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Assisted living costs in Howlands average about $8,154 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 258 communities in Howlands. Our detailed directory has 5036 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Plymouth, Wareham and Easton.

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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Photo of Tockwotton on the Waterfront
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33 Floor plans available
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It's a great place. We picked this community because of the location and the tour and the staff. The experience has been excellent.
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.
Your parents worked hard to build a good life, a loving family, and a warm home. Why should they live any differently in their senior years? Tockwotton on the Waterfront boasts a new six-acre location on the banks of Providence Harbor, complete with panoramic views of downtown Providence, Rhode...
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As you can tell, I love it here! The friendliness and warmth of Orchard Cove stand out. Orchard Cove has been a life-saving experience for me. I have had a spiritual and intellectual renewal! I would...
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.
Orchard Cove is a warm, inclusive, and award-winning senior living community in Canton, Massachusetts. Created by Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School and a leading nonprofit senior care and aging research organization, Orchard Cove is known for its resident-driven culture....
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44 Floor plans available
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We love The Sunrise Cohasset community! I would give them all a 5 except meals. They do a great job and the food is great on holidays but day to day my mother struggles with the meal options.
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.
Our community in Cohasset sits on historic Route 3A and is minutes from the South Shore coastline. Our activities program is second to none and we implement quite bit of outdoor excursions and trips. Some of the trips we take our seniors to include musicals, theatre, concerts, Scituate and...
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Photo of The Bridge at Cherry Hill
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My 93-year old aunt moved into the Bridge at Cherry hill in [date removed] after the sudden loss of her 70 year partner. We could not be happier. She is finally truly settled, happy she made the move from...
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.
Photo of Spring Villa Memory Care
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The place is very nice. Staff is amazing and my mom really likes it. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Spring Villa Memory Care features a secured, supportive environment and provides personalized care plans for it's residents.
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Photo of Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community
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Everyone is nice and welcoming. They made the process easy. They were very accessible. I would recommend it to others. My dad is happy and finds the food enjoyable.
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.
Located just minutes from Symphony Hall, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, residents of the Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community live in the heart of Boston's thriving cultural and entertainment world. Convenient to nearby shopping, restaurants, and a host of...
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Overall experience - Overall my experience with Providence House is very good. My meeting with [name removed] was very pleasant, informative and professional. She explained each step and helped get me...
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.
Providence House at Corey Park offers independent and assisted living for people age 62 and over who want or need supportive services. The non-sectarian community was co-developed by the Archdiocese of Boston Planning Office for Urban Affairs and E.A. Fish Associates, and is managed by Welch...
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It is an excellent place to live. Very clean place. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Administration staff is excellent. . Food is good with different varieties. Activities are good with something for...
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.
Youville House in Cambridge is an urban oasis just minutes from Harvard and Inman Square. Residents enjoy active lifestyles; some continue to work or travel while others enjoy on-site concerts and lectures.Youville House offers the perfect balance of services and support to assist residents in...
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Love it that its not a huge place where my dad cant get lost in. Met with the manager and who was very friendly, loved that he was very enthusiastic about helping people. The room was beautiful and the...
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.
Brigham House is an affordable assisted living residence located in Watertown, MA about 10 minutes from downtown Boston. Situated near Watertown Square, Brigham House was born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse. Renovated in 2002, the house offers 62 apartments and features a staff...
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Photo of Orchard Hill at Sudbury
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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
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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.
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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Photo of The Residence at Paine Estate
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We were pleased with everything. The place itself it's a brick mansion - beautiful inside with lots of big bright windows and some architectural woodwork remnants from back in the day and then it's just the...
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.
The Residence at Paine Estate is a senior community located in Wayland, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County, which offers assisted living, independent living and Alzheimer's memory care. Based in a stunning New England estate, the residence is surrounded by acres of beautiful land but is still...
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Photo of Village at Proprietors Green
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The family's overall experience with Proprietor's Green was a positive one. I believe that the overall value for the cost was good. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and was always knowledgeable...
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.
South Shore's new premier senior rental community with a continuum of care. Independent living offers spacious one and two-bedroom apartment homes with attractive dining options, fitness program, library, theatre and much more. The neighboring Allerton House provides exceptional Assisted Living...
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Photo of Prospect House
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I toured five different communities and by far Prospect House was the most impressive Since I have moved in my life has changed. I've met a lot of new friends the food is wonderful and the courtyard is...
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.
Prospect House is an assisted living community located in the oceanfront neighborhood of Revere. Opened in 2002, the house features 109 apartments and offers a staff of trained professionals and state-of-the-art services. New Spring Senior Communities is a group of four unique Massachusetts...
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Photo of Christopher Heights of Attleboro
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Overall, we've had a very positive experience. Every staff member I've interacted with has been kind, friendly, and helpful. My mother-in-law has commented many times about how nice everyone is, which has...
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.
At Christopher Heights of Attleboro, our goal is to provide a comfortable, caring and uplifting atmosphere, where each resident’s rights, dignity, and individuality are treated with the utmost respect. We accomplish this by dedicating ourselves to the physical and emotional welfare of all those...
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Photo of The Residence at Five Corners
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The staff has been exceptional. The food is wonderful, my father-in-law looks better than he has in years. He is clean, hydrated and well fed. His room is very clean. He has a window looking into the...
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.
The Residence at Five Corners is located in the heart of Easton's Five Corners neighborhood, with close proximity to many of the town's historic landmarks, and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 84 apartments for 90 residents; a combination of 32...
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The Residence at Charles Meadow has been a great place for my Mom. All of the staff are friendly and compassionate. They seem to truly care about the residents they are taking care of. There are a lot of...
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.
Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a new language or just relaxing with the people you enjoy. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you being...
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Photo of Kaplan Estates
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Kaplan was our first choice for memory care for my husband. I looked at numerous facilities and although other facilities were nice, Kaplan was the most transparent when it came to pricing. It is clean and...
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.
Welcome to Woodbridge, a friendly and vibrant assisted living community where safety and comfort are paramount. Located on a wooded knoll in Peabody, Massachusetts, on the North Shore of Boston, Woodbridge offers private rental apartments for seniors. Aviv Centers of Living May News: Aviv...
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Except the nursing staff boss - [name removed] - when I ask her something or tell her something about my brother's health, Well she isn't very helpful. They can't even take his temperature. Regular...
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.
Whaler's Cove Assisted Living has 120 safe and affordable rental apartments in a beautifully restored historic building. Life at Whaler's Cove means living independently for senior adults who no longer want the responsibility of maintaining a home but may need a helping hand with personal care...
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We have been very pleased with how things have been going at Keystone Place for my Dad. Honestly I would not change a thing. I have had lunch in the dining room with my Dad a few times and the food it really...
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.
Discover Keystone Place, the area's newest independent living, assisted living and memory care community! Located along the banks of the Cape Cod Canal, Keystone Place is a rental community offering some of the area's largest studio, one and two bedroom/two bathroom apartment homes. Keystone...
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Autumn Glen was and continues to be a very good match for my family member. They do a fantastic job personalizing the attention and care they give to each member of their community. They let no one slip...
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.
Autumn Glen in North Dartmouth, MA, offers assisted living and Alzheimer's services that help seniors with their day-to-day needs. In fact, when seniors choose assisted living at Autumn Glen, they'll be able to enjoy independent lives in private apartments without the worries brought about by...
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Very friendly staff. Always there to help the people. Check in on the people in their apartment often. Make sure the people are involved in activities. Recommend very highly!
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.
Stafford Hill, located less than two miles from the beaches and charming coastline of Massachusetts, is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community offering an array of services, care and amenities for seniors.Convenient to historic Plymouth, with close proximity to Beth Israel Lahey Hospital,...
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My aunt lived at Laurelwood for 4 1/2 years first in a unit for Independent Living and at age 100 in Avita. Laurelwood provided her with an excellent quality of life. The staff were friendly, respectful,...
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.
Situated within a beautiful woodland of trees, hills and valleys, Laurelwood at The Pinehills, proudly takes its place as the newest neighborhood within The Pinehills, a village in the heart of Plymouth, recently named 2015 Community of the Year in the Best in American Living Awards by the...
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I would highly recommend Cape Cod Senior Residences to others. The staff is very caring. The meals were good. And the communication with the family was very good.
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.
Cape Cod Senior Residences is a unique 100% affordable community offering the best value in senior housing on Cape Cod! It is open to individuals 65 years or older whose incomes are at or below 60 percent of the area median income. The creation of Cape Cod Senior Residences was spearheaded by the...
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The staff is very friendly to their residents, and are friendly to us as visitors. I would recommend this facility to anyone who is interested in a place like Prosper.
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.
Nestled in the heart of the Fall River historical district, the Prosper at Fall River provides gracious urbane living in a cozy, cordially appointed setting. Providing a supportive environment for seniors, the Prosper encourages independence, promotes good health, and provides customized...
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Overall we had a great experience at Laurentide Mashpee Commons. The facility was practically brand new, looked lovely, and it was close enough to my sisters in Sandwich. The only complaint I have is the...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Howlands, MA

