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Assisted Living in Bedford, Massachusetts

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Bedford, Massachusetts. This includes 2 facilities in Bedford and 18 nearby. The average cost / day for assisted living in Massachusetts is around $175, with costs ranging between $42 and $254 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $5,247, with costs ranging from around $1,263 to $7,613. The average yearly cost is $62,964, which is greater than the nationwide average of $42,000.

Costs for assisted living in Bedford can range between $3,750 per month and $9,495 per month. The median cost is approximately $5,560 per month, or around $66,720 yearly.




SeniorScore™ for Bedford, 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

  • Bedford scores significantly higher than the Massachusetts average of 77.
  • Bedford scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 19 hospitals within close range of the city, including Bedford Va Medical Center, Lahey Clinic Hospital, and Lahey Clinic Hospital.
  • There are 202 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Carleton-Willard Village , Life Care Centers of America, and Stonebridge at Burlington.
  • There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a very 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 731 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very low property crime rate.
  • The area has a very low violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
  • There are 158 golf courses in or around the city, including Patriot Golf Course, Country Club of Billerica, and Lexington Golf Club.
  • There are 18 parks near the city center, including Minute Man National Historical Park - North Bridge, Lexington Green, and Buckman Tavern.
  • There are 267 churches in or near the city, including Lutheran Church-Savior, Boston Evangelical Church, and St Michael Catholic Church.
  • There are 12 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 337 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 24 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 363 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 $127,326, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $103,529, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $48,943, 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 6.12%, which is low compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very 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

  • Bedford receives high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Bedford has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has above average air quality.
  • This city has very good water quality.
  • Bedford has an average population density of 965.2 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Bedford have an average daily commute time.
  • The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
  • Bedford has a very high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very high graduation rate of 97.13%.

Bedford is a small city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metropolitan area. While the surrounding statistical area is home to 3,325,860 inhabitants, there are 13,221 living inside the city limits. The 55+ community currently comprises 32% of the total population.

The SeniorScore™ for Bedford is 87. The median housing price in the city is $810,000, which is significantly more than the Massachusetts average of $514,500. Bedford has an average unemployment rate of roughly 6.12%. The city's median household income is $104,000 ($49,000 per capita), compared to an average of $73,000 for the whole of Massachusetts.

Bedford has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives high levels of rain annually. Bedford has above average air quality ratings, exceptional water quality, and a very low rate of crime in relation to other cities in the US.

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Stonebridge at Burlington - Burlington, MA

Stonebridge at Burlington

50 Greenleaf Way

Burlington, MA 01803

1-855-238-4376

Stonebridge at Burlington is a senior housing facility situated near the Pinehurst area of Burlington, Massachusetts. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with around 25,000 residents in the 01803 zip code. It is a largely upper class area, ...

2 miles away from Bedford, MA

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Douglas House - Lexington, MA

Douglas House

7 Oakland St

Lexington, MA 02420

1-855-222-1541

Located at 7 Oakland St in Lexington, Massachusetts, Douglas House is a 15 room senior housing facility. The facility is in a mostly affluent area, with an average per-family income of $139,453. With about 15,000 individuals living in ...

3 miles away from Bedford, MA

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Sunrise of Burlington - Burlington, MA

Sunrise of Burlington

24 Mall Rd

Burlington, MA 01803

1-855-222-1541

Sunrise of Burlington is a senior community located at 24 Mall Rd in Burlington, Massachusetts. With approximately 25,000 individuals living in the 01803 zip code, the encompassing area is densely populated. It is a generally affluent area, with ...

3 miles away from Bedford, MA

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Pine Knoll Nursing Center - Lexington, MA

Pine Knoll Nursing Center

30 Watertown St

Lexington, MA 02420

1-855-238-4376

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Located at 30 Watertown St in Lexington, Massachusetts, Pine Knoll Nursing Center is an 81 unit nursing facility. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with approximately 15,000 individuals living in the zip code of 02420. It is ...

5 miles away from Bedford, MA

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Brightview Country Club Heights - Woburn, MA

Brightview Country Club Heights

3 Rehabilitation Way

Woburn, MA 01801

1-855-233-7205

Brightview Country Club Heights is a senior community located at 3 Rehabilitation Way in Woburn, Massachusetts. With around 40,000 poeple living in the 01801 zip code, the neighboring area is densely populated. It is a mostly middle class ...

5 miles away from Bedford, MA

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Tidd Home - Woburn, MA

Tidd Home

74 Elm St

Woburn, MA 01801

1-855-224-5130

Located at 74 Elm St in Woburn, Massachusetts, Tidd Home is a 14 room senior care facility. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with about 40,000 poeple living in the zip code of 01801. It is a predominantly ...

5 miles away from Bedford, MA

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Sunrise of Arlington - Arlington, MA

Sunrise of Arlington

1395 Massachusetts Ave

Arlington, MA 02476

1-855-238-4376

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Located at 1395 Massachusetts Ave, Sunrise of Arlington is a senior housing community in Arlington, Massachusetts. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with around 18,000 people residing in the zip code of 02476. It is a ...

5 miles away from Bedford, MA

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Warren House - Woburn, MA

Warren House

17 Warren Ave

Woburn, MA 01801

1-855-238-4376

Located at 17 Warren Ave Apt 101, Warren House is a senior housing community in Woburn, Massachusetts. The facility is in a primarily middle class area, with a median household income of $71,805. It is densely populated, with ...

5 miles away from Bedford, MA

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Five Star Quality Care - Winchester, MA

Five Star Quality Care

299 Cambridge St

Winchester, MA 01890

1-855-243-3078

Five Star Quality Care is a senior care community located at 299 Cambridge St in Winchester, Massachusetts. With approximately 22,000 individuals living in the zip code of 01890, the neighboring area has a dense population. It is a ...

5 miles away from Bedford, MA

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The Gables at Winchester - Winchester, MA

The Gables at Winchester

299 Cambridge St

Winchester, MA 01890

1-855-241-4685

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Located at 299 Cambridge St, The Gables at Winchester is a senior care facility serving Winchester, Massachusetts. The facility is in a mostly well-to-do area, with a median family income of $128,546. It is densely populated, with roughly ...

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Monarch Homes of Woburn - Woburn, MA

Monarch Homes of Woburn

857 Main St

Woburn, MA 01801

1-855-229-7494

Located at 857 Main St, Monarch Homes of Woburn is a senior housing community serving Woburn, Massachusetts. With a median per-family income of $71,805, the community is in a primarily middle class area. It is heavily populated, with ...

5 miles away from Bedford, MA

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