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    1. Photo of AVIVA Country Club Heights
      $4,410+4.5 (54)
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      AVIVA Country Club Heights

      3 Rehabilitation Way, Woburn, MA, 01801
    2. Photo of Wingate Residences at Needham
      $6,375 – $12,000+4.9 (7)
      Semi-private • Studio • 1 Bedroom
      continuing care retirement community

      Wingate Residences at Needham

      235 Gould Street, Needham Heights, MA, 02494
    3. Aerial view of a modern senior living facility named Waterstone of Lexington surrounded by dense green trees and landscaped grounds. The building has multiple wings with flat white roofs, outdoor seating areas with tables and umbrellas, parking spaces, and walking paths around the property.
      $9,000 – $10,500+4.8 (26)
      1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Waterstone of Lexington

      55 Watertown St, Lexington, MA, 02421
    4. Exterior view of a modern multi-story building with large windows and a sign on the roof that reads 'CIRCLE'. The building is located at a street corner with sidewalks, trees, and a nearby hotel building labeled 'AC Hotels Marriott'.
      $7,600 – $9,700+4.4 (48)
      1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Waterstone at the Circle

      385 Chestnut Hill Ave, Boston, MA, 02135
    5. Exterior view of Forestdale Park Senior Living facility on a clear sunny day, showing a large building with white and brick walls, an American flag on a flagpole, a curved driveway, green lawn, trees, and a sign for Forestdale Park Senior Living near the entrance.
      $5,750 – $6,500+4.8 (44)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Forestdale Park Senior Living

      341 Forest St, Malden, MA, 02148
    6. Wide exterior view of The Gables at Winchester senior living facility at sunset, showing a large multi-story building surrounded by landscaped grounds, trees, and a parking area.
      $5,250 – $6,825+4.6 (70)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      The Gables at Winchester

      299 Cambridge St, Winchester, MA, 01890
    7. Exterior view of a three-story senior living facility building with beige and gray siding, multiple windows, a covered porch with white columns, outdoor seating, and trees with autumn foliage along the driveway.
      $4,569 – $8,039+4.3 (150)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom • Semi-private
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Atria Maplewood Place

      295 Broadway, Malden, MA, 02148
    8. Exterior view of a multi-story brick building with a red awning, surrounded by lush green trees and plants. Stone steps with black iron railings lead up to the entrance, which is partially visible. The scene is bright and sunny.
      $6,050 – $7,075+4.6 (12)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom
      continuing care retirement community

      The Cambridge Homes

      360 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138
    9. Photo of Cadbury Commons
      $5,300 – $7,000+4.0 (26)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Cadbury Commons

      66 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA, 02140
    10. Exterior view of a modern multi-story residential building at dusk with warm lights glowing from the windows and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
      $9,322 – $12,118+4.4 (53)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Residence at Watertown Square

      20 Summer St, Watertown, MA, 02472
    11. Photo of One Wingate Way
      Pricing on request4.5 (42)
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      One Wingate Way

      235 Gould St, Needham, MA, 02494
    12. Exterior view of a multi-story assisted living facility building with beige siding, white trim, and a covered entrance. There is a flagpole with an American flag in front, surrounded by landscaped bushes and trees with autumn foliage. The sky is clear and blue.
      $7,180 – $9,334+4.4 (10)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      Visiting Nurse Assisted Living

      259 Lowell Street, Somerville, MA, 02144
    13. Outdoor garden area at JFK Apartments featuring a wooden pergola, yellow flowers, green trees, patio tables with umbrellas, and a modern multi-story building in the background.
      $7,096 – $9,224+
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent living

      JFK Apartments

      55 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139
    14. Exterior view of a large multi-story brick building with multiple windows and a greenish roof, surrounded by a mostly empty parking lot with some trees and street lamps under a partly cloudy sky.
      $6,622 – $8,608+3.9 (33)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Landmark at Longwood

      63 Parker Hill Ave, Boston, MA, 02120
    15. Interior view of a bar area with a long black countertop and six brown leather chairs. Behind the bar is a wooden cabinet with glass shelves holding glassware and decorative items. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the cabinet displaying a news channel. A table lamp with a red shade is placed on the bar counter. Large windows show a snowy outdoor scene.
      $7,232 – $8,678+4.3 (43)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Residence at Boylston Place

