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Colonial Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 205 unit nursing care facility situated in the Central Weymouth neighborhood of Weymouth, Massachusetts. The neighboring area has a medium-density population, with about 16,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 02188. ...
CareOne at Weymouth is a 154 bed senior care facility located in the Central Weymouth area of Weymouth, Massachusetts. With a median household income of $62,491, the facility is in a generally middle class area. It has an ...
43 School House Rd
Weymouth, MA 02188
Welch Senior Living is a senior housing facility located within the Central Weymouth neighborhood of Weymouth, Massachusetts. The community is in a generally middle income area, with an average household income of $65,251. It has a medium-density population, ...
670 Main St
South Weymouth, MA 02190
Situated within the South Weymouth neighborhood, Monarch Homes of Weymouth is a senior community in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. The encompassing area has a medium-density population, with roughly 17,000 individuals living in the zip code of 02190. It is ...
1 miles away from Weymouth, MA
175 Derby St
Hingham, MA 02043
Located nearby the South Weymouth neighborhood, Eldersource Trust Elder Care is a senior community in Hingham, Massachusetts. The facility is in a predominantly upper class area, with an average per-household income of $99,910. It is heavily populated, with ...
2 miles away from Weymouth, MA
Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 204 bed skilled nursing facility. It is located in the Central Weymouth neighborhood of Braintree, Massachusetts. With an average family income of $77,129, the facility is in a mostly upscale ...
2 miles away from Weymouth, MA
Located around the Central Weymouth neighborhood, Grove Manor Estates is a senior care community serving Braintree, Massachusetts. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with about 37,000 poeple living in the zip code of 02184. It is a primarily ...
3 miles away from Weymouth, MA
John Scott House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is situated around the Central Weymouth neighborhood of Braintree, Massachusetts. It is a 142 unit nursing care facility. With an average per-household income of $77,129, the facility is in a mostly ...
3 miles away from Weymouth, MA
Situated in the North Weymouth area of the city, Bridges By Epoch at Hingham is a senior housing facility in Hingham, Massachusetts. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with around 23,000 people residing in the zip code of 02043. ...
3 miles away from Weymouth, MA
Kindred Nursing And Rehabilitation-Braintree is a 177 bed skilled nursing facility situated close to the Central Weymouth area of Braintree, Massachusetts. The neighboring area has a dense population, with approximately 37,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 02184. ...
3 miles away from Weymouth, MA
2003 Falls Blvd
Quincy, MA 02169
The Atrium at Faxon Woods is a senior housing community situated close to the North Weymouth area of Quincy, Massachusetts. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with approximately 56,000 residents in the zip code of 02169. With a ...
4 miles away from Weymouth, MA
15 Condito Rd
Hingham, MA 02043
Located near the North Weymouth area of the city, Allerton House at Harbor Park is a senior community in Hingham, Massachusetts. The surrounding area is densely populated, with roughly 23,000 individuals living in the zip code of 02043. ...
4 miles away from Weymouth, MA
15 Condito Rd
Hingham, MA 02043
Welch Senior Living is a senior care facility situated around the North Weymouth area of Hingham, Massachusetts. The facility is in a predominantly affluent area, with an average family income of $99,910. With approximately 23,000 residents in the ...
4 miles away from Weymouth, MA
Situated near by the North Weymouth neighborhood of Hingham, Massachusetts, Harbor House Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a 142 room skilled nursing facility. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with roughly 23,000 people residing in the zip code of ...
4 miles away from Weymouth, MA
618 Granite St
Braintree, MA 02184
Sunrise of Braintree is a senior care facility located at 618 Granite St in Braintree, Massachusetts. With an average per-family income of $77,129, the community is in a primarily upper class area. It is densely populated, with around ...
4 miles away from Weymouth, MA
Located at 141 Longwater Drive Ste 104, Carewell Adult Day Wellness Center is a senior housing community in Norwell, Massachusetts. The neighboring area has a medium-density population, with approximately 12,000 individuals living in the 02061 zip code. With ...
4 miles away from Weymouth, MA
Hancock Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is located at 164 Parkingway in Quincy, Massachusetts. It is a 142 room nursing home facility. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with around 56,000 individuals living in the zip code of ...
4 miles away from Weymouth, MA
99 Brackett St
Quincy, MA 02169
Alterra Healthcare is a nursing facility situated around the North Weymouth neighborhood of Quincy, Massachusetts. With a median per-family income of $56,647, the community is in a primarily middle class area. It is densely populated, with around 56,000 ...
4 miles away from Weymouth, MA
99 Brackett St
Quincy, MA 02169
Situated near by the North Weymouth area of the city, Brookdale Quincy Bay is a senior community in Quincy, Massachusetts. The surrounding area has a dense population, with around 56,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 02169. ...
4 miles away from Weymouth, MA
314 Water St Apt 415
Quincy, MA 02169
Located at 314 Water St Apt 415, Bauer House is a senior housing facility in Quincy, Massachusetts. The community is in a largely middle income area, with an average per-household income of $56,647. It has a dense population, ...
