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Assisted living costs in Bolton average about $7,756 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 13 communities in Bolton. Our detailed directory has 224 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Bolton Assisted Living Facilities | 224 Reviews

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Photo of Artisan at Hudson
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9.8
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34 reviews
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I visited a friend in her modern and well arranged apartment. There were several windows and the natural light added to the setting. I found the numerous Common areas were inviting as well and people were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Artisan at Hudson offers an extensive list of services and amenities. We provide the ease of carefree living, the joy of being among friends, and the comfort of knowing that your needs will be met.
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Photo of Whitney Place at Northborough
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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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16 reviews
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Assisted Living Residences in Northborough, MA A lifestyle with the right amount of freedom and care. Whitney Place is a warm and gracious setting for seniors who may or may not need a little help with their daily routines. In addition to private or shared apartments and individualized care,...
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Photo of The Branches of Marlboro
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77 Floor plans available
9.2
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46 reviews
9.2
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46 reviews
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Staff are excellent. Room is good size but limit what you can have. Activity Director engaged with residents all day. She is excellent . Could use more activities directed for the men. Food on Memory side...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Photo of Sunrise of Leominster
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33 Floor plans available
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9.2
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44 reviews
9.2
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44 reviews
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It had a more homey/less clinical feel than some others. Also the location was convenient for us. Staff are all very friendly and competent.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster is centrally located at the corner of Central Street and Beth Ave, surrounded by a residential neighborhood with easy access to Routes 2, 12 and 190. Inside and out, we offer superbly decorated common areas including beautiful dining areas, living room with...
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8.8
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52 reviews
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52 reviews
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It has a nice community feel. It's also a larger size so there are more people and activities. It large interior allows my mother to get long walks in the winter months. They also have a church and my mother...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
New Horizons is a large not-for-profit continuing care retirement community where a safe, happy, and engaging retirement is everyone's most important concern. Fine dining and extensive activities are vital parts of every day. Our staff of exceptional people has enabled New Horizons to build its...
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Photo of Nashoba Park Assisted Living
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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9 reviews
8.6
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9 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about Nashoba Park is that it is very clean, and easy to get around. The staff members are very friendly who really know the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nashoba Park Assisted Living is a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, professionally managed by Senior Living Residences of Braintree, MA.At Nashoba Park, residents have their choice of private studio and one-bedroom apartments and enjoy a variety of beautifully furnished...
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8.0
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Christopher Heights has a friendly atmosphere and a great staff greeting you when you come in. The place is very clean and welcoming. My Mom has had excellent care there.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Christopher Heights of Marlborough Assisted Living Community offers residents all-inclusive programs to cater to a wide range of personal needs, while respecting their desire to maintain privacy and independence in a dignified setting.Our community is comprised of 83 private apartments in one...
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8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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My mother has been a resident of Orchard Hill for over 6 years now, and she absolutely loves it there. Orchard Hill is family-owned and operated and is smaller than the other assisted living facilities we...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Orchard Hill at Sudbury is a small home-like residence with an intimate scale and unique residential setting located on a ten acre site near the historic Wayside Inn. The award winning, elegant farmhouse style mansion has spacious studio and one bedroom apartments in the midst of beautifully...
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The value is excellent and the staff members would be a ten out of ten. The care services at this community especially during this year have been extraordinary, and the activities are excellent. The rooms...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Corcoran House is an assisted living community born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse in the middle of Clinton. Opened in 1998, the house features 42 apartments and features a staff of trained professionals.
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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.
This state of the art facility in Northborough, Massachusetts, offers 45 skilled nursing residences and 22 assisted living residences designed for individuals with memory loss. The Assisted Living Residence is a much needed alternative to nursing home care and offers personal care with no time...
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Photo of Alliance Health at Marie Esther Rest Home
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...
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I am staying here at the rest home and I haven't been so happy for a long time. I love it here, very supportive staff who assist day or night no matter what. I enjoy the meals and the other peers, every one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
In the Autumn of our loved ones years, certain needs and services become vital to their continued well-being. We at the Village Rest Home encourage on-site and/or telephone meetings with family and friends. We can arrange for primary care physicians, schedule doctor's appointments or any other...

Cost of assisted living in Bolton, MA

The average cost of senior living in Bolton is $7,756 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin, MA with an average of $7,066 per month.

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

Bolton, MA
$7,756/mo

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

Bolton, MA
$7,756/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,756/mo
$7,760/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,854/mo
Studio
$6,382/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,726/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,640/mo

Senior living costs in Bolton 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: Bolton, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBolton, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,756/mo$7,238/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,760/mo$7,244/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$6,834/mo$6,353/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Bolton, MA:$7,756/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Bolton, MA:$7,760/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Bolton, MA:$6,834/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bolton, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bolton 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bolton, MA$6,599/mo$5,922/mo+11.4%
Massachusetts$6,960/mo$6,634/mo+4.9%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Bolton, MA
2024 average cost:$6,599/mo
2023 average cost:$5,922/mo
Percent change:+11.4%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$6,960/mo
2023 average cost:$6,634/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bolton, 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 Bolton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bolton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bolton

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 Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

Bolton review score based on 68 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 68 reviews of 12 Bolton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bolton 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

Bolton review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Bolton, MA12 facilities
8.2
Marlborough, MA26 facilities
8.9
Leominster, MA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Bolton 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 68 reviews of 12 Bolton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bolton 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.
Bolton, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Bolton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bolton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bolton, 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 Bolton 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 Bolton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bolton, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
91.7%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bolton 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 Bolton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bolton, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bolton 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 Bolton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bolton, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
75%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Bolton 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 Bolton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bolton, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bolton 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 Bolton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bolton, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
91.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
91.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
50%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bolton

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Artisan at Hudson, Whitney Place at Northborough and The Branches of Marlboro are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bolton, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 13 assisted living facilities near Bolton, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Bolton, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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