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38 Residential Care Homes near Reading, MA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

Residential care homes in Reading may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Reading care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Reading, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Cambridge, Lowell or West Village.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Reading, MA

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Last Updated: 2/21/25
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Recent reviews of Residential Care Home in Reading, MA
The Rubin Home Assisted Living in Saugus, MA
5.0 / 5.0

They are awesome, amazing. It's clean and the staff are friendly. It's going well, I have no concerns at all. They are great!

Halcyon House in Methuen, MA
4.0 / 5.0

This community was very nice we had chosen it because it felt a little homier than others we had looked at. The staff is very nice and caring and we have good communication with them. In fact, it was them that brought it to our attention that mom was going to need hospice and they were going to take care of that for us. Mom is completely wheelchair bound now to the point where they need to deliver her meals to her room. The price wasn't any more expensive than others we looked at. My brother and I feel very confident in the choice we made and we know that she is receiving the best care she can get being there.

Pine Hill Retirement Home in Windham, NH
5.0 / 5.0

This was THEE place for my mom. They are very caring with everyone. It’s a small center and my mother received outstanding care all the way til her recent passing. [Name removed] is the heart of facility. She went above and beyond the call of duty. She stayed with my mom through the night while she was in hospice care and was with her until my mom’s last breath. I can’t say enough about her and the staff (especially [name removed]). I am grateful to the staff and the other residents who my mother met.

Pine Hill Retirement Home

35 N Lowell Rd, Windham, NH 03087

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What an amazing staff. The residents are well cared for. It has a “home-like” atmosphere not a facility atmosphere. [Name removed] and [Name removed] attended the calling hours after my mother recently...

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Pine Hill Retirement Home is a small  assisted living home offering a homelike atmosphere at an affordable rate.   The quiet, safe, rural setting of Pine Hill is convenient to routes 93 and lll, shopping areas and emergency medical care.  We offer an independent lifestyle with...

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Elizabeth E Boit Home-Women

5 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA 01880

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Tidd Home Inc

74 Elm St, Woburn, MA 01801

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Fuller House

32 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA 02180

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Life Care Center of Stoneham

25 Woodland Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180

3 reviews

My mother was in the assisted living and loved it. Everyone there was very kind and caring for each of the residents. It is a small Assisted Living with only 18 apartments and it was more like a family...

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Davenport Memorial Home

70 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148

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Davenport Memorial Home

70 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148

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Oblate Novitiate House

486 Chandler St, Tewksbury, MA 01876

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The Rubin Home Assisted Living

50 Houston Ave, Saugus, MA 01906

4 reviews

The first message here is clearly legitimate. However the other two are not. They have been written by staff or a friend. One of the messages had some of worst grammatical errors I have ever seen in a...

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Dealing with Alzheimers can be a difficult thing for your loved ones. They are now in need of your help more than ever. They need you to be there for them just like they were once there for you in your childhood. Balancing your life and your parent's life can be a hard task to overcome,...

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Mrs Zani's Park Manor

9 Park St, Danvers, MA 01923

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Community Rest Home

73 Baker St, Lynn, MA 01902

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Community Rest Home

73 Baker St, Lynn, MA 01902

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Baker Manor Rest Home

16 Baker St, Lynn, MA 01902

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Villages At Great Hill

1 Great Hill Dr, Topsfield, MA 01983

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Girdler House Retirement Home

78 Lothrop St, Beverly, MA 01915

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The Dorothy Frances Home

704 Beaver St, Waltham, MA 02452

1 review

My 95 year old father was there for the last three months of his life. He was quite active, always wanted to move around and talk. They were always kind to him and someone was always near him to make sure...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

The Dorothy Frances Home is an alternative living arrangement designed to meet the specific needs of the individual with Alzheimer's or other dementia's. It is not a nursing home, but rather a dignified, supportive community dedicated to making a very positive impact on the lives of those we...

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German Home

374 Howard St, Lawrence, MA 01841

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Parmenter Home Inc

542 Main St # Q, Waltham, MA 02452

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Horn Home for the Aged

98 Smith Street, Lowell, MA 01851

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The Horn Home for the Aged in uncomplicated and affordable. We provide the best possible care for those elders in need of supervised and supportive living arrangements.

