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Located in Norfolk County, Weymouth is the second-oldest town in Massachusetts. It’s also minutes from the Massachusetts Bay and downtown Boston. Approximately 10,300 seniors call the town home, and there are plenty of historical points of interest, shops, restaurants and activities to keep them busy. For accidents and illnesses, the South Shore Hospital is the area’s leading provider of health care. It excels in orthopedics, cancer, behavioral health, heart and vascular issues, physical therapy and neurology.
Seniors looking for high-quality residential care in Weymouth will find a choice of two assisted living communities within the downtown area, and 11 more are located nearby, which provides seniors with multiple options. In Weymouth, assisted living has an average monthly cost of around $6,100. However, actual costs can vary between facilities, depending on the number of amenities provided, the size of the community, the level of care required and the accommodations.
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In Weymouth, the average cost of assisted living is $6,100 per month, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This is $15 higher than the state average and $1,800 more than the national median. Connecticut seniors pay $200 more, while seniors in New York and Vermont pay less at $4,800 and $5,310 per month, respectively.
Assisted living prices vary throughout Massachusetts, from $5,488 in Worcester to $6,338 in Barnstable. Seniors in Pittsfield and Springfield pay $5,789 and $5,750 per month, respectively. In nearby Manchester, NH, assisted living costs $1,460 more than in Weymouth. Barnstable seniors pay the highest costs in the state at $6,338 per month, which is $1,460 more than in Weymouth.
Note: Data for Weymouth was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
Low-income seniors in Weymouth can get help paying for services in assisted living through the Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Waiver. The waiver covers services, such as grooming, housekeeping, bathing, shopping and companionship.
Learn more about how to apply and the requirements at our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Whipple Senior Center | (781) 682-6140 | The Whipple Senior Center helps improve the quality of life for all seniors aged 60 and older in the community through a variety of programs, services and activities. Available activities and classes include archery, bingo, chorus, computer classes, financial information, dancing, massage, card games, fitness and bowling. The center also provides meals and transportation. |
| South Shore Elder Services | (781) 848-3910 | South Shore Elder Services promotes and maintains the independence of all seniors within the community. The agency coordinates resources and services and engages the community in funding projects. Services include caregiver support, insurance counseling, information outreach and referrals, delivered meals, home care and clinical assessments. |
| Department of Aging of Norfolk County | (508) 541-4430 | The Norfolk County Department of Aging provides services and programs that promote the health, safety and independence of seniors throughout the area. These programs include assistance, transportation, senior companionship and information about the Older Americans Act and senior care. |
| Massachusetts Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (617) 727-7750 | The Massachusetts long-term care ombudsman works to ensure long-term care communities in the state maintain the standards for assisted living and nursing homes that are set by federal and state agencies. The ombudsman also acts as an advocate for seniors in long-term care by investigating complaints and working to provide a resolution. |
| Norfolk County Veterans Services | (781) 461-6105 | The Norfolk County Veterans Services department helps men and women who’ve served in the military access the benefits and compensation they’re entitled to. These benefits include disability, pensions, low-cost medical care, education programs, job training, loans and counseling. Veterans in long-term care may sign up to receive the Aid and Attendance Benefit, which provides reimbursements for personal care services. |
All assisted living communities in Weymouth are regulated by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. The regulations pertain to all orders of operations, including medical care, staffing, health and safety and lodging. Learn more about these standards at our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
