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Assisted Living in Billerica, Massachusetts

There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Billerica, Massachusetts. This includes 3 facilities in Billerica and 16 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Massachusetts range from $42 to $254, with a mean expense running around $175. The monthly cost averages around $5,247 and ranges between $1,263 and $7,613. Annually, the mean cost is around $62,964, which is above the national average of $42,000.

The cost for assisted living in Billerica, MA generally ranges from as little as $3,750 per month all the way up to $9,495 per month. The median cost is $5,560 per month, or about $66,720 yearly.




SeniorScore™ for Billerica, 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

  • Billerica scores higher than the Massachusetts average of 77.
  • Billerica scores 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 13 hospitals within close range of the city, including Bedford Va Medical Center, Lahey Clinic Hospital, and Lahey Clinic Hospital.
  • There are 168 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica Crossings, Brightview Concord River Assisted Living, and Life Care Centers of America.
  • There is a very 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 598 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 low percentage of seniors in the population (25% of residents).
  • There are 156 golf courses in or around the city, including Country Club of Billerica, Patriot Golf Course, and Trull Brook Golf Course.
  • There are 15 parks near the city center, including Great Brook Farm State Park, Mary Cummings Park, and Fort Hill Park.
  • There are 210 churches in or near the city, including New Colony Baptist Church, St Theresas Catholic Church, and First Congregational Church.
  • There are 11 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 280 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 16 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 283 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 $95,349, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $88,188, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $33,849, 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 6.11%, which is low compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Billerica receives high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Billerica has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has above average air quality.
  • This city has very good water quality.
  • Billerica has a dense population density of 1,829.4 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Billerica have a long daily commute time.
  • The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
  • Billerica 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 92.82%.

Billerica is a small city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is included in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metropolitan statistical area. While the encompassing area contains 3,325,860 inhabitants, there are 30,310 residing within the city limits. The senior community represents around 25% of the overall population.

Billerica has an above average SeniorScore™ of 79. The city has an average per capita income of $34,000 and an average household income is $88,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The current unemployment rate is around 6.11% and the median home price is $253,500, which is significantly lower than the Massachusetts average of $514,500.

Billerica has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city gets heavy amounts of precipitation each year. Billerica has a very low crime rate, excellent water quality, and above average air quality in relation to other cities in the US.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Billerica, Massachusetts



Life Care Centers of America - Bedford, MA

Life Care Centers of America

14 Crosby Dr

Bedford, MA 01730

1-855-224-5130

Life Care Centers of America is a senior housing facility located close to the Pinehurst area of Bedford, Massachusetts. The community is in a largely wealthier area, with a median household income of $107,033. With around 14,000 people ...

3 miles away from Billerica, MA

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Carleton-Willard Village - Bedford, MA

Carleton-Willard Village

100 Old Billerica Rd

Bedford, MA 01730

1-855-222-1541

5 Reviews  

Carleton-Willard Village is situated close to the Pinehurst neighborhood of Bedford, Massachusetts. It is a 100 unit senior housing facility. The encompassing area has a medium-density population, with around 14,000 people residing in the zip code of ...

3 miles away from Billerica, MA

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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, ...

4 miles away from Billerica, MA

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Heatherwood - Tewksbury, MA

Heatherwood

1624 Main St

Tewksbury, MA 01876

1-855-240-2530

Located at 1624 Main St, Heatherwood is a senior care facility serving Tewksbury, Massachusetts. With about 30,000 people residing in the 01876 zip code, the neighboring area has a dense population. It is a generally affluent area, with ...

4 miles away from Billerica, MA

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Peregrine's Landing at Tewksbury - Tewksbury, MA

Peregrine's Landing at Tewksbury

2580 Main St

Tewksbury, MA 01876

1-855-243-3078

Located at 2580 Main St, Peregrine's Landing at Tewksbury is a senior care facility serving Tewksbury, Massachusetts. The surrounding area has a dense population, with approximately 30,000 residents in the zip code of 01876. With an average household ...

4 miles away from Billerica, MA

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Blaire House of Tewksbury - Tewksbury, MA

Blaire House of Tewksbury

10 Erlin Terrace

Tewksbury, MA 01876

1-855-222-1541

15 Reviews  

Blaire House of Tewksbury is a 131 unit senior community situated in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. The community is in a largely upscale area, with a median family income of $83,976. It is heavily populated, with around 30,000 individuals residing ...

4 miles away from Billerica, MA

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Bayberry at Emerald Court - Tewksbury, MA

Bayberry at Emerald Court

2000 Emerald Court

Tewksbury, MA 01876

1-855-221-7955

Located at 2000 Emerald Court, Bayberry at Emerald Court is a senior care community in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. The community is in a generally well-to-do area, with a median household income of $83,976. With about 30,000 individuals residing in ...

5 miles away from Billerica, 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 ...

5 miles away from Billerica, MA

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Summer Place - Chelmsford, MA

Summer Place

20 Summer St

Chelmsford, MA 01824

1-855-224-5130

1 Review  

Located at 20 Summer St, Summer Place is a senior community serving Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with about 26,000 poeple living in the zip code of 01824. It is a generally affluent area, with ...

5 miles away from Billerica, MA

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Wingate at Belvidere (Lowell) - Lowell, MA

Wingate at Belvidere (Lowell)

500 Wentworth Ave

Lowell, MA 01852

1-855-233-7205

7 Reviews  

Located at 500 Wentworth Ave in Lowell, Massachusetts, Wingate at Belvidere (Lowell) is a 115 bed senior community. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with around 35,000 individuals residing in the 01852 zip code. With an average per-family ...

6 miles away from Billerica, 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 ...

6 miles away from Billerica, MA

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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 ...

6 miles away from Billerica, MA

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Horn Home For the Aged - Lowell, MA

Horn Home For the Aged

98 Smith St

Lowell, MA 01851

1-855-224-5130

Horn Home For the Aged is a senior housing facility located at 98 Smith St in Lowell, Massachusetts. The facility is in a mostly middle income area, with an average family income of $51,795. It has a dense ...

7 miles away from Billerica, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions



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What does assisted living cost in Massachusetts?

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Assisted living in Massachusetts costs roughly $175 per day (ranging from $42 to $254), $5,247 monthly (ranging from $1,263 to $7,613), and $62,964 yearly (ranging from $15,156 to $91,356). By comparison, the US averages are $117 per day, $3,500 monthly, and $42,000 yearly.

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What does assisted living cost in Billerica?

Answer
With a median cost of $5,560 monthly, or $66,720 annually, assisted living in Billerica, Massachusetts ranges from around $3,750 up to $9,495 per month.

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What does assisted living include?

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Assisted living commonly includes help getting dressed, transportation assitance, incontinence care, recreational activities, and medication assistance. Care may be provided in a private or shared room.

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Does Medicaid cover assisted living in Billerica?

Answer
The following assisted living communities in Billerica accept Medicaid: CareOne at Weymouth, Medway Country Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Country Center For Health and Rehabilitation, Nemasket Healthcare Center, and Life Care Center of Acton.

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How many retirees are there in Billerica?

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Though the encompassing metro area is home to 3,839,214 people, there are 30,310 residing within the city limits. Residents 55 and over constitute approximately 25% of the total population.

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