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Are you planning to retire in Massachusetts and are searching for the best assisted living community to cater to your needs as you age? Then you must have explored the various senior living options in the state.  At this stage, it’s good you know what assisted living communities in Massachusetts do, the services they provide, and whether you need that type of care or not. For the most part, assisted living facilities offer support with tasks related to daily living, personal care, medical management, and housekeeping. However, many of these facilities also include memory care for seniors who have dementia.

Who is the ideal senior for assisted living in Massachusetts?

Although you may not need intense care, if you struggle to have a bath, get dressed, drive, cook or even do the laundry, then you might benefit from the services offered by assisted living communities in the state of Massachusetts. Most facilities offer memory care as well, so you might not need to search for separate memory care either for yourself or for your aged loved one.

Facts about assisted living in Massachusetts

There are many assisted living facilities in Massachusetts. Generally, they have a higher occupancy rate than assisted living communities in other states. Most times, the occupancy rates can rise above 90%. Most of these facilities include Special Care Residence, too, which is designed for seniors with various mental health issues such as dementia. However, there are more communities dedicated to this type of care than others offering senior care services.

Cost and Payment Options for Assisted Living in Massachusetts

Statewide in Massachusetts, the cost of assisted living is well above the national average. The Massachusetts state average is $5,495 monthly, though it’s still much cheaper than a retirement home in the state of Massachusetts. The most expensive cities are the larger, more well-known metropolitan areas of Worcester and Boston. The range between both those metro areas swings between a very high range of $5,735 and $5,850 per month for assisted living.

The least expensive cities for assisted living in Massachusetts, which is not saying much in this case, are still far enough above the national average. They are Pittsfield and Springfield at $4,200 and $4,950 per month respectively. Looking into neighboring states may be something to research when considering assisted living for your loved one. Massachusetts is quite expensive at its base-rate and not every family can afford assisted living here. And this is not even including the possibility of Massachusetts memory care or any other specialized care.

Memory care is close to $2,000 more over the top, with a price range between $1,099 and $1,648 above assisted living per month.

Medicaid does not currently have any programs that will pay for assisted living in Massachusetts directly. But there is a waiver called Group Adult Foster Care Program that does help supplement the cost of room and board for assisted living facilities in Massachusetts. The stipulation is you have to qualify for Medicaid. The income cap is at $1,041 per month maximum. There may be programs available to assist you if your income does not meet the requirement.

If you have a challenge in paying for Massachusetts assisted living, then there are some options you may want to look into. If there are no waivers to assist you with assisted living directly, then timing of when the senior enters a senior care facility may need to be considered. Why? Because there are waivers that do cover some limited personal care in other facilities such as adult day care, adult foster care and at home care. Foster care is the same as the senior being at home in the community. Massachusetts has plenty of senior living options, but if assisted living is what your loved one needs, consider the information above in helping you research the right facility.

Questions to Ask Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities

If you are researching Massachusetts assisted living, here are some questions you need to ask either the senior living counselor or the staff at the assisted living facility.

  • What is the scope of care offered in the facility?

According to the rules and regulations governing assisted living in Massachusetts, there is a minimum level of care or services that these communities must provide to their residents. It’s good if you find out what these services are and the scope of care offered.

  • Ask how the facility handles medications

How does the facility care for its residents and administer their medications to them when the need arises? Do they have a standard procedure for it? If you or your loved one will need help with medication during your stay in the facility, then you must find answers to this question before choosing any community to call home.

  • What is the best time to move into the facility?

Most assisted living facilities in Massachusetts tend to have a high occupancy rate during specific times of the year. It’s best you find out when they are most likely to accept new residents and the process it requires.

  • What are the admission requirements to live in the facility?

Each state has different admission requirements for their assisted living communities and Massachusetts is no different. Find out if there are any restrictions regarding age or physical health status to enable you to know whether you fit in or not. Asking these questions will allow you to understand the assisted living options available and decide the one that suits your needs the most.

Assisted Living Regulations in Massachusetts

Assisted Living licensure term for the state of Massachusetts is Assisted Living Residences. In Massachusetts, assisted living communities are certified which is seen legally as licensed. The governmental department that handles assisted living certification is the Department Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA)

Whether single or double occupancy, assisted living facilities in Massachusetts must provide doors that are lockable by the resident on the main entrance of the unit. There must be a kitchen or cooking facilities. A full kitchen is not required to be present at the assisted living unit, but the access to cooking and food preparation and storage must be provided in each senior care unit.

There are no actual requirements for what the minimum square feet for each assisted living apartment needs to be.  If it is considered a special care unit after October 1, 2015, there must be a secure outdoor area. Two residents are allowable per senior living unit.

If the Massachusetts assisted living facility was built after 1995, each unit must provide a full bathroom, a toilet and a bathtub or shower.  Each living unit must have minimum a half bathroom with a toilet and sink. This setup is for every 3 residents.

