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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Cambridge, MA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Cambridge, MA area.

We found 83 communities near Cambridge, MA
Youville House

Youville House

1573 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02138 (0.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
The Cambridge Homes

The Cambridge Homes

360 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138 (0.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Cadbury Commons

Cadbury Commons

66 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA 02140 (0.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Cambridge VNA Network

Cambridge VNA Network

186 Alewife Brook Pkwy # 206, Cambridge, MA 02138 (0.8 mi from city center)
Home Care
of 5
Purple Nurse Home Care

Purple Nurse Home Care

125 Cambridge Park Drive, Suite 301, Cambridge, MA 02140 (0.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
of 5
Neville Place

Neville Place

650 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 (1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Somerville Home

Somerville Home

117 Summer St, Somerville, MA 02143 (1.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
VNA Assisted and Senior Living Community

VNA Assisted and Senior Living Community

259 Lowell Street, Somerville, MA 02144 (1.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Vineyard Community Living

Vineyard Community Living

20 Linden Street, Brighton, MA 02134 (1.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
of 5
Brigham House

Brigham House

341 Mt Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472 (1.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Providence House

Providence House

180 Corey Road, Brighton, MA 02135 (2.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
The Residence at Watertown Square

The Residence at Watertown Square

20 Summer St, Watertown, MA 02472 (2.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle

Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle

50 Sutherland Rd, Brighton, MA 02135 (3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Evans Park At Newton Corner

Evans Park At Newton Corner

430 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458 (3.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Sunrise of Newton

Sunrise of Newton

431 Washington St., Newton, MA 02458 (3.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Brightview Arlington

Brightview Arlington

1 Symmes Road, Arlington, MA 02474 (3.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Ryben Staffing

Ryben Staffing

177 Huntington Avenue, Suite 1703, Boston, MA 02115 (3.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
of 5
Hale House

Hale House

273 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116 (3.5 mi from city center)
Independent Living
of 5
Zelma Lacey House

Zelma Lacey House

9 West School Street, Charlestown, MA 02129 (3.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Landmark at Longwood

Landmark at Longwood

63 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120 (3.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community

Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community

352 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 (3.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Cabot Park Village

Cabot Park Village

280 Newtonville Avenue, Newton, MA 02460 (3.8 mi from city center)
Independent Living
of 5
The Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences

The Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences

1550 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446 (3.8 mi from city center)
Independent Living
of 5
Goddard House

Goddard House

165 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA 02445 (3.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Mystic Valley Elder Services

Mystic Valley Elder Services

300 Commercial St, Ste 19, Malden, MA 02148 (4 mi from city center)
Home Care
of 5
  • Youville House
  • The Cambridge Homes
  • Cadbury Commons
  • Cambridge VNA Network
  • Purple Nurse Home Care
  • Neville Place
  • Somerville Home
  • VNA Assisted and Senior Living Community
  • Vineyard Community Living
  • Brigham House
  • Providence House
  • The Residence at Watertown Square
  • Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle
  • Evans Park At Newton Corner
  • Sunrise of Newton
  • Brightview Arlington
  • Ryben Staffing
  • Hale House
  • Zelma Lacey House
  • Landmark at Longwood
  • Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community
  • Cabot Park Village
  • The Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences
  • Goddard House
  • Mystic Valley Elder Services

Senior Living Statistics for Cambridge, Massachusetts

Senior Housing Costs


Based on data from 2023-2024, the cost of senior housing in Cambridge varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care.
Housing Type Average Cost in Cambridge
Assisted Living $7,080
Memory Care $7,087
Independent Living $6,544
Nursing Home: Private Room $8,328
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $6,994
Nursing Home: Studio $8,213
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $9,592
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom N/A
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage N/A

Cost of Living in Cambridge


In 2024, the cost of living in Cambridge includes expenses such as housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities, which can vary significantly based on the city's location and size.
City Average Cost
Cambridge $7,080
Brockton $6,886
Millis-Clicquot $6,743

Here is how the cost of living in Cambridge compares to Massachusetts and the national average:
Area Average Cost
Cambridge $7,080
Massachusetts $6,822
United States $4,546

Available Senior Living Facilities in Cambridge


Number of senior living facilities in:

Cambridge

6

Surrounding Area

298

Massachusetts

392

Cambridge Demographics


Based on information from 2023, here are some details around the population of Cambridge, such as age distribution for seniors, and racial diversity.

Population:

Cambridge has a population of 38,006.
  • 48.8% Male
  • 51.2% Female

Marital Status:

  • 34.6% Married
  • 5.9% Divorced
  • 56.7% Never Married
  • 2.9% Widowed

Age:

Seniors make up about 23.4% of the population.
  • 6.2% in their 50s
  • 7.7% in their 60s
  • 6.5% in their 70s
  • 3% in their 80s

Diversity:

  • 64.8% White
  • 6% Black
  • 17.5% Asian
  • 0.3% Native
  • 0% Pacific
  • 2.3% Identifying as Other
  • 9.2% Mixed Race
  • 8.5% Hispanic

Cities Near Cambridge

Not set on Cambridge? See the average cost of senior housing communities in neighboring cities.
City Average Cost
City Average Cost
Newton $7,029
Quincy $7,120
Woburn $7,178
Dover $5,999
Danvers $7,202
Needham $6,942
City Average Cost
Plymouth $7,315
Boston $7,213
Dedham $6,969
Canton $6,992
Framingham $6,998
Braintree $7,107
City Average Cost
Beverly $6,980
Chelmsford $7,123
Norwell $6,910
Hingham $7,080
Lynn $7,236
Malden $7,223

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Staff Size

We highlighted assisted living communities that offer high staff-to-resident ratios, often with a maximum of eight residents per caregiver.