      615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
    16. $8,684 – $11,289+4.8 (46)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Cohen Florence Levine Estates

      201 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA, 02150
    17. Two elderly women sitting and talking in a sunlit common area with large windows showing a garden outside. The room has wooden floors, comfortable armchairs, and a potted plant near the windows.
      $7,566 – $9,835+4.4 (25)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      VNA Senior Living

      405 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Somerville, MA, 02144
    18. Photo of Cabot Park Village
      $6,223 – $7,467+4.8 (67)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      Cabot Park Village

      280 Newtonville Ave, Newtonville, MA, 02460
    19. Photo of The Residence at Melrose Station
      $7,856 – $9,746+4.7 (86)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Residence at Melrose Station

      158 Essex St, Melrose, MA, 02176
    20. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Fitch Home

      75 Lake Ave, Melrose, MA, 02176
    21. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Webster Green

      757 Highland Ave, Needham, MA, 02494
    22. Exterior view of a large multi-story brick building under a clear blue sky. The building has many windows and a modern entrance with a glass canopy. There is a paved driveway leading up to the entrance and some trees and landscaping around the building.
      Pricing on request4.5 (54)
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Brighton Campus: A 2Life Community

      30 Wallingford Rd, Brighton, MA, 02135
    23. A cozy living room area in a senior living facility featuring a lit fireplace with a mounted flat-screen TV above it. The room has a beige sofa with patterned pillows, two armchairs, two marble-top coffee tables with books, and two round ottomans. In the background, there is a dining area with multiple tables and chairs, pendant lights, and built-in shelving.
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      One Wingate Way East

      589 Highland Ave, Needham, MA, 02494
    24. Exterior view of a large brick building with multiple windows, a central tower with a cross on top, and a white pergola entrance. Several cars are parked in front, surrounded by green grass, trees, and landscaping under a clear sky.
      Pricing on request4.8 (36)
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Youville Place

      10 Pelham Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421
    25. Outdoor seating area with wooden benches surrounded by orange flowers and green plants in front of a modern building with large windows and a white pergola structure overhead.
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      The Marilyn and Andre Danesh Family Residences

      100 Centre St, Brookline, MA, 02446
    26. Photo of Cambridge Court Apartments
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Cambridge Court Apartments

      411 Franklin St., Cambridge, MA, 02139
    27. Pricing on request3.0 (3)
      suite
      independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing

      Ann's Rest Home

      66 Bowdoin Ave, Dorchester, MA, 02121
    28. A cozy dining room with round wooden tables and cushioned chairs. Each table has a small floral centerpiece on a red doily. The walls are decorated with floral wallpaper and a wooden cabinet with a coffee maker and microwave is against one wall. The room has wooden flooring and glass doors leading to another room where people are seated.
      Pricing on request5.0 (4)
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Oosterman Rest Home - Melrose

      93 Laurel St, Melrose, MA, 02176
    29. Pricing on request4.2 (5)
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Kindred Assisted Living Avery Crossings

      110 West St, Needham, MA, 02494
    30. Front exterior view of a large, historic brick building with black framed windows and bay windows. The building has a classic architectural style with a mansard roof and dormer windows. There is an American flag displayed near the entrance and a small tree planted on the sidewalk in front.
      Pricing on request5.0 (5)
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Hale House

      273 Clarendon St, Boston, MA, 02116
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    Cost of assisted living in Cambridge, Massachusetts

    Studio1 Bedroom2 BedroomsSemi-Private
    Independent Living$6,599$8,111$7,738$7,310
    Assisted Living$6,808$8,107$7,806$7,130
    Memory Care$6,808$8,361$7,428$7,274

    * Prices shown are average monthly costs within a 20-mile radius

    Consider other types of facilities in Cambridge, MA

    • Assisted Living

      For seniors who may need some help with daily activities

    • Memory Care

      A safe, supervised community supporting people living with dementia

    • Skilled Nursing

      For seniors with more serious medical needs who require skilled care following a hospitalization, illness, or surgery.

    • Board And Care Homes

      Homes in residential neighborhoods providing daily care for a small number of residents

    • Continuing Care Retirement Communities

      For seniors who want to age in place as their care needs evolve, offering everything from independent living to full nursing care.

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