
Christopher Heights of Marlborough
99 Pleasant Street, Marlborough, MA, 01752
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I stayed at Christopher Heights for two weeks. The staff was excellent. The food was excellent, and the atmosphere was excellent. "
READ MORELocated in east-central Massachusetts, 30 miles west of Boston, Marlborough is a welcoming city that offers high access to health care, comfortable weather and good air quality. The city has nearly 42,000 residents, about 6,000 of whom are at least 65 years old, promoting access to flexible long-term care services.
Assisted living is among the most popular long-term care solutions for older adults who need daily assistance and want freedom from the challenges and responsibilities of living alone. Residents often have multiple floor plans to choose from, including apartment-style units, and they can access services such as daily meals, housekeeping and linen services and personalized care. While monthly fees vary depending on a facility’s amenities and fee structure, Marlborough seniors pay $5,685 per month for this type of care. This is higher than the national norm of $4,500 but competitive compared to the state norm of $6,500.
This guide outlines financial assistance options that may be available to Marlborough seniors to help them pay for assisted living expenses. It also includes details on the benefits and drawbacks of relocating to this area for care, and it lists agencies and services that help seniors navigate long-term care options.
99 Pleasant Street, Marlborough, MA, 01752
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I stayed at Christopher Heights for two weeks. The staff was excellent. The food was excellent, and the atmosphere was excellent. "
READ MORE121 Northboro Road East, Marlborough, MA, 01752
2.0
(11 reviews)
"do not go to this place. The long term care unit is horrible. It is a warehouse for elders. Your loved one will be confined to a chair every waking moment until they are put into bed. The hall is lined with bodies in chairs staring into space. No sti"
READ MORE300 West Farm Pond Road, Framingham, MA, 01702
4.1
(33 reviews)
"My mother has been in Brookdale Cushing Park for over four years now, and she loves the people there, but she needs additional assistance than she can get in assisted living. The overall experience was excellent, the people were wonderful, and the..."
READ MORE747 Water Street, Framingham, MA, 01701
4.6
(16 reviews)
"I liked Heritage at Framingham Senior Living a lot. It's a very nice and friendly place. The staff was very nice. I liked the common rooms a lot. The dining area, the living rooms, the outdoor space and indoor space were all great. The rooms were ..."
READ MORE258 Walnut St, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
4.7
(9 reviews)
"The Residence At Orchard Grove was beautiful. The staff was fantastic. The people looked extremely happy and they had a lot of different programs that they offered. They have activities where they could take them to go bowling or they could go on ..."
READ MORE518 Pleasant Street, Framingham, MA, 01701
4.7
(7 reviews)
"The tour at The Branches of Framingham was excellent, and the lady that was running it was excellent. The staff was friendly, courteous, and very welcoming. We got to taste the food and we got to meet the cook. Everything was good. They had a new ..."
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421 Bolton Street, Marlboro, MA, 01752
4.5
(6 reviews)
"The Branches of Marlboro was a beautiful place. My dad toured with me and he has a standup walker with him, but he could maneuver that throughout the entire facility. Even when we went into the room, he could bring that giant upright walker everyw..."
READ MORE40 Walnut Street, Clinton, MA, 01510
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Visited several times before moving family member here. staff is amazing, welcoming and helpful, move in was easy, residents seem very happy."
READ MORE50 W Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748
4.1
(18 reviews)
"I have to start out by saying that the situation with my mom was fluid and we were not getting a lot of information from the hospital she was admitted to. It was evident, based on the situation, that she would not be able to go to the home she ha..."
READ MORE761 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA, 01776
4.7
(9 reviews)
"Orchard Hill was just top notch; I loved absolutely everything about it. The rooms were nice, the dining area was very nice too, and I only had raving reviews for everything about it. The value was just phenomenal, and it was very convenient. "
READ MORE238 West Main Street, Northborough, MA, 01532
4.7
(6 reviews)
"Whitney Place at Northborough is closer to me, so that was just one of the reasons why I chose them. I know the person who is in charge of that place from my work as a Journey Home Singer, and my neighbor works there, so it has a lot of good revie..."
READ MORE5 Lyman Street, Westborough, MA, 01581
4.3
(6 reviews)
"We went to Whitney Place at Westborough. The place is immaculate. My friend was able to go into another resident's room to see a studio apartment. She was very happy with the people there. They're very friendly and outgoing. The facility is clean ..."
READ MORE253 Washington St, Hudson, MA, 01749
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I did a tour of Artisan at Hudson. They have a beautiful, huge dining room. It's very well-designed, and the surroundings were beautiful. Their studio apartments were very large and very nice. The person who gave us the tour, was very helpful, exp..."
READ MOREThe Department of Health and Social Services regulates assisted living facilities in Massachusetts and has rigorous licensing requirements in place to ensure a consistently high standard of care in Marlborough and the rest of the state. The department outlines requirements related to the scope of care facilities must provide, as well as staffing and nutrition services.
In Marlborough, seniors living in assisted living facilities pay $5,685 per month for services.
Assisted living rates in Marlborough are moderate compared to other Massachusetts cities at $5,685 per month. This is about $800 below the state norm, and it’s competitive compared to rates in Boston, which average $6,819, and Barnstable Town, where residents pay $7,000 per month for care. In Springfield, rates are about $640 less than in Marlborough, and in Pittsfield, care costs come in at less than half of Marlborough’s rate at $2,084. Nationally, care costs are lower than in Marlborough at $4,500.
Marlborough
$5,685
Massachusetts
$6,500
United States
$4,500
Pittsfield
$2,085
Springfield
$5,048
Boston
$6,819
Barnstable Town
$7,000
In Marlborough, assisted living facilities charge $5,685 per month for residential care. This is about half the cost of nursing home care, which starts at $11,863 for shared rooms. Seniors who obtain basic in-home services pay $5,720 per month, and those who need skilled nursing pay $5,911 for home health care. Only adult day health care, which doesn’t include housing costs and most meals, is more affordable than assisted living at $1,842.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$5,685
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,863
Note: Data for Marlborough was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Worcester, was used instead.
State and federal government resources are available to help eligible seniors financially in paying for assisted living through Group Adult Foster Care, available through Medicaid and Mass-Health, and Supplemental Security Income Category G, accessible through the Social Security Administration.
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.
Marlborough 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 Marlborough, please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
Marlborough Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.