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Halcyon House

175 Berkeley Street, Methuen, MA 01844

7 reviews

My mother has been a resident for almost 2 years and the care and attention she gets is the best. The atmosphere is like a home and she is very comfortable. It is very clean and all the workers are very...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Halcyon House is located in Methuen, MA in Essex County. This residential care home provides the help that you are seeking in an area that is historical and beautiful. Those who spend time in Methuen enjoy checking out the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Jay Gees Ice Cream and Fun Center, Riverside...

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Garland Rest Home

217 Bellevue St, Newton, MA 02458

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Garland Rest Home

217 Bellevue St, Newton, MA 02458

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Women's Inn at Pine Street

363 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118

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Women's Inn at Pine Street

363 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118

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Concord Home For the Aged

110 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742

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Cost of care homes in Reading, MA

The average cost of senior living in Reading is 4,022 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gloucester, MA with an average of 3,785 per month.

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What are care homes?

Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Medication management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nutritious meals
  • Social activities and outings
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
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Reading, Massachusetts

Care Homes

A care home provides a communal environment for seniors who are able to preform activities of daily living with minimal assistance but seek oversight within a safe and secure location. This type of community is akin to a single-family home. Services offered can include regular dining options, and transit. In Massachusetts, the annual median cost for an assisted living community is around $67,680. Massachusetts maintains specific regulations related to this type of community. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs certifies this type of community.

Cost of Living

The location in which a community is located could have a large influence on community price. Cost of living can be a motivating factor when deciding which community works for your loved one’s needs. Reading has a median home value of about $497,529 and the median cost of rent is about $2,075 per month. The rent burden for Reading is about 19.0% of the average person’s monthly income.

Demographics and Values

The total population of Reading consists of 25,769 people. Reading has a population density of 997 people per square mile. Based on gender, 50.0% are male and 50.0% are female. The median age of Reading is 42 years old. Racially, the population of Reading is 0.7% black, 0.4% other or not specified, 4.6% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 92.4% white, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.8% mixed race, and 0.1% Native American. In terms of education, 15.8% have a high-school diploma, 28.0% have a graduate degree, and 62.1% have a college degree. In Reading, 2.9% live in poverty, 5.4% are widowed, 9.3% have some form of disability, and 1.1% do not have health insurance. In Reading, 5.0% of the people are veterans of the United States military.

State Information

An overview of Massachusetts

The natural beauty of Massachusetts is ranked 26th in the nation. In terms of resources, Massachusetts has a cost of living index of 133.8, a grocery index rating of 113.9, and a housing index rating of 170.3. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than said average. There are 78 hospitals and 129 health centers that service a population of 6,941,273. Cape Cod Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and New England Baptist Hospital are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Massachusetts citizen is ranked 8th nation-wide. Additionally, Massachusetts is ranked 2nd by standards of healthcare.

Social demographics of the state

The state has a median age of 39 and 30% of its population being over the age of 55. In the most recent presidential election, 33% of Massachusetts residents voted Republican and 60% voted Democrat. In terms of religion, 23% of Massachusetts residents attend religious services among the 4,200 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-9%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-3%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Massachusetts there are 27 masonic lodges. The state of Massachusetts ranks 16th in the country for diversity and the state is considered very LGBTQ friendly.

State-wide weather information

On average, Massachusetts has an air quality index rating of around 38.9 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of May with a rating of around 47.5 AQI. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of May at around 6.10 inches. On average, the state receives 4.04 inches of precipitation a month. During the summer, the average temperature in Massachusetts is around 68F. The average high summer temperature is around 85F in the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 50F during the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 28F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 45F during the month of January. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 7F in the month of December. Massachusetts experiences an average humidity rating of about 71%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 71%. While residents of Massachusetts mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Massachusetts can include hurricanes, earthquakes (moderate), and and tornadoes.

Wildlife to be found in Massachusetts

The state of Massachusetts has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of eastern hemlock, American beech, sycamore, and American linden. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the spike gayfeather, the cardinal flower, the spotted geranium, or the lance leaf coreopsis. The state animal of Massachusetts is the woodchucks.

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Pleasant Acres Rest Home, Village Rest Home and Village Rest Home are the top-rated care homes near Reading, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

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