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Boston Home, INC (the)
Scout 97Boston, MA · 96 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Boston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Boston, Massachusetts
Every licensed senior community in the Boston, MA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Boston
Local Boston-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Boston prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$9,270/mo median
typical range $7,420–$11,590
Memory Care
$10,070/mo median
typical range $8,060–$12,590
Skilled Nursing
$15,350/mo median
typical range $14,050–$17,500
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$9,270/mo median
typical range $3,780–$11,080
Residential Care Home
$8,340/mo median
typical range $6,670–$10,430
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Boston using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Boston.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Top 60 of 82 communities in Boston, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. Narrow by type of care above to see every community.
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Chelsea, MA · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Chelsea's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →3
Queen Anne Nursing Home, INC
Scout 95Hingham, MA · 106 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Hingham's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →4
Katzman Family Center for Living
Scout 95Chelsea, MA · 123 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Chelsea's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →
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Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr
Scout 95Norwell, MA · 142 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Norwell's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →6
Life Care Center of Plymouth
Scout 95Plymouth, MA · 150 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Plymouth's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →7
West Bridgewater, MA · 150 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of West Bridgewater's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →8
Dwyer Home
Scout 95Weymouth, MA · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Weymouth's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →9
Boston, MA · 123 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Boston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →10
Duxbury, MA · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Duxbury's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →11
Scituate, MA · 117 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Scituate's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →12
Quincy, MA · 141 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Quincy's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →13
Stoughton, MA · 123 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Stoughton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →14
Dedham, MA · 48 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Dedham's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →15
Braintree, MA · 138 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Braintree's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →16
Boston, MA · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Boston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →17
Thomas Upham House
Scout 90Medfield, MA · 42 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Medfield's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →18
Alliance Health at Braintree
Scout 89Braintree, MA · 101 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Braintree's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →19
Rockland, MA · 110 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Rockland's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →20
German Center for Extended Care
Scout 86Boston, MA · 133 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Boston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →21
Boston, MA · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Boston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →22
Hannah B G Shaw Home
Scout 81Middleboro, MA · 107 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Middleboro.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →23
Hingham, MA · 142 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hingham.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →24
Scituate, MA · 65 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Scituate.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →25
Linden Ponds
Scout 79Hingham, MA · 132 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hingham.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →26
Needham, MA · 72 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Needham.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →27
Chelsea, MA · 154 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Chelsea.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →28
St Joseph Manor Health Care INC
Scout 77Brockton, MA · 118 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Brockton.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →29
Dorchester, MA · 121 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Dorchester.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →30
Needham, MA · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Needham.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →31
Brockton Post Acute Care
Scout 74Brockton, MA · 169 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Brockton.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →32
Boston, MA · 83 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Boston.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →33
Canton, MA · 154 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Canton.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →34
Middleborough, MA · 102 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Middleborough.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →35
Dorchester, MA · 123 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Dorchester.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →
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Alliance Health at Maples
Scout 68Wrentham, MA · 144 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Wrentham.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →37
Care Village at West Roxbury
Scout 68West Roxbury, MA · 76 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in West Roxbury.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →38
Alliance Health at Marina Bay
Scout 68Quincy, MA · 167 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Quincy.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →39
Quincy, MA · 142 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Quincy.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →40
Alliance Health at West Acres
Scout 67Brockton, MA · 138 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Brockton.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →41
Wareham, MA · 104 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Wareham.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →42
Elizabeth Seton
Scout 66Wellesley, MA · 84 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Wellesley.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →43
Ellis Nursing Home (the)
Scout 64Norwood, MA · 191 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Norwood.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →44
Adviniacare Newton Wellesley
Scout 64Wellesley, MA · 110 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Wellesley.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →45
Wingate at Silver Lake
Scout 60Kingston, MA · 164 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Kingston.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →46
Norwell, MA · 86 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Norwell.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →47
Marion, MA · 123 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Marion.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →48
Revere, MA · 123 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Revere.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →49
Cedarwood Gardens
Scout 57Franklin, MA · 82 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Franklin.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →50
Boston, MA · 122 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Boston.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →51
Sherrill House
Scout 56Boston, MA · 196 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Boston.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →52
Brockton, MA · 123 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Brockton.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →53
Victoria Haven Nursing Facility
Scout 55Norwood, MA · 31 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Norwood.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →54
Affinity Healthcare
Scout 53Braintree, MA · 177 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Braintree.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →55
Braintree, MA · 204 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Braintree.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →56
Care One at Brookline
Scout 51Brookline, MA · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Brookline.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →57
Care One at Weymouth
Scout 51Weymouth, MA · 154 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Weymouth.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →58
Foremost at Sharon LLC
Scout 46Sharon, MA · 66 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Sharon.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →59
Regalcare at Quincy
Scout 45Quincy, MA · 71 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Quincy.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →60
Oakhill Healthcare
Scout 40Middleboro, MA · 123 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Middleboro.
Est. $14,050–$17,500/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Boston, MA?
In the Boston, MA area, assisted living typically runs $7,420–$11,590/month (median $9,270), memory care $8,060–$12,590/month (median $10,070), and skilled nursing $14,050–$17,500/month (median $15,350) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 82 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
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Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.