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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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We toured many places and this was the only that catered to Chinese people. The manager there is Asian. He told me there are trying to be all Asian residents soon. They have special staff here that do...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Best Memory Care Assisted Living facility out there. All inclusive pricing and excellent staff. Beautiful 4 star skilled nursing facility on the campus as well offering a full continuum of care. A hidden...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Wingate Residences at Weston is ideally located overlooking the Charles River. We have an onsite hair salon, Greenhouse and Patio area. We offer a full recreational program that meets the needs of the individual resident. Our community offers 24-hour skilled nursing for short and long term care...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Cost of assisted living in Islington, MA

The average cost of senior living in Islington is $7,023 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norton Center, MA with an average of $6,334 per month.

Assisted living costs in Islington, MA, vs. nearby cities

Islington, MA
$7,023/mo
$7,071/mo
$7,116/mo

Assisted living costs in Islington, MA, vs. state and national averages

Islington, MA
$7,023/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Islington, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,023/mo
$7,021/mo

Assisted living costs in Islington, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,067/mo
Studio
$7,891/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,383/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,456/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,795/mo

Senior living costs in Islington vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Islington, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIslington, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,023/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,021/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,572/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Islington, MA:$7,023/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Islington, MA:$7,021/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Islington, MA:$6,572/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Islington, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Islington and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Islington, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Islington have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Islington, MA$8,440/mo$8,148/mo+3.6%
Massachusetts$7,022/mo$6,736/mo+4.2%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Islington, MA
2024 average cost:$8,440/mo
2023 average cost:$8,148/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,022/mo
2023 average cost:$6,736/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Islington, MA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Islington.

What families are saying about assisted living in Islington

Recent reviews for assisted living in Islington

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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The Residence at Melrose Station

5.0
My mom is doing great at The Residence at Melrose Station! The staff are taking very good care of her. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families! It is not cheap but it is worth the money.

Islington review score based on 199 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 199 reviews of 59 Islington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Islington review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Islington review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Islington, MA59 facilities
7.6
Newton, MA87 facilities
7.4
Randolph, MA48 facilities

Review subcategories for Islington assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 199 reviews of 59 Islington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Islington resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Islington, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Islington assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Islington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Islington, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Islington assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Islington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Islington, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.2%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Islington assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Islington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Islington, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Islington assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Islington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Islington, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
67.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
57.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Islington assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Islington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Islington, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
47.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Islington assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Islington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Islington, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
69.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
32.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Islington

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Islington protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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