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Situated approximately 10 miles northeast of Boston, Newton is steeped in Massachusetts history and tradition. Nicknamed “The Garden City” for its tree-lined streets, Newton residents enjoy an idyllic setting on the banks of the Charles River. Newton’s abundant historic architecture is surrounded by lush green spaces, and instead of having a centralized downtown hub, the city is divided into 13 village-like neighborhoods with their own individual character and charm. Newton has a traditional New England four-season climate with warm, pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters.
Seniors aged 65 and older comprise approximately 17.7% of Newton’s population of slightly less than 88,500 people. The average cost of assisted living in Newton is $6,100 per month, but prices at individual assisted living facilities vary depending on location and available services and amenities.
Note: Data for Newton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
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With an average monthly cost of $6,100, assisted living in Newton is slightly more expensive than the Massachusetts average of $6,085 and significantly more than the national median of $4,300. The cost drops to $5,310 in neighboring Vermont and decreases even more to $4,800 in New York. In Connecticut and New Hampshire, assisted living costs increase to $6,300 and $6,650, respectively.
The lowest assisted living cost in Massachusetts is found in the centrally located city of Worcester, where the average is $5,488 per month. Seniors in neighboring Springfield pay an average of $5,750, while their peers in Pittsfield pay $5,789 per month. Only one Massachusetts community, Barnstable Town, has a higher assisted living cost than Newton, with an average rate of $6,338.
The State Supplement Program in Massachusetts is designed to supplement the federal Supplemental Security Income benefit by providing cash payments to those who meet income guidelines. Low-income seniors may also be eligible 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. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information.
| Contact | Description | |
| Springwell Area Agency on Aging | (617) 926-4100 | Overseen by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Springwell Area Agency on Aging provides Newton seniors, disabled persons, their families and caregivers with information about relevant community-based programs and resources. The agency also provides a number of direct services, such as Medicare and Medicaid counseling, a money management program, a long-term care ombudsman program, prescription assistance and fall prevention workshops. |
| Newton Senior Center | (617) 796-1660 | The Newton Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Here, local seniors can access a variety of health and wellness programs, arts and crafts classes and various activities, including card and board games, tai chi and yoga. The center also has a medical equipment loan program where seniors can borrow mobility aids, such as walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs and canes. |
| Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | (844) 427-7433 | Medicare recipients and those aged 65 and over qualify for reduced fares from Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Eligible recipients are issued a Senior CharlieCard. The cards are valid for a period of 8 years and can be used on buses, commuter rails lines and ferries. |
| United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley | (617) 624-8000 | Seniors seeking opportunities to put their experience and skills to good use can learn about open volunteer positions from the Middlesex United Way. Positions include both long and short-term commitments, such as working an ongoing shift at a local food bank, soup kitchen or library, or helping out at a community event or wildlife habitat clean-up work party. |
| American Legion Post 440 | (617) 244-0440 | The American Legion welcomes veterans of all branches of the U.S. military who served in an active-duty capacity. Former service personnel must have been issued an honorable discharge to join. American Legion members can get help filling out forms and navigating the red tape involved in applying for service-based benefits, such as VA pensions and the Aid and Attendance benefit. The organization also provides numerous opportunities for members to socialize with other military families. |
The Executive Office of Elder Affairs is the agency responsible for regulating assisted living facilities in Massachusetts. Facilities must be in compliance with rules and regulations governing staffing, medication and accommodations. See our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information on these laws and regulations.