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Assisted living costs in Reading average about $8,339 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 335 communities in Reading. Our detailed directory has 6779 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Boston, Danvers and Weymouth.

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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My mother has been a resident for nearly two months. She has thoroughly enjoyed the social activities offered there and seems to feel at home. She is always well groomed, has a friendly rapport with the...
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.
Avita of Needham is a unique Assisted Living Community, catering to memory support and care for seniors. We approach all of our care in a manner that looks holistically at the needs of our residents. In that way we believe we can maximize the abilities and minimize the losses of those in our...
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My dad doesn't care too much for the food, so I find myself doing a lot of Uber Eats to satisfy his appetite. While Fenno House is on the lower end for pricing in the area, you get what you pay for. Yes, I...
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.
Fenno House has provided senior housing in the Wollaston section of Quincy for 42 years. Developed by Wollaston Lutheran Church and HUD, Fenno is not-for-profit and non-sectarian. Our residents come primarily from Boston and South Shore towns. Fenno House has offered certified Assisted Living for...
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My family and I have nothing but positive things to say about Newbridge in the Charles. The staff couldn’t be kinder and more attentive to the residents. Most important to me, they have kept my dad engaged...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
You want the best for your loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. So do we. Strongly informed by research, memory care assisted living at NewBridge on the Charles offers comfortable and secure apartments and living areas, stimulating programming that keeps residents...
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I moved into Newbridge assisted living with my wife, who was dealing with health issues. I found the apartment size good with good closet size. They had very good and meaningful activities and programs 7...
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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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I would like to thank the people at the Warde assisted living facility for providing my father with a home away from home while my family members who provide for his care were away. For the brief stay that...
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.
Warde Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Windham, NH. It is close to shopping centers, community social facilities and has health care center within the facility, allowing residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle in a home like setting. Residents receive three meals a...
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What an amazing staff. The residents are well cared for. It has a “home-like” atmosphere not a facility atmosphere. [Name removed] and [Name removed] attended the calling hours after my mother recently...
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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.
Pine Hill offers compassionate, personalized assisted living in a cozy, residential setting surrounded by the peaceful beauty of trees and nature in Windham, New Hampshire. As part of the As Life Goes On family of small-home communities, Pine Hill provides seniors with a comfortable, family-like...
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The community has an older resident group and there are not a lot of younger seniors. The communication between the staff and the family could be better. The nurses are very quick to return our calls but...
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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.
Heritage at Framingham is an Assisted Living community where seniors find the services and security they need without giving up the traditions and independence they cherish. Located in eight park-like acres in the Nobscot region of Framingham, Heritage at Framingham offers seniors personal care...
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Amazing, compassionate community for those suffering from memory impairment. I am blessed to have 2 views of this magnificent community. My Mother was a resident for the final 2 years of her life. I had...
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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.
Avita of Newburyport is a memory care community located in the beautiful city of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Newburyport is a small coastal city in Essex County that offers a vibrant tourism industry, a full schedule of annual events and exciting points of interest. The city is home to a quaint...
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This facility is very well maintained. They do offer weekly housekeeping, but mom does her own because she likes to. They're great to work with. The apartments are large and less expensive than some other...
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.
Langdon Place of Nashua is located in historic and scenic Nashua, New Hampshire, the only city to be voted 'The Best Place to Live' by Money magazine on two separate occasions. Our lovely city is quaint and welcoming with plenty of recreational, cultural and religious opportunities that our...
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Making the decision to leave our home where we had lived for more than 50 years was not easy. The first night at Carmel Terrace, as I laid my head on my pillow, I truly felt like I had died & gone to...
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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.
Carmel Terrace is a not-for-profit, non-denominational, assisted living community operated by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, leaders in providing care for older adults for more than 75 years.  We serve the individual who wishes to maintain their independence but would enjoy...
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My mother in law raved about how wonderful the place was. The staff is helpful and caring, the food was delicious, the facility was always clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated.
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.
Allerton House Weymouth provides pleasant, private apartments and a host of personal services, which emphasize independence, dignity and well-being. Help is available 24 hours a day. We offer: Choice of studio, 1 or 2 bedroom apartments Help with personal care: bathing, dressing, etc. is...
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The staff is excellent here at Aynsley Place. The LNAs are fabulous, the nurses are great, and they are all very attentive and very much aware of my loved one's needs. They are great at keeping me updated...
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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.
Conveniently located near the heart of downtown Nashua, New Hampshire, residents of Aynsley Place enjoy luxury living and unparalleled care. Our tastefully appointed and beautifully furnished assisted living center provides many of the personal care services desired with the added benefit of...
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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...
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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.
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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We picked this community, because we wanted a place that was only for memory care. She'd come from an assisted living facility with an attached memory care unit, but they did not know how to handle her and...
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.
Conveniently located on Main Street (Route 18) in South Weymouth, just minutes from South Shore Hospital, Windrose at Weymouth is a purpose-designed, service-enhanced assisted living community exclusively dedicated to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss.At...
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Overall it has been a good experience, but they need more people for assistance and need to work some on training the staff that are there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Cornerstone at Canton offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living, ConnectedLIFE, an open campus memory support program for Assisted Living residents who have Mild Cognitive Impairment, and a state-of-the-art secure Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® affiliated with the Boston...
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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
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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.
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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The value is excellent and the staff members would be a ten out of ten. The care services at this community especially during this year have been extraordinary, and the activities are excellent. The rooms...
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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.
Corcoran House is an assisted living community born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse in the middle of Clinton. Opened in 1998, the house features 42 apartments and features a staff of trained professionals.
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The transition of my Mom from her home to the Heights Crossing Memory Care Unit has been wonderful. The entire staff has been compassionate and caring working with our family during this difficult time. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
At Heights Crossing, we’ve mastered the art of living well! We offer the highest quality Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®.We work hard to make every corner of the residence feel like your home, including our common areas. We’ve designed for gracious...
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Facility is very nice. We transferred my mother from a facility where the and personal care and medical care was exceptional from the staff. The staff/aids are not as caring, but that could be a northern...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Golden Pond is much more than a typical housing development for seniors. Golden Pond's programs and services are designed specifically for individuals who live independently but may require some assistance with their daily care to maintain that independence. Our residents needing assistance see...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
This state of the art facility in Northborough, Massachusetts, offers 45 skilled nursing residences and 22 assisted living residences designed for individuals with memory loss. The Assisted Living Residence is a much needed alternative to nursing home care and offers personal care with no time...
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All 5's. Extremely happy with my Mom's care facility and we would 100% recommend the Langdon Place community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
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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.
Langdale Place of Exeter is a Genesis senior living community nestled in the historic riverside town of Exeter, NH, the perfect backdrop to our cozy community. Located on the New Hampshire and Massachusetts border, our scenic New England town was home to some of the earliest colonists and honors...
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I would suggest that families get to know the medical team that is working with their elder. Initially, it took some time to get all the medication issues sorted out early on. Then when a medical issue...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Bowman Place at Olde Bedford is a new non-profit assisted living and memory care community in Bedford, NH. A dedicated group of individuals formed Senior Living of Bedford to oversee the construction and management of Bowman Place as a private non-profit. A volunteer Board of Trustees holds the...
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The value for cost is tough to rate because it's not inexpensive, however I WOULD recommend Cornerstone to anyone. What really stood out to us and what we like the best is the friendliness, patience and...
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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.
Cornerstone at Milford offers seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art memory care program designed to treat the symptoms of memory loss in the comfortable and dignified residential setting of our Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®. Located on RT-109 and just minutes from...
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Carlyle admitted my mother for respite care on a weekend. Everyone we interacted with was kind and compassionate during this stressful period. This respite experience ended up being more like a therapeutic...
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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.
Carlyle Place, one of four centers under The Courville Communities umbrella is a single-level, state of New Hampshire licensed Assisted Living Center. Located at the 293/101 W interchange in Bedford, NH, Carlyle Place is easily accessible from the major highways. Tucked away in Bedford, NH, we...
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The meals and dining overall is a 4, but sometimes it can be a 3. The staff is very kind and helpful. The food is not always good. Yes, we would recommend the Benchmark at Bedford community to other families
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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.
Bedford Falls is a welcoming assisted living community located in Bedford, New Hampshire of Hillsborough County. Our beautifully landscaped community allows residents to feel right at home while enjoying the cozy gazebo or relaxing on the patio with fellow residents and friends. Home of the...

