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Memory care in Barre 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 Barre is about $7,427 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 234 communities, read 4683 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Aviva Country Club Heights
2121 Photos available
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19 reviews
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I am not sure I can give you a good assessment as I do not go to the facility but maybe once a year. All I know is my sister-in-law is pleased with the service she gets and they send her to the hospital when...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Located just 10 miles northwest of Boston, and sitting on the fifth green of the Woburn Country Club Public Golf Course, Aviva's award-winning Country Club Heights offers the best of Independent Living and Assisted Living with a Memory Care also. This community is for golfers, history and culture...
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Photo of Heritage Woods
88 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.0
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29 reviews
9.0
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29 reviews
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Overall, there were many positive aspects to the experience. However, it may be helpful for families to ask detailed questions about how the community supports residents with changing needs, particularly...
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.
Our progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
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Photo of The Residence at Bedford
55 Photos available
9.0
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7 reviews
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7 reviews
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Staff and some residents are friendly. Others are clearly not. Typically of the world. We were told that there are ambassadors who would reach out and suggest they attend this or that. Not sure I've seen...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a new language or just relaxing with the people you enjoy. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you being...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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25 reviews
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Both staff and residents are always cheerful. The staff is super caring. My friend had a fall and was hospitalized, while he was my staff contacts stayed in touch and were very caring to both of us.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree, we are committed to ensuring that our every service and amenity will help create the enriched, active life you deserve. It starts with our surroundings. Our community beautifully balances privacy, safety and security, with well-appointed dining rooms...
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Photo of The Enclave of Franklin Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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51 reviews
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51 reviews
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What we like the most about the community are the staff, they are caring and care for the whole family. It has a full schedule of activities as well as anytime dining. Yes, we would recommend this community...
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.
Set in Norfolk County in the historic town of Franklin, The Enclave of Franklin is a senior living community where older adults can live comfortably and more independently, with discreet support from a caring, 24-hour staff. In addition to independent and assisted living options, The Enclave of...
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Photo of Traditions of Dedham
1111 Photos available
9.0
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31 reviews
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Make yourself known to as much staff as possible - it makes life easier for all. Would be nice if their was a exercise room/gym onsite
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Since 2002, Traditions of Dedham has been committed to not only our residents, but also the Dedham and neighboring community seniors for over 15 years. We are your trusted choice with a great reputation for quality and care. Here you'll find an active, vibrant senior community at Traditions of...
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Photo of Benchmark at Tatnuck Park
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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31 reviews
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Everything from the first meeting to move in day was informative and very well explained. All staff from Administration to Maintainace were awesome. They seem to treat every client as individuals not as a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Resting at the foot of Worcester's western hills is the historic village of Tatnuck... a place filled with family, fond memories and tradition. Today, traditions continue at Tatnuck Park at Worcester, a respected and valued assisted living community. Built on the site of a former family estate,...
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Photo of Creamery Brook Village
77 Photos available
8.9
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8.9
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I do not live there but my 91 year old friend is happy and content. Staff at CB are nice and very attentive. People that live there seem happy and CB has many music events and activities for the residents.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Creamery Brook Village is in the historic northeast CT town of Brooklyn - minutes from Interstate 395, routes 6 and 169. We are sponsored by PierceCare, a nonprofit provider of Eldercare Services. Creamery Brook is designed to be a community for those who seek the ease and security of living...
Photo of Scandinavian Living Center
88 Photos available
8.9
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7 reviews
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Friendly people, wonderful meals, interesting and diverse programs regular. A helpful staff, activities that challenge and inspire, and meals that offer variety and healthful choices!
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.
The Scandinavian Living Center, open to all nationalities, is a non-profit community set on three beautiful acres in a lovely residential area near Boston. With only forty apartments, its small size and bright space promote a warm and intimate family-like atmosphere where residents enjoy the...
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Photo of Stillwater Assisted Living Community
11 Photo available
8.9
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27 reviews
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I can say that the facility keeps me informed on my mom's situation and check in on her constantly. The staff I have dealings with are limited however everyone is always available to help should we have any...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Photo of Sunrise of Burlington MA
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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60 reviews
8.9
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60 reviews
5 star
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I had a great experience with Sunrise and would highly recommend. The staff have been excellent. Each person has been patient and answered all questions. Now that mother in law has been there for a couple of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Sunrise of Burlington is nestled right in the heart of this great town. Our attractively designed apartments overlook suburban neighborhoods, forests and a town baseball field. Enjoy watching baseball and lacrosse practices in your own backyard! If you are a proud Burlington resident you will be...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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38 reviews
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My Mom (92 years old with long term dementia, wheelchair) has spent the past year in "The Harbor", the secure Memory Care Unit at Nashua Crossings. It has been the best experience for both of us! Mom is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings in Nashua, NH is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to...
