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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO. While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Arnold House was the best place for our father. The nursing staff were highly educated and most important caring to my father and all of my sisters. We became part of the family. The food was excellent all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Arnold House we now about life's choices.Residents and staff alike share in them daily.We also know that sometimes those decisions may be difficult to make, but when viewed from the perspective of genuine caring about others, the difficulties seem to diminish and the answers become...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our goal at White Oak Cottages is to offer our residents homes where they enjoy excellent quality of life and quality of care. The home itself has been thoughtfully designed with the happiness and well being of our residents in mind. The White Oak Cottages are homes where people want to live and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Cost of assisted living in Back Bay, MA

The average cost of senior living in Back Bay is $8,154 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Quincy, MA with an average of $7,794 per month.

Assisted living costs in Back Bay, MA, vs. state and national averages

Back Bay, MA
$8,154/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Back Bay, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$8,154/mo
$9,416/mo

Assisted living costs in Back Bay, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,056/mo
Studio
$6,659/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,204/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,923/mo

Senior living costs in Back Bay vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Back Bay, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBack Bay, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$8,154/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,416/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,747/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Back Bay, MA:$8,154/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Back Bay, MA:$9,416/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Back Bay, MA:$4,747/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Back Bay, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Back Bay and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Back Bay, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Back Bay have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Back Bay, MA$7,517/mo$7,126/mo+5.5%
Massachusetts$7,236/mo$6,741/mo+7.3%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Back Bay, MA
2024 average cost:$7,517/mo
2023 average cost:$7,126/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,236/mo
2023 average cost:$6,741/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Back Bay, MA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Back Bay.

What families are saying about assisted living in Back Bay

Recent reviews for assisted living in Back Bay

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

New Horizons At Choate in Woburn, MA

4.5
It is restricted, as to who can apply, you have to live in a particular town or have family in the town. It's subsidized by a family foundation. They had good food. They really aren't set up for assisted living, more independant. They aren't set up to accommodate wheelchairs. The people were ...
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Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and friendly staff. Residents and families at various communities praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff. For instance, at The Residence at Watertown Square, the staff members are described as kind and caring, and at Atria Longmeadow Place, they go above and beyond to help new residents adjust. Staf ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Communities like Atria Longmeadow Place offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests. These include game nights, movie screenings, and musical performances. At The Residence at Boylston Place, residents enjoy painting and jewelry making, while The Arbors at Stoneham or ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Facility cleanliness is a priority for many residents, with communities like The Falls At Cordingly Dam and Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community noted for their cleanliness and upkeep. At The Residence at Watertown Square, the landscaping outside is described as beautiful, while Standis ...
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Supportive environment for socializing. Socializing is an essential aspect of senior living, and various communities facilitate this through communal spaces and activities. For example, at Atria Marina Place, residents enjoy regular outings, while at Traditions of Dedham, the activities are described as both fun and meaningful. So ...
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Accommodating to residents' needs. Several communities cater to residents' unique needs, ensuring they receive the care they require. At Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle, meals are adapted to residents' dietary restrictions, and Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings provides a safe and caring environment for individua ...
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Personalized care plans. Customized care plans are essential for addressing each resident's individual needs. At Holiday Maplewood Place, staff work closely with families to ensure their loved ones receive the care they require. The care plans at Sunrise of Newton are adaptive, allowing for modifications as resident ...
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Back Bay review score based on 6,501 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 6501 reviews of 210 Back Bay assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Back Bay review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Back Bay review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Back Bay, MA210 facilities
8.5
Quincy, MA210 facilities
8.5
Cambridge, MA210 facilities

Review subcategories for Back Bay assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 6,501 reviews of 210 Back Bay assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Back Bay resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Back Bay, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.3
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.2
4.2
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Back Bay assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Back Bay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Back Bay, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Back Bay assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Back Bay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Back Bay, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.4%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.2%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.5%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.7%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.7%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.8%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.3%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.2%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Back Bay assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Back Bay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Back Bay, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.2%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.1%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.8%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Back Bay assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Back Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Back Bay, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.9%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
56%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.9%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.9%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Back Bay assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Back Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Back Bay, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.6%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62%
37%
Room service
Room service
49.1%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.4%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Back Bay assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Back Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Back Bay, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
64%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.5%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.3%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.9%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.8%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.9%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.3%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.1%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.7%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
65.8%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
36.7%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.9%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Back Bay

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Back Bay protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community, Evans Park At Newton Corner and The Atrium at Faxon Woods are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Back Bay, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 88 assisted living facilities near Back Bay, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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The best assisted living facility near you in Back Bay, Massachusetts is Atria Longmeadow Place. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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