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Assisted Living in Chelsea, Massachusetts

There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Chelsea, Massachusetts. This includes 4 facilities in Chelsea and 15 nearby. Assisted living costs in Massachusetts range from about $42 to $254 per day, with an average expenditure running approximately $175. The monthly cost averages roughly $5,247 and ranges between $1,263 and $7,613. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $62,964, which is over the US average of $42,000.

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




SeniorScore™ for Chelsea, Massachusetts



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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Chelsea scores significantly lower than the Massachusetts average of 77.
  • Chelsea scores significantly lower 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 47 hospitals within close range of the city, including Soldiers Home In Massachusetts, Hallmark Health System, and Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary.
  • There are 262 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home, Soldiers' Home in Chelsea, and Senior Living On Bellingham.
  • There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 1419 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has an average property crime rate.
  • The area has a very high violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (17% of residents).
  • There are 152 golf courses in or around the city, including Winthrop Golf Club, Mount Hood Golf Course, and Bellevue Golf Club.
  • There are 33 parks near the city center, including Boston National Historical Park, Piers Park, and The New England Holocaust Memorial.
  • There are 659 churches in or near the city, including St Stanislaus, Congregation Agudos Sholom, and St Luke\'s Episcopal Church.
  • There are 18 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 887 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 58 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 614 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 $55,540, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $43,155, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $20,214, which is significantly lower 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 11.35%, which is high 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

  • Chelsea receives average levels of rainfall each year.
  • Chelsea has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has very poor air quality.
  • This city has very good water quality.
  • Chelsea has a very dense population density of 15,907.6 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Chelsea have a long daily commute time.
  • The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
  • Chelsea has a very high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very low graduation rate of 65.28%.

Chelsea is a small city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It is included in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metropolitan statistical area. Though the city itself includes 35,124 people, the surrounding metro area has a total population of 3,325,860. People over the age of 55 compose about 17% of the total community.

Chelsea has an average SeniorScore™ of 60. The city has a mean per capita income of $20,000 and a mean household income is $43,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The current unemployment rate is around 11.35% and the mean housing price is $390,000, which is somewhat less than the state average of $514,500.

Chelsea has moderate average temperatures, with moderate winters and calm summers. The city receives average amounts of precipitation annually. Chelsea has excellent water quality ratings, very poor air quality, and a very high rate of crime in comparison to other cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Chelsea, Massachusetts



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 ...

2 miles away from Chelsea, 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 ...

3 miles away from Chelsea, MA

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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 ...

3 miles away from Chelsea, 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 ...

3 miles away from Chelsea, 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 ...

4 miles away from Chelsea, 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 ...

4 miles away from Chelsea, 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 ...

4 miles away from Chelsea, 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 ...

4 miles away from Chelsea, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions



Question
What is the cost of assisted living in Massachusetts?

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The average price of assisted living in Massachusetts is roughly $175 per day (ranging from $42 to $254), $5,247 per month (ranging from $1,263 to $7,613), and $62,964 annually (ranging from $15,156 to $91,356).

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How much does assisted living cost in Chelsea?

Answer
With prices ranging between $3,750 and $9,495 per month and averaging about $5,560, assisted living in Chelsea, Massachusetts runs roughly $66,720 per year.

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What is included with assisted living?

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Most assisted living communities offer care in both shared and private rooms. They generally provide many services including help with chores, help getting dressed, basic health care, help with bathing, and meal preparation.

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Do any assisted living facilities in Chelsea take Medicaid?

Answer
There are multiple assisted living communities in Chelsea accepting Medicaid, which include Masconomet Healthcare Center, Belmont Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Colonial Poplin Nursing Home, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center, and Country Center For Health and Rehabilitation.

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How many retirees are there in Chelsea?

Answer
The city has a total population of 35,124, with 3,839,214 inhabitants in the encompassing metro area. Approximately 17% of the local residents are over the age of 55.

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