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Assisted Living Communities in Framingham, Massachusetts

Located about 20 miles west of Boston, Framingham, MA, and its surrounding area hosts 18 assisted living facilities that help seniors maintain independence and access social opportunities. While assisted living costs $7,120 in Massachusetts, seniors pay a 2024 median of only $6,750 in Framingham. However, expenses still greatly exceed the $5,350 midpoint range retirees pay...

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

According to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living providers in Framingham charge $1,400 more than the national median. Seniors reduce these expenses by considering nearby alternatives such as Springfield, where care costs $6,368. However, they face steeper expenses in Barnstable, where care costs $3,033 more than in Framingham. Worcester offers comparable living expenses to Framingham, with assisted living costing $6,906.

Framingham

$6,750

Massachusetts

$7,120

United States

$5,350

Barnstable

$9,783

Worcester

$6,906

Springfield

$6,368

Pittsfield

$9,825

Paying for Assisted Living in Framingham

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Framingham

Eligible seniors in the Framingham area can apply for state-funded financial assistance to help pay for assisted living costs. Two government programs are offered: Group Adult Foster Care and Supplemental Security Income Category G.

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Framingham, MA

Seniors pay $7,394 more for a semi-private room in a nursing home than for assisted living, making this type of care Framingham's most expensive. On the other end of the spectrum, adult day care costs $4,107 less than assisted living. Home care and home health care charge $305 and $686 more, respectively, than assisted living for seniors who prefer to live at home.

In-Home Care

$7,055

Home Health Care

$7,436

Adult Day Health Care

$2,643

Assisted Living Facility

$6,750

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$14,144

Note: Since data for Framingham is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Boston, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Framingham

Framingham has several free resources for seniors aimed at helping enhance their quality of life. Some programs help seniors find government benefits to help them, while others provide social opportunities or valuable educational resources.

ResourceContactService
Assisted Living Ombudsman(617) 727-7750The State Long Term Care Ombudsman Office oversees the living conditions and care of residents in assisted living communities. They receive complaints filed by residents or their families and refer these complaints to the appropriate organizations. Ombudsman representatives can also help families find the right choice for assisted living by giving an honest assessment of the benefits and drawbacks of each one.
Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging(508) 852-5539The regional Agency on Aging (AAA) administers programs to enhance the lives of area seniors. Some programs include nutrition and health information, including help with meal preparation and deliveries. Other programs provide information about health issues that affect seniors, such as early-onset dementia or fall prevention. The agency also funds senior citizens centers, which give the elderly a place for socialization and fun.
Greater Boston Legal Services(617) 371-1234Area lawyers donate their services to low-income seniors who cannot afford their own representation in civil matters. These lawyers can help file for divorce or bankruptcy and draft legal documents to protect their finances, such as power of attorney, living wills, trusts and wills.
Boston Vet Center(617) 424-0665Military veterans may receive help from the Vet Center to file claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and appeal decisions made by that agency. Representatives can help veterans apply for their benefits and pensions, including the Aid & Attendance benefit, which can help pay for assisted living. Counseling for topics such as grief and PTSD is also offered.
Natick Community-Senior Center(508) 647-6540The Natick Community Senior Center offers elderly residents a place to gather and socialize, with weekday lunches and activities, plus games like Bingo and bridge, space for hobby groups or book club meetings. The Natick Senior Center also organizes group outings for seniors as well as holiday and birthday celebrations on-site.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Framingham

Assisted living communities in Framingham, as in all of Massachusetts, are overseen by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, which ensures proper staff training and compliance with state standards. The organization conducts regular inspections of all facilities, and each facility must pass inspection to retain its licensure.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Framingham

  • As part of the greater Boston area, Framingham shares that city’s designation as a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. This listing features communities amenable to seniors, including accessibility and availability of resources for the elderly. 
  • The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index rates Framingham as a 6.9/10 for climatic comfort, making it one of the more pleasant locations in Massachusetts. Winters can be quite cold and snowy, with January lows of 15 degrees and 47 inches of snow each year. However, summers are pleasant, warm and sunny, with July high temperatures of 83 and 200 days of sunshine each year. 
  • The cost of living in Framingham is 134.3, higher than the U.S. median of 100. Housing costs, nearly double the national average, are the main reason for a higher cost of living. This can affect the operating costs for assisted living residences, too. However, health care is an important consideration for many seniors and is lower than the national average, 83.4 compared to 100. 
  • Social Security income is tax-exempt in Massachusetts, as is income from public pensions. Seniors who rely on these for much of their income can benefit from this. 
  • Crime rates in Framingham, both violent and property, are lower than the national averages, which may help seniors feel more secure. Violent crime rates are  21.6 compared to 22.7 for the country overall, while property crime rates are 22.6, versus 35.4 for the nation. 
  • Framingham seniors have plenty of options for healthcare. In addition to the comprehensive Boston General Hospital medical system, physicians per 100,000 residents are considerably higher than the national average, 371 compared to 210. 
  • Seniors with respiratory concerns may appreciate the air quality in Framingham, which is better than the U.S.average, 68/100 compared to 55/100.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Framingham

Framingham-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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Massachusetts

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Jonathan

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Cushing Park

We toured Brookdale Cushing Park. The staff was very friendly. The facilities were nice. We didn't object to anything. It didn't have the warmth and coziness we detected in the other community. One...

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Jen

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Mary Ann Morse at Heritage

I looked at three or four places, and I thought that Mary Ann Morse at Heritage seemed pretty homey, and the room size was good. A lot of the places I saw only had a studio or a bedroom, and I felt...

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Jen

I visited this facility

Review of The Branches of Framingham

I had a problem with the living situation at The Branches of Framingham. It's like you would walk into almost like an alcove, and it would split off into two bedrooms from there, and I didn't like...

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