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Massachusetts Assisted Living: The Key Numbers
The Massachusetts partner network spans 5 cities, led by Auburn and Hyannis.
What Assisted Living Costs in Massachusetts, and How Far Aid & Attendance Goes
The Massachusetts median for assisted living is $9,600 a month ($115,200 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 55% above the national median of $6,200. For a Massachusetts veteran approved for the maximum, up to $3,845 a month would leave about $5,755 a month to cover from Social Security, a pension, or savings.
| Setting | Massachusetts median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $9,600 | $6,200 | 40% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $7,627 | $6,673 | 50% |
| Adult day care | $2,427 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $14,448 | $9,581 | 27% |
| Nursing home, private room | $15,817 | $10,798 | 24% |
Statewide medians for Massachusetts from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideDo Assisted-Living Fees Count as Medical Expenses for VA Aid & Attendance?Coming soon
GuideHow Much Will VA Aid & Attendance Pay Toward Assisted Living?Read guide →Check Massachusetts Aid & Attendance Eligibility
At the Massachusetts median of $9,600 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 40% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Massachusetts veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
243,596 Massachusetts Veterans and Their Families
Massachusetts is home to 243,596 veterans, 140,111 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). In Massachusetts, as everywhere, wartime service counts, not combat, so a veteran who served stateside during Vietnam may still qualify.
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living Across Massachusetts
Patriot Angels works with 6 Massachusetts assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 2 | 2 |
| Hyannis | 1 | 1 |
| Attleboro | 1 | 1 |
| Framingham | 1 | 1 |
| Quincy | 1 | 0 |
The largest operators in our Massachusetts network are Brookdale (5), Discovery Senior Living (1).
Featured Massachusetts Partners
How Massachusetts Licenses Assisted Living
Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) licenses assisted living residences in Massachusetts. License categories in Massachusetts:
- Certified Assisted Living Residence
- Special care residences for dementia
What it means for your family: Massachusetts certifies assisted living residences; those with special care units for dementia meet added requirements. Because 5 of 6 Massachusetts partners run memory care too, ask early whether a community can keep your loved one as needs change.
Inspection reports for Massachusetts communities are available through the Mass.gov list of certified Assisted Living Residences and annual data reports.
How Massachusetts Families Combine VA Benefits With Other Sources
Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC)
GAFC can help pay for personal care in assisted living for eligible residents, but not rent.
Aid & Attendance in Massachusetts
The benefit is paid to the Massachusetts veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Many Massachusetts families rent out or sell the house. VA counts sale proceeds as assets, so plan the timing.
Long-term care insurance
If your Massachusetts parent bought a long-term care policy years ago, it may pay a set daily amount toward assisted living.
Find Assisted Living in Your Massachusetts City
7 Massachusetts cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Massachusetts Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Massachusetts?
The Massachusetts statewide median is $9,600 a month, or $115,200 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Massachusetts?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Massachusetts assisted living bill, about 40% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence.
Does Massachusetts Medicaid cover assisted living?
Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC): GAFC can help pay for personal care in assisted living for eligible residents, but not rent.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Massachusetts?
6 assisted living partners in 5 cities, and 5 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
The national guide explains how assisted living works anywhere. Use it for the basics, then come back for Massachusetts numbers and partners.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideVA Benefits for Widows: Assisted Living & Home CareRead guide →
GuideAssisted Living vs. Independent LivingComing soon
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Independent living in Massachusetts
Active retirement in Massachusetts, with care close by if needs change.
Memory care in Massachusetts
Secure dementia care in Massachusetts, offered by 5 of our partners here.
In-home care in Massachusetts
Caregivers who come to the house, for Massachusetts veterans staying home longer.