Assisted Living Residences in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Assisted Living Residences Directory
30 licensed assisted living residences across 28 cities. 10 carry memory care evidence in their license record.
Massachusetts certifies Assisted Living Residences (ALRs) through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. The state has more than 270 certified residences, including Special Care Residences (SCRs) that specialize in memory care. Most Massachusetts ALRs are mid-to-large communities, with about 30 smaller residences of 30 units or fewer.
See what care costs here, or learn how assisted living residences work.
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Cities in Massachusetts
28 cities- Amesbury 2 homes · avg 20.5 beds
- Blackstone 1 home · avg 12 beds
- Braintree 1 home · avg 20 beds
- Charlton 1 home · avg 14 beds
- Chelmsford 1 home · avg 12 beds
- Concord 1 home · avg 27 beds
- Duxbury 1 home · avg 24 beds
- East Longmeadow 1 home · avg 20 beds
- Holyoke 1 home · avg 28 beds
- Lanesboro 1 home · avg 8 beds
- Marlborough 1 home · avg 22 beds
- Martha'S Vineyard 1 home · avg 14 beds
- Methuen 1 home · avg 16 beds
- Milton 1 home · avg 16 beds
- Northborough 1 home · avg 12 beds
- Northbridge 1 home · avg 26 beds
- Pittsfield 1 home · avg 20 beds
- Salem 1 home · avg 25 beds
- Salisbury 1 home · avg 30 beds
- Saugus 1 home · avg 9 beds
- South Hadley 1 home · avg 21 beds
- Southwick 1 home · avg 18 beds
- Springfield 1 home · avg 15 beds
- Stoneham 1 home · avg 18 beds
- Swansea 1 home · avg 29 beds
- Westwood 2 homes · avg 24 beds
- Winchester 1 home · avg 17 beds
- Worcester 1 home · avg 12 beds
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Massachusetts care costs at a glance
Median monthly figures for Massachusetts. Small residential homes often price below the assisted living median because they carry lower overhead, though rates rise with care needs. Ask any home for its rate sheet in writing.
| Type of care | Median per month |
|---|---|
| Assisted living Monthly median, one resident | $9,600 |
| In-home care Non-medical caregiver, 44 hours a week | $7,627 |
| Nursing home Semi-private room | $14,448 |
Home care median is CareScout's non-medical caregiver rate at 44 hours per week.
Source: CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025.
Full cost breakdown for Massachusetts assisted living residences →Talk through your shortlist with an advisor
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What small care homes are called in Massachusetts
- Licensing term
- assisted living residence (ALR)
- Related license type
- rest home
- Size and capacity
- Rest homes are the traditional small licensed setting; assisted living residences are certified separately by EOEA.
- Licensed and inspected by
- Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA)
Check any home you are considering against the state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
Does Medicaid pay in Massachusetts?
The Frail Elder Waiver and Group Adult Foster Care can help cover personal care costs in some residences.
How Medicaid covers residential care →Common questions about assisted living residences in Massachusetts
- How many assisted living residences are there in Massachusetts?
- Our Massachusetts directory lists 30 licensed assisted living residences across 28 cities. 10 of them carry memory care evidence in their state license record.
- What is an assisted living residence in Massachusetts?
- "Assisted Living Residence" is the Massachusetts licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Rest homes are the traditional small licensed setting; assisted living residences are certified separately by EOEA. Massachusetts also licenses homes under the term "rest home".
- How much does assisted living cost in Massachusetts?
- The median assisted living rate in Massachusetts is $9,600 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.
- Who licenses assisted living residences in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) licenses and inspects every assisted living residence in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
- Does Medicaid pay for assisted living residences in Massachusetts?
- The Frail Elder Waiver and Group Adult Foster Care can help cover personal care costs in some residences. Eligibility rules and waitlists vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.