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Assisted Living in Plymouth, Massachusetts



Top Assisted Living Facilities in Plymouth, Massachusetts



Stafford Hill - Plymouth, MA

Stafford Hill

60 Stafford St

Plymouth, MA 02360

1-855-238-4376

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Located nearby the North Plymouth neighborhood, Stafford Hill is a senior care community in Plymouth, Massachusetts. With about 57,000 people residing in the zip code of 02360, the surrounding area is heavily populated. It is a primarily middle ...

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Brookdale Plymouth Beach - Plymouth, MA

Brookdale Plymouth Beach

97 Warren Ave

Plymouth, MA 02360

1-855-224-5130

Brookdale Plymouth Beach is a senior care facility for residents 55 and over located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The community is in a predominantly middle class area, with an average per-household income of $74,603. It is densely populated, with ...

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The Village at Duxbury - Duxbury, MA

The Village at Duxbury

290 Kingstown Way

Duxbury, MA 02332

1-855-241-4685

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The Village at Duxbury is a senior housing facility located close to the South Duxbury neighborhood of Duxbury, Massachusetts. The community is in a mostly affluent area, with an average per-household income of $116,904. With around 16,000 individuals ...

7 miles away from Plymouth, MA

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Allerton House - Duxbury, MA

Allerton House

290 Kingstown Way

Duxbury, MA 02332

1-855-222-1541

Located nearby the South Duxbury area of the city, Allerton House is a senior care community in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The surrounding area has an average population density, with about 16,000 residents in the 02332 zip code. With an ...

7 miles away from Plymouth, MA

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Welch Healthcare and Retirement Group - Duxbury, MA

Welch Healthcare and Retirement Group

290 Kingstown Way Unit 391

Duxbury, MA 02332

1-855-233-7205

Located near the South Duxbury neighborhood, Welch Healthcare and Retirement Group is a nursing home facility in Duxbury, Massachusetts. With a median family income of $116,904, the community is in a predominantly wealthier area. It has a medium-density ...

7 miles away from Plymouth, MA

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Nemasket Healthcare Center - Middleborough, MA

Nemasket Healthcare Center

314 Marion Rd

Middleborough, MA 02346

1-855-241-4685

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Nemasket Healthcare Center is a 102 room nursing home facility. It is located at 314 Marion Rd in Middleborough, Massachusetts. The facility is in a predominantly middle income area, with a median household income of $72,466. With ...

14 miles away from Plymouth, MA

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Situated south of Boston on the Massachusetts coast, Plymouth is one of the oldest cities in the country and bears the designation of America's Home Town. Plymouth's rich history combines with a vibrant community culture to make it a desirable destination for retirees. A typical day in Plymouth might start out with a morning beachcombing session and then a delicious seafood lunch in one of the numerous waterfront restaurants, followed by a visit to the iconic Pilgrim Hall Museum to become immersed in the local and national history. Evening options include a wide variety of performance, community events, fine dining and gallery showings in the Plymouth Bay Cultural District. 

There are approximately 19 assisted living facilities in and around Plymouth. According to Genworth Financial's 2019 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Plymouth is $5,640. This is higher than both the national average costs of assisted living and the median costs within the state of Massachusetts. 



The SeniorScore for Plymouth, Massachusetts



The SeniorScore is a measure of how livable and comfortable a given community is for senior citizens. It's calculated using data points from public and private databases using a 100-point metric across four categories relevant to retirees. Plymouth has an overall SeniorScore of 70, which is two points lower than the national average of 72 and seven points lower than the Massachusetts average of 77.

Plymouth scored highest in the Recreation & Leisure category with a 68. With 85 golf courses in or within close proximity to Plymouth, golf enthusiasts have no shortages of options. Nature lovers appreciate having easy access to the Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge, while those who want to stay in shape can choose from approximately 41 health and fitness clubs. 

Plymouth scored 62 in the General Quality of Life category and has many restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries and entertainment options. It also has an educated population, good air quality and high public transportation ridership.

The category in which Plymouth scored the lowest was Finances. Although Plymouth has a lower than average sales tax, assisted living prices, state personal income taxes and the overall cost of living are significantly higher than the national average. 

Plymouth also earned a low score in the health & safety category. Although there is a high number of physicians who accept Medicare patients and a larger than average number of home health care providers working in the city, there is only one hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, located within Plymouth city limits. 



SeniorScore™ for Plymouth, 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

  • Plymouth scores lower than the Massachusetts average of 77.
  • Plymouth scores lower than the national average of 72.
59

Health & Safety

  • There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Jordan Hospital Inc).
  • There are 27 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Life Care Center of Plymouth, Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings, and Brookdale Plymouth Beach.
  • There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is an average 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.
68

Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
  • There are 85 golf courses in or around the city, including Crosswinds Golf Club, Jones Course at Pinehills Golf Club, and Atlantic Country Club.
  • There are 9 parks near the city center, including Brewster Gardens, Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge, and Morton Park.
  • There are 29 churches in or near the city, including Christ Episcopal Church, Blessed Kateri Church, and St Peters Catholic Church.
  • There are 7 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 49 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 41 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 4.30% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.02% 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 $89,135, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $76,631, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $33,969, 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 8.72%, which is average 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

  • Plymouth receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Plymouth has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has average air quality.
  • This city has very good water quality.
  • Plymouth has an average population density of 589.2 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Plymouth have a very long daily commute time.
  • The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
  • Plymouth 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 93.44%.