The average cost of senior living in Howlands is $8,154 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Acushnet Center, MA with an average of $6,396 per month.

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

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

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

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

Assisted living costs in Howlands, 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 Howlands 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: Howlands, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHowlands, 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
Howlands, MA:$8,154/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Howlands, MA:$9,416/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Howlands, MA:$4,747/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Howlands, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Howlands 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Howlands, 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%
Howlands, 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 Howlands, 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 Howlands.

What families are saying about assisted living in Howlands

Recent reviews for assisted living in Howlands

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.

Howlands review score based on 1,067 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1067 reviews of 258 Howlands assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Howlands 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

Howlands review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Howlands, MA258 facilities
9.1
New Bedford, MA50 facilities
8.4
Quincy, MA349 facilities

Review subcategories for Howlands 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 1,067 reviews of 258 Howlands assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Howlands 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.
Howlands, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.3
3.2
Staff
3.6
3.4
Meals & dining
3.3
3.1
Activities
3.3
3.1
Value for cost*
3.3
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Howlands assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howlands assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howlands, 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 Howlands 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 Howlands that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Howlands, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.9%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.6%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Howlands 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 Howlands Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Howlands, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howlands 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 Howlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howlands, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
56.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Howlands 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 Howlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howlands, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howlands 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 Howlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howlands, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.1%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.6%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.2%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
64.7%
48%
Dances
Dances
39.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.7%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Howlands

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Draper Place, The Lighthouse at Lincoln and Atria Lincoln Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Howlands, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 258 assisted living facilities near Howlands, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Howlands, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Lincoln Place and Anchor Bay East Providence. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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