Assisted Living Communities in Fall River, MA

Seniors in Fall River pay $6,063 per month for assisted living services, which is roughly $1,560 higher than the national norm but about $440 lower than what’s typical for Massachusetts. In Barnstable Town, care costs are considerably higher than in Fall River at $7,000, but other cities in Massachusetts typically have more competitive rates. For example, in Worcester, monthly rates come in at $5,685, and in Springfield, seniors pay about $1,000 less for monthly care than in Fall River. Monthly rates in Pittsfield are even more economical at nearly $4,000 less per month than in Fall River.

In Fall River, assisted living rates average $6,063 per month, although care costs may vary depending on a facility’s size, amenities and levels of care.

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.

Assisted living, which includes residential services, meals and personal care, is among the costlier local senior care options at $6,063. While this is significantly less than the cost of nursing home care, which provides medical support and monitoring for $10,190 per month, other care options are more affordable. Seniors who obtain private care pay $5,720 for in-home care and $5,911 for home health care, and adult day health care includes daytime services in a community setting for $1,658.