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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Buzzards Bay, MA

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Memory care in Buzzards 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 Buzzards Bay is about $10,327 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 188 communities, read 3667 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Plymouth, New Bedford and Falmouth.

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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Assisted Living Residences at Hancock Park is a senior living community that supports a resident's independence, while providing medical care or nursing support when necesssary. Our 42-apartment assisted living community is in the heart of historic Quincy near shopping, dining, and entertainment....
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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: 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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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.
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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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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I made the very difficult decision in July 2020 to move my mother into a memory care facility - during COVID, with only virtual tours available at all the facilities I looked into for her. The staff at...
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood is a memory care assisted living community located in Norfolk County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully designed...
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My mother recently moved here and I can not speak highly enough about them! The staff is phenomenal! Personally, I was hesitant about moving my mother here but [name removed] has made this the best...
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.
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.
The warmth and character of a restored antique farmhouse, a rural setting close to the center of town, and the security and comfort of all modern amenities contribute to the relaxed and friendly ambiance of Pond Home, a retirement home in Wrentham, Massachusetts.What really sets Pond Home apart,...
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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.
Located in Providence's historic Federal Hill district, Arbor Hill provides affordable assisted living options for seniors age 62 and older with low to moderate incomes. Arbor Hill offers apartment units that can accommodate one or two person living, individualized personal and health care...
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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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My mom had to go to rehab after she had a stroke and was sent here. Omce it was decided she was not going to be able to return home we chose to keep her there. She was not happy to not be going home and...
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.
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Very caring staff. Home like environment and my dad made lots of friends he loved being at Autumn Villa.
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.
We are a private family owned assisted living situated in a country setting in the Town of Cumberland Rhode Island. Our peaceful location makes Autumn Villa an experience to remember for residents and family. On a quiet country road, residents can be free to enjoy the natural setting. Either...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
At Marian Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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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.
Briarcliffe Gardens is a brand new, state-of-the-art Memory Impaired Microcommunity™ meticulously crafted from the ground up on the 22 acre Briarcliffe Campus in Johnston, RI. Briarcliffe Gardens looks like a home, both outside and inside. Fresh air, diffuse sunlight, uplifting colors- designed...

Cost of memory care in Buzzards Bay, MA

The average cost of senior living in Buzzards Bay is $10,327 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Acushnet Center, MA with an average of $8,191 per month.

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

Buzzards Bay, MA
$10,327/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$10,327/mo

Memory care costs in Buzzards Bay, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,040/mo
Studio
$9,750/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,979/mo

Senior living costs in Buzzards Bay 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: Buzzards Bay, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuzzards Bay, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$10,327/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$8,024/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,879/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Buzzards Bay, MA:$10,327/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Buzzards Bay, MA:$8,024/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Buzzards Bay, MA:$4,879/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Buzzards Bay, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Buzzards Bay 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 average 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
Buzzards Bay, MA$9,339/mo$8,996/mo+3.8%
Massachusetts$8,975/mo$8,342/mo+7.6%
National$6,644/mo$6,334/mo+4.9%
Buzzards Bay, MA
2024 average cost:$9,339/mo
2023 average cost:$8,996/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$8,975/mo
2023 average cost:$8,342/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,644/mo
2023 average cost:$6,334/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about memory care in Buzzards Bay

Recent reviews for memory care in Buzzards Bay

Anchor Bay Pocasset in Johnston, RI

5.0
This is a wonderful facility! The staff tries very hard to work with all of the