Assisted Living Facilities in Massachusetts

    Woburn Nursing Center

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  1. Woburn Nursing Center
  2. Woburn Nursing Center provides assisted living services in Woburn, Massachusetts. It can accommodate a maximum of 140 seniors at a time. With a location at 18 Frances Street, in the 01801 area code inside Middlesex county, Woburn Nursing Center assists those elderly adults who need assistance with activities of daily living. Some of the amenities offered by Woburn Nursing Center include social activities, a court yard and garden and dementia care services. Woburn Nursing Center is fully licensed by Massachusetts to provide assisted living services, with license number 225394.

    Arbors At Westfield

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  3. Arbors At Westfield
  4. Arbors At Westfield specializes in providing senior assisted living in Hampden county, Massachusetts. It includes a total of 91 studio and one bedroom suites for elderly adults. Arbors At Westfield is pet-friendly and can provide help with moving around, eating and putting on clothes to any elderly adults living in Westfield, MA and surrounding areas. Arbors At Westfield is located at 40 Court Street, 01085 zip code. Arbors At Westfield includes services such as: arts & crafts classes, walking paths and help with daily living.

    Keystone Place At Buzzards Bay

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  5. Keystone Place At Buzzards Bay
  6. When searching for assisted senior living in Bourne, Massachusetts, you will find Keystone Place At Buzzards Bay as an excellent luxurious senior care option. It has a total of 85 assisted living units. It is located at 218 Main Street, 02532 zip code and provides services such as specially trained staff, laundry services and help with daily living. Keystone Place At Buzzards Bay provides assisted living not only to Bourne residents, but also to all Barnstable county residents as well.

    Wingate At Needham Rehab & Skilled Nursing Residence

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  7. Wingate At Needham Rehab & Skilled Nursing Residence
  8. If you require assistance with daily living, Wingate At Needham Rehab & Skilled Nursing Residence, located at 589 Highland Avenue in the 02194 zip code area can help you or your loved one to locate the assistance with daily activities you need in Needham, Massachusetts. Wingate At Needham Rehab & Skilled Nursing Residence has a total capacity of 142 senior citizens. It provides a library, unique service plans and help with daily living. Wingate At Needham Rehab & Skilled Nursing Residence is licensed with Massachusetts and its license number is 225695.

    Cambridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

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  9. Cambridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
  10. Cambridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center has a capacity of 83 seniors. Cambridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center offers amenities such as: staff available day and night, linen and laundry service and faith-based services. It is located at 8 Dana Street, and it is fully equipped to provide assisted living to Cambridge, MA senior citizens. Cambridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is licensed with Massachusetts and its license number is 225520.

    Garden Place Healthcare

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  11. Garden Place Healthcare
  12. Located at 193-195 Pleasant Street, inside 02703 zip code area in Bristol county, Garden Place Healthcare provides assisted senior living to Attleboro, MA senior citizens and includes amenities such as pharmacy service, help with medications and a registered dietitian. Garden Place Healthcare can accommodate up to 133 seniors at a time. Garden Place Healthcare has official license # of 225267.

    Zelma Lacey House

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  13. Zelma Lacey House
  14. Situated at 9 West School Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02129, Zelma Lacey House can help any Suffolk county senior citizens with daily tasks and includes amenities such as transportation to appointments, a court yard and garden and scheduled bathroom reminders. Zelma Lacey House can provide assisted living care to a maximum of 56 residents at a time.

    Whitney Place At Northborough

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  15. Whitney Place At Northborough
  16. Senior Citizens looking for senior assisted living in Northborough, Massachusetts will find Whitney Place At Northborough, located at 238 West Main Street inside 01532 zip code as a great option for all of their care needs. Whitney Place At Northborough is able to care for up to 106 seniors and allows seniors to stay with pets. With services that include 24 hour staff, walking and jogging paths and incontinence management, Whitney Place At Northborough will be an excellent choice for any elderly person.

    Excel Center For Nursing And Rehab At Lexington

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  17. Excel Center For Nursing And Rehab At Lexington
  18. With a location at 840 Emerson Gardens Road in Middlesex county, Excel Center For Nursing And Rehab At Lexington excels at providing assisted care services for older adults in Lexington, MA as well as those who live in surrounding areas. Excel Center For Nursing And Rehab At Lexington provides amenities such as educational opportunities, landscaped gardens and religious services. Excel Center For Nursing And Rehab At Lexington is capable of taking care of a maximum of 152 Lexington seniors and provides several levels of senior care. Excel Center For Nursing And Rehab At Lexington has an official license to provide senior living for Middlesex, MA residents, with license # 225213.

    Atria Longmeadow Place

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  19. Atria Longmeadow Place
  20. Atria Longmeadow Place, located at 42 Mall Road offers assisted senior living in Burlington, Massachusetts and provides amenities such as off-site outings and picnics, assistance with medications and religious services. Atria Longmeadow Place is equipped to care for up to 42 elderly adults from 01803 zip code in Middlesex county and surrounding areas.

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