Courtyard Nursing Care Center
200 Governors Ave, Medford, MA, 02155
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MOREThe rest of this guide covers additional information on Medford and the cost of assisted living. It concludes with an overview of Medford-area resources seniors may find useful.
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200 Governors Ave, Medford, MA, 02155
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MORE92 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...."
READ MORE126 Smith Street, Waltham, MA, 02451
4.2
(23 reviews)
"We went to look at Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings. The people who met up with us were all very nice. They were willing to answer any questions. They were very friendly and gave us a full tour of the facility, including the rooms and the..."
READ MORE42 Mall Road, Burlington, MA, 01803
4.6
(19 reviews)
"My husband and I moved into Atria Longmeadow Place in February 2023. The helpful staff assisted us in getting adjusted to our new home and he residents we were introduced to quickly became dear friends. We have made many fun memories at Book Club, ..."
READ MORE295 Broadway, Malden, MA, 02148
4.3
(23 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 MORE55 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..."
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24 Mall Road, Burlington, MA, 01803
"My mother is at Sunrise of Burlington right now. Our experience has been good. The rooms, the staff, services, the food, and the dining setup is good. The dining room is restaurant style. She's on the third floor, so she basically gets taken care of ..."
READ MORE50 Sutherland Road, Brighton, MA, 02135
4.5
(13 reviews)
"I went to Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle. It was very high end, it had that high-end feeling definitely, it was definitely for people with money. The rooms were small. It was stellar in upkeep. The staff was very lovely, she was fantastic. I saw t..."
READ MORE430 Centre Street, Newton, MA, 02458
"I could see my uncle at Evans Park at Newton Corner and be happy there. I like that it seemed they would be very attentive. They also seemed to be able to have the staff and support that my uncle would need. The two people that we interacted with wer..."
READ MORE75 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 MORE20 Summer Street, Watertown, MA, 02472
4.8
(9 reviews)
"My mother was a here for assisted living. The facility is clean and bright, the food is good, and there are lots of activities for the diverse residents --- some still very active, others more infirm. The spirit and ethos of the staff are outst..."
READ MORE158 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 MORE1395 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02476
3.8
(18 reviews)
"My friends unit is lovely and overlooks the bike path. The food is delicious. Juan does an outstanding job. The staff is kind and welcoming...."
READ MORE1 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 MORE180 Corey Rd, Brighton, MA, 02135
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I liked Providence House Assisted Living. It was bright, and it was accessible. There was parking there. The staff was very nice. It's very clean. I was surprised by how bright it was. It didn't feel like a nursing home. They had things for the peopl..."
READ MORE615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
4.8
(4 reviews)
"I chose The Residence at Boylston Place because Josh, the CEO, and the staff that I met were very gracious and friendly. I felt comfortable with them. They have lots of interesting, varied, and age-appropriate activities. The food is farm-to-table an..."
READ MORE206 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,..."
READ MORE46 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 MORE341 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA, 02472
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My father has been in Brigham House for about a week now. It's just perfect, and they are incredibly helpful. I was looking for an economical alternative in Massachusetts, and Brigham House accepts assistance on some of their residents, which some pl..."
READ MORE1205-1215 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA, 02132
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Sophia Snow Place is all inclusive, so Mom has assistance with anything she needs. She has meal choices, 3 times a day plus the pastry cart in the morning, help with showering and meds, does yoga and has wonderful caregivers, she loves them all. They..."
READ MOREIn Massachusetts, assisted living facilities are overseen by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. The EOEA certifies facilities and enacts regulations, covering matters like who facilities can admit and the care facilities must provide. The EOEA also works with older adults and their caregivers.
At $6,100, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Medford is higher than the nation’s corresponding rate. Medford is much more competitive within Massachusetts, however.
Medford’s rate of $6,100 is just $15 higher than the Massachusetts state average. As for nearby cities, Worcester offers prices that are around $600 lower than Medford’s. The gap is smaller between Medford and Springfield, where the median rate is $5,750. The same is true for Medford versus Pittsfield and its $5,789 average cost. To the east, Barnstable is more expensive than Medford, coming in at $6,338.
Medford
$6,100
Massachusetts
$6,085
The United States
$4,300
Worcester
$5,488
Springfield
$5,750
Pittsfield
$5,789
Barnstable
$6,338
In Medford, assisted living is much more expensive than adult day health care, which has an average cost of $1,782 per month. Home care and home health care both have median prices of $5,720, making them more comparable to assisted living but still slightly cheaper. Nursing homes are the most expensive option by far: Semiprivate rooms cost $13,383, and private rooms cost $14,509 on average.
Home care
$5,720
Home health care
$5,720
Adult day health care
$1,782
Assisted living
$6,100
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$13,383
Nursing home (private room)
$14,509
Note: Data for Medford was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
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.
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.
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 |
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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. |
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.