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Your guide to Taunton, Massachusetts assisted living facilities. With so many senior housing options available, how do you know which one is right for your family?
Our Senior Living Advisors live in the Taunton area and can provide you with an insider's view of local communities including pricing information and distinctive features.
Request information online by filling out the form to the right or call us at 855-363-2002 for a no-cost, in-depth assessment of your senior care needs. Our compassionate advisors can help you find the best Taunton assisted living facilities for your unique needs and budget.
The official website for the city of Taunton is http://www.taunton-ma.gov.
Cities near Taunton offering memory care options
Raynham | Raynham Center | East Taunton | Bridgewater | West Bridgewater | North Dighton | South Easton | Norton | Berkley | Easton | Elmwood -
Assisted Living Costs in Nearby Cities
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Facts about Taunton
Taunton is also known as: Bristol County / Taunton city.
And some of the notable people born here have been: Adam Bagni (sports commentator), Stephanie Cutter (lawyer), Robert N. Chatigny (judge), Scott Hemond (baseball player), and Scott Thompson (businessperson).
And featured attractions of Taunton: Lake Rico, Watson Pond, Lake Sabbatia, Coyle and Cassidy High School, and Bristol County Courthouse Complex.
Taunton is represented by Mayor Thomas Hoye, Jr..
Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, located approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Boston, 18 miles (29 km) east of Providence, 10 miles (16 km) north of Fall River, 20 miles (32 km) north of New Bedford, and 25 miles (40 km) west of Plymouth. It is the seat of Bristol County. Taunton is situated on the Taunton River which winds its way through the city on its way to Mount Hope Bay, 10 miles (16 km) to the south. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 55,874. The current mayor is Thomas Hoye, Jr.Founded in 1637 by members of the Plymouth Colony, Taunton is one of the oldest towns in the United States. The native Americans called the region Cohannet, Tetiquet and Titicut before the arrival of the Europeans. Taunton is also known as the "Silver City", as it was an historic center of the silver industry beginning in the 19th century when companies such as Reed & Barton, F. B. Rogers, Poole Silver, and others produced fine-quality silver goods in the city.Since December 1914, the city of Taunton has provided a large annual light display each December on Taunton Green, giving it the additional nickname of "Christmas City".The original boundaries of Taunton included the land now occupied by many surrounding towns, including Norton, Easton, Mansfield, Dighton, Raynham, and Berkley. Possession of the latter is still noted by the naming of Taunton Hill in Assonet.
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Average temperatures in Taunton
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