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Assisted Living Communities in Brighton, Massachusetts

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Brighton, MA below include 51 Assisted Living facilities with 0 review. On average in Brighton, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options .

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

Newton

$7,093

Boston

$5,772

Brighton

$5,607

Watertown

$5,552

US

$4,000

Waltham

$3,545

Paying for Assisted Living in Brighton

Assisted Living costs in Brighton start around $5,607 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 Brighton 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 Brighton

MassHealth, which is the Massachusetts Medicaid state plan, covers services for qualified individuals living in Assisted Living Residences.

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 Brighton

Brighton 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 Brighton, please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Brighton

Brighton, Massachusetts, is officially considered a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, and is located in the northwest corner of the city. It is surrounded by the communities of Cambridge, Watertown, Newton and Brookline. Its population is 57,130 people, and while most of the population is between the ages of 20 and 30, there are many senior residents in this area as well. To accommodate them, there are over four dozen assisted living facilities, called Assisted Living Residences (ALRs), in the Brighton area.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Brighton

  • Brighton is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, and it experiences a relatively comfortable climate throughout much of the year. The fall features beautiful foliage, and it's a great time for seniors to explore the outdoors around their assisted living community. The area also has warm summers: the average July high reaches 82 degrees. One drawback to Brighton's climate is the winter months. The area receives an average of 50 inches of snow each year. 
  • Crime is moderate in the Brighton area, and rates fall right around national averages for property and violent crime. The Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area scores 34.2 for violent crime and 34.5 for property crime. National averages are 31.1 and 38.1 respectively. These numbers for the Brighton area are a bit higher than the Massachusetts state averages for violent crime (31.6) and property crime (21.1). Seniors may want to inquire about security measures in place at assisted living communities they visit.
  • The cost of living in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area is a bit higher than the state and national average. On a cost of living index where 100 is the national cost of living average, the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area ranks at 155, compared to the Massachusetts average of 139. Housing is the biggest factor in cost of living differences in this region.
  • Brighton has an array of community resources for seniors, including FriendshipWorks, a volunteer organization in the greater Boston area that help reduce elderly isolation and enhance quality of life through volunteers who provide friendship, advocacy, assistance and emotional support to Boston's elderly population. Brighton also has the Veronica B. Smith Senior Center.
  • Brighton is accessible via the B branch of the MBTA's Green Line rail service, which has 11 stops along Commonwealth Ave. in Brighton. The C branch is also in Brighton, and the D Line is nearby as well. Brighton is also served by several local MBTA bus routes. Seniors 65 and over enjoy reduced fares when they use a Senior CharlieCard.
  • Massachusetts is moderately tax friendly for retired seniors. Public pension income and Social Security are tax exempt, but other forms of retirement income at the state's income tax rate, 5.1 percent. These accounts include a 401k, IRA or private pension.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Brighton

Brighton-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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