Rd, Brighton, MA, 02135
3.3
(6 reviews)
"I liked Providence House Assisted Living. It was bright, and it was accessible. There was parking there. The staff was very nice. It's very clean. I was surprised by how bright it was. It didn't feel like a nursing home. They had things for the peopl..."
READ MORE615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I chose The Residence at Boylston Place because Josh, the CEO, and the staff that I met were very gracious and friendly. I felt comfortable with them. They have lots of interesting, varied, and age-appropriate activities. The food is farm-to-table an..."
READ MORE206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA, 02465
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Scandinavian Living Center was an absolutely lovely facility. Great staff, beautiful, lots of recreational and educational opportunities, and good food. It had beautiful rooms, small, intimate settings. You name it, they have it: music, dance, games,..."
READ MORE2300 Washington Street, Newton Lower Falls, MA, 02462
4.2
(10 reviews)
"My wife and I are both in an assisted living accommodation at The Falls at Cordingly Dam. She's on the fourth floor and I'm on the first floor. I'm looking for an independent living accommodation because it is not good for me to be in an assisted liv..."
READ MORE341 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA, 02472
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My father has been in Brigham House for about a week now. It's just perfect, and they are incredibly helpful. I was looking for an economical alternative in Massachusetts, and Brigham House accepts assistance on some of their residents, which some pl..."
READ MORE431 Washington Street, Newton, MA, 02458
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I like Sunrise of Newton. I like the openness of the hallways and the elevators. Because it's new, they were able to have more space. They took time to follow up and answer my questions. They have a fridge in the room, but of course, they don't have ..."
READ MORE3 Rehabilitation Way, Woburn, MA, 01801, Woburn, MA, 01801
3.7
(7 reviews)
"My mom is at Brightview Country Club Heights. The place, as expected, has nice accommodations. The common areas are pleasantly appointed, and my mom's apartment is very spacious. The staff is wonderful and very helpful from the move-in transition ..."
READ MORE420 Reservoir Avenue, Revere, MA, 02151
3.3
(15 reviews)
"My mother moved in nearly nine months ago and, originally, I was extremely hesitant sending her to live here due to preexisting reviews. It did not paint the place in a generous light, but I was working with very limited options. Taking the tour help..."
READ MORE352 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115
3.4
(5 reviews)
"I visited Susan Bailis. That place was to die for with a cute setup. The room was a one-bedroom with a living room. The people were very nice. The sitting area was very quaint, and it smelled good in there. It’s a fairly new place. The staff was exce..."
READ MOREWoburn
$6,431
Arlington
$6,110
Watertown
$5,552
Winchester
$5,250
US
$4,000
Waltham
$3,545
Assisted Living costs in Arlington start around $6,110 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 Arlington 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.
Services in an ALF in Arlington are covered by the Medicaid State Plan program and the Money Follows the Person Residential Supports Waiver program. The program covers personal care, nursing and oversight. To help with room and board, the state also has an optional state supplement (OSS) that is added to the federal Supplemental Security Income payment (SSI).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted Living in Massachusetts page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
Arlington 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 Arlington, please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
Arlington, Massachusetts, is listed as one of the best suburbs to retire in the Boston area. Located six miles northwest of Boston, Arlington is home to more than 7,200 seniors. For seniors who require daily assistance, Arlington is home to two assisted living facilities, and there are 42 in nearby in places such as Winchester and Boylston Place.
In Arlington and the state of Massachusetts, assisted living residences (ALRs) are regulated by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA). The state also has adult foster care (AFC), which is specifically for seniors who want to live in assisted living in a home-like atmosphere.
Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Arlington-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensiveset of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities inMassachusetts are required to follow. Visit our
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Nancy Prescott
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Arlington MA
My friends unit is lovely and overlooks the bike path. The food is delicious. Juan does an outstanding job. The staff is kind and welcoming.
Provider response
Hi Nancy! Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Arlington. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review!
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Reviewer#RD1109w
4.0
Review of Sunrise of Arlington MA
What I liked about Sunrise of Arlington MA was the proximity to where I live. But I didn't see my uncle living there. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I didn't think it would be for him. They...
Provider response
Hi, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Arlington. We would be pleased to...
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Scott
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Arlington MA
The activities that Sunrise of Arlington MA offers are superior. My mother was actually very interested in moving in there. The appearance of the place is really fabulous. It has a very tranquil...
Provider response
Hi Scott, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Arlington MA. We would be...