The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lynn, MA for 2024
Lynn is a large city of about 101,000 people, 13% of whom are seniors, on the shores of Massachusetts Bay. It features a vibrant downtown district with unique shops and restaurants, and a variety of cultural destinations that contribute to the city’s welcoming environment. Lynn also offers easy access to outstanding medical facilities, providing convenience for local seniors.
The city is also home to several assisted living facilities, providing a practical solution for older adults who need daily assistance but don’t require extensive medical support. These facilities feature comfortable housing, daily meals and recreational activities and amenities, along with individualized care plans that balance assistance and independence. Many facilities have indoor and outdoor common areas, such as activity centers, fitness rooms and hair salons, and some let residents keep pets. In general, seniors in Lynn pay $6,819 per month for assisted living. This is significantly higher than the Massachusetts average of $6,500, as well as the national norm of $4,500. Â
This guide provides more details on assisted living costs in Lynn, along with popular ways seniors in this city pay for care. It also lists some of the licensing requirements all facilities in Lynn follow to ensure consistently high-quality care.Â
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Lynn Home for Elderly Persons
1 Atlantic Terrace, Lynn, MA, 01902
3.8
(4 reviews)
"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 has been great. She is happy. Everybody is nice. They..."
READ MORELynn Shore Rest Home
37 Breed St, Lynn, MA, 01902
4.0
(1 reviews)
"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 shore Rest Home several times. The home is not very larg..."
READ MORECharter Senior Living of Danvers
220 Conant St, Danvers, MA, 01923
5.0
(2 reviews)
"It 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 I saw was good. It was not furnished, you have to furnish it, but it wa..."
READ MOREBenchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm
9 Summer Street, Danvers, MA, 01923
4.7
(23 reviews)
"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, and he doesn't have to cook anymore. He doesn't need m..."
READ MOREWindsor Place of Wilmington
92 West Street, Wilmington, MA, 01887
4.8
(20 reviews)
"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 of areas for people to do things...."
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Sunrise at Gardner Park
73 Margin Street, Peabody, MA, 01960
4.2
(21 reviews)
"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 an activity room where a game of bingo was going on. I..."
READ MOREHoliday Maplewood Place
295 Broadway, Malden, MA, 02148
4.3
(21 reviews)
"Maplewood Place was fully renovated about 2 years ago. The apartments, common areas and dining room are beautiful and very inviting. My 87-year-old mother was very apprehensive about assisted living but no longer had the ability to live independent..."
READ MORESunrise of Lynnfield
55 Salem Street, Lynnfield, MA, 01940
4.2
(20 reviews)
"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 medical feel to it, which so many people are accusto..."
READ MOREThe Residence at Pearl Street
75 Pearl Street, Reading, MA, 01867
4.8
(9 reviews)
"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 a former school, which they've done over. On the insi..."
READ MOREThe Residence at Melrose Station
158 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 MOREThe Residence at Vinnin Square
224 Salem Street, Swampscott, MA, 01907
5.0
(5 reviews)
"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 nice. They have a beautiful dining room. They have a lo..."
READ MOREBenchmark Senior Living at Woburn
1 Cedar Street, Woburn, MA, 01801
4.3
(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 MOREParc at Winthrop
46 Lincoln Street, Winthrop, MA, 02152
4.6
(5 reviews)
"We chose them for my aunt. It's very warm, cozy, and beautiful; beautiful in architecture, and everything about it. It's a nice, warm place when you first step in. The staff is very attentive to the clients. The food is fantastic, and the residents a..."
READ MOREAVIVA Country Club Heights
3 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 MOREProspect House
420 Reservoir Avenue, Revere, MA, 02151
3.2
(14 reviews)
"My mom has lived at Prospect House for a few years now and she absolutely loves being there! She use to be a stay to herself kind of person and since moving in there she has become quiet the social butterfly. The actives provided are so welcoming a..."
READ MORESusan Bailis Assisted Living
352 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115
3.5
(6 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 MORELegacy Estates of Monmouth
1200 W Broadway, Boston, MA, 61462
" At Legacy Estates of Monmouth, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate supportive living services for older adults while promot..."
READ MOREThe Delaney at the Vale
20 Hill Street, Woburn, MA, 01801
"From studios to sprawling two-bedroom apartments, your new home will fit your every need. Spacious, light-filled, stylishly contemporary, wi..."
