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Assisted Living in Charlestown, Massachusetts

There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Charlestown, Massachusetts. This includes 1 facility in Charlestown and 18 nearby. Assisted living costs in Massachusetts range from about $42 up to $254 per day, with a mean cost running approximately $175. The per month cost averages about $5,247 and ranges between $1,263 and $7,613. Annually, the median cost is around $62,964, which is above the national average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in Charlestown, MA typically range from around $3,750 per month to $9,495 per month, with an average cost of about $5,560 per month. This equates to a yearly cost of about $66,720.




SeniorScore™ for Charlestown, 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

  • Charlestown scores higher than the Massachusetts average of 77.
  • Charlestown scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
85

Health & Safety

  • There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 49 hospitals within close range of the city, including Massachusetts General Hospital, Shriners Hosp For Children, and Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary.
  • There are 266 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Zelma Lacey House , Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center North End, and Florence and Chafetz Home for Specialized Care.
  • 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 1459 pharmacies within close range of the city.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (20% of residents).
  • There are 163 golf courses in or around the city, including Fresh Pond Golf Course, Winthrop Golf Club, and Bellevue Golf Club.
  • There are 32 parks near the city center, including Boston National Historical Park, American Twine Office Park, and The New England Holocaust Memorial.
  • There are 669 churches in or near the city, including St John\'s Episcopal Church, St Mary\'s Parish Charlestown, and St Mary\'s Parish Charlestown.
  • There are 17 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 864 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 58 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 630 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.51% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.78% 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 $121,125, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $87,633, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $58,566, 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 7.51%, which is average 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

  • Charlestown receives average levels of rainfall each year.
  • Charlestown has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has very poor air quality.
  • This city has very good water quality.
  • Charlestown has a very dense population density of 12,159.0 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Charlestown have a long daily commute time.
  • The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
  • Charlestown 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 89.88%.

Charlestown is a small city in Suffolk County in the State of Massachusetts. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metropolitan area. While the surrounding metro area contains 3,325,860 inhabitants, there are 16,439 living inside the city limits. People over 55 compose around 20% of the population.

Charlestown has a good SeniorScore™ of 79. The city's median household income is $88,000 ($59,000 per capita), versus an average of $73,000 for the state of Massachusetts. The median home price in Charlestown is $735,000, which is higher than the Massachusetts average of $514,500. Charlestown has a moderate unemployment rate of around 7.51%.

Charlestown has moderate average temperatures, with moderate winters and pleasant summers. The city receives average amounts of rainfall each year. Charlestown has very poor air quality and excellent water quality ratings in comparison to other American cities.

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Zelma Lacey House - Charlestown, MA

Zelma Lacey House

9 W School St

Charlestown, MA 02129

1-855-243-3078

3 Reviews  

Zelma Lacey House is a senior housing facility located in the Charlestown area of Charlestown, Massachusetts. The surrounding area has an average population density, with approximately 17,000 individuals living in the zip code of 02129. With a ...

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Sylvan Crossing at Creekside Estates - Boston, MA

Sylvan Crossing at Creekside Estates

10 Post Office Sq Ste 700s

Boston, MA 02109

1-855-238-4376

Sylvan Crossing at Creekside Estates is a senior care community located within the Haymarket neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. With roughly 5,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 02109, the surrounding area is sparsely populated. It is a ...

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Senior Living On Bellingham - Chelsea, MA

Senior Living On Bellingham

100 Bellingham St

Chelsea, MA 02150

1-855-233-7205

Senior Living On Bellingham is a senior housing community situated in the East Boston area of Chelsea, Massachusetts. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with roughly 36,000 individuals living in the zip code of 02150. It is a ...

2 miles away from Charlestown, MA

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Parkview On The Cell - Medford, MA

Parkview On The Cell

10 Cabot Rd

Medford, MA 02155

1-855-221-7955

Parkview On The Cell is a senior community situated nearby the Charlestown area of Medford, Massachusetts. With a median family income of $69,803, the facility is in a largely middle income area. It is heavily populated, with approximately ...

2 miles away from Charlestown, MA

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Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home - Chelsea, MA

Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home

17 Lafayette Ave

Chelsea, MA 02150

1-855-243-3078

5 Reviews  

Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home is situated nearby the East Boston area of Chelsea, Massachusetts. It is a 123 room nursing home facility. The encompassing area is densely populated, with around 36,000 individuals residing in the 02150 zip code. ...

2 miles away from Charlestown, MA

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Somerville Home - Somerville, MA

Somerville Home

117 Summer St

Somerville, MA 02143

1-855-238-4376

Somerville Home is a senior housing facility located in the Aggasiz - Harvard North neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts. The community is in a largely middle class area, with an average family income of $64,966. With about 26,000 individuals ...

2 miles away from Charlestown, MA

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Jeanne Jugan Residence - Somerville, MA

Jeanne Jugan Residence

186 Highland Ave

Somerville, MA 02143

1-855-238-4376

7 Reviews  

Located within the Aggasiz - Harvard North area of Somerville, Massachusetts, Jeanne Jugan Residence is a 26 room senior community. The facility is in a generally middle income area, with an average per-household income of $64,966. It is ...

2 miles away from Charlestown, MA

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Legacy Estates of Monmouth - Boston, IL

Legacy Estates of Monmouth

1200 West Broadway Ave

Boston, IL 61462

1-855-240-2530

Located in the Back Bay neighborhood, Legacy Estates of Monmouth is a senior care facility in Boston, Illinois. With a median household income of $38,633, the facility is in a generally middle class area. It has an average ...

3 miles away from Charlestown, MA

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Compass On The Bay - Boston, MA

Compass On The Bay

1380 Columbia Rd

Boston, MA 02127

1-855-243-3078

Compass On The Bay is a senior housing community situated in the South Boston area of Boston, Massachusetts. The encompassing area has a dense population, with roughly 33,000 people residing in the 02127 zip code. It is a ...

3 miles away from Charlestown, MA

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Salem Towers - Malden, MA

Salem Towers

280 Salem St

Malden, MA 02148

1-855-238-4376

Located at 280 Salem St, Salem Towers is a senior community in Malden, Massachusetts. The facility is in a primarily middle income area, with a median per-household income of $55,890. With about 61,000 residents in the 02148 zip ...

4 miles away from Charlestown, MA

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Cadbury Commons at Cambridge - Cambridge, MA

Cadbury Commons at Cambridge

66 Sherman St

Cambridge, MA 02140

1-855-243-3078

1 Review  

Located within the Peabody area of the city, Cadbury Commons at Cambridge is a senior community serving Cambridge, Massachusetts. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with around 19,000 people residing in the 02140 zip code. With an ...

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Atria Maplewood Place - Malden, MA

Atria Maplewood Place

295 Broadway

Malden, MA 02148

1-855-229-7494

1 Review  

Located at 295 Broadway in Malden, Massachusetts, Atria Maplewood Place is a senior care facility for people 65 and up. The community is in a mostly middle class area, with a median family income of $55,890. It has ...

4 miles away from Charlestown, MA

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The Cambridge Homes - Cambridge, MA

The Cambridge Homes

360 Mount Auburn St

Cambridge, MA 02138

1-855-241-4685

1 Review  

The Cambridge Homes is a senior housing facility situated within the West Cambridge area of Cambridge, Massachusetts. With around 37,000 individuals living in the zip code of 02138, the encompassing area has a dense population. It is a ...

4 miles away from Charlestown, MA

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