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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
Assisted Living Communities in Newton, MA
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authentic reviews in Newton, MA below include 136 Assisted Living facilities with 2250 reviews. On average in Newton, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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136 Providers
Sunrise of Newton
431 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458
"I visited Sunrise of Newton. They've got very personalized service and multiple levels of care. There are just a couple...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,090
Evans Park at Newton Corner
430 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...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,505
The Falls at Cordingly Dam
2300 Washington Street, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
"We went to The Falls at Cordingly Dam. We looked at both assisted living and memory care. It was beautiful, it felt like...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$12,850
The Residence at Watertown Square
20 Summer Street, Watertown, MA 02472
"We visited The Residence at Watertown Square for our friend and we were only there for the tour and it was impressive...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,160
Maplewood at Weston
99 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493
"My Mother currently resides in their Memory Unit and I have to say that the care they provide is superb. The staff...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$11,400
The Residence at Boylston Place
615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
"Boylston Place was a wonderful place. The people were great. That's not in our top three because it doesn't offer some...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,000
Wingate Residences at Weston
75 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493
"The staff at Epoch has been phenomenal. They have gone out of their way to be present every day in my mother's life...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,995
Wingate Residences at Needham
235 Gould Street, Needham, MA 02494
"Mother is in Wingate. She’s very happy there. The rooms are very nice, and the food is very good. "
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$6,375
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
Caring Stars Winner
Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle
50 Sutherland Road, Brighton, MA 02135
"Best decision to have my mother at Chestnut Park. When you pick a place you need to consider the what ifs. What happens...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,080
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
Providence House Assisted Living
180 Corey Rd, Brighton, MA 02135
"My good friend lived in the Assisted Living facility at Providence House for about two years before needing memory care...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,995
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
Charter Senior Living of Dedham
391 Common Street, Dedham, MA 02026
"It was being remodeled, so everything was updated. The person who took me around had lots of knowledge and was very...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,495
Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
126 Smith Street, Waltham, MA 02451
"My daughters and I went around with the nurse and we decided unanimously on Waltham Crossings (The Harbor Program). We...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,010
Caring Stars Winner
Sunrise of Arlington MA
1395 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476
"In my multiple visits to Sunrise Senior Living in Arlington, MA I have regularly been impressed with the friendliness of...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,789
Susan Bailis Assisted Living
352 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
"I toured Susan Bailis Assisted Living. It's centrally located in downtown Boston, and its facilities are clean and...
Assisted Living
$6,488
Caring Stars Winner
Sunrise of Wayland
285 Commonwealth Road, Wayland, MA 01778
"Sunrise of Wayland had a very pleasant and warm atmosphere. The staff looked courteous and professional. The rooms and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,904
The Gables at Winchester
299 Cambridge St, Winchester, MA 01890
"Gables at Winchester was a recommendation from another family. We visited the property and we saw that it was new and...
Assisted Living
$3,050
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Patrick
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Newton
I visited Sunrise of Newton. They've got very personalized service and multiple levels of care. There are just a couple of things that don't fit our particular situation. The person during the tour...
Assisted Living
Robert
5.0
Review of The Falls at Cordingly Dam
My wife and I are both in an assisted living accommodation at The Falls at Cordingly Dam. She's on the fourth floor and I'm on the first floor. I'm looking for an independent living accommodation...
Assisted Living
Reviewer#RD1109w
5.0
Review of Evans Park at Newton Corner
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...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Newton, MA and Nearby Cities
On average, assisted living facilities in Newton charge monthly rates of $6,819, which is high compared to the national norm of $4,500 and the Massachusetts median of $6,500. While rates are high compared to most other cities in the state, Newton may be an affordable alternative to Barnstable Town, where care costs are a couple of hundred dollars higher at $7,000. Seniors may save over $1,100 by opting for care in Worcester instead of in Newton, and in Springfield, rates are even more affordable at $5,048. In Pittsfield, care costs average about a third of the rate in Newton at $2,084.
Newton
$6,819
Massachusetts
$6,500
United States
$4,500
Worcester
$5,685
Barnstable Town
$7,000
Springfield
$5,048
Pittsfield
$2,084
Paying for Assisted Living in Newton
Seniors in Newton pay approximately $6,819 monthly for assisted living.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Newton, MA
Assisted living is among the costlier long-term care options in Newtown, with fees averaging $6,819 per month. This is considerably higher than in-home care and home health care costs, which average $6,292 and $6,244, respectively, and it significantly exceeds the cost of adult day health care, which comes in at $1,614. Even so, assisted living is an affordable alternative to nursing home care, which starts 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 Newton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
Free & Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources in Newton
Those who are considering assisted living in Newton have access to a broad range of nonprofit organizations and services to help them make informed decisions regarding their long-term care options. The following table highlights the top resources for seniors in the region, including the long-term care ombudsman program, the Aging Services Access Point and the local senior center.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Springwell, Inc. | (617) 926-4100 | Springwell provides escort services for medical appointments, as well as money management services, congregate meals and information and referrals for community-based services. It also has advisors who evaluate seniors’ needs and recommend local long-term care options, as well as a lending library stocked with materials relevant to aging. |
| Assisted Living Ombudsman | (617) 727-7750 | The state’s assisted living ombudsman helps older adults navigate the process of choosing a residential facility and determining options for paying for services. The ombudsman also investigates complaints about an assisted living facility made by or on behalf of a resident. |
| Department of Veterans’ Services | (617) 796-1090 | The Department of Veterans’ Services has a Veterans Service Officer in Newton who helps qualified individuals apply for benefits, such as Aid and Attendance, disability compensation and veterans’ and survivors’ pensions. The officer also provides information on VA programs, such as medical care and health insurance. |
| Newton Senior Services | (617) 796-1660 | Newton’s Senior Services department operates social and recreational programs for older adults, including art classes, conversation groups and fitness programs. It also hosts health and hearing clinics and legal services throughout the month, and it distributes senior parking stickers. |
| MetroWest Legal Services | (800) 696-1501 | MetroWest Legal Services provides free legal assistance to those aged 60 and over in the Newton region. Through this nonprofit organization, seniors can get one-on-one help with reviewing assisted living contracts and applying for public benefits that may help them cover services. |
| REquipment | (800) 261-9841 | REquipment is a free program that provides durable medical equipment loans to seniors in Massachusetts. Through the Canton distribution center, seniors in Newton can obtain mobility aids, hospital beds and safety equipment, which may help them maintain their independence and reduce the need for expensive medical equipment purchases. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (732) 777-1940 | RSVP is a federally funded volunteer program for those aged 55 and over. Through the local chapter, Newton seniors can connect with volunteer placement opportunities throughout Middlesex County, including in schools, museums, parks, charities and hospitals. |
