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Assisted living costs in Pleasant Hills average about $7,607 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 61 communities in Pleasant Hills. Our detailed directory has 871 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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22 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located on the Salem Common in a historic Federalist Mansion, the John Bertram House delivers the finest in senior care under the guidance of Sunrise Senior Living and local Board of Trustees. Serving Senior for over thirty years, the John Bertram House affords families peace-of-mind by providing...
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Provides: 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: 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.
At Marian Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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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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Cost of assisted living in Pleasant Hills, MA

The average cost of senior living in Pleasant Hills is $7,607 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lawrence, MA with an average of $7,331 per month.

Assisted living costs in Pleasant Hills, MA, vs. nearby cities

Pleasant Hills, MA
$7,608/mo
$7,606/mo
$7,592/mo

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

Pleasant Hills, MA
$7,608/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

Assisted living costs in Pleasant Hills, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,608/mo
$7,623/mo

Assisted living costs in Pleasant Hills, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,468/mo
Studio
$7,546/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,170/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,108/mo

Senior living costs in Pleasant Hills 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: Pleasant Hills, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typePleasant Hills, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,608/mo$7,245/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$7,623/mo$7,251/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$6,793/mo$6,361/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Pleasant Hills, MA:$7,608/mo
Massachusetts:$7,245/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Pleasant Hills, MA:$7,623/mo
Massachusetts:$7,251/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Pleasant Hills, MA:$6,793/mo
Massachusetts:$6,361/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Pleasant Hills, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Pleasant Hills have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pleasant Hills, MA$7,479/mo$7,560/mo-1.1%
Massachusetts$7,013/mo$6,735/mo+4.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Pleasant Hills, MA
2024 average cost:$7,479/mo
2023 average cost:$7,560/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
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 Pleasant Hills, 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 Pleasant Hills.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pleasant Hills

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pleasant Hills

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 attentive staff. Numerous reviews praise the kindness and dedication of the staff at various communities, including Sunrise of Gardner Park, Cadbury Commons, and Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn, making a significant difference in residents' experiences. They are described as going above and beyond in pro ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Reviews highlight the importance of engaging activities for seniors, with many communities, such as Atria Longmeadow Place, Kaplan Estates, and Atria Maplewood Place, offering diverse options to suit various interests. These include games, crafts, movies, and more, providing opportunities ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Residents consistently express satisfaction with the food and dining experiences at their communities, including Sunrise of Gardner Park, Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn, and Maplewood at Weston, where the chefs accommodate various dietary restrictions and preferences, making meals a del ...
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Accessible and accommodating facilities. Communities like The Residence at Pearl Street, Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community, and The Arbors at Stoneham receive positive feedback for their easy accessibility and accommodating features, helping ensure a seamless transition for both residents and their families. Updating bathroo ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Regular and clear communication between staff and families is a critical factor in ensuring residents' well-being. Communities such as Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn, Maplewood at Weston, and Windsor Place of Wilmington Assisted Living prioritize open and consistent communication, allow ...
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Supportive and inclusive community atmosphere. A welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere is essential for seniors' social and emotional well-being. Communities like Atria Longmeadow Place, Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn, and Windsor Place of Wilmington Assisted Living create opportunities for residents to connect with one anoth ...
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Pleasant Hills review score based on 189 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 189 reviews of 53 Pleasant Hills assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pleasant Hills 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

Pleasant Hills review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Pleasant Hills, MA53 facilities
8.0
Melrose, MA71 facilities
7.8
Revere, MA62 facilities

Review subcategories for Pleasant Hills 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 189 reviews of 53 Pleasant Hills assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Pleasant Hills 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.
Pleasant Hills, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Pleasant Hills assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pleasant Hills assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pleasant Hills, 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 Pleasant Hills 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 Pleasant Hills that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pleasant Hills, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pleasant Hills 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 Pleasant Hills Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pleasant Hills, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pleasant Hills 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 Pleasant Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pleasant Hills, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Pleasant Hills 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 Pleasant Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pleasant Hills, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
64.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
50.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pleasant Hills 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 Pleasant Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pleasant Hills, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
69.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
37.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pleasant Hills

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