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Assisted living costs in Howe average about $8,339 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 319 communities in Howe. Our detailed directory has 6273 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Boston, Danvers and Quincy.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Photo of Greystone Farm at Salem
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33 Floor plans available
8.5
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The staff, especially the memory care unit staff, treats the residents with a great deal of kindness, compassion, and patience. It's comforting to know that my mother is in such good hands.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Surrounded by natural woodlands, Greystone Farm at Salem evokes the serenity of a bygone era. In the country kitchen sits a beautifully restored antique loom, brought here by its original owner, fully restored and now a reminder of a simpler time. Thoughtfully designed apartments and amenities...
Photo of Sophia Snow House
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The staff is wonderful. Sophia Snow House is a small lovely, simple community. There are just enough activities for the residents, and the accommodations are very clean and comfortable. My mother enjoys the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Sophia Snow Place is a 164 year old not-for-profit, retirement community that offers two options for living. The Residences at Snow Place are 66 independent living apartments with entry fees and low monthly fees with the option of adding on services.Sophia Snow House is a licensed option that...
Photo of Edelweiss Village
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The staff was friendly and great, so were the residents! The committee was nice and clean, as well as the staff and residents! They always have activities and weekly's trips and the food and beverages are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Edelweiss Village, one of Boston’s premiere senior living communities, provides residents with opportunities to enjoy an active, healthy, and social lifestyle. Here you will find an exceptional level of assisted living senior care. Welcoming all faiths and backgrounds, residents enjoy delicious...
Photo of Carriage House at Lee's Farm
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Carriage House recognized my dad as an individual-they made him feel welcome, and the staff was attentive to our questions and concerns. My dad was "young" by many measures in the memory care unit, &...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Carriage House at Lee's Farm is an assisted living community in Wayland, Massachusetts. Wayland is a beautiful small town with natural spaces like forests, fields and marshes around the Sudbury River.At Carriage House we strive to meet the individual needs and wants of our residents Our care...
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It's hard to say for all since mom was fairly independent. Overall the are 5. The staff is very caring and attentive. The facility is homey, spacious and clean.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Partridge House is a Genesis senior living community located in the scenic downtown area of Hampton, New Hampshire. Hampton is a popular, year round tourist destination, with peaceful and stunning beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. Our residents enjoy our proximity to the ocean, fine dining, and...
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Photo of Langdon Place of Dover
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8.5
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The nurses and activities coordinator are fantastic, as are the kitchen staff. There is something for residents to do every day, and there are so many opportunities for residents to socialize and make...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Please note that the Assisted Living and Memory Care is private pay only. We do not accept Medicaid on either unit. Additionally electric scooters and electric wheelchairs are not permitted. Self propel wheelchairs only and resident must resident on first floor. We have two elevators with three...
Photo of CareOne at Sharon
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So far, our experience has been very good! The staff is friendly and responsive, and the facility is excellent. My friend has been having a good transition to memory care and her level of anxiety and overall...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
CareOne is a family-owned and operated company, where we consider your family an extension of our own. With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, our chief goal is to provide a warm environment where residents can thrive, remain connectedto the community and enjoy a fulfilling...
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Friendly people, wonderful meals, interesting and diverse programs regular. A helpful staff, activities that challenge and inspire, and meals that offer variety and healthful choices!
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Scandinavian Living Center, open to all nationalities, is a non-profit community set on three beautiful acres in a lovely residential area near Boston. With only forty apartments, its small size and bright space promote a warm and intimate family-like atmosphere where residents enjoy the...
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Photo of Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner
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8.4
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They were engaging. My wife just didn't want to engage. The second thing was the staff they could've found different ways to engage her to get things done. The patrons over that facility are too old for her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Exceptional Living Spaces Suited for Later LifeBrookmeadow at Cobb Corner features 91 units of rental senior living offering apartments suited for assisted and memory care living.Preview any of the our communities, living options, care or services and begin imagining what your typical day will be...
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Photo of Brookdale Attleboro
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8.4
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The Brookdale staff is absolutely amazing—every member of the team is kind, caring, and helpful. The activities are wonderful, with a great variety of options for everyone. The food is excellent, and the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We can help with the little things so you can go do more of what you love.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Attleboro with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. With assisted...
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Photo of Sentry Hill At York Harbor
1111 Photos available
8.4
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Staff has been wonderful and caring, but it is difficult for them to handle all of their responsibilities, as they seem to be chronically short handed. There are a nice variety of activities provided for the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sentry Hill at York Harbor is the preeminent retirement community in New England beautifully situated on 12 acres within easy walking distance of historic York Village and York Harbor. Designed after the style of the grand hotels of the 1890's; senior living at Sentry Hill offers a retirement...
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Photo of Artis Senior Living of Lexington
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The facility is always clean and well maintained. They have thoughtful, engaging activities with a great activity director. The health center team is caring and involved. Residents are treated with respect...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Artis of Lexington is proud to be 2026 Great Place to Work Certified. Artis of Lexington is conveniently located off Rt. 128 and Rt 2. Nearby shopping at Wagon Wheel Farm, Waltham Crossings Market Basket, and Waltham Shopping Plaza. Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today. At Artis, we create...
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Photo of New Pond Village, a CCRC
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The overall idea of the community, most people are friendly, the whole dining room dinner reservation thing is weird to me and many others, very poor communication between administrators, nursing , PT...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Benchmark Senior Living at New Pond Village located in Walpole, MA provides independent living for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle? Wouldn’t it be great to have...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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For me the staff and nursing staff in the memory care unit is what made it such a positive experience. My mom had a couple incidents they were right on top of. They take good care of people in memory care. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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Photo of Benchmark at Haverhill Crossings
66 Photos available
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The Staff was very caring, knowledgeable, and helped my mom a great deal in her final days. The facility was beautiful with lovely areas indoors and outdoors. Although mom was so ill we didn't get to use...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Benchmark Senior Living at Haverhill Crossing is an assisted living community in the riverfront city of Haverhill, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Our attractive, spacious community sits on a large, landscaped lot overlooking mature woods and lush farmland near Kenoza Lake, downtown shops and the...
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Photo of Artis Senior Living of Reading
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My experience and my mom's was fantastic! From my first meeting with [name removed] to the very last day of my mom's passing, each and every person at Artis went above and beyond my highest...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Artis of Reading is proud to be named a 2026 Best Memory Care community by U.S. News & World Report and is 2026 Great Place to Work Certified. At Artis, we help people living with dementia achieve the essential human need for purpose, belonging, and joy by building a bridge between their...
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Photo of The Residence at Vinnin Square
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The facility is beautiful, and the staff is caring. Most of the activities and good for our memory deficient loved one, but a few activities can feel a little halfway. We feel extremely confident about her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Residence at Vinnin Square is a premier Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community, coming soon to a quiet, wooded parcel in Swampscott, MA. When you join our family, you’ll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the...
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My parents wanted to stay in their home town. Our experience is based on one other community. Bayberry was very pleasant and helpful in making our decision. They were able to step back when needed in order...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to a new way of life at Bayberry at Emerald Court. Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Tewksbury, MA, Bayberry is an assisted living community ideally located just minutes from major shopping, entertainment and medical centers with easy access to I-93 and I-495. Bayberry offers...
Photo of Youville House
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It is an excellent place to live. Very clean place. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Administration staff is excellent. . Food is good with different varieties. Activities are good with something for...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Youville House in Cambridge is an urban oasis just minutes from Harvard and Inman Square. Residents enjoy active lifestyles; some continue to work or travel while others enjoy on-site concerts and lectures.Youville House offers the perfect balance of services and support to assist residents in...
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Love it that its not a huge place where my dad cant get lost in. Met with the manager and who was very friendly, loved that he was very enthusiastic about helping people. The room was beautiful and the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Brigham House is an affordable assisted living residence located in Watertown, MA about 10 minutes from downtown Boston. Situated near Watertown Square, Brigham House was born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse. Renovated in 2002, the house offers 62 apartments and features a staff...
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Photo of Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community
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Everyone is nice and welcoming. They made the process easy. They were very accessible. I would recommend it to others. My dad is happy and finds the food enjoyable.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located just minutes from Symphony Hall, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, residents of the Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community live in the heart of Boston's thriving cultural and entertainment world. Convenient to nearby shopping, restaurants, and a host of...
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Overall experience - Overall my experience with Providence House is very good. My meeting with [name removed] was very pleasant, informative and professional. She explained each step and helped get me...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Providence House at Corey Park offers independent and assisted living for people age 62 and over who want or need supportive services. The non-sectarian community was co-developed by the Archdiocese of Boston Planning Office for Urban Affairs and E.A. Fish Associates, and is managed by Welch...
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Photo of The Falls At Cordingly Dam
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Cleanliness - slightly lower here since my mom often refuses service, but she really needs it given her condition. Dining/meals - surprisingly good and nice variety. Activities - activities were a main...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A magnificent waterfall that once powered an 18th century mill creates a dramatic setting for The Falls at Cordingly Dam. Tucked away in a charming historic village, this is an extraordinary natural haven where fond memories and family traditions thrive. Inside, you'll find a familiar feeling of...
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We love The Sunrise Cohasset community! I would give them all a 5 except meals. They do a great job and the food is great on holidays but day to day my mother struggles with the meal options.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our community in Cohasset sits on historic Route 3A and is minutes from the South Shore coastline. Our activities program is second to none and we implement quite bit of outdoor excursions and trips. Some of the trips we take our seniors to include musicals, theatre, concerts, Scituate and...
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My mother has been a resident of Orchard Hill for over 6 years now, and she absolutely loves it there. Orchard Hill is family-owned and operated and is smaller than the other assisted living facilities we...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Orchard Hill at Sudbury is a small home-like residence with an intimate scale and unique residential setting located on a ten acre site near the historic Wayside Inn. The award winning, elegant farmhouse style mansion has spacious studio and one bedroom apartments in the midst of beautifully...