READ MOREBrooksby Village
100 Brooksby Village Drive, Peabody, MA, 01960
3.8
(41 reviews)
"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 things in it. There were five dining areas and a cou..."
READ MOREWhat to Consider About Assisted Living in Lynn
All assisted living facilities in Lynn are licensed through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. This agency publishes information on landlord and tenant laws as they relate to those in assisted living, as well as specific rules facilities follow related to care planning and services. It also conducts regular inspections to ensure compliance with minimum standards.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Lynn
- Most forms of retirement income are subject to state income taxes in Massachusetts at rates of about 5%, although the state fully exempts Social Security benefits for all seniors. This may impact how much money seniors in Lynn can put toward assisted living services.
- Lynn residents aged 60 and over can access local transportation services through Greater Lynn Senior Services, a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of free and low-cost supports to local seniors to supplement what they receive through assisted living. Services are available by calling the agency’s Travel Counseling Center at (888) 499-5324 on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- There are no hospitals in Lynn proper, but Salem Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford and Massachusetts General Hospital are all located within a 10-mile radius. Health care costs in this city trend about 17% lower than national norms, which may benefit assisted living residents managing chronic health conditions.
- On a 100-point cost of living index based on living costs nationwide, Lynn scores 123.4. While this shows that it’s more expensive to live in this city than in a typical U.S. community, this score is a little lower than the Massachusetts norm of 127.5. This may make the city a financially viable option for seniors moving to Lynn for assisted living from other regions of the state.
- Property crime occurs at about the same rate in Lynn as in the nation as a whole, with the city rating 34 on a 100-point crime index versus the national norm of 35.4. While the violent crime score comes in at 40.4, exceeding the national average of 22.7, the frequency of this type of crime has been trending downward for the past two decades. This may provide peace of mind to those moving to Lynn for long-term care.
- Lynn’s humid continental climate brings warm summers and chilly winters, making the city an attractive option for prospective assisted living residents who enjoy experiencing distinct seasons. Year-round temperatures range from 19 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit, and the city gets 48 inches of rain and 42 inches of snow.
Paying for Assisted Living in Lynn
Seniors in Lynn pay approximately $6,819 per month for assisted living.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
In Lynn, assisted living facilities charge monthly rates of $6,819 for care. This exceeds the Massachusetts average of $6,500, and it's 52% over the national norm and hundreds of dollars higher than rates in most nearby cities. While Lynn may be a budget-friendly alternative to Barnstable Town, where assisted living facilities charge $7,000 per month for care, rates in other surveyed cities tend to be lower. For example, in Worcester, care costs are about 17% lower than in Lynn, and in Springfield, care costs are 26% lower than Lynn’s norm. In Pittsfield, the difference in assisted living costs is even more significant, with care in this city costing 69% less than in Lynn.
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Lynn
$6,819
Massachusetts
$6,500
United States
$4,500
Barnstable Town
$7,000
Worcester
$5,685
Springfield
$5,048
Pittsfield
$2,084
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors in Lynn pay $6,819 per month for assisted living, making this one of the costlier local senior care options. By comparison, seniors who obtain private services at home pay $6,292 per month for nonmedical in-home care and $6,244 for specialized home health care, and those who attend adult day health care pay even lower rates of $1,614. On the other hand, nursing home care is considerably more expensive than assisted living at $13,155 per month.
In-Home Care
$6,292
Home Health Care
$6,244
Adult Day Health Care
$1,614
Assisted Living Facility
$6,819
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$13,155
Note: Data for Lynn was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lynn
Group Adult Foster Care, which is available through Medicaid and Mass-Health, and Section 8 housing are among the financial assistance options available from the federal and state government to eligible senior adults in Lynn.
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 Lynn
Lynn 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 Lynn, please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lynn
Lynn Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Wanda
3
Review of Lynn Home for Elderly Persons
Lynn Home for Elderly Persons was very homey. I thought that the administrator who ran the place seemed genuinely caring. She was very, very nice, knowledgeable, and very personable. She's been...
Assisted Living
Daniel
5
Review of Lynn Home for Elderly Persons
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...
Assisted Living
DisgustedInDunedin
3
Review of Lynn Home for Elderly Persons
The staff here are very good at being available for you and your family member when you need them to be. Food is above average and they do well with making sure to follow the health guidelines and...