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Assisted Living in Westwood, Massachusetts

There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Westwood, Massachusetts. This includes 3 facilities in Westwood and 16 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Massachusetts range from $42 to $254, with a median cost running around $175. The per month cost averages roughly $5,247 and ranges between $1,263 and $7,613. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $62,964, which is greater than the national average of $42,000.

The cost for assisted living in Westwood, MA generally ranges from as little as $3,750 per month all the way up to $9,495 per month. The average cost is about $5,560 per month, or around $66,720 yearly.




SeniorScore™ for Westwood, Massachusetts



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

87

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Westwood scores significantly higher than the Massachusetts average of 77.
  • Westwood scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
85

Health & Safety

  • There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 43 hospitals within close range of the city, including Westwood Lodge Hospital, Norwood Hospital, A Caritas Family Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham.
  • There are 229 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Clark House at Fox Hill Village, White Oak Cottages, and The Ellis.
  • 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 1011 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very low property crime rate.
  • The area has a low violent crime rate.
78

Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
  • There are 177 golf courses in or around the city, including Norfolk Golf Club, Lost Brook Golf Club, and Norwood Country Club.
  • There are 18 parks near the city center, including Cutler Park, Brook Farm, and Elm Bank.
  • There are 475 churches in or near the city, including St Margaret Mary Church, Temple Beth David, and St John\'s Episcopal Church.
  • There are 10 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 562 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 41 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 466 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • 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 $165,292, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $120,078, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $59,422, 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 4.70%, 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.
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General Quality of Life

  • Westwood receives average levels of rainfall each year.
  • Westwood has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has average air quality.
  • This city has very good water quality.
  • Westwood has an average population density of 1,343.4 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Westwood have a long daily commute time.
  • The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
  • Westwood 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 98.02%.

Located in Norfolk County, Westwood is a small city in the State of Massachusetts. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metropolitan statistical area. While the surrounding statistical area includes 3,325,860 people, there are 14,636 living in the city limits. Those who are over 55 comprise approximately 31% of the community.

Westwood has an outstanding SeniorScore™ of 87. The city has an average per capita income of $59,000. The median household income is $120,000 vs the average of $73,000 for the entire state of Massachusetts. The current unemployment rate is roughly 4.7% and the median housing price is $910,500, which is more than the Massachusetts average of $514,500.

Westwood has medium mean temperatures, with medium winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives average levels of precipitation each year. Westwood has a low crime rate, very good water quality, and average air quality ratings compared to other cities.

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White Oak Cottages - Westwood, MA

White Oak Cottages

2 Longwood Dr

Westwood, MA 02090

1-855-222-1541

White Oak Cottages is a senior housing community located at 2 Longwood Dr in Westwood, Massachusetts. The community is in a largely upscale area, with a median per-household income of $116,083. With roughly 16,000 residents in the zip ...

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The Ellis - Norwood, MA

The Ellis

135 Ellis Ave

Norwood, MA 02062

1-855-229-7494

11 Reviews  

The Ellis is a 191 bed senior housing facility. It is located at 135 Ellis Ave in Norwood, Massachusetts. The encompassing area is densely populated, with roughly 30,000 poeple living in the zip code of 02062. It ...

1 miles away from Westwood, MA

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Sunrise of Norwood - Norwood, MA

Sunrise of Norwood

86 Saunders Rd

Norwood, MA 02062

1-855-233-7205

Located at 86 Saunders Rd, Sunrise of Norwood is a senior housing facility serving Norwood, Massachusetts. With an average household income of $72,935, the facility is in a generally middle income area. It is heavily populated, with approximately ...

2 miles away from Westwood, MA

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Charlwell House - Norwood, MA

Charlwell House

305 Walpole St

Norwood, MA 02062

1-855-238-4376

8 Reviews  

Charlwell House is a 124 room senior community. It is located at 305 Walpole St in Norwood, Massachusetts. The facility is in a generally middle income area, with an average per-family income of $72,935. It has a ...

2 miles away from Westwood, MA

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Sunnyside Assisted Living - Norwood, MA

Sunnyside Assisted Living

163 Sunnyside Rd

Norwood, MA 02062

1-855-221-7955

Sunnyside Assisted Living is a senior community located at 163 Sunnyside Rd in Norwood, Massachusetts. The facility is in a primarily middle class area, with an average family income of $72,935. With roughly 30,000 people residing in the ...

2 miles away from Westwood, MA

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Traditions of Dedham - Dedham, MA

Traditions of Dedham

735 Washington St

Dedham, MA 02026

1-855-229-7494

Located at 735 Washington St, Traditions of Dedham is a senior housing community serving Dedham, Massachusetts. With roughly 26,000 individuals living in the zip code of 02026, the neighboring area is densely populated. It is a mostly affluent ...

2 miles away from Westwood, MA

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New Pond Village - Walpole, MA

New Pond Village

180 Main St

Walpole, MA 02081

1-855-243-3078

New Pond Village is a senior community located at 180 Main St in Walpole, Massachusetts. The community is in a largely upscale area, with a median household income of $92,954. It has a medium-density population, with roughly 19,000 ...

3 miles away from Westwood, MA

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Golden Living Center - Canton, MA

Golden Living Center

770 Dedham St Ste 6

Canton, MA 02021

1-855-238-4376

Golden Living Center is a senior care community located at 770 Dedham St Ste 6 in Canton, Massachusetts. The neighboring area is densely populated, with roughly 23,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 02021. It is a ...

3 miles away from Westwood, MA

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Gay Ave Walpole - Walpole, MA

Gay Ave Walpole

19 Gay Ave

Walpole, MA 02081

1-855-224-5130

Located at 19 Gay Ave, Gay Ave Walpole is a senior community serving Walpole, Massachusetts. With an average per-household income of $92,954, the community is in a largely upper class area. It has a medium-density population, with roughly ...

3 miles away from Westwood, MA

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Brookdale Dedham - Dedham, MA

Brookdale Dedham

391 Common St

Dedham, MA 02026

1-855-222-1541

Located nearby the West Roxbury neighborhood of Dedham, Massachusetts, Brookdale Dedham is a senior housing community for people 55 and up. The community is in a largely upper class area, with an average household income of $85,131. With ...

3 miles away from Westwood, MA

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Newbridge on The Charles - Dedham, MA

Newbridge on The Charles

6000 Great Meadow Rd

Dedham, MA 02026

1-855-241-4685

Newbridge On The Charles is a senior community located near by the West Roxbury area of Dedham, Massachusetts. The neighboring area is densely populated, with roughly 26,000 individuals residing in the 02026 zip code. It is a primarily ...

4 miles away from Westwood, MA

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Milton Health Care - Milton, MA

Milton Health Care

1200 Brush Hill Rd

Milton, MA 02186

1-855-233-7205

9 Reviews  

Milton Health Care is located near the Hyde Park area of Milton, Massachusetts. It is a 160 unit nursing home facility. The community is in a predominantly upper class area, with a median family income of $98,712. ...

5 miles away from Westwood, MA

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