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Senior Living Apartments in Melrose, MA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Melrose, senior citizen apartments in Melrose might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Melrose and consider their options. With 21 senior rentals in Melrose, MA, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Melrose 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Melrose, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Senior Apartments facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Oak Grove Pine Banks, Horace Mann and Melrose Highlands.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Boston, Cambridge or Malden.

Senior Apartments Facilities near Melrose, MA

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Last Updated: 2/21/25
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Average starting price of Senior Apartments in Melrose, MA is $2,554/month. Learn more
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Average starting price $2,554/month
Average starting price $7,205/month
Average starting price $7,170/month
Average starting price $7,214/month
Average starting price $6,629/month
Average starting price $3,987/month
Recent reviews of Senior Apartments in Melrose, MA
Westwood Glen Common
5.0

This community is well kept and quiet. I would recommend it.

Grace Morgan House in Methuen, MA
5.0

Grace Morgan House is the BEST! Thank you and all your staff for everything you all did for my sister. I knew the very first day when I came to see the Grace Morgan House that this was the BEST place for my sister. The way I see it….You and your staff gave me and my family an extra 3-4 years with my sister because she was so well taken care of. She was very happy there. She had a great bond with your staff. She Loved the food, and she told me it was all homemade (just like home). I also want to thank you for all the support you and your staff gave to my sister's daughter (my niece) who managed my sister's life from an administrative standpoint. My niece said everyone was so good to her and helpful. THANK YOU Scott and STAFF, you’re all AWESOME!!!!! ???

The Ledges in Ashland, MA
5.0

We picked this community, because t's fairly new and is a nice location. They also had an opening where other places had a 2+ year waiting list. He is very happy there and has made friends and is involved in weekly activities like bingo and left right center.

CSI Management

110 Florence St., Malden, MA 02148

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1.0
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Provides: Senior Apartments

CSI Management

110 Florence St., Malden, MA 02148

1.0
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1 review
Provides: Senior Apartments

Congregational Retirement Home

200 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176

Provides: Senior Apartments

Congregational Retirement Home

200 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176

Provides: Senior Apartments

Robinson Cuticura

59 Green St., Malden, MA 02148

Provides: Senior Apartments

Robinson Cuticura

59 Green St., Malden, MA 02148

Provides: Senior Apartments

Everett Villa

66 Main St., Everett, MA 02149

Provides: Senior Apartments

Everett Villa

66 Main St., Everett, MA 02149

Provides: Senior Apartments

Colonial Point

95 Audubon Road 781-246-1111 Wakefield direct, Wakefield, MA 01880

Provides: Senior Apartments

Colonial Point

95 Audubon Road 781-246-1111 Wakefield direct, Wakefield, MA 01880

Provides: Senior Apartments

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John F. Kennedy Apartments

55 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

John F. Kennedy Apartments

55 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

Lynn Home For Elderly Persons

1 Atlantic Ter, Lynn, MA 01902

Provides: Senior Apartments

Cambridge Court Apartments

411 Franklin St., Cambridge, MA 02139

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Cambridge Court Apartments

411 Franklin St., Cambridge, MA 02139

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Apartments at Coolidge School

319 Arlington Street, Watertown, MA 02472

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Apartments at Coolidge School

319 Arlington Street, Watertown, MA 02472

Provides: Senior Apartments

Center Communities of Brookline

1550 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446

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Center Communities of Brookline

1550 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446

Provides: Senior Apartments

Jewish Community Housing

30 Wallingford Rd # Office, Brighton, MA 02135

Provides: Senior Apartments

John Bertram House

29 Washington Sq, Salem, MA 01970

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Located on the Salem Common in a historic Federalist Mansion, the John Bertram House delivers the finest in senior care under the guidance of Sunrise Senior Living and local Board of Trustees. Serving Senior for over thirty years, the John Bertram House affords families peace-of-mind by providing...

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Cost of senior apartments in Melrose, MA

The average cost of senior living in Melrose is 2,554 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lawrence, MA with an average of 2,143 per month.

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What are senior apartments?

Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:

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Melrose, Massachusetts

Cost of Living

Cost of living can be a major influence in choosing what care choice fits best. Monthly, the median rent in Melrose is around $1,998 per month and the median value of a house in Melrose is around $463,186. The rent burden for Melrose is about 19.7% of the average person’s monthly income.

Demographics and Values

The current population of Melrose consists of 28,367 people. Melrose has a population density of 2,338 people per square mile. Of the population of Melrose 54.9% have a college degree, 16.2% have a high-school diploma, and 24.4% have a graduate degree. Out of the total population of Melrose, 9.3% have some form of disability, 3.9% live in poverty, 5.0% are widows, and 72.6% participate in the labor force. Out of the total city population, 52.1% are female and 47.9% are male. The median age of Melrose is 41 years old. In Melrose, 6.5% of the people are veterans of the United States armed forces. Demographically, Melrose is 6.1% Asian, 0.4% other or not specified, 3.5% black, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 87.9% white, 0.0% Native American, and 2.0% mixed race.

State Information

An overview of Massachusetts

Massachusetts is ranked 8th in quality of life and 2nd in healthcare. 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. The natural beauty of Massachusetts is ranked 26th in the nation. There are 78 general hospitals and 129 health centers that provide care for 6,941,273 Massachusetts residents. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Cape Cod Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and New England Baptist Hospital.

Social demographics of the state

During the latest presidential election, 33% voted for the Republican candidate while 60% voted for the Democratic candidate. The median age in the state is 39, and 30% of the population is over the age of 55. In Massachusetts, 23% of the population attend some form of religious service and there are 4,200 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-3%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-9%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. In Massachusetts there are 27 masonic lodges. In terms of diversity, Massachusetts ranks 16th in the nation and is considered very LGBTQ friendly.

State-wide weather information

During the winter, the average temperature in Massachusetts drops to around 28F. The average high winter temperature is around 45F in the month of January. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 7F in the month of December. During the summer, the average temperature in Massachusetts is around 68F. The average high summer temperature is around 85F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 50F in the month of June. Massachusetts experiences an average humidity rating of about 71%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 71% in the month of December. On average, Massachusetts has an air quality index rating of around 38.9 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 47.5 AQI. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of May at around 6.10 inches. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Massachusetts is around 4.04 inches. 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 American linden, flowering dogwood, flowering dogwood, and American beech. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the new England aster, the spotted geranium, the black bears, or the white pine. The state animal of Massachusetts is the woodchucks.

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Residences at Highland Glen, Westwood Glen Common and The Ledges are the top-rated senior apartments near Melrose, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

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