 
 

Assisted Living Costs in Plymouth, Massachusetts



At an average of $5,550 per month, residents of assisted living communities in the Plymouth area pay an average of $90 less per month than the overall Massachusetts average of $5,640. The national average of $4,051 is even lower than the Massachusetts average, and Plymouth residents pay an average of $1,589 more than their national counterparts. 


Although average prices of assisted living are higher in most parts of Massachusetts than in other parts of the U.S., monthly costs are surprisingly low in the western part of the state. Residents of Pittsfield, which is near Massachussett's border with New York State, only pay an average of $3,013 per month, which is $2,627 less than what their counterparts on the east coast of Massachusetts pay.

In the rest of the state, however, prices remain above $5,000 per month. Assisted living costs in the Central Massachusetts community of Springfield average $5,350 per month, while those to the east of them in Worcester pay an average of $5,634, which is only six dollars less than the monthly assisted living costs in Plymouth. The highest assisted living costs in the state of Massachusetts are found in the Boston area, where they rise to an average of $6,442, which is $802 more than those in Plymouth pay. 

  • Plymouth: $5,640
  • Pittsfield: $3,013
  • Springfield: $5,350
  • Worcester: $5,634
  • Boston: $6,442

 
 

Free Assisted Living Resources in Plymouth, Massachusetts



Executive Office of Elder Affairs

The Executive Office of Elder Affairs serves as a front-line resource for older adults, those with disabilities and their families and caregivers. The agency oversees senior nutrition programs throughout the state of Massachusetts, maintains and elder abuse hotline that's open 24 hours each day of the year and provides health insurance and long-term care counseling.

One Ashburton Place, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02108

(617) 727-7750

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-elder-affairs

Center for Active Living

Plymouth residents aged 60 and over can find fun, friendship, activities and hot lunches at the Center for Active Living. The center is open Monday through Friday and sponsors group outings to local points of interest and community events, exercise classes and information programs, which are designed to help seniors identify scams aimed at them and navigate the Medicare application system. Seniors are welcome to drop in to play cards and board games or enjoy a beverage and chat with their friends. 

26 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360

(508) 830-4230

https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/council-aging/pages/services-offered

GATRA

The Greater Attleboro Regional Transit Authority offers Dial-a-Ride services to seniors aged 60 and over. Dial-a-Ride provides curb-to-curb transportation Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. 

10 Oak Street, Taunton, MA 02780

(508) 824-7439

https://www.gatra.org/dial-a-ride-ada-senior-transportation/

United Way of Greater Plymouth County

Seniors and others seeking volunteer opportunities can find organizations and agencies that need their skills and experience through the United Way of Greater Plymouth County. Volunteer opportunities include helping out at local food banks, libraries, in-school student literacy programs and rehabilitating wildlife habitat restoration. Volunteers are also needed in local hospitals and historical societies.

934 West Chestnut Street, Brockton, MA 02301

(508) 583-6306

https://www.uwgpc.org

Plymouth Veterans Services

Veterans of all branches of the U.S. armed forces can access information, assistance and referrals to relevant community-based services from Plymouth Veterans Services. The state of Massachusetts is the only one in the country that provides veterans with state-based benefits on top of federal entitlements. The primary goal of Plymouth Veterans Services is to assist veterans in accessing all of the benefits in which they're eligible. 

26 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360

(508) 747-1620 x 10172

https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/veterans-services


 
 
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions



Question
How much does assisted living cost in Massachusetts?

Answer
With a range between roughly $42 and $254 per day, the median cost of assisted living in Massachusetts is around $5,247 per month.

Question
What is the cost of assisted living in Plymouth?

Answer
The price of assisted living in Plymouth, Massachusetts runs between $3,750 and $9,495 monthly, with a median of $5,560 (or about $66,720 yearly).

Question
What does assisted living include?

Answer
Services typically offered with assisted living are 24-monitoring, help getting dressed, religious activities, help with bathing, and medication assistance. Private and semi-private rooms are often available contingent upon the budget.

Question
Are there any assisted living communities in Plymouth that accept Medicaid?

Answer
Hannah Duston Healthcare Center, Pierce Mem Baptist Home, Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Colonial Poplin Nursing Home, and German Center For Extended Care are accepting Medicaid for assisted living in Plymouth.

Question
What is the senior population of Plymouth?

Answer
While the encompassing metro area contains 3,839,214 inhabitants, there are 56,271 living inside the city limits. About 29% of the population are over the age of 55.

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