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Haverhill is a quiet, welcoming city of nearly 68,000 residents with a senior community that makes up about 15% of the population. Situated about 35 miles north of Boston, it’s a popular weekend destination for its unique museums, walkable downtown district and locally owned shops and restaurants, and its low cost of living and pleasant weather make it a great year-round retirement option. Haverhill is home to one hospital, Holy Family Hospital, a prestigious health care facility with 105 acute-care beds, and local health care costs are affordable compared to the national median.
Haverhill has numerous assisted living facilities that are ideal for older adults who don’t need intensive medical care but benefit from help with daily living activities. These residential communities provide meals, transportation services and recreational programming to promote a low-maintenance lifestyle for residents. Many facilities have amenities such as libraries and fitness centers, and some have outdoor seating areas and walking paths. Monthly rates vary, but on average, assisted living facilities in Haverhill charge $6,819 for care, which is higher than the state and national averages.
In this guide, you can find more information about assisted living rates in Haverhill and contact details for senior resources in the region.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Massachusetts. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
In Haverhill, assisted living facilities charge an estimated $6,819 per month for services.
Assisted living rates in Haverhill are over $2,300 higher than the national median of $4,500 and $300 above the statewide average of $6,500.
The cost of assisted living is lower in most other cities in Massachusetts. Barnstable Town is the only area with higher monthly assisted living fees of $7,000. In Worcester, older adults pay over $1,000 less than those in Haverhill, with rates coming in at $5,685, and in Springfield, monthly fees average $5,048. Pittsfield is the cheapest surveyed city in Massachusetts to obtain care, with rates averaging less than a third of Haverhill’s median at $2,084 per month. Across state lines, seniors in Poughkeepsie, New York, pay $4,770 for care.
Note: Data for Haverhill was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Massachusetts.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Council on Aging | (978) 374-2390 | The Council on Aging provides services to Haverhill residents aged 60 and over. Through this nonprofit organization, seniors can supplement assisted living services with community-based resources such as low-cost transportation, congregate meals or social and recreational programming. The council also provides health screenings and wellness services for older adults. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (978) 686-9407 | RSVP provides volunteer opportunities to seniors in the Haverhill area. Depending on their interests and abilities, older adults can donate their time through the Cuddles for Cuties program in which volunteers make dolls and stuffed animals for local hospitals. Volunteers may also participate in theater or choral groups. |
| AgeSpan | (800) 892-0890 | AgeSpan is the Area Agency on Aging for the Haverhill region. It offers referral and outreach services to connect older adults with programs and supports in the community, and it has counselors who help seniors research assisted living as an alternative to nursing home care. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (617) 727-7750 | The long-term care ombudsman advocates for assisted living residents and helps seniors find ways to pay for care, understand their rights and report instances of abuse or neglect. The ombudsman can also help seniors research assisted living facilities in Haverhill to find one that fits their budget and care needs. |
| Northeast Legal Aid | (978) 458-1465 | Northeast Legal Aid provides benefits screening assistance with applying for Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid and Social Security Disability Insurance. The office can also help resolve issues such as veterans’ and Social Security overpayments and quality-of-care problems that arise in assisted living. |
| City of Haverhill Veterans’ Services | (978) 374-2388 | The local Veterans’ Services office helps older veterans and their spouses or survivors apply for federal and state benefits, including those that may reduce out-of-pocket assisted living expenses. The office can also provide assistance with obtaining military records and transportation to certain VA hospitals. |
| MassOptions | (800) 243-4636 | MassOptions is a free program that provides information on aging-related resources in Haverhill and communities throughout the state. Seniors can speak with its specialists over the phone or online to get personalized assistance with finding services to supplement what they receive in assisted living, such as transportation or congregate meals. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Haverhill area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
