Watertown sits west of Cambridge near the Charles River. The city and its surrounding areas host 176 assisted living communities, including 2 facilities within city limits. In 2024, residents of these communities pay approximately $6,750 per month for room, board and care. For comparison, the typical monthly fee in Massachusetts is higher at about $7,120.
You can find 1723 reviews reviews of Watertown's assisted living communities in our directory. These communities feature an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars stars. Explore the reviews below to learn more.
20 Summer Street, Watertown, MA 02472
4.8
(10 reviews)
"My sister is a resident of The Residence at Watertown Square. It's very nice. It has a view over the garden, it's furnished very well and has its own individual bathroom. It's not more than three doors away from the nurse's station. The whole facilit..."
$5,665
341 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..."
$5,900
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
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
369 Pond Street, Ashland, MA 01721
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Mom was at The Residence at Valley Farm for respite care. Everything from the food, the professionalism and friendliness of the staff, and the cleanliness of the place were all good. I've tried a meal once and it was pretty good. Mom's room was very ..."
$4,335
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..."
$3,500
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40 Clapboardtree Street, Norwood, MA 02062
5.0
(5 reviews)
"I toured Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree. It's a very nice place, but they didn't have an opening for my mother and father to live together, which is a very big part of it. They've been married for 62 years, and they want to be together. The..."
$7,500
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
1 Del Pond Drive, Canton, MA 02021
5.0
(10 reviews)
"Orchard Cove was second on our list. Our tour was a very good experience. The facility was clean. The community was welcoming. The staff person who toured us was very knowledgeable and very responsive to our questions. We were very impressed with it...."
$4,555
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
30 Ledgeview Way, Wrentham, MA 02093
4.8
(11 reviews)
"My mom moved into All American Assisted Living at Wrentham. I chose it because it was like the first one I went to, it was close to my house, and it was very clean. Everybody there is awesome. My mother has not complained about the food. She eats eve..."
$4,400
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
CARING STARS WINNER
40 Robert F. Toner Blvd, Attleboro Falls, MA 02763
4.8
(21 reviews)
"The rooms are modern and comfortable. The food is very well prepared. I would expect nothing less for my mother. The staff however, is beyond compare. They are well trained, hard working and the most caring people you will ever meet. My mom was lucky..."
$4,915
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
CARING STARS WINNER
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 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
CARING STARS WINNER
25 Cobb Street, Mansfield, MA 02048
4.7
(28 reviews)
"The Village at Willow Crossings was a terrific place. It was the greatest place you could imagine. I only met two of the staff members. One was the manager, the other was walking the floors, and they were both great. We talked to some of the resident..."
$5,980
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
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
CARING STARS WINNER
180 Main Street, Walpole, MA 02081
4.7
(18 reviews)
"What my mother was looking for was independent living with one meal a day, and apartments that had a kitchen with an actual stove. The other thing that she wanted was a balcony or an outdoor space, and New Pond Village had all of those things. It was..."
$6,590
Analysis from the Genworth 2024 Cost of Care Survey demonstrates that Watertown has comparatively low assisted living prices. Rates jump to about $9,825 in Pittsfield, outpacing Watertown by $3,075 per month. Meanwhile, Massachusetts' statewide median cost of care is also higher at $7,120. However, lower rates are available in Springfield, where assisted living communities charge about $6,368 per month.
Watertown
$6,750
Massachusetts
$7,120
The United States
$5,350
Pittsfield
$9,825
Barnstable Town
$9,783
Springfield
$6,368
Seniors in Watertown 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.
Assisted living ranks among Watertown's lowest-priced senior care options. Nursing home facilities cost much more at about $14,144 per month. Additionally, in-home care is more costly at $7,055 while home health care is $7,436. Adult day health care stands as the city's only cheaper alternative, with a median price of $2,643.
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 Watertown is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Boston, instead.
From the local senior center to the Springwell Area Agency on Aging, there’s no shortage of resources for families who need help making important decisions or want more information about assisted living and possible alternatives. Learn more about some of the organizations that operate in the area.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Springwell Inc. | (617) 926-4100 | This Area Agency on Aging is designed to be the first point of contact for seniors who need more information about long-term care. Staff members, including social workers and registered nurses, help families navigate caregiving and decision-making challenges. The agency performs functional needs assessments and provides care coordination services to help seniors live independently in the least restrictive setting. In addition to maintaining a lending library with more than 300 age-related programs, it provides transportation, shopping assistance and escorts for medical appointments. An ombudsman is available to handle questions and concerns related to assisted living facilities and nursing homes. |
| Watertown Council on Aging and Senior Center | (617) 972-6490 | This local government agency offers a wide variety of social and recreational services for older adults. Active seniors can visit the center for fitness classes, book clubs, knitting circles and day trips. Popular events include tai chi, chair yoga and line dancing. The town’s Council on Aging offers Medicare insurance counseling, tax preparation assistance, senior transportation and free blood pressure checks, among other services. |
| MetroWest Legal Services | (508) 620-1830 | Thanks to funding from Springwell and the Older Americans Act, seniors in Watertown qualify for free legal advice and information from MetroWest Legal Services. Its Senior Citizen’s Legal Project helps with issues, such as housing, government benefits, bankruptcy, health care proxies, estate planning and conservatorship proceedings. Services are provided by volunteer and staff attorneys. |
| Watertown Veteran’s Service Officer | (617) 972-4616 | The Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services offers outreach and assistance to military families across the state. Watertown’s local VSO can help veterans and their dependents apply for all types of state and federal benefits, including VA health care, pensions, disability benefits and personal care programs, such as the Aid & Attendance benefit. Veterans may also qualify for free medical transportation and certain tax breaks. |
Watertown-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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