North Andover resides in Essex County, south of the Merrimack River and about 24 miles outside of Boston. In 2024, assisted living communities in this region charge monthly fees of around $6,750, putting costs about $370 below the Massachusetts median. Seniors have 4 assisted living facilities to choose from within North Andover, and 20 more sit in nearby cities.
We help you in your search for assisted living in North Andover by including 231 reviews reviews in our directory, which indicate an average quality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars stars.
700 Chickering Road, North Andover, MA 01845
4.1
(26 reviews)
"I went to Ashland Farm at North Andover. I know they seem very nice, very helpful, and wanted to make sure that the people who live there are part of the community and not just living in their own rooms and never coming out. They want them to get out..."
$5,525
1275 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845
4.7
(10 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Brightview North Andover. It's excellent care. It's excellent everything. We cannot be any happier than we are. They treat my mother nicely. We don't worry about her anymore. They let us put a camera in her room, and we can s..."
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140 Prescott Street, North Andover, MA 01845
3.6
(9 reviews)
"We are keeping mom at Prescott House. It's a lovely place. Everything is always neat and clean. I've never seen anything that isn't. It always smells good, it doesn't smell like disinfectant or like a hospital. They are outstanding. It's a small comm..."
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1801 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845
2.2
(8 reviews)
"My mom was at Sutton Hill at two different times for Rehab for each visit the nursing staff as well as Social Services Department were exceptional. the girls I had to deal with Jennifer, Lisa, Heather as well as Maura where amazing they kept me poste..."
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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
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
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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
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
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..."
$5,500
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
(11 reviews)
"We toured The Residence at Watertown Square. It looked like the floors and walls were in very good physical condition. It didn't look like it was beaten up, with people walking around with walkers and wheelchairs. So, it was in pretty good shape. I..."
$5,665
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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
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
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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..."
$8,495
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
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
813 Beech Street, Manchester, NH 03104
4.7
(8 reviews)
"My friend has already moved into Evergreen Place. She has been there now for a couple of weeks and she's very happy. The atmosphere is a very family atmosphere, very friendly, very accommodating, very affordable housing, very clean, and just a lovely..."
$181
10 Devon Dr., Acton, MA 01720
4.7
(7 reviews)
"Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook was excellent. It was very clean, very new-looking, and warm. I only met one person and he was fine. He was great. He knew what he was talking about and answered all my questions quickly and easily...."
$6,435
Assisted Living
Mike Dec
2.0
Review of Benchmark at North Andover
My mother has since passed but this facility was one of my life's worst experiences. A constant fight to get what you are paying for. Management very difficult to deal with. Staff constantly...
Assisted Living
Ross
5.0
Review of Benchmark at North Andover
I went to Ashland Farm at North Andover. I know they seem very nice, very helpful, and wanted to make sure that the people who live there are part of the community and not just living in their own...
Assisted Living
Peggy
4.0
Review of Brightview North Andover
Brightview North Andover was a very friendly place. It was very clean. I really can't say anything wrong about it. The only thing was that it had a lot of corridors. Other than that, it was very...
Provider response
Hi Peggy - Thank you for visiting Brightview North Andover. If you have any other questions about senior living at Brightview, don't hesitate to reach out!
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey records assisted living costs in the North Andover region at close to $6,750 per month. This amount surpasses the national norm of $5,350 but falls about $370 below the statewide median. Local rates are moderate compared to fees in nearby cities. For example, costs trend lower in Springfield at roughly $6,368, but facilities in Pittsfield charge approximately $9,825.
Quincy
$6,750
Massachusetts
$7,120
United States
$5,350
Pittsfield
$9,825
Springfield
$6,368
Worcester
$6,906
Barnstable Town
$9,783
Eligible seniors in the North Andover area can apply for state-funded financial assistance to help pay for assisted living costs. Two government programs are offered: Group Adult Foster Care and Supplemental Security Income Category G.
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.
Monthly assisted living costs in North Andover come in at around $6,750. By contrast, adult day health care facilities charge more economical fees of approximately $2,643, but home-based and institutional alternatives cost more. For example, home health care agencies charge about $7,436, while in-home care clients pay roughly $7,055. Additionally, the median rate for nursing home care hovers near $14,144 for semi-private units.
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 North Andover is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Boston, instead.
Seniors looking for free resources will find a variety of local services and programs. These are provided by government entities and nonprofits striving to ensure North Andover’s aging population has the support needed to live as safely and independently as possible.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore | (800) 892-0890 | Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore is a private nonprofit and the designated Area Agency on Aging and Aging Service Access Point for the region. It also acts as the elder protective service agency and services 28 cities and towns in the Merrimack Valley, including North Andover. Services provided by ESMV-NS include the CareRide program, housing options, LGBT Senior Social Connection, long-term care ombudsman program, nutrition program, options counseling and protective service. It can also provide information on elder issues and referrals for necessary services. |
| North Andover Senior Center/Elder Services | (978) 688-9560 | North Andover Elder Services and Senior Center is also the Council on Aging for North Andover. It advocates for older adults in the community and identifies this population’s needs to ensure it meets their social, economic, health and cultural requirements. Elder services also strive to maximize seniors’ independence and improvement of their quality of life. Programs and services include living options, health and safety programs, informative lectures, nutrition programs, monthly activities, senior health services and transportation services. |
| Transportation Services | (978) 469-6878 | The Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) Shuttle Bus provides free rides to passengers aged 60 or older to popular destinations along a scheduled route. There’s also a volunteer-provided medical transportation program to ensure elderly residents make it to important medical appointments. |
North Andover-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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