There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Wellesley, Massachusetts. This includes 1 facility in Wellesley and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Massachusetts range from around $42 to $254 per day, with an average cost running about $175. The monthly cost averages around $5,247 and ranges between $1,263 and $7,613. Yearly, the average cost is around $62,964, which is over the nationwide average of $42,000.
Costs for assisted living in Wellesley, MA range between $3,750 per month and $9,495 per month. The average cost is about $5,560 per month, or about $66,720 annually.
SeniorScore™ for Wellesley, Massachusetts
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- Wellesley scores significantly higher than the Massachusetts average of 77.
- Wellesley scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 38 hospitals within close range of the city, including Charles River Hospital, Simpson Infirmary, and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham.
- There are 228 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Newton Wellesley Center For Alzheimer's Care, Riverbend of South Natick, and Elizabeth Seton Residence.
- There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very 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 937 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 high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
- There are 171 golf courses in or around the city, including Wellesley Country Club, Sassamon Trace, and Needham Golf Club.
- There are 23 parks near the city center, including Elm Bank, Cutler Park, and Brook Farm.
- There are 413 churches in or near the city, including St Andrew\'s Episcopal Church, St James the Great Church, and St Paul\'s Catholic Church.
- There are 11 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 507 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 41 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 432 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 4.18% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.02% 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 $163,803, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $121,905, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $62,295, 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 5.83%, 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.
- Wellesley receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Wellesley has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- This city has very good water quality.
- Wellesley has a dense population density of 2,449.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Wellesley have a long daily commute time.
- The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
- Wellesley 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 96.72%.
Wellesley is a small city in Norfolk County in Massachusetts. It is included in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metro area. While the encompassing statistical area contains 3,325,860 residents, there are 10,306 residing in the city limits. Those who are 55 and over represent around 31% of the total population.
Wellesley has a very high SeniorScore™ of 86. The city has an average per capita income of $62,000 and an average household income is $122,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 5.83% and the median housing price is $1,234,500, which is significantly more than the Massachusetts average of $514,500.
Wellesley has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets high levels of rain annually. Wellesley has moderate air quality ratings, exceptional water quality, and an exceptionally low crime rate in comparison to other cities.