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There are 36 Assisted Living Facilities in the Norwood area, with 2 in Norwood and 34 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Norwood is $7,214 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,895. Cheaper rated regions include Dedham with an average starting cost of 6,650.
To help you with your search, browse the 197 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Norwood. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Norwood 4.1 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Walpole with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 7 families in Norwood find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Norwood, call (855) 948-3865.
40 Clapboardtree Street, Norwood, MA, 02062
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My mother moved into Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree. I just came back from there yesterday and they were having a St Patrick's Day, little party at the Bistro. There's food, and they had it all decorated. It was nice. The food is excelle..."
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86 Saunders Road, Norwood, MA, 02062
3.9
(14 reviews)
"My visit at Sunrise of Norwood was very positive. We saw several of the rooms, dining rooms, and various rooms that residents could visit. They have a library, a recreational area, and a place where they hold their activities. The place was very l..."
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Four Seaport Drive, North Quincy, MA, 02171
4.6
(19 reviews)
"The time came for a move for our parent. Not an easy decsion for any of us. We found the location to be right for many family members. The rooms were bright and very clean. The staff was very friendly when we toured both times. People were out sid..."
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180 Main Street, Walpole, MA, 02081
4.7
(16 reviews)
"I had an in-person tour at New Pond Village. The representative was excellent and she was very informative. It was a very welcoming and very clean community, which is very important to me for my parents. It's very well structured. It also has quit..."
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1 Del Pond Drive, Canton, MA, 02021
5.0
(10 reviews)
"Orchard Cove is a warm, inclusive, and award-winning senior living community in Canton, Massachusetts. Created by Hebrew SeniorLife, an affi..."
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618 Granite Street, Braintree, MA, 02184
4.5
(15 reviews)
"Sunrise of Braintree is a beautiful facility. Some were large and some were small, but compared to the size of the rooms, they were overpriced. The admissions staff was outstanding and the dining area was absolutely beautiful. It was beautifully d..."
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50 Sutherland Road, Brighton, MA, 02135
4.5
(13 reviews)
"I went to Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle. It was very high end, it had that high-end feeling definitely, it was definitely for people with money. The rooms were small. It was stellar in upkeep. The staff was very lovely, she was fantastic. I sa..."
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235 Gould Street, Needham, MA, 02494
4.9
(7 reviews)
"My parents will be moving to The Residences at Wingate. It's a relatively new place at only three years old. It has a very nice, clean feeling, a lot of lights, very open, and on the smaller side. I think there are 48 rooms. The staff was very pos..."
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2121 Central Street, Stoughton, MA, 02072
4.6
(9 reviews)
"Our family appreciates all that the Arbors had to offer Mom while she was there. Everyone there was so helpful and kind to her and to us. We have nothing but accolades for the Arbors; Very personable, employees working together as teams, encouragi..."
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180 Corey Rd, Brighton, MA, 02135
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I liked Providence House Assisted Living. It was bright, and it was accessible. There was parking there. The staff was very nice. It's very clean. I was surprised by how bright it was. It didn't feel like a nursing home. They had things for the pe..."
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615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
4.8
(4 reviews)
"I chose The Residence at Boylston Place because Josh, the CEO, and the staff that I met were very gracious and friendly. I felt comfortable with them. They have lots of interesting, varied, and age-appropriate activities. The food is farm-to-table..."
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675 S. Main Street, Sharon, MA, 02067
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We have been very happy with the service that Whitney Place at Sharon has been giving, first with my mother and father, and now just my dad. They've gone out of their way to help in a variety of situations. The staff seems great. The only drawback..."
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2300 Washington Street, Newton Lower Falls, MA, 02462
4.1
(9 reviews)
"We went to The Falls at Cordingly Dam. We looked at both assisted living and memory care. It was beautiful, it felt like home, and it was a very warm place. All the nursing staff reached out and were friendly. They had a long tenure with most of t..."
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1205-1215 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA, 02132
4.7
(3 reviews)
"Sophia Snow Place is all inclusive, so Mom has assistance with anything she needs. She has meal choices, 3 times a day plus the pastry cart in the morning, help with showering and meds, does yoga and has wonderful caregivers, she loves them all. T..."
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27 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02481
4.0
(8 reviews)
"Epoch is a very clean and nice facility. It's expensive, but I know it's a first class facility although I don't really know well enough to have a detailed opinion of the place. "
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735 Washington Street, Dedham, MA, 02026
4.5
(2 reviews)
"We visited Traditions of Dedham and we liked it. The caregivers were very personable. The people that live there seemed very happy. There were a lot of activities. The food looked really good, and they seemed to be happy with that. It was clean. T..."
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164 Parkingway, Quincy, MA, 02169
3.4
(8 reviews)
"The Assisted and Nursing Home are the best and have no problems with staff. Place very clean and have many things to do in the assisted living part. You get to no the staffs names very quickly. The food is great and sometimes they bring food to th..."
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289 East Street, Wrentham, MA, 02093
4.8
(23 reviews)
"When my loved on first came to Pond Home, they started in the main house. Then we got familiar with Becky when we moved them over to the assisted living facilities. Eventually, we moved them to the nursing home, but it was nice that they never had..."
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391 Common St, Dedham, MA, 02026
3.9
(18 reviews)
"My friend has moved into The Linden at Dedham. 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..."
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1190 Adams Street, Boston, MA, 02124
4.6
(8 reviews)
"My aunt has moved into Standish Village. It's easy for me to get there, so I settled on them. Overall, we are happy with it. It is a beautiful, clean place. The staff is good and seasoned. There were some communication issues with getting my aunt ..."
READ MORENorwood, Massachusetts, is an old New England town that was once used as hunting grounds by native American tribes. Settled in 1678, the town is home to many historic sites such as the Day House. In addition to it’s rich history, Norwood offers senior residents 64 assisted living facilities (ALFs) to choose from. Two are located in town and another 62 sit closeby. These ALFs offer a supervised residential setting for seniors that may provide services such as organized social activities, prepared meals and medication management. The Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs manages the policies and regulations of ALFs throughout the state.
Assisted Living costs in Norwood start around $7,214 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 Norwood 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.
Wellesley
$9,385
Canton
$8,400
Norwood
$7,214
Newton
$7,093
Walpole
$6,740
Dedham
$6,650
Needham
$6,375
US
$4,000
Low-income seniors living in Norwood may be eligible for aid with assisted living costs through the state’s Medicaid plans, the Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI-G). Seniors also may qualify for the non-Medicaid Supportive Senior Housing Initiative Program for financial aid.
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.
Norwood 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 Norwood, please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
Norwood-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.