Cost of assisted living in Reading, MA

The average cost of senior living in Reading is $8,339 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Boston, MA with an average of $7,444 per month.

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

Reading, MA
$8,339/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$8,339/mo
$9,594/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,049/mo
Studio
$6,652/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,201/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,981/mo

Senior living costs in Reading 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: Reading, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeReading, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$8,339/mo$8,094/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,594/mo$9,969/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$4,912/mo$4,472/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Reading, MA:$8,339/mo
Massachusetts:$8,094/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Reading, MA:$9,594/mo
Massachusetts:$9,969/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Reading, MA:$4,912/mo
Massachusetts:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Reading, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Reading 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
Reading, 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%
Reading, 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 Reading, 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 Reading.

What families are saying about assisted living in Reading

Recent reviews for assisted living in Reading

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

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.

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

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Delicious and customized dining experiences. Community restaurants offer residents high-quality meals that cater to individual preferences and dietary requirements, as seen in reviews for Atria Marland Place, Atria Longmeadow Place, and Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn. The dining atmosphere fosters a social and enjoyable experience ...
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Accessible and responsive communication. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is emphasized in reviews for communities including Sunrise of Gardner Park, Sunrise of Burlington MA, and The Residence at Melrose Station. Families appreciate the transparency and attentiveness of staff, which helps ensure thei ...
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Reading review score based on 1,370 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1370 reviews of 335 Reading assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Reading 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

Reading review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Reading, MA335 facilities
7.6
Boston, MA187 facilities
8.4
Quincy, MA349 facilities

Review subcategories for Reading 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 1,370 reviews of 335 Reading assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Reading 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.
Reading, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.1
Staff
3.4
3.3
Meals & dining
3.1
3.0
Activities
3.1
3.0
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Reading assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Reading assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Reading, 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 Reading 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 Reading that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Reading, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.6%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Reading 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 Reading Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Reading, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Reading 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 Reading partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Reading, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.3%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.8%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
57.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.5%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Reading 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 Reading communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Reading, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.3%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Reading 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 Reading offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Reading, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
66%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.5%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.3%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.2%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
65.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
39.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.2%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Reading

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Artis Senior Living of Reading, Atria Draper Place and The Lighthouse at Lincoln are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Reading, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 335 assisted living facilities near Reading, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Reading, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Lincoln Place and Carriage Hill Assisted Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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