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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bernardston, MA

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Memory care in Bernardston 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 Bernardston is about $6,382 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 94 communities, read 1339 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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.
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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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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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My parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
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: 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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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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Cost of memory care in Bernardston, MA

The average cost of senior living in Bernardston is $6,382 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,948 per month.

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

Bernardston, MA
$6,382/mo
$6,365/mo

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

Bernardston, MA
$6,382/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,382/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,210/mo
Studio
$9,289/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,673/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,000/mo

Senior living costs in Bernardston 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: Bernardston, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBernardston, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$6,382/mo$7,399/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$6,345/mo$7,392/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$5,324/mo$6,496/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Bernardston, MA:$6,382/mo
Massachusetts:$7,399/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Bernardston, MA:$6,345/mo
Massachusetts:$7,392/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Bernardston, MA:$5,324/mo
Massachusetts:$6,496/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Memory care costs in Bernardston, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Bernardston 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 Bernardston, MA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Bernardston 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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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bernardston, MA$9,931/mo$8,401/mo+18.2%
Massachusetts$9,439/mo$8,798/mo+7.3%
National$6,493/mo$6,147/mo+5.6%
Bernardston, MA
2024 average cost:$9,931/mo
2023 average cost:$8,401/mo
Percent change:+18.2%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$9,439/mo
2023 average cost:$8,798/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,493/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Bernardston

Recent reviews for memory care in Bernardston

Sunrise of Leominster

4.5
The staff seems to be happy, friendly, responsive. (They are not CNA's, and some additional training to help with my dad has been needed). The food is good, tasty, but the portions are smallish on the AL side (when my mom was there for respite). They are flexible with meals for my dad in regards ...
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Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Linda Manor Assisted Living in Leeds, MA

5.0
The staff is very nice and friendly, They also get to know the resident's and family members' names. The food is good and they are very accommodating and will make sure that the residents eat. The activities are great and they change it all the time. I would recommend this community to others ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place, the director is described as being attentive and accommodating, and at The Oasis at Dodge Park, the caregivers are mentioned for their loving a ...
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Daily activities for mental stimulation. Reviews consistently mention that the communities offer a variety of activities to keep residents engaged and mentally stimulated. For instance, at The Atrium at Cardinal Drive, the staff tries to get residents involved and keep them active, and at Notre Dame du Lac, residents are kept busy ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Many reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with specific mention of clean private rooms, communal areas, and outdoor spaces. For example, at The Oasis at Dodge Park, the facility is described as spotless, and at The Arbors at Greenfield, the bathrooms are mentioned as b ...
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Reliable and open communication. Families appreciate the open and effective communication between staff and loved ones. For instance, at Dodge Park Rest Home, staff members keep families informed of health updates, and at Sunrise of Leominster, the director is very communicative. Additionally, at The Arbors at Amherst, the ...
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Personalized care plans. Reviews mention that communities tailor care plans to individual residents' needs. For example, at Armbrook Village, the staff is described as very caring and attentive to medical needs, and at The Reserve at East Longmeadow, the staff are responsive to residents' needs and provide care that ...
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Excellent food and dining experiences. Food quality is consistently mentioned as a key factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. For instance, at Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place, the meals are described as good but in need of an update, while at The Oasis at Dodge Park, the food is excellent and acco ...
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Bernardston review score based on 304 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 304 reviews of 83 Bernardston memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bernardston 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

Bernardston review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Bernardston, MA83 facilities
8.2
Greenfield, MA7 facilities
8.7
Amherst, MA144 facilities

Review subcategories for Bernardston 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 304 reviews of 83 Bernardston memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bernardston 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.
Bernardston, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.6
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Bernardston memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bernardston memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bernardston, 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 Bernardston 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 Bernardston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bernardston, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.8%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.9%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.8%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.2%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.1%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.7%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bernardston 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 Bernardston Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bernardston, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.2%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.2%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.2%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bernardston 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 Bernardston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bernardston, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.6%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.6%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51.8%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Bernardston 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 Bernardston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bernardston, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.8%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
38.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.1%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bernardston 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 Bernardston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bernardston, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.8%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.7%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.6%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.8%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.9%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.6%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Bernardston

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 Bernardston protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Spring Village at Summerhill and Southwick Village are the top-rated memory care facilities near Bernardston, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 94 memory care facilities near Bernardston, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Bernardston, Massachusetts are Spring Village at Summerhill and Southwick Village. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 94 memory care facilities near you in Bernardston, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Bernardston, 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 Bernardston, 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 Bernardston, Massachusetts ranges from $1800 to $16700. The average Memory Care cost in Bernardston, Massachusetts is $6,382. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Bernardston, Massachusetts typically starts at $1800. 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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