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Assisted Living in Dalton, Massachusetts

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Dalton, Massachusetts. This includes 2 facilities in Dalton and 18 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Massachusetts range from $42 up to $254, with a mean expenditure running approximately $175. The monthly cost averages around $5,247 and ranges between $1,263 and $7,613. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $62,964, which is greater than the nationwide average of $42,000.

The cost of assisted living in Dalton, MA generally ranges from around $2,925 per month to $5,908 per month. The average cost is approximately $5,255 per month, or around $63,060 yearly.




SeniorScore™ for Dalton, 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

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

  • There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Berkshire Medical Center Inc).
  • There are 20 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Craneville Place of Dalton, Sugar Hill Senior Living Community, and Laurel Ridge Senior Residence.
  • There is an average 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 94 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very low property crime rate.
  • The area has a 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 39 golf courses in or around the city, including Wahconah Country Club, Bas-Ridge Golf Course, and Country Club of Pittsfield.
  • There are 7 parks near the city center, including Wahconah Falls State Park, Windsor State Forest, and Mount Greylock State Reservation.
  • There are 21 churches in or near the city, including First Congregational Church, St Agnes Catholic Church, and Dalton United Methodist.
  • There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 36 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 4 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 27 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.84% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.15% 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 $67,789, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $53,900, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $27,554, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $63,060 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $128,845 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $15,839 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $57,497 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 7.88%, which is average compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is 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

  • Dalton receives high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Dalton has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has above average air quality.
  • Dalton has a sparse population density of 263.3 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Dalton have a very short daily commute time.
  • Dalton 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 93.08%.

Located within Berkshire County, Dalton is a small city in the State of Massachusetts. It is part of the Pittsfield metro area. The surrounding statistical area is home to 104,960 residents, but there are 6,945 living in the city itself. Approximately 32% of the local residents are 55 and over.

Dalton has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has an average per capita income of $28,000 and an average household income is $54,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The median home price in Dalton is $154,500, which is significantly less than the state average of $514,500. The city has an average unemployment rate of around 7.88%.

Dalton has harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and calm summers. The city gets heavy levels of rainfall each year. Compared to other American cities, Dalton has above average air quality and a lower than average rate of crime.

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Laurel Ridge Senior Residence - Lanesboro, MA

Laurel Ridge Senior Residence

110 N Main St

Lanesboro, MA 01237

1-855-240-2530

Located at 110 N Main St, Laurel Ridge Senior Residence is a senior housing facility in Lanesboro, Massachusetts. With an average per-household income of $69,659, the community is in a predominantly middle income area. It has a sparse ...

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Rosewood Homestyle Assisted Living - Pittsfield, MA

Rosewood Homestyle Assisted Living

318 Onota St

Pittsfield, MA 01201

1-855-241-4685

Rosewood Homestyle Assisted Living is a senior care community located at 318 Onota St in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. With a median per-family income of $46,765, the community is in a generally middle income area. It is densely populated, with ...

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Berkshire Place - Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Place

290 South St

Pittsfield, MA 01201

1-855-222-1541

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Berkshire Place is a 54 bed senior care facility located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The facility is in a generally middle income area, with a median per-family income of $46,765. It is heavily populated, with about 48,000 individuals living ...

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Side By Side - Pittsfield, MA

Side By Side

120 Onota St

Pittsfield, MA 01201

1-855-238-4376

Side By Side is a 37 unit senior care community located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The surrounding area has a dense population, with around 48,000 people residing in the zip code of 01201. It is a predominantly middle class ...

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Devonshire Estates - Lenox, MA

Devonshire Estates

329 Pittsfield Rd

Lenox, MA 01240

1-855-222-1541

Devonshire Estates is a senior housing facility located at 329 Pittsfield Rd in Lenox, Massachusetts. The neighboring area is sparsely populated, with roughly 6,000 individuals living in the zip code of 01240. With a median per-household income of ...

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Mount Carmel Care Center - Lenox, MA

Mount Carmel Care Center

320 Pittsfield Rd

Lenox, MA 01240

1-855-240-2530

5 Reviews  

Mount Carmel Care Center is a 69 room senior housing community located in Lenox, Massachusetts. The facility is in a primarily middle income area, with a median per-household income of $60,458. With around 6,000 poeple living in the ...

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Epoch Assisted Living at Melbourne - Pittsfield, MA

Epoch Assisted Living at Melbourne

140 Melbourne Rd

Pittsfield, MA 01201

1-855-241-4685

Epoch Assisted Living at Melbourne is a senior housing community located at 140 Melbourne Rd in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with about 48,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 01201. It is a ...

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Kimball Farms - Lenox, MA

Kimball Farms

235 Walker St

Lenox, MA 01240

1-855-238-4376

Kimball Farms is a senior community located at 235 Walker St in Lenox, Massachusetts. With an average per-family income of $60,458, the community is in a largely middle class area. It has a sparse population, with around 6,000 ...

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