Local Senior Care Guide
Boston offers a wide range of senior care options — from assisted living communities to memory care facilities and in-home caregivers. Our local advisors help you find the right fit for your family's needs and budget, at no cost.
Get Free Boston Guidance →Estimated Boston Costs
$5,000 – $9,000 / mo
Assisted Living (median)
$7,000 – $11,000 / mo
Memory Care (median)
$28 – $42 / hr
Home Care (avg)
Options in Boston
{city} has a growing number of licensed assisted living communities, from affordable options in surrounding suburbs to premium communities with resort-style amenities.
Explore Assisted Living →Specialized memory care facilities in the {city} area provide secure environments and dementia-trained staff for loved ones with Alzheimer's or other memory conditions.
Explore Memory Care →Prefer to stay home? {city} has licensed home care agencies providing personal care, companionship, and skilled nursing — with flexible scheduling to fit your family's needs.
Explore Home Care →Local Context
Boston combines high-quality senior care options with world-class medical institutions, making it a strong but premium market for long-term planning.
Winter weather and older housing stock can increase care complexity, so families should ask detailed questions about staffing, transportation, and emergency operations.
MassHealth and the ASAP network provide meaningful in-home and community-based support pathways for income-eligible seniors across Greater Boston.
Executive Office of Elder Affairs (Massachusetts)
State aging policy, programs, and support services
Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) Network
Regional entry point for state-funded home care services
Boston Age Strong Commission
City-level services, advocacy, and programs for older adults
VA Boston Healthcare System
Veterans care coordination and long-term support resources
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Phoenix, AZ · Assisted Living
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Chicago, IL · Home Care
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