Senior Living Costs in Boston, MA (2026)
Assisted living in Massachusetts is $9,058 per month, based on the 2024 cost-of-care survey. Nursing home care is listed at $14,448 per month for a semi-private room and $15,543 per month for a private room. Memory care is shown at $6,690 per month as a national A Place for Mom average because no state-level memory-care figure is published.
Monthly Senior Care Costs in Boston (2026)
| Care Type | Monthly (est.) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $9,058 | 2024 cost-of-care survey data (state-level, Massachusetts) |
| Memory care | $6,690 | A Place for Mom national cost data (national average; no state-level memory-care figure published) |
| Home health aide | $7,245 | 2024 cost-of-care survey data (state-level, Massachusetts) |
| Nursing home (semi-private) | $14,448 | 2024 cost-of-care survey data (state-level, Massachusetts) |
These figures are starting points. Actual monthly costs vary by care level, unit type, and the services included in a community's base rate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Living Costs in Boston
What does assisted living cost in Boston?
The Massachusetts assisted-living figure is $9,058 per month, based on the 2024 cost-of-care survey.
By USR Editorial Team, Senior Living Cost Analysts
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