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Waltham is a historically rich city with lifelong learning opportunities, shopping and dining amenities and high access to affordable health care. It offers a low crime rate and comfortable weather, and cultural events and festivals throughout the year foster a sense of community. Several hospitals are located within a few miles of the city center, and there are several assisted living facilities for those who need daily assistance. These features make it an attractive retirement destination for many seniors, an age group that accounts for about 15% of the 64,000 residents.
Assisted living is the preferred option for many seniors in Waltham who want a low-maintenance lifestyle but don’t require the intensive care nursing homes provide. These facilities create individualized care plans for each resident that include services such as assistance with toileting, bathing and remembering to take medications. They also provide daily meals, transportation and recreational activities throughout the week. This type of care costs approximately $6,819 monthly in Waltham, which exceeds Massachusetts' average of $6,500 and the national rate of $4,500.
This guide provides details on how assisted living rates in Waltham compare to costs in nearby cities, and it outlines some popular ways to pay for care.
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The Massachusetts Department of Health and Social Services licenses all assisted living facilities in Waltham and requires them to comply with rules related to housing, staffing and scope of care. The department publishes these rules on its website, along with information on residents’ rights.
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In Waltham, seniors pay $6,819 per month on average for assisted living.
Assisted living facilities in Waltham charge monthly average rates of $6,819, which is 5% higher than the Massachusetts average and 52% higher than the national norm. It also exceeds monthly care costs in other cities throughout Massachusetts, including Worcester, where seniors pay $5,685 per month for this level of care. Similarly, in Springfield, rates are about 26% lower than Waltham’s norm, and in Pittsfield, rates are even more economical at $2,084. In Barnstable Town, however, care costs are a little higher than in Waltham at $7,000.
Waltham
$6,819
Massachusetts
$6,500
United States
$4,500
Barnstable Town
$7,000
Worcester
$5,685
Springfield
$5,048
Pittsfield
$2,084
Assisted living facilities in Waltham charge $6,819 per month for care, which is about 8% to 9% higher than the cost of in-home care and home health care. Seniors who choose adult day health care pay about $5,200 less per month for care than those in assisted living, while nursing home residents pay considerably higher monthly rates of $13,155.
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 Waltham was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program, supports a waiver that may help low-income seniors pay for care in assisted living residences. Waltham seniors who live in these facilities may be eligible for additional financial support from the Massachusetts State Supplement Program.
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.
Waltham 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 Waltham, please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
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Waltham Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.
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