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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Waltham, MA

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

We found 75 communities near Waltham, MA
Mature Caregivers

Mature Caregivers

204 2nd Ave, Waltham, MA 02451 (0.3 mi from city center)
Home Care
Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings

Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings

126 Smith Street, Waltham, MA 02451 (1.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Leland Home

Leland Home

21 Newton St, Waltham, MA 02453 (2.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Scandinavian Living Center

Scandinavian Living Center

206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA 02465 (3.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons A CCRC

Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons A CCRC

One Harvest Circle, Lincoln, MA 01773 (3.3 mi from city center)
Independent Living
of 5
Maplewood at Weston

Maplewood at Weston

99 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493 (3.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Clearview Home Care

Clearview Home Care

14 Upham St., Newton, MA 02465 (3.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
of 5
Youville Place

Youville Place

10 Pelham Rd, Lexington, MA 02421 (3.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Artis Senior Living of Lexington

Artis Senior Living of Lexington

430 Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421 (3.6 mi from city center)
Memory Care
of 5
Sunrise of Arlington

Sunrise of Arlington

1395 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476 (4.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
One on One Home Care

One on One Home Care

815 Washington St Suite 4, Newton, MA 02460 (4.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
of 5
Cabot Park Village

Cabot Park Village

280 Newtonville Avenue, Newton, MA 02460 (4.4 mi from city center)
Independent Living
of 5
The Residence at Watertown Square

The Residence at Watertown Square

20 Summer St, Watertown, MA 02472 (4.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Sunrise of Newton

Sunrise of Newton

431 Washington St., Newton, MA 02458 (4.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Evans Park At Newton Corner

Evans Park At Newton Corner

430 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458 (4.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Brigham House

Brigham House

341 Mt Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472 (4.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
The Falls At Cordingly Dam

The Falls At Cordingly Dam

2300 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462 (5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Brightview Arlington

Brightview Arlington

1 Symmes Road, Arlington, MA 02474 (5.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Carriage House at Lee's Farm

Carriage House at Lee's Farm

134 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778 (5.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Ezra Home Care LLC

Ezra Home Care LLC

1087 Beacon St, Ste 304, Newton, MA 02459 (5.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
of 5
Neville Place

Neville Place

650 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 (5.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Cambridge VNA Network

Cambridge VNA Network

186 Alewife Brook Pkwy # 206, Cambridge, MA 02138 (6 mi from city center)
Home Care
of 5
The Residence at Paine Estate

The Residence at Paine Estate

10 Green Way, Wayland, MA 01778 (6.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living

Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living

277 Elliot St, Newton, MA 02464 (6.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
A Caring Touch Corp

A Caring Touch Corp

113 Carlisle St, Newton, MA 02459 (6.3 mi from city center)
Home Care
of 5
  • Mature Caregivers
  • Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
  • Leland Home
  • Scandinavian Living Center
  • Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons A CCRC
  • Maplewood at Weston
  • Clearview Home Care
  • Youville Place
  • Artis Senior Living of Lexington
  • Sunrise of Arlington
  • One on One Home Care
  • Cabot Park Village
  • The Residence at Watertown Square
  • Sunrise of Newton
  • Evans Park At Newton Corner
  • Brigham House
  • The Falls At Cordingly Dam
  • Brightview Arlington
  • Carriage House at Lee's Farm
  • Ezra Home Care LLC
  • Neville Place
  • Cambridge VNA Network
  • The Residence at Paine Estate
  • Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living
  • A Caring Touch Corp

Senior Living Statistics for Waltham, Massachusetts

Senior Housing Costs


Based on data from 2023-2024, the cost of senior housing in Waltham varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care.
Housing Type Average Cost in Waltham
Assisted Living $7,008
Memory Care $7,014
Independent Living $6,499
Nursing Home: Private Room $8,620
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $7,128
Nursing Home: Studio $8,335
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $9,779
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom N/A
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage N/A

Cost of Living in Waltham


In 2024, the cost of living in Waltham 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
Waltham $7,008
Framingham $6,998
Millis-Clicquot $6,743

Here is how the cost of living in Waltham compares to Massachusetts and the national average:
Area Average Cost
Waltham $7,008
Massachusetts $6,822
United States $4,546

Available Senior Living Facilities in Waltham


Number of senior living facilities in:

Waltham

3

Surrounding Area

298

Massachusetts

392

Waltham Demographics


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

Population:

Waltham has a population of 18,379.
  • 51.5% Male
  • 48.5% Female

Marital Status:

  • 42.4% Married
  • 9.6% Divorced
  • 41% Never Married
  • 7.1% Widowed

Age:

Seniors make up about 39.4% of the population.
  • 15.2% in their 50s
  • 11.1% in their 60s
  • 8.4% in their 70s
  • 4.7% in their 80s

Diversity:

  • 64.2% White
  • 6.3% Black
  • 15.1% Asian
  • 0.5% Native
  • 0% Pacific
  • 6.3% Identifying as Other
  • 7.7% Mixed Race
  • 13.6% Hispanic

Cities Near Waltham

Not set on Waltham? 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
Danvers $7,202
Dover $5,999
Boston $7,213
City Average Cost
Needham $6,942
Cambridge $7,080
Plymouth $7,315
Dedham $6,969
Framingham $6,998
Canton $6,992
City Average Cost
Braintree $7,107
Beverly $6,980
Chelmsford $7,123
Burlington $7,185
Hingham $7,080
Lynn $7,236

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.