Watertown, MA has 2 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. We don't have a city-specific cost estimate for Watertown yet. Statewide, the median is $9,600/mo.
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Massachusetts, 2025 figures
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.
Nearby: Newton 9,595 · Cambridge 9,595 · Somerville 9,595 · Lexington 9,595 · Malden 9,595
Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Watertown.
In the last 365 days: 6 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.
Watertown has about 35,543 residents. About 6,506 of them (18%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $126,265.
Source: US Census BureauState Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
VA Medical Center in Boston.
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →
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