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Situated in Middlesex County in the state of Massachusetts, Chelmsford is a small city in the Boston metro area. Chelmsford residents enjoy easy access to Boston, which is slightly more than half an hour’s drive away while living in a peaceful setting with abundant small-town charm and historical ambiance. Chelmsford offers a four-season climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, pleasant summers with average highs in the low 80s.
Senior citizens aged 65 and over make up approximately 18.8% of Chelmsford’s overall population of slightly more than 35,000. The average monthly cost of assisted living in Chelmsford is $6,100, although the costs of individual facilities vary depending on factors such as location, services and amenities.
Note: Data for Chelmsford was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
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With an average cost of $6,100 per month, assisted living in Chelmsford is slightly higher than the monthly median cost for the state of Massachusetts of $6,085 and $1,800 higher than the national average of $4,300. Prices are lower in neighboring New York at $4,800 and Vermont at $5,310 but rise to $6,300 in Connecticut and $6,650 in New Hampshire.
Assisted living costs fluctuate significantly within Massachussett’s borders. Those in Worcester pay the least at $5,488, while their counterparts across the border in Rhode Island pay even less at $$4,950. Pittsburg residents average $5,789, costs in Newton mirror those of Chelmsford at $6,100 while those in Barnstable Township have the highest monthly assisted living costs in the state at $6,338.
The State Supplement Program in Massachusetts supplements the federal Supplemental Security Income with cash payments to those who meet certain income guidelines. Low-income seniors may also qualify for the Group Adult Foster Care Program through the state’s Medicaid program, MassHealth. This program reimburses assisted living facilities for the cost of personal care services. Please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for detailed information on these programs.
| Contact | Description | |
| Middlesex County Aging & Disabled Services | (732) 745-3295 | As the Area Agency on Aging for Middlesex County, Middlesex County Aging & Disabled Services provides seniors, disabled individuals, their caregivers and families with relevant direct and indirect services. The agency serves as a frontline resource for those seeking information and referrals concerning local, state and national programs and services. Direct services include a transportation program to local senior centers, a long-term care ombudsman, fall prevention workshops and health insurance counseling. |
| Chelmsford Senior Center | (978) 251-0533 | Chelmsford Senior Center is open to those aged 60 and over and provides a variety of activities and services. Seniors can access blood pressure and diabetes screenings here, take a class, participate in arts and crafts projects, join a support group or simply drop by to socialize with their peers over a cup of coffee or tea. The center serves hot, nutritious lunches Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Seniors can also use computers with WiFi here, access a state-of-the-art fitness room designed to meet the exercise needs of older persons and use the center’s well-stocked library. |
| Dial-a-Ride | (978) 452-6161 | Seniors who need transportation to medical appointments can access door-to-door Dial-a-Ride services within the Lowell Regional Transit Authority from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Advance reservations are required to ensure the availability of rides, and riders must provide drivers with exact change. |
| MA Senior Legal Helpline | 1 (800) 342-5297 | Individuals aged 60 and over who need legal assistance can receive information and referrals from Massachusetts Senior Legal Helpline. This program is provided by the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Boston. The helpline is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. |
| Chelmsford Veterans’ Agent | (978) 250-5238 | Veterans of all branches of the U.S. Armed Services may be able to access a locally funded and administered public assistance program. Eligible veterans may receive a monthly grant as well as some medical services. |
The Executive Office of Elder Affairs is responsible for regulating assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities in Massachusetts. All facilities must comply with rules and regulations governing staffing, medication and accommodations. See our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information on these laws and regulations.