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Photo of The Residence at Watertown Square
1515 Photos available
8.9
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32 reviews
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Mostly good, but service in dining room can be quite slow; also adjusting apartment temperature to a comfortable level has been difficult, and the efforts to fix it by the facility have been mediocre, at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
We are located in the heart of historic Watertown, steps from the Charles River and an easy proximity to shopping, houses of worship, recreation and the many cultural attractions that the area offers. We serve the communities surrounding us including Belmont, Newton, Waltham and Cambridge.The...
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Photo of Christopher Heights of Worcester
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I and my cousin are very happy she is at Christopher Heights. What we like the most about the community is the location, activities selection and just overall good assisted living.
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.
At Christopher Heights of Worcester, our goal is to provide a comfortable, caring and uplifting atmosphere, where each resident’s rights, dignity, and individuality are treated with the utmost respect. We accomplish this by dedicating ourselves to the physical and emotional welfare of all those...
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Photo of New Horizons at Marlborough LLC
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8.8
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For us this has been a wonderful experience so I would give them a 5. We are in the 370 building which is the most independent setting. The residents here are very friendly and welcoming. They give us...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
New Horizons is a large not-for-profit continuing care retirement community where a safe, happy, and engaging retirement is everyone's most important concern. Fine dining and extensive activities are vital parts of every day. Our staff of exceptional people has enabled New Horizons to build its...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook
1717 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.8
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Based on limited experience. Food was great, activities seemed appropriate, quarters were single rooms for sleeping with shared space for bathroom and some storage. Staff were caring and competent and were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook in Acton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and...
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Photo of The Residence at Natick South
1111 Photos available
8.8
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I'm going to be honest here communication with the director is lacking. We love the new activities Director she's fantastic but she has to do way too many things. Their transportation is a big issue because...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Your next chapter in life starts at The Residence at Natick South. Ideally located just outside the city center and near Natick Mall, our luxury senior community offers a quiet, convenient setting where you can enjoy resort-style dining, sophisticated living options, and exceptional care anytime...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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5 for each category. The staff, the friendly atmosphere, the fact that my husband is happy, the wide variety of activities and everybody knows your name.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Waltham Crossings is a comfortable and casual senior living community, with easy access to the surrounding Metrowest area. Residents of Waltham Crossings enjoy chatting with friends in the fireplaced living room, barbecuing among the gardens, or joining in on a game of cards in the Cape Cod room....
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Photo of The Residence at Whitcomb House
1515 Photos available
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The Residence had a nice homey feel. And all the many community rooms were spacious. Also I liked that it was a smaller community of people living there, which felt more personal.
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.
Make yourself at home in the warm, welcoming community of Whitcomb House in Milford, MA, where abundant amenities and thoughtful features provide comfort and convenience. Our Assisted Living residents enjoy regular live entertainment as well as several family events throughout the year. Imagine...
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When it comes to the care services we are still attempting to decide. Challenging case! My loved one isn't terribly complimentary. Says soups are good! The "na" are difficult to respond to. #7 is na as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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Photo of Suffield by the River
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5 stars. No question. Staff RCAs are great very well trained. Lots of support on all levels. At Suffield there are 6 levels of care. My mom is at 5. It's expensive but you get what you pay for. There is a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Suffield by the River offers everything you could possibly want in senior residential living: - Independent living in beautifully appointed, spacious apartments with a full array of services and amenities. - Assisted living services offering as little or as much assistance as needed. - River's...
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Photo of Bowman Place at Olde Bedford
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I would suggest that families get to know the medical team that is working with their elder. Initially, it took some time to get all the medication issues sorted out early on. Then when a medical issue...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Bowman Place at Olde Bedford is a new non-profit assisted living and memory care community in Bedford, NH. A dedicated group of individuals formed Senior Living of Bedford to oversee the construction and management of Bowman Place as a private non-profit. A volunteer Board of Trustees holds the...
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1010 Floor plans available
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The overall idea of the community, most people are friendly, the whole dining room dinner reservation thing is weird to me and many others, very poor communication between administrators, nursing , PT...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at New Pond Village located in Walpole, MA provides independent living for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle? Wouldn’t it be great to have...
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Photo of The Reserve at East Longmeadow
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8.6
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82 reviews
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Ask about how they communicate - falls, staff changes and how do they check on patients during the day and night - do they have attentive staff? Best foot forward on the tour, but not sure that is what we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Situated in a lovely, suburban neighborhood just outside of amenity-rich Springfield, The Reserve at East Longmeadow offers premium Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Backed by LCB Senior Living’s more than 30 years of excellence, The Reserve provides attentive service and...
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8.6
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35 reviews
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35 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is just knowing they are getting the care they need and that they offer different levels of care based on individual needs. Everyone there is so nice and they really...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Keystone Commons provides Independent, Assisted, Alzheimer's and Memory Care residential living in Ludlow, MA.  Keystone Commons is a rental community that offers people over the age of 55 years a delightful way to live.  Independent Living (44 apartments) provides 31 meals per month,...
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Cost of memory care in Barre, MA

