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The Falls at Cordingly Dam

2300 Washington Street, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462

4.2(10 reviews)

"My experience at The Falls at Cordingly Dam was very good. It was a very helpful and knowledgeable community. The rooms...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$12,850
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Wingate Residences at Needham

235 Gould Street, Needham, MA 02494

4.8(7 reviews)

"I was impressed with the quality of the facility at the Residences. The guy who worked with the lighting made it very...

Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$6,375
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Wingate Residences at Weston

75 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493

4.8(5 reviews)

"This nursing home/assisted care facility excels in care, activities, routines for daily living and patient/caregiver...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,995
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Maplewood at Weston

99 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493

4.4(50 reviews)

"The surroundings at Maplewood at Weston were very nice. We had lunch there, which was good. They're making some...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$11,400
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Sunrise of Wayland

285 Commonwealth Road, Wayland, MA 01778

4.0(21 reviews)

"Sunrise Senior Living in Wayland is a very nice facility and the residents are well cared for there. The building and...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,904
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Scandinavian Living Center

206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA 02465

5.0(1 review)

"Scandinavian Living Center was an absolutely lovely facility. Great staff, beautiful, lots of recreational and...

Assisted Living
$7,800
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Sunrise of Newton

431 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458

4.5(5 reviews)

"My aunt has moved to Sunrise of Newton's assisted living, it's a new facility. There had been normal complaints like her...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,090
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Evans Park at Newton Corner

430 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458

4.4(13 reviews)

"My dad is staying now in Evans Park at Newton Corner. So far everything has gone really well. I just helped him...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,505
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Charter Senior Living of Dedham

391 Common Street, Dedham, MA 02026

4.8(6 reviews)

"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
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Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle

50 Sutherland Road, Brighton, MA 02135

4.4(15 reviews)

"I saw Chestnut Park. I loved their unit, but it’s more expensive than we could manage. They do not have a nursing home...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,080
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Brigham House

341 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472

4.5(4 reviews)

"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
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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
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Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings

126 Smith Street, Waltham, MA 02451

4.0(26 reviews)

"My mother stayed at Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings for one month. The staff was very nice, helpful and...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,010
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Providence House Assisted Living

180 Corey Rd, Brighton, MA 02135

3.3(6 reviews)

"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
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Sophia Snow Place

1205-1215 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

4.5(4 reviews)

"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
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Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree

40 Clapboardtree Street, Norwood, MA 02062

5.0(5 reviews)

"Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree was my number two of the places I went to, and I liked that as well. It was a...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,905
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Brookdale Cushing Park

300 West Farm Pond Road, Framingham, MA 01702

4.0(39 reviews)

"My mother is in memory care at Brookdale Cushing Park. The services are pretty good and they provide everything I need...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,480
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Sunrise of Arlington MA

1395 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

3.8(18 reviews)

"I like everything about Sunrise of Arlington. Everything about this facility is perfect. It is immaculately clean. The...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,789
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Sunrise of Norwood

86 Saunders Road, Norwood, MA 02062

3.9(15 reviews)

"I have situated mom at Sunrise of Norwood, and I am really happy with it. She is ecstatic being there although it has...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,907
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The Branches of Framingham

518 Pleasant Street, Framingham, MA 01701

4.6(8 reviews)

"We went to look at The Branches of Framingham. They were excellent and very cordial. I had no appointment, but they were...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,010

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Yanksfan

I visited this facility

Review of Waterstone at Wellesley

Unfortunately, we dealt only with the sales staff and they were simply awful. My father enjoyed his visit, and the sales team were very enthusiastic. When the nurse came out for his medical...

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Assisted Living

Linda L

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Waterstone at Wellesley

My Mom has been a resident of Waterstone at Wellesley for more than two years now and is thriving like never before. She's highly engaged in the community and has made close friends with whom she...

Provider response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your mom is thriving in our community. We're pleased to see her enjoying many social events and look forward to continuing to...

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Assisted Living

K.L.

I visited this facility

Review of Waterstone at Wellesley

Waterstone At Wellesley had excellent facilities, however, it seemed colder, and the other common rooms were empty. It was also extremely expensive, it wasn't diverse at all, it seemed empty, and...

Provider response

Hi K. L. Thanks for taking the time to review Waterstone at Wellesley. Our Life Enrichment team creates a wide range of events held at various times throughout the day. We offer unique programs...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Wellesley, MA and Nearby Cities

Wellesley

$9,385

Weston

$8,022

Newton

$7,093

Dedham

$6,650

Needham

$6,375

Wayland

$5,845

US

$4,000

Waltham

$3,545

Paying for Assisted Living in Wellesley

Assisted Living costs in Wellesley start around $9,385 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Wellesley and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wellesley

Seniors looking for financial assistance for assisted living in Wellesley can apply through the Social Security Administration's Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program, a program that offers seniors supplemental income to help pay for room and board. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted Living in Massachusetts page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Wellesley

Wellesley 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 Wellesley, please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wellesley

Wellesley-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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