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Prospect House
420 Reservoir Avenue, Revere, MA 02151
"This is a wonderful, safe, beautiful community, with highly skilled staff. My family member has lived here for years...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,148
Assisted Living Communities in Medford, MA
Medford sits on the shores of the Mystic River roughly 7 miles northwest of downtown Boston....
Medford and its surrounding areas boast 131 total assisted living facilities that cater to a variety of senior living needs. In 2024, these communities charge a median monthly rate of $6,750, which exceeds the national median by $1,400 but sits $370 lower than the baseline rate for Massachusetts.
To help you make informed decisions, we list 2010 reviews reviews in the directory below of assisted living communities in the Medford area, with an average rating of stars.
131 Providers
The Gables at Winchester
299 Cambridge St, Winchester, MA 01890
"The Gables was just right off the street from me. It was lovely. The one whom I toured the place with was very nice. The...
Assisted Living
$3,050
The Delaney at the Vale
20 Hill Street, Woburn, MA 01801
"The Delaney at the Vale wasn't right for us, but it was a fine facility. The staff was very helpful and spent a lot of...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$8,000
Caring Stars Winner
Sunrise of Arlington MA
1395 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476
"My 88 year old mother has been in assisted living at Sunrise for 9 months. So she arrived during covid of 2020. I knew...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,789
Brigham House
341 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472
"Brigham House was a pretty good place. It was old. I did see one of the rooms, which was new. They've done the rooms...
Assisted Living
$5,900
Susan Bailis Assisted Living
352 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
"My mother-in-law moved into Susan Bailis Assisted Living. The facility is bright and welcoming. The people are very...
Assisted Living
$6,488
Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn
1 Cedar Street, Woburn, MA 01801
"I really like Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn a lot. Unfortunately it was in Covid lockdown, but we like it a lot. It...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,145
Providence House Assisted Living
180 Corey Rd, Brighton, MA 02135
"I was able to visit Providence House, and the experience was very positive. It has a steel feel to it. No frills. I met...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,995
Caring Stars Winner
Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle
50 Sutherland Road, Brighton, MA 02135
"My wife moved in to the memory unit of Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle, but now she has moved to the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,080
Evans Park at Newton Corner
430 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458
"My mom moved into Evans Park at Newton Corner a month ago. It was very clean and calm. They had programs running all...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,505
Sunrise of Newton
431 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458
"Sunrise of Newton is smaller than the others I went to. It's a newer facility, and they're still working things out. It...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,090
Parc at Harbor View
46 Lincoln Street, Winthrop, MA 02152
"I highly recommend them. It is local and they are very friendly, very caring, and supportive. My mom is in memory care...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$5,875
The Newbury of Brookline
123 Fisher Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445
Located in Brooklines Fisher Hill, a neighborhood designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and full...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$10,500
Sunrise of Burlington MA
24 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803
"I toured Sunrise of Burlington MA for my mom. It was fresh, clean, and open. It looked like they're either very well...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,992
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Atria Longmeadow Place
42 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803
"We selected Atria Longmeadow Place. It's a nice facility, and I think it's laid out well. The rooms and common areas are...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,895
Caring Stars Winner
Sunrise of Lynnfield
55 Salem Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940
"Sunrise of Lynnfield seemed a nice place. The people in charge were quite friendly. We looked at a couple of the rooms...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,877
Scandinavian Living Center
206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA 02465
"Scandinavian Living Center was an absolutely lovely facility. Great staff, beautiful, lots of recreational and...
Assisted Living
$7,800
Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
126 Smith Street, Waltham, MA 02451
"The people at Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings were nice. The dining room was very nice, and the food was...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,010
Sophia Snow Place
1205-1215 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
"My sister is at Sophia Snow Place. It's very comfortable and well-furnished. The food is good, and I like that. I don't...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$6,267
Caring Stars Winner
Windsor Place of Wilmington
92 West Street, Wilmington, MA 01887
"I visited this facility and found that it is fairly new, clean, and organized. I saw there is a piano for...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,475
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Medford, MA and Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey lists the approximate monthly cost of assisted living in Medford at $6,750. When comparing it to nearby cities, Medford shows up as one of the most affordable, with only Springfield charging a lower baseline rate at around $6,368 per month. Pittsfield and Barnstable Town present the most expensive options, charging $3,075 and $3,033 more than Medford, respectively.
Medford
$6,750
Massachusetts
$7,120
The United States
$5,350
Pittsfield
$9,825
Barnstable Town
$9,783
Worcester
$6,906
Springfield
$6,368
Paying for Assisted Living in Medford
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Medford
Seniors in Medford 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.
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 Medford, MA
At $2,643 per month, adult day health care offers the most affordable senior care in Medford. Assisted living, though notably more expensive at $6,750, takes second place, costing less than half the rate of a semi-private room in a nursing home ($14,144). Assisted living also presents significantly more affordable costs than home health care, which costs around $7,436 per month.
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 Medford is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Boston, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Medford
Seniors and their families can turn to many helpful resources for aid in navigating later-life changes. Below, you’ll find several such resources that are available in the Medford area.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Mystic Valley Elder Services | (781) 324-7705 | Focusing on adults 60 years of age and older, MVES is Medford’s Area Agency on Aging. It offers health benefits counseling through the Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone program, which educates seniors on Medicare and Medicaid benefits, prescription drug coverage and related matters. The organization performs options counseling that can help seniors make care choices, and it coordinates long-term support for eligible seniors in need. Information and referrals to other sources of aid are also available from MVES. |
| Assisted Living Ombudsman | (617) 727-7750 | The Assisted Living Ombudsman provides advocacy and mediation services, helping residents of Massachusetts’s assisted living facilities resolve problems. Anyone may file a complaint on behalf of one or multiple residents. Information on facilities is also available through this program. |
| Senior Legal Helpline | (800) 342-5297 | The Senior Legal Helpline helps older adults find legal aid with matters such as Social Security and veterans benefits. It also connects seniors with professionals who can help with wills, bankruptcy and Medicare issues, among other matters. These services are open to Massachusetts residents 60 years of age and up. |
| Veterans Northeast Outreach Center | (978) 372-3626 | The VNEOC can make it easier for military veterans, including seniors, to access benefits they have earned. Its representatives assist with VA health care applications, and they can provide information on navigating disability claims and related matters. The organization also performs referrals to sources of legal and fiduciary assistance. Family members of veterans may be eligible for help as well. |
| Medford Council on Aging | (781) 396-6010 | The Council on Aging advocates for and offers certain services to Medford’s older population, and it dispenses information on local resources. It also works with family members and caregivers of older adults. Additionally, the council has a social worker who can assist with confidential matters and provide health insurance counseling. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Medford
Medford-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.
