The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Essex County, MA for 2023
The average cost of assisted living in Essex County is $5,459 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,875. Cheaper nearby regions include Rockingham County with an average starting cost of $4,922.
To help you with your search, browse the 251 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Essex County. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Essex County 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Rockingham County with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Essex County, MA
Caring Star 2015
Atria Marland Place
Provides: Assisted Living
15 Stevens Street, Andover, MA 01810
"The staff is so caring. Whether they work in housekeeping, maintenance, food service, or care staff they are always willing to help, friendly, and kind. The facility is clean and vibrant. There is..." More
"The staff is so caring. Whether they work in housekeeping, maintenance, food service, or care staff they are always willing to help, friendly, and kind. The facility is clean and vibrant. There is..." 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
Ashland Farm at North Andover
Provides: Assisted Living
700 Chickering Road, North Andover, MA 01845
"I went to Ashland Farm at North Andover. I know they seem very nice, very helpful, and wanted to make sure that the people who live there are part of the community and not just living in their own..." More
"I went to Ashland Farm at North Andover. I know they seem very nice, very helpful, and wanted to make sure that the people who live there are part of the community and not just living in their own..." More
Caring Star 2022
Atria Merrimack Place
Provides: Assisted Living
85 Storey Avenue, Newburyport, MA 01950
"A sign on a resident's door says it all," Thrive, don't just survive". Words to live by for we seniors living out the remainder of our years in an environment which
provides companionship and..." More
"A sign on a resident's door says it all," Thrive, don't just survive". Words to live by for we seniors living out the remainder of our years in an environment which
provides companionship and..." More
Sunrise at Gardner Park
Provides: Assisted Living
73 Margin Street, Peabody, MA 01960
"I went to Sunrise at Gardner Park. They showed me one of the studios, and I thought it was small. The staff was excellent. Everybody was great. Everyone who I interacted with was wonderful. I saw..." More
"I went to Sunrise at Gardner Park. They showed me one of the studios, and I thought it was small. The staff was excellent. Everybody was great. Everyone who I interacted with was wonderful. I saw..." 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
The Residence at Riverbend
Provides: Assisted Living
149 County Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
"We visited The Residence at Riverbend for my mom. I like that it wasn't too large and it was a small enough and nice community. It was clean and everybody was friendly. I spoke with Tara, and she..." More
"We visited The Residence at Riverbend for my mom. I like that it wasn't too large and it was a small enough and nice community. It was clean and everybody was friendly. I spoke with Tara, and she..." 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
The Residence at Vinnin Square
Provides: Assisted Living
224 Salem Street, Swampscott, MA 01907
"The Residence at Vinnin Square is a beautiful facility. They've got wonderful activities, and the food is fabulous. I was very pleased that my mother was there. The staff is very caring and very..." More
"The Residence at Vinnin Square is a beautiful facility. They've got wonderful activities, and the food is fabulous. I was very pleased that my mother was there. The staff is very caring and very..." 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
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
Caring Star 2013
The Linden at Danvers
Provides: Assisted Living
220 Conant Street, Danvers, MA 01923
"The Linden at Danvers was very nice. I liked the people and the place. I was going to be sending my wife there, but she didn't want to go. The ground seemed clean and the people were nice. The room..." More
"The Linden at Danvers was very nice. I liked the people and the place. I was going to be sending my wife there, but she didn't want to go. The ground seemed clean and the people were nice. The room..." More
Brightview Danvers
Provides: Assisted Living
50 Endicott Street, Danvers, MA 01923
"My mom lived in wellspring village which is there dementia unit until she passed away. The staff were all so caring and loving to not only my mom, but also to my whole family. Allie who is in..." More
"My mom lived in wellspring village which is there dementia unit until she passed away. The staff were all so caring and loving to not only my mom, but also to my whole family. Allie who is in..." 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
Landmark at Oceanview
Provides: Assisted Living
3 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915
"I visited and the staff was very cordial. I liked that it was in a somewhat suburban setting. It was interesting and unique and had an absolutely wonderful view. The rooms were typical and small..." More
"I visited and the staff was very cordial. I liked that it was in a somewhat suburban setting. It was interesting and unique and had an absolutely wonderful view. The rooms were typical and small..." More
Bertram House of Swampscott
Provides: Assisted Living
565 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, MA 01907
"My father spent his 89th to 92nd year at Bertram House of Swampscott and I am grateful for his time there. Bertram House and staff are exceptional and I have only good things to report. ..." More
"My father spent his 89th to 92nd year at Bertram House of Swampscott and I am grateful for his time there. Bertram House and staff are exceptional and I have only good things to report. ..." More
The Lafayette Rehabilitation and Skil...
Provides: Assisted Living
25 Lafayette St, Marblehead, MA 01945
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
Herrick House
Provides: Assisted Living
89 Herrick Street, Beverly, MA 01915
"The Herrick House is the best assisted living facility I have ever seen. The facility is beautiful and very comfortable. The care is excellent and the staff is extraordinary.
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"The Herrick House is the best assisted living facility I have ever seen. The facility is beautiful and very comfortable. The care is excellent and the staff is extraordinary.
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John Bertram House
Provides: Assisted Living
29 Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970
"We saw John Bertram House. The only reason we didn't choose it was because it was 2-1/2 hours on a good day from where I live, otherwise that was where Mom was interested in going. It's a beautiful..." More
"We saw John Bertram House. The only reason we didn't choose it was because it was 2-1/2 hours on a good day from where I live, otherwise that was where Mom was interested in going. It's a beautiful..." 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
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
Harriett and Ralph Kaplan Estates
Provides: Assisted Living
240 Lynnfield St., Peabody, MA 01960
"My sister moved into Kaplan in December of last year and it immediately became apparent that it was a good move. I noticed how happy and comfortable the residents appeared. Unfortunately my sister..." More
"My sister moved into Kaplan in December of last year and it immediately became apparent that it was a good move. I noticed how happy and comfortable the residents appeared. Unfortunately my sister..." 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
Lynn Home for Elderly Persons
Provides: Assisted Living
1 Atlantic Terrace, Lynn, MA 01902
"Lynn Home for Elderly Persons is right next to my brother's house, so it's a good fit for my mother. We're not allowed to go in yet; we've only met my mother outside. They're very nice. So far, it..." More
"Lynn Home for Elderly Persons is right next to my brother's house, so it's a good fit for my mother. We're not allowed to go in yet; we've only met my mother outside. They're very nice. So far, it..." More
Lynn Shore Rest Home
Provides: Assisted Living
37 Breed St, Lynn, MA 01902
"Lynn shore rest home is located on Breed Street in Lynn, MA. I am not employed by Lynn Shore Rest Home. I work as a homecare RN with elderly patients who reside in the home. I have been to Lynn..." More
"Lynn shore rest home is located on Breed Street in Lynn, MA. I am not employed by Lynn Shore Rest Home. I work as a homecare RN with elderly patients who reside in the home. I have been to Lynn..." 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
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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Essex County
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Review of Atria Marland Place
The staff is so caring. Whether they work in housekeeping, maintenance, food service, or care staff they are always willing to help, friendly, and kind. The facility is clean and vibrant. There is ... Read more
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Review of Sunrise at Gardner Park
I saw assisted living and memory care at Sunrise at Gardner Park. It's a lovely facility. They had welcoming staff and an excellent director of sales. They're very thorough and very patient with us... Read more
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Review of Bertram House of Swampscott
Bertram House of Swampscott was a nice facility. They've got caring staff. The director of sales spent quite a bit of time with us and was very flexible and very accommodating. I saw a studio and a... Read more
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