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Memory care in Ashburnham offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Ashburnham is about $7,503 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 267 communities, read 4525 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our goal at White Oak Cottages is to offer our residents homes where they enjoy excellent quality of life and quality of care. The home itself has been thoughtfully designed with the happiness and well being of our residents in mind. The White Oak Cottages are homes where people want to live and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Oosterman's Melrose Rest Home
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Sherrill House
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The Leonard Florence Center for Living, a state-of-the-art, 100-bed skilled nursing home sponsored by the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, is now accepting resident applications for its February opening. Located on Admiral's Hill in Chelsea, MA, the Leonard Florence Center for Living is the first...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Chelsea Jewish Foundation is an assisted living community located in the quiet area of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Located just across the bridge from Boston, the Chelsea area has always been an independent, working-class industrial community from the beginning of its existence....
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Reeds Landing Retirement Community is a member of the Loomis Communities, a not-for-profit organization which has served seniors for over 100 years. The only community in Western Massachusetts offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under one roof, Reeds Landing...
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Things have worked out well so far for my Mom here. It is a clean, nice looking facility, and they've provided everything she has needed carewise thus far. The staff I've interacted with have been fine, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of memory care in Ashburnham, MA

The average cost of senior living in Ashburnham is $7,503 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northampton, MA with an average of $6,011 per month.

Memory care costs in Ashburnham, MA, vs. nearby cities

Ashburnham, MA
$7,503/mo
$7,643/mo
$7,550/mo

Memory care costs in Ashburnham, MA, vs. state and national averages

Ashburnham, MA
$7,503/mo
U.S. national average
$4,962/mo

Memory care costs in Ashburnham, MA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,503/mo

Memory care costs in Ashburnham, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,573/mo
Studio
$7,768/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,244/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,289/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,550/mo

Senior living costs in Ashburnham vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ashburnham, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAshburnham, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$7,503/mo$7,312/mo$4,962/mo
Assisted Living$7,488/mo$7,305/mo$4,710/mo
Independent Living$5,298/mo$6,417/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Ashburnham, MA:$7,503/mo
Massachusetts:$7,312/mo
U.S.:$4,962/mo
Assisted Living
Ashburnham, MA:$7,488/mo
Massachusetts:$7,305/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Independent Living
Ashburnham, MA:$5,298/mo
Massachusetts:$6,417/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Ashburnham, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ashburnham and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Ashburnham, MA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ashburnham have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ashburnham, MA$9,328/mo$8,696/mo+7.3%
Massachusetts$9,439/mo$8,798/mo+7.3%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Ashburnham, MA
2024 average cost:$9,328/mo
2023 average cost:$8,696/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$9,439/mo
2023 average cost:$8,798/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ashburnham

Recent reviews for memory care in Ashburnham

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Youville Place in Lexington, MA

5.0
We couldn't be more grateful to have our mom in the loving and capable hands of the Youville community. The Memory Care Unit there is top-notch. To this day, given all the challenges with her Alzheimer's, we feel it is one of the best decisions that we have made. The place is clean, ...
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The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.7
My dad was determined and prepared to remain in his Wayland home. He moved to Traditions of Wayland in December for a two month “respite”, not long after a bad fall and several broken bones required hospitalizations and weeks in rehab. When the Traditions Resident Care Director, came to his ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Numerous reviews emphasize the excellent care and kindness shown by staff members towards residents at various communities, including Sunrise of Burlington MA, Giving Tree Senior Living, Arbors of Bedford, Sunrise of Lynnfield, and The Birches at Concord.
Engaging daily activities. Engaging daily activities are mentioned frequently in reviews for communities such as All American Assisted Living at Londonderry, Atria Marland Place, and The Atrium At Drum Hill, ensuring residents maintain an active and lively social life.
Thoughtful communication with families. Families appreciate the frequent and detailed communication from staff at communities like Arbors of Bedford, The Wellington at Springfield, and The Oasis at Dodge Park, keeping everyone informed and ensuring peace of mind.
Well-maintained facilities. Residents and families praise the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities at communities such as The Atrium At Drum Hill, Inn At Deerfield, and Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn, contributing to a comfortable and enjoyable living experience.
Customized care plans. Individualized care plans are a priority for several communities, including Golden Pond, Atria Maplewood Place, and Carriage House at Lee's Farm, ensuring residents receive the attention and care they need.
Sense of community and belonging. Residents at communities like Arbors of Bedford, Sunrise of Lynnfield, and Atria Marland Place feel a strong sense of belonging, forming friendships and connections with both staff and other residents.
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Ashburnham review score based on 1,091 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1091 reviews of 237 Ashburnham memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ashburnham review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ashburnham review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Ashburnham, MA237 facilities
8.8
Gardner, MA9 facilities
8.8
Fitchburg, MA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Ashburnham memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,091 reviews of 237 Ashburnham memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ashburnham resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ashburnham, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Ashburnham memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ashburnham memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ashburnham, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Ashburnham memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Ashburnham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ashburnham, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.4%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.4%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.2%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ashburnham memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ashburnham Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ashburnham, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.8%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.4%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ashburnham memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ashburnham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ashburnham, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
58.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.7%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.1%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ashburnham memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ashburnham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ashburnham, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.9%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
48.1%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ashburnham memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Ashburnham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ashburnham, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.4%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
67.5%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
39.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.6%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Ashburnham

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Massachusetts memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Ashburnham protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Draper Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and Artisan at Hudson are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ashburnham, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 267 memory care facilities near Ashburnham, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ashburnham, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and Spring Village at Summerhill. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 267 memory care facilities near you in Ashburnham, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Ashburnham, Massachusetts ranges from $83 to $18615. The average Memory Care cost in Ashburnham, Massachusetts is $7,503. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ashburnham, Massachusetts typically starts at $83. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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