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CARING STARS WINNER
295 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148
4.1
(27 reviews)
"It was such a lovely place. It was all so bright, cheerful, and beautiful. I enjoyed the place. The people seemed friendly. As for the downside, they're expensive. The apartment is spacious enough if you're ready for that change. The facility was ver..."
$3,495
341 Forest Street, Malden, MA 02148
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother is in Forestdale Park. It is an outstanding facility. It's newly renovated, and it's beautiful. The staff is outstanding, very caring, and very supportive. I haven't found a better place yet. She is in a one-bedroom unit. It's a bedroom wit..."
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206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA 02465
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Scandinavian Living Center was an absolutely lovely facility. Great staff, beautiful, lots of recreational and educational opportunities, and good food. It had beautiful rooms, small, intimate settings. You name it, they have it: music, dance, games,..."
$7,800
1 Del Pond Drive, Canton, MA 02021
5.0
(10 reviews)
"Orchard Cove was second on our list. Our tour was a very good experience. The facility was clean. The community was welcoming. The staff person who toured us was very knowledgeable and very responsive to our questions. We were very impressed with it...."
$4,555
10 Residences Way, Haverhill, MA 01830
5.0
(3 reviews)
"If I had to put my sister somewhere, Wingate Residences at Haverhill is where she will go. First of all, everyone was very friendly. But what I liked most about it was when you went in, you could see from one side of the building to the other. There ..."
$6,175
119 E Central St, Natick, MA 01760
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We toured The Residence at Natick South. It has a very beautiful, elegant, and very formal setting. It required furnishing for even a short-term rehab stay. They did not provide a television. They had a white linen dinner every night, a well-appointe..."
$3,500
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224 Salem Street, Swampscott, MA 01907
5.0
(5 reviews)
"We had a very good experience at The Residence at Vinnin Square. It's beautiful. Everything was nice. It was open. It was airy. It didn't smell. There's a lot of light in there. The layout was good. I don't have anything bad to say. The staff was ver..."
$6,810
220 Conant St, Danvers, MA 01923
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My dad moved to Charter Senior Living of Danvers. The staff I met with was caring and very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time explaining their philosophies on how they take care of their memory care patients. They just impressed me a great deal. I..."
$4,995
369 Pond Street, Ashland, MA 01721
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Mom was at The Residence at Valley Farm for respite care. Everything from the food, the professionalism and friendliness of the staff, and the cleanliness of the place were all good. I've tried a meal once and it was pretty good. Mom's room was very ..."
$4,335
40 Clapboardtree Street, Norwood, MA 02062
5.0
(5 reviews)
"I toured Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree. It's a very nice place, but they didn't have an opening for my mother and father to live together, which is a very big part of it. They've been married for 62 years, and they want to be together. The..."
$7,500
235 Gould Street, Needham, MA 02494
4.8
(7 reviews)
"I had moved into Wingate Residences at Needham, but I had to move out again, not that I got sick and nobody around me got sick, but I knew I'd be in lockdown in their senior living and that would defeat the purpose of my living there, so I moved back..."
$6,375
20 Summer Street, Watertown, MA 02472
4.8
(10 reviews)
"My sister is a resident of The Residence at Watertown Square. It's very nice. It has a view over the garden, it's furnished very well and has its own individual bathroom. It's not more than three doors away from the nurse's station. The whole facilit..."
$5,665
CARING STARS WINNER
92 West Street, Wilmington, MA 01887
4.8
(20 reviews)
"We were directed to Windsor Place by a Care Patrol employee. From my first phone call to Sandra and virtual tour, I got a good feeling about this facility. They were very a ccomodating about a month of respite care while we looked for a permanent h..."
$6,075
75 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493
4.8
(5 reviews)
"The staff at Epoch has been phenomenal. They have gone out of their way to be present every day in my mother's life, from physical care to encouraging her to engage in activities making a point of getting her out of her room. My family could not be h..."
$6,995
391 Common Street, Dedham, MA 02026
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My friend has moved here. It has the perfect size apartment for her. They're wonderful staff. They're supportive and caring. She can get outside and walk on her own. She is near a close friend who can come over frequently when needed. Food is okay. T..."