5 miles away from Weymouth, MA
Weymouth. Massachusetts, is a suburban community next to Braintree and Quincy, just outside Boston. It has a population of 57,746 with seniors aged at least 65 comprising 18% of that total. Weymouth could be an ideal retirement location for several reasons. Weymouth is a pleasant, beautiful location with lots of old New England charm but only a few minutes away from a major American city. While the cost of living is high, the cost of health care is 17 points below the national average. Seniors living in Weymouth have access to the many world-renowned health care facilities available in Boston. Weymouth's location means seniors also have easy access to excellent theaters, free lectures at some of the world’s best universities, top professional sports teams and a variety of fine dining experiences.
The Weymouth area offers 20 assisted living facilities with an average monthly cost of $6,100, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020. This cost may fluctuate, however, depending upon the location chosen and the services offered.
The SeniorScore is a livability index created specifically for seniors to give them an unbiased look at conditions for seniors in a community. It comprises 100 data points taken from government and private databases. It produces an overall mark as well as marks in four categories: Health & Safety, Recreation & Leisure, Finances and General Quality of Life. Weymouth has an excellent SeniorScore of 79, which is two points higher than the Massachusetts average of 77 and seven points higher than the national average of 72.
Weymouth’s top score came in Health & Safety with an 83. Many physicians who work in Weymouth are registered with Medicare, and there are 29 hospitals in proximity. There are almost 800 pharmacies in or near the city. The average life expectancy in Weymouth is two years above the national average of 78.6.
The community’s next-best score came in Recreation & Leisure with a 78. There are many city and state parks in or near Weymouth. Located so near to Boston, seniors in Weymouth also have access to all that city’s many attractions and entertainments. Weymouth also has many places of worship for numerous denominations and moviegoers will find 31 theaters in or near the city.
Weymouth’s worst score came in Finances with 57. Massachusetts is an expensive state. Property taxes as a portion of income are high, and state taxes are above the national level. Assisted living costs can also be high so near to Boston, but it depends on the facility chosen and the services offered. The regular cost of living is also high.
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.
As a suburb just outside Boston, Weymouth shares its monthly cost of assisted living of $6,100 with Boston. That $6,100 cost is $15 a month more expensive than the state average of $6,085 a month and $1,800 a month more expensive than the national average of $4,300 a month.
Weymouth’s average monthly cost is the second-highest for assisted living in Massachusetts. The most expensive location for assisted living in the Baystate is in Barnstable on Cape Cod. It's $238 a month more expensive than Weymouth, averaging $6,338 a month. Prices drop toward the western section of the state. Pittsfield, near the border with New York, averages $5,789 a month. Springfield, located in the center of the state and the home to the basketball Hall of Fame, costs $5,750 a month, $350 a month less than Weymouth. Worcester, just to the west of Boston, is around $600 a month less expensive than Weymouth at $5,488 a month. Finally, Taunton, to the south of Boston, has the lowest cost of assisted living in Massachusetts of $4,950 a month, more than $1,100 a month less than Weymouth.
Massachusetts Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) The Department of Veterans Affairs works with veterans and their dependents on many important issues such as education, housing, mental health care and long-term care. They also help veterans and their dependents find the benefits to which they are entitled on the local, state and federal levels. For senior veterans, their spouses or their survivors, the DVA operates two veterans’ homes in the state including one in Chelsea, not far from Weymouth. Veterans will find assisted living facilities, memory care and skilled nursing. Veterans must pay to live in these facilities but financial assistance is available to help with costs. 600 Washington Street, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02111 (617) 210-5480 https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-veterans-services |
SHINE Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) works with Massachusetts seniors who are Medicare eligible to help them navigate their way through the many health care choices they face. The trained volunteer counselors at SHINE provide guidance on several different health care programs including Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage Programs, Medigap and Long-Term Care Insurance. Conversations with counselors are free, unbiased and confidential and can be held in-person or over the phone. Counselors do not work for any health care organization, nor will they recommend any specific plan. One Ashburton Place, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02108 800-243-4636 |
Massachusetts Optional State Supplement Low-income seniors in Massachusetts already receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the federal government, may also qualify to receive the Massachusetts Optional State Supplement. The plan provides financial assistance for seniors to help with some of the costs of assisted living in an adult foster care facility. The assisted living facility must be approved by MassHealth, the state's Medicare administrator, to be an eligible facility for the program. PO Box 4018, Taunton, MA 02780-0315 (877) 863-1128 https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-state-supplement-program-ssp |
Executive Office of Elder Affairs Seniors looking for information on assisted living in Massachusetts should visit the website of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. They can find an entire section on assisted living in the state, which includes a directory of all available assisted living facilities, as well as information on programs that can reduce the costs of staying in an assisted living facility. They can also find information on eligibility and how to apply for these programs. One Ashburton Place, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02108 (617) 727-7750 |
Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC) Group Adult Foster Care in Massachusetts helps low-income seniors in Massachusetts reside in approved assisted living facilities in the state. The program also provides some financial assistance for personal and medical costs, but nothing for room and board. Seniors must be at least 65, reside in a GAFC-approved facility and meet the program’s financial and resource eligibility requirements. This program is administered by MassHealth. 100 Hancock St., 6th Floor, Quincy, MA 02171 (800) 841-2900 https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/masshealth-group-adult-foster-care/ |
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