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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Back Bay, MA
Memory care in Back Bay 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 Back Bay is about $7,117 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 87 communities, read 964 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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Really my only disappointment was with the senior staff once my mom moved in. They didn't check in during the first few days and also when she came back from a hospital stay (on hospice) they didn't check...
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.
Located along the banks of the Charles River, Waterstone at Wellesley is a premier senior living community offering both independent living and assisted living. Here, a world of luxury, attentive service and convenience come together to support and inspire a rewarding, carefree life.Residents of...
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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO. While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide...
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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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Arnold House was the best place for our father. The nursing staff were highly educated and most important caring to my father and all of my sisters. We became part of the family. The food was excellent all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
At Arnold House we now about life's choices.Residents and staff alike share in them daily.We also know that sometimes those decisions may be difficult to make, but when viewed from the perspective of genuine caring about others, the difficulties seem to diminish and the answers become...
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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...
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Cost of memory care in Back Bay, MA
The average cost of senior living in Back Bay is $7,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $6,772 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Back Bay, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Back Bay, MA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Back Bay, MA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Back Bay
Recent reviews for memory care in Back Bay
The Gables at Winchester
4.9
I like living here, it’s close to Boston so we have interesting outings. The staff is friendly and competent. The apartments are spacious and clean. There are many windows in my apartment that have great views
Scandinavian Living Center in West Newton, MA
4.8
The whole place has a very friendly atmosphere. SLC offers a lot of programs that are open to people who live in the surrounding community, so the residents feel like they are still part of the community. The food is very good.
I would recommend Scandinavian Living Center to others.
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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Back Bay review score based on 226 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 226 reviews of 80 Back Bay memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Back Bay 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
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Review subcategories for Back Bay 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 226 reviews of 80 Back Bay memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Back Bay 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.Back Bay, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Back Bay memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Back Bay memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Back Bay, 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 Back Bay 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 Back Bay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Back Bay, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.8%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.8%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.8%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.8%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.3%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Back Bay 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 Back Bay Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Back Bay, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.8%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.8%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.5%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Back Bay 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 Back Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Back Bay, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.5%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.7%
44.2%
No sugar
No sugar
56.3%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.5%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Back Bay 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 Back Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Back Bay, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.7%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.5%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Back Bay 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 Back Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Back Bay, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
72.5%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.8%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.3%
39.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45%
34.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
30%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.8%
46.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Atria Marland Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Back Bay, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 87 memory care facilities near Back Bay, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The 87 memory care facilities near you in Back Bay, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Back Bay, 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 Back Bay, 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 Back Bay, Massachusetts ranges from $300 to $17261. The average Memory Care cost in Back Bay, Massachusetts is $7,117. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Back Bay, Massachusetts typically starts at $300. 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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