$5,495
CARING STARS WINNER
85 Storey Avenue, Newburyport, MA 01950
4.7
(22 reviews)
"The facility and staff at Atria at Merrimack Place are wonderful! The business director has answered every single question about my parent's ever changing bill. Maintenance has been on duty with my parent's multiple moves and apartment needs. Nurs..."
$6,195
75 Pearl Street, Reading, MA 01867
4.7
(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..."
$5,900
615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I went to The Residence at Boylston Place. I was treated very well. They're upgrading their facility, so there was some construction going on but it didn't bother me. They're making it even nicer. By the time I'd be ready to move in if I did go there..."
$5,250
1827 Bridge Street, Dracut, MA 01826
4.7
(8 reviews)
"The Giving Tree Senior Living is an amazing place. My grandpa moved there in October 2024, and it has been a wonderful experience for him and our family. From day one, everyone who works there has been friendly, supportive, and helpful. My grandpa a..."
$6,100
CARING STARS WINNER
180 Main Street, Walpole, MA 02081
4.7
(18 reviews)
"What my mother was looking for was independent living with one meal a day, and apartments that had a kitchen with an actual stove. The other thing that she wanted was a balcony or an outdoor space, and New Pond Village had all of those things. It was..."
$6,590
Assisted Living
SIGH - Stay Away
1.0
Review of Atria Maplewood Place
If you are placing your loved one here such that they will be safe and looked after, look elsewhere. As soon as the check is cashed, staff says "not my job". If you follow up on things (safety...
Assisted Living
Robin
4.0
Review of Atria Maplewood Place
It seemed to be very engaging with the people that live there. They were having a social hour when we were there. They had a gathering in one of their meeting rooms. It was a themed night, but I...
Assisted Living
Elizabeth
5.0
Review of Atria Maplewood Place
I went to tour for my mother. It was very quiet there. The activity lady was very nice and the lady that showed us around was excellent. It's smaller than the other facility that I visited. It...
At $6,750 per month, Malden's estimated assisted living price ranks $1,400 higher than the national norm, according to the Genworth 2024 Cost of Care Survey. However, the city's prices are about $370 below Massachusetts' statewide median, and nearby areas have much higher rates. Pittsfield features the highest reported price of $9,825, while Barnstable Town is a close second at $9,783.
Malden
$6,750
Massachusetts
$7,120
The United States
$5,350
Barnstable Town
$9,783
Worcester
$6,906
Pittsfield
$9,825
Seniors in Malden who require assistance with the cost of services at an ALR are fortunate to have a number of options at their disposal. As part of the Massachusetts Medicaid State Plan, seniors can receive financial aid through the Group Adult Foster Care program and Money Follows the Person (MFP) waiver program. Low-income seniors are also eligible to apply for an optional state supplement (OSS) to be added to their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment.
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.
In Malden, assisted living costs less than most other senior care options. Nursing home facilities represent the most costly alternative, charging about $7,394 more per month. Similarly, in-home care costs about $305 more than assisted living, while home health care costs approximately $686 more. Adult day health care is the city's only cheaper option, with an estimated monthly fee of $2,643.
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 Malden is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Boston, instead.
Malden and the surrounding area hosts many agencies and nonprofit organizations that help seniors and their families avoid institutionalized care. This assistance includes help in finding long-term care solutions and providing services, such as transportation, legal advice and assistance, activities and health and wellness programs.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Mystic Valley Elder Services | (781) 324-7705 | Mystic Valley Elder Services helps residents 60 years and older receive the support that they need to live independently for as long as possible. This organization is the region’s leader in home and community-based programs for seniors and those with disabilities, serving 20,000 residents a year in the greater Boston area through active involvement with members from the community. |
| City of Malden Veterans’ Services | (781) 397-7139 | The City of Malden Veterans’ Services offers guidance to those who have served in the military and may be eligible for assistance with the costs of assisted living through various benefit programs. The services and benefits available from this state-mandated office extend to veterans, their spouses and their dependents. |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | (617) 371-1234 | Greater Boston Legal Services provides no-cost legal assistance to seniors and low-income families to help them with certain legal matters. Many agencies refer clients to the organization for legal assistance. |
Malden-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.
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