The average cost of senior living in Barre is $7,427 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, MA with an average of $6,069 per month.

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

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

Barre, MA
$7,427/mo
U.S. national average
$5,056/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,427/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,430/mo
Studio
$9,622/mo
1 Bedroom
$11,231/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,711/mo

Senior living costs in Barre 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: Barre, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarre, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$7,427/mo$7,455/mo$5,056/mo
Assisted Living$7,422/mo$7,447/mo$4,784/mo
Independent Living$6,225/mo$6,558/mo$4,247/mo
Memory Care
Barre, MA:$7,427/mo
Massachusetts:$7,455/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Assisted Living
Barre, MA:$7,422/mo
Massachusetts:$7,447/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Independent Living
Barre, MA:$6,225/mo
Massachusetts:$6,558/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Memory care costs in Barre, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Barre 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.

Barre, MAMA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Barre, MA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Barre 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Barre, MA$9,604/mo$8,813/mo+9.0%
Massachusetts$9,260/mo$8,764/mo+5.7%
National$6,492/mo$6,159/mo+5.4%
Barre, MA
2024 average cost:$9,604/mo
2023 average cost:$8,813/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$9,260/mo
2023 average cost:$8,764/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,492/mo
2023 average cost:$6,159/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Barre

Recent reviews for memory care in Barre

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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Barre review score based on 1,101 family reviews

8.5
Review score210 facilities1101 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1101 reviews of 210 Barre memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Barre 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

Barre review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Barre, MA210 facilities
8.7
Gardner, MA9 facilities
9.0
Worcester, MA18 facilities

Review subcategories for Barre 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 1,101 reviews of 210 Barre memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Barre 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.
Barre, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
3.9
Friendliness
3.9
4.0
Care services
3.5
3.7
Staff
3.8
3.9
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.5
Value for cost*
3.5
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Barre memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barre memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barre, 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 Barre 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 Barre that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Barre, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.1%
63.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.4%
47%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.7%
69.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.8%
28.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.4%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.6%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.8%
69.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Barre 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 Barre Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barre, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.7%
71.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.2%
45.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.5%
67.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.4%
26%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barre 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 Barre partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barre, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70%
44.3%
No sugar
No sugar
61.9%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.6%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.4%
21.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Barre 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 Barre communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barre, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.4%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.1%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
51%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barre 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 Barre offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barre, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
73.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.1%
32.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.7%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.3%
52.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.9%
50.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.4%
59.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.1%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.4%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
71%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
44.3%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
45.8%
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State regulations for memory care in Barre

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 Barre protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Draper Place and Atria Longmeadow Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Barre, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 234 memory care facilities near Barre, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Barre, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and Atria Lincoln Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 234 memory care facilities near you in Barre, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Barre, 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 Barre, 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 Barre, Massachusetts ranges from $300 to $19453. The average Memory Care cost in Barre, Massachusetts is $7,427. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Barre, 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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