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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Located on the Salem Common in a historic Federalist Mansion, the John Bertram House delivers the finest in senior care under the guidance of Sunrise Senior Living and local Board of Trustees. Serving Senior for over thirty years, the John Bertram House affords families peace-of-mind by providing...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Things have worked out well so far for my Mom here. It is a clean, nice looking facility, and they've provided everything she has needed carewise thus far. The staff I've interacted with have been fine, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 Marian Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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This place is like a 5 star resort, it's prestine, it's brighter, cleaner. It's an upscale place with people at a higher income level. It's a lot more expesnive and doesn't have the PACE program.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
The Herrick House has been enriching the lives of seniors on the North Shore since 1994. Located on the upper campus of Beverly Hospital, The Herrick House features traditional assisted living and Spectrum, a dementia care neighborhood. Services include 24-hour on site licensed nursing staff,...
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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
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Cost of assisted living in Nahant, MA

The average cost of senior living in Nahant is $7,200 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gloucester, MA with an average of $7,031 per month.

Assisted living costs in Nahant, MA, vs. nearby cities

Nahant, MA
$7,215/mo
$7,286/mo
$7,175/mo

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

Nahant, MA
$7,215/mo
U.S. national average
$4,565/mo

Assisted living costs in Nahant, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,215/mo
$7,225/mo

Assisted living costs in Nahant, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,559/mo
Studio
$5,897/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,482/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,360/mo

Senior living costs in Nahant 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: Nahant, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNahant, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,215/mo$6,893/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$7,225/mo$6,897/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living$6,698/mo$6,122/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Nahant, MA:$7,215/mo
Massachusetts:$6,893/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Nahant, MA:$7,225/mo
Massachusetts:$6,897/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Nahant, MA:$6,698/mo
Massachusetts:$6,122/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Assisted living costs in Nahant, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Nahant 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 Nahant, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Nahant 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 median 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
Nahant, MA$6,448/mo$7,070/mo-8.8%
Massachusetts$7,018/mo$6,772/mo+3.6%
National$5,379/mo$5,132/mo+4.8%
Nahant, MA
2024 average cost:$6,448/mo
2023 average cost:$7,070/mo
Percent change:-8.8%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,018/mo
2023 average cost:$6,772/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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2024 average cost:$5,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,132/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nahant, 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 Nahant.

What families are saying about assisted living in Nahant

Recent reviews for assisted living in Nahant

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.

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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The Residence at Melrose Station

5.0
My mom is doing great at The Residence at Melrose Station! The staff are taking very good care of her. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families! It is not cheap but it is worth the money.

Nahant review score based on 111 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 111 reviews of 32 Nahant assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nahant 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

Nahant review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Nahant, MA32 facilities
8.1
Lynn, MA47 facilities
7.6
Revere, MA65 facilities

Review subcategories for Nahant 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 111 reviews of 32 Nahant assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Nahant 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.
Nahant, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
3.8
Friendliness
3.9
3.9
Care services
3.6
3.5
Staff
3.8
3.7
Meals & dining
3.5
3.4
Activities
3.5
3.4
Value for cost*
3.6
3.5
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Nahant assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nahant assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nahant, 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 Nahant 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 Nahant that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nahant, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.9%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.1%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.8%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Nahant 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 Nahant Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nahant, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.1%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nahant 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 Nahant partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nahant, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.9%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
46.9%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Nahant 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 Nahant communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nahant, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nahant 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 Nahant offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nahant, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.1%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
59.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nahant

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 Nahant protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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