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Assisted Living in Ayer, Massachusetts

There are 18 assisted living facilities serving Ayer, Massachusetts. This includes 1 facility in Ayer and 17 nearby. The median cost per day for assisted living in Massachusetts is about $175, with costs ranging between $42 and $254 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $5,247, with costs ranging from around $1,263 up to $7,613. The median annual cost is $62,964, which is greater than the nationwide average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in Ayer generally range from about $3,750 per month to $9,495 per month, with a median cost of approximately $5,560 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of about $66,720.




SeniorScore™ for Ayer, Massachusetts



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Ayer scores lower than the Massachusetts average of 77.
  • Ayer scores higher than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Healthalliance Hospitals, Inc, and Clinton Hospital Association.
  • There are 63 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Nashoba Park, Apple Valley Center, and River Court Residences.
  • There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 188 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a low property crime rate.
  • The area has an average violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (23% of residents).
  • There are 130 golf courses in or around the city, including Devens Golf Course, Red Tail Golf Club, and Shaker Hills Golf Club.
  • There are 8 parks near the city center, including Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, Doyle Field, and Doyle Conservation Area.
  • There are 66 churches in or near the city, including St Andrew\'s Episcopal Church, New Hope Baptist Church-Ayer, and Apple Valley Baptist Church.
  • There are 8 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 100 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 5 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 107 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 4.38% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.04% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 6.25%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Massachusetts has an average state income tax of 4.74%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $74,702, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $54,778, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $33,303, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $66,720 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $148,738 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $60,632 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 12.18%, which is high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
  • 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Ayer receives high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Ayer has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has above average air quality.
  • This city has very good water quality.
  • Ayer has an average population density of 839.5 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Ayer have a long daily commute time.
  • The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
  • Ayer has a very high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a high graduation rate of 92.47%.

Ayer is a small city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metro statistical area. It has a total population of 7,089, with 3,325,860 people in the surrounding statistical area. About 23% of the local populace are over 55.

Ayer has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The city has a mean per capita income of $33,000. The median household income is $55,000 compared to an average of $73,000 for the state of Massachusetts. The current unemployment rate is about 12.18% and the median home price is $412,500, which is lower than the state average of $514,500.

Ayer has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives heavy amounts of precipitation each year. In relation to other American cities, Ayer has excellent water quality, better than average air quality, and a moderate crime rate.

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River Court Residences

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Groton, MA 01450

1-855-224-5130

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Westford House - Westford, MA

Westford House

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Westford, MA 01886

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Keystone Center - Leominster, MA

Keystone Center

44 Keystone Dr

Leominster, MA 01453

1-855-229-7494

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Bridges By Epoch at Westford - Westford, MA

Bridges By Epoch at Westford

108 Littleton Rd

Westford, MA 01886

1-855-243-3078

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Sunrise of Leominster - Leominster, MA

Sunrise of Leominster

6 Beth Ave

Leominster, MA 01453

1-855-243-3078

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The Gables of Fitchburg - Fitchburg, MA

The Gables of Fitchburg

935 John Fitch Hwy

Fitchburg, MA 01420

1-855-229-7494

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Gables of Fitchburg Ltd - Fitchburg, MA

Gables of Fitchburg Ltd

935 John Fitch Hwy

Fitchburg, MA 01420

1-855-221-7955

Located at 935 John Fitch Hwy Ste 1, Gables of Fitchburg Ltd is a senior care community serving Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The neighboring area has a dense population, with about 41,000 poeple living in the zip code of 01420. ...

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Caldwell Home Elder Care - Fitchburg, MA

Caldwell Home Elder Care

10 Prospect St

Fitchburg, MA 01420

1-855-241-4685

Caldwell Home Elder Care is a 10 bed senior housing facility. It is located at 10 Prospect St in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The community is in a predominantly middle class area, with a median household income of $48,606. ...

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Brookdale North Chelmsford - North Chelmsford, MA

Brookdale North Chelmsford

4 Technology Dr

North Chelmsford, MA 01863

1-855-243-3078

Brookdale North Chelmsford is located at 4 Technology Dr in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts. It is a senior housing community serving residents 55 and up. With a median family income of $77,458, the community is in a mostly well-to-do ...

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The Highlands - Fitchburg, MA

The Highlands

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Fitchburg, MA 01420

1-855-243-3078

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The Atrium at Drum Hill - North Chelmsford, MA

The Atrium at Drum Hill

2 Technology Dr

North Chelmsford, MA 01863

1-855-229-7494

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