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Assisted living costs in Payson Park average about $7,225 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 91 communities in Payson Park. Our detailed directory has 1103 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: 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.
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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.
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Arnold House was the best place for our father. The nursing staff were highly educated and most important caring to my father and all of my sisters. We became part of the family. The food was excellent all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Arnold House we now about life's choices.Residents and staff alike share in them daily.We also know that sometimes those decisions may be difficult to make, but when viewed from the perspective of genuine caring about others, the difficulties seem to diminish and the answers become...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
Photo of The Groves in Lincoln
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.
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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.
Photo of Carleton-Willard Village
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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.
Our goal at White Oak Cottages is to offer our residents homes where they enjoy excellent quality of life and quality of care. The home itself has been thoughtfully designed with the happiness and well being of our residents in mind. The White Oak Cottages are homes where people want to live and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Payson Park, MA

The average cost of senior living in Payson Park is $7,225 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $7,017 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Payson Park, MA vs. nearby cities

Payson Park, MA
$7,225/mo
$7,245/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Payson Park, MA vs. the state and national average

Payson Park, MA
$7,225/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Payson Park vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$7,225/mo
$7,234/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Payson Park, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,736/mo
Studio
$7,630/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,389/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,754/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Payson Park over time

Payson Park, MAMA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Payson Park, 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 Payson Park.

What families are saying about assisted living in Payson Park

Recent reviews for assisted living in Payson Park

Putnam Farm at Danvers

4.9
Staff is really nice. They look out for my mother. Like if she misses a meal, they check in on her. Oh the appt transportation is a pain. It's only available 2 days a week half day. Have to get approval ahead of time. And the they drive you but do not assist into building. When it's a large ...
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The Gables at Winchester

4.9
I like living here, it’s close to Boston so we have interesting outings. The staff is friendly and competent. The apartments are spacious and clean. There are many windows in my apartment that have great views

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 attentive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and dedication of the staff at their community. At Providence House, several residents express appreciation for the long-term friendships that have developed between residents and their caregivers. At Sunrise of Newton, the staff is described as 'outstanding ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at various communities. For example, at Atria Longmeadow Place, residents participate in weekly trivia nights, museum outings, and gardening classes. At Edelweiss Village, the activities director organizes daily games, exercise cl ...
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Quality and variety of meals. Meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Atria Longmeadow Place, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and residents look forward to 'restaurant-style' meals every day. At Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle, the food is described as 'good ...
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Properly maintained facilities and grounds. Cleanliness and upkeep are essential factors in residents' contentment with their community. At Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community, the staff is praised for their efforts to keep the facility 'immaculate', while at Standish Village, the grounds are described as 'lovely' and 'top tier'.
Supportive and responsive management. Effective communication between residents, families, and community staff is crucial for a positive community experience. At Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn, the 'extremely helpful' Executive Director keeps residents and families informed and involved in the community. At Sunrise of Newton, ...
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Thoughtful and personalized care. Residents appreciate the individualized attention and personalized care they receive at their community. At Atria Maplewood Place, staff members go 'above and beyond' to accommodate residents' needs. At The Residence at Boylston Place, a resident's move-in process was 'eased' by the communit ...
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Payson Park review score based on 283 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 283 reviews of 85 Payson Park assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Payson Park 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

Payson Park review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
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Cambridge, MA83 facilities

Review subcategories for Payson Park 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 283 reviews of 85 Payson Park assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Payson Park 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.
Payson Park, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Payson Park assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Payson Park assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Payson Park, 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 Payson Park 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 Payson Park that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
51.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.1%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.8%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.2%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.4%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.3%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Payson Park 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 Payson Park Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Payson Park, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.2%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.6%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.6%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Payson Park 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 Payson Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Payson Park, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.1%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
54.1%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.8%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Payson Park 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 Payson Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Payson Park, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.4%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
43.5%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Payson Park 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 Payson Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Payson Park, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.4%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.2%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.1%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
68.2%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.9%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Payson Park

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Payson Park protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

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Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner and The Gables at Winchester are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Payson Park, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 91 assisted living facilities near Payson Park, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Payson Park, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner and Atria Marina Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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