A picturesque residential community outside Boston, MA, Beverly is home to just over 42,000 people. More than 18% of the town's residents are seniors aged 65 and over, whose health needs are served by several local hospitals and medical centers such as Beverly Hospital. Prevalent nearby medical resources give this coastal Massachusetts town health care costs nearly 17% below the national average. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, nursing home care in Beverly costs an average of $13,155 a month. This is high by national standards but competitive with Massachusetts' generally higher cost of living.
Nursing homes provide 24-hour care for residents who need close monitoring and rehabilitative therapies. Staff are trained to administer medication and provide specialized services such as wound care and disease monitoring. Seniors with less medically intensive needs may opt for a more affordable senior living arrangement, such as assisted living or home care.
This guide lists common costs for various senior care arrangements. It includes information about nursing home care, as well as a list of free resources that support seniors and their families in Beverly.