There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Ashland, Massachusetts. This includes 1 facility in Ashland and 18 nearby. Assisted living costs in Massachusetts range from around $42 to $254 daily, with an average expense running around $175. The per month expense averages around $5,247 and ranges between $1,263 and $7,613. Annually, the median cost is around $62,964, which is over the US average of $42,000.
The cost of assisted living in Ashland, MA ranges from $3,750 per month to $9,495 per month. The median cost is around $5,560 per month, or about $66,720 yearly.
SeniorScore™ for Ashland, Massachusetts
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- Ashland scores higher than the Massachusetts average of 77.
- Ashland scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 8 hospitals within close range of the city, including Metrowest Medical Center, Westborough State Hospital, and Milford Regional Medical Center.
- There are 118 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Bethany Health Care Center, The Residence at Valley Farm, and Brookdale Cushing Park.
- There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 309 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (24% of residents).
- There are 165 golf courses in or around the city, including Framingham Country Club, Hopkinton Country Club, and St. Mark\'s Golf Club at St Mark\'s School.
- There are 9 parks near the city center, including Ashland State Park, Hopkinton State Park, and Bowditch Field.
- There are 133 churches in or near the city, including Metro West Worship Ctr, Federated Church of Ashland, and St Cecelia\'s Rectory.
- There are 7 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 188 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 9 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 196 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 4.38% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.04% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.25%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Massachusetts has an average state income tax of 4.74%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $116,633, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $93,770, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $46,626, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $66,720 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $148,738 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $60,632 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.00%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Ashland receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Ashland has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- This city has very good water quality.
- Ashland has an average population density of 1,345.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Ashland have a very long daily commute time.
- The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
- Ashland has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 96.59%.
Ashland is a small city in Middlesex County in Massachusetts. It is included in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metropolitan area. Though the city itself has 16,593 inhabitants, the surrounding metro area includes a population of 3,325,860. People 55 and over make up about 24% of the total community.
Ashland has an above average SeniorScore™ of 79. The city has an average per capita income of $47,000 and an average household income is $94,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The current unemployment rate is around 6% and the median home price is $522,000, which is relatively higher than the Massachusetts average of $514,500.
Ashland has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives heavy levels of precipitation each year. In relation to other American cities, Ashland has above average air quality, exceptional water quality ratings, and an exceptionally low crime rate.