See our Wakefield assisted living or specialized care listings below:
Located in a mostly suburban area of Middlesex County, Wakefield has 10 residential care facilities around the city that provides individuals an assortment of long term care options of which to settle upon. While it can be tough to walk for the sick or elderly, getting around the city is relatively doable for healthier individuals. If needed, there are several number of nursing homes and hospitals in and around Wakefield.
Senior Living Amenities & Services in Wakefield
Some of the amenities in these care facilities that may help you feel relaxed can include:
- Doctors on-call as needed
- Meals provided
- Hospice and comfort care
Meeting the unique needs of every individual is easy with the diverse network of care facilities which serves Wakefield. Specialized care facilities may provide for on-call therapists like physical therapists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists. Some offer devotional services. Still other care facilities provide transportation (for-fee and complimentary), or even can provide more advanced care like blood sugar monitoring.
When getting in touch with the care facilities listed on this page it can be useful - though not necessary - to have the resident's information on hand. Consider preparing a brief medical history list. Be sure to include any relevant insurance, doctor and doctor's office names and phone numbers as the new facility onboarding manager may have specific questions. This kind of info can aid in planning any specialized care the individual might need, which helps with cost estimates.
Senior Living Costs
Compiling recent surveys & records the estimated cost of elder care facilities in the area can be around $5,800 - $6,400 every month. The price for senior living in the state of Massachusetts is around is $5,270 every month based on the most current estimates. For those individuals that qualify there may be federal financial aid options to reduce costs. The list below gives you an idea for costs in cities neighboring Wakefield:
Senior Living Pricing for Neighboring Cities
| City |
Average Cost |
| Arlington, MA |
$7,100 |
| Burlington, MA |
$6,500 |
| Cambridge, MA |
$5,800 |
| Chelsea, MA |
$5,300 |
| Danvers, MA |
$6,200 |
| Lynnfield, MA |
$6,200 |
Source: Aggregated from the Genworth 2013, 2015 Cost of Care Survey, state licensing units, and from facility surveys. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, please confirm details with facilities directly.