Cost of assisted living in Howe, MA

The average cost of senior living in Howe is $8,339 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Boston, MA with an average of $7,444 per month.

Assisted living costs in Howe, MA, vs. state and national averages

Howe, MA
$8,339/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Howe, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$8,339/mo
$9,594/mo

Assisted living costs in Howe, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,049/mo
Studio
$6,652/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,201/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,981/mo

Senior living costs in Howe vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Howe, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHowe, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$8,339/mo$8,094/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,594/mo$9,969/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$4,912/mo$4,472/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Howe, MA:$8,339/mo
Massachusetts:$8,094/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Howe, MA:$9,594/mo
Massachusetts:$9,969/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Howe, MA:$4,912/mo
Massachusetts:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Howe, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Howe and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Howe, MAMA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Howe, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Howe have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Howe, MA$7,517/mo$7,126/mo+5.5%
Massachusetts$7,236/mo$6,741/mo+7.3%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Howe, MA
2024 average cost:$7,517/mo
2023 average cost:$7,126/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,236/mo
2023 average cost:$6,741/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Howe, MA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Howe.

What families are saying about assisted living in Howe

Recent reviews for assisted living in Howe

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Homey and comfortable community layout. Many reviews mention the welcoming and homely atmosphere of the community, giving off a feeling of being at home for residents and their families. For example, at The Residence at Vinnin Square, a resident commented, 'If I had one word to describe this place it would be caring! They are about ...
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Dedicated and caring staff. Residents and their families consistently praise the staff for their kindness, attentiveness, and dedication to care. For instance, at Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn, the Executive Director, [name removed], and other staff members were described as 'kind, thoughtful and attentive' and went ...
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Engaging and varied activities. A range of activities and outings keep residents active and engaged. For example, at Atria Marland Place, residents enjoy daily activities and outings, with the community often adding new events to the monthly calendar, such as a recent suggestion to take residents on outings. At Stone Hill a ...
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Quality dining experiences. Residents appreciate the quality and variety of meals offered, with many noting that food is a major factor in their overall satisfaction. For instance, at The Arbors at Stoneham, the food is described as 'delicious!' and at Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm, food is 'excellent' with 'g ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are essential for a comfortable living environment. At Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn, the facility is kept 'clean inside and the landscaping outside is beautiful and constantly changing'. Staff at Benchmark at North Andover mentioned the community's 'great cleanlin ...
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Responsive communication and support. Families value clear and effective communication with staff and regular updates on their loved ones' care. For example, at Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn, staff were 'really helpful' and 'open and willing to talk' when families had questions or concerns. Additionally, staff at Atria Marlan ...
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Howe review score based on 1,196 family reviews

8.3
Review score319 facilities1196 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1196 reviews of 319 Howe assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Howe review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Howe review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Howe, MA319 facilities
8.4
Cambridge, MA349 facilities
7.6
Boston, MA187 facilities

Review subcategories for Howe assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,196 reviews of 319 Howe assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Howe resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Howe, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.4
Care services
3.0
3.1
Staff
3.2
3.3
Meals & dining
3.0
3.0
Activities
3.0
3.0
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Howe assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howe assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howe, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Howe assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Howe that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Howe, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.5%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
57.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Howe assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Howe Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Howe, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
41.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.6%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howe assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Howe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howe, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.9%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.9%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
57.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.2%
37.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.6%
19.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Howe assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Howe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howe, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.1%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.8%
18.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howe assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Howe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howe, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.5%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.8%
31.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
31.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.5%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.8%
50.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.6%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.1%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.5%
39.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.9%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
38.9%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.1%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Howe

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Howe protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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