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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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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.
Seniors in Lynn pay approximately $6,819 per month for assisted living.
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
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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...