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Assisted living costs in Needham average about $7,430 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 67 communities in Needham. Our detailed directory has 815 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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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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, 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 Newbury of Brookline is located on nearly four acres in Fisher Hill. Our community combines comfortable elegance with the unparalleled details that define Kisco Signature living. Our exemplary service and upscale amenities help us fulfill our mission of making a difference every day in the...
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I made the very difficult decision in July 2020 to move my mother into a memory care facility - during COVID, with only virtual tours available at all the facilities I looked into for her. The staff at...
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood is a memory care assisted living community located in Norfolk County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully designed...
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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.
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My 95 year old father was there for the last three months of his life. He was quite active, always wanted to move around and talk. They were always kind to him and someone was always near him to make sure...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Dorothy Frances Home is an alternative living arrangement designed to meet the specific needs of the individual with Alzheimer's or other dementia's. It is not a nursing home, but rather a dignified, supportive community dedicated to making a very positive impact on the lives of those we...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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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The staff and administration have been top notch. They are friendly, helpful, professional, and caring. My loved one has not had an easy time, but that is due to her own state of mind. While she feels no...
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.
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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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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 Needham, MA

The average cost of senior living in Needham is $7,430 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mansfield Center, MA with an average of $6,947 per month.

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

Needham, MA
$7,430/mo
$7,505/mo

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

Needham, MA
$7,430/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,430/mo
$7,431/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,012/mo
Studio
$8,321/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,468/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,087/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,110/mo

Senior living costs in Needham 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: Needham, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNeedham, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,430/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,431/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,754/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Needham, MA:$7,430/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Needham, MA:$7,431/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Needham, MA:$6,754/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Needham, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Needham 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
Needham, MA$8,632/mo$8,065/mo+7.0%
Massachusetts$7,013/mo$6,735/mo+4.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Needham, MA
2024 average cost:$8,632/mo
2023 average cost:$8,065/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,013/mo
2023 average cost:$6,735/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Needham, 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 Needham.

What families are saying about assisted living in Needham

Recent reviews for assisted living in Needham

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.

The Arbors at Stoneham

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at The Arbors at Stoneham. Overall, this facility is not a bad place and the staff try their best, they just need more help. The director of the Memory Care unit is nice and listens and corrects where she can. There have been issues with making sure that ...
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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

Caring and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members across multiple communities, such as Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner, and Sunrise of Newton. Residents and their families express appreciation for the staff's warmth and dedication to providing exce ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Several communities, such as Atria Longmeadow Place, Maplewood at Weston, and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner, offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests. Activities include exercise classes, social events, and educational programs, ensuring residents remain active and en ...
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Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces at various communities, including Atria Longmeadow Place, Neville Place, and The Residence at Charles Meadow. The warm and inviting atmosphere helps residents feel at home and fosters a sense of familiarity.
Supportive and communicative staff. Throughout reviews, families appreciate the clarity and transparency of staff communication at their loved ones' communities. Staff members at Sunrise of Newton, Standish Village, and Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community regularly update families on residents' care and progress, providin ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Residents and their families frequently express satisfaction with the quality of meals and dining experiences offered at their communities, as seen in reviews for Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle, Atria Longmeadow Place, and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner. Customized meal plans and accommodat ...
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Attentive and thoughtful care. Several communities, including Sunrise of Newton, Cadbury Commons, and The Residence at Watertown Square, are praised for their attentiveness to residents' needs and individual care plans. Families express their gratitude for the personalized care and attention their loved ones receive.
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Needham review score based on 170 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 170 reviews of 63 Needham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Needham 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

Needham review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Needham, MA63 facilities
7.6
Newton, MA78 facilities
7.7
Watertown Town, MA91 facilities

Review subcategories for Needham 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 170 reviews of 63 Needham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Needham 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.
Needham, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Needham assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Needham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Needham, 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 Needham 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 Needham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Needham, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Needham 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 Needham Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Needham, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Needham 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 Needham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Needham, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Needham 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 Needham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Needham, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
49.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Needham 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 Needham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Needham, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
76.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
49.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
69.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
73%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Needham

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 Needham protect seniors.
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Sunrise of Wayland and Evans Park At Newton Corner are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Needham, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 67 assisted living facilities near Needham, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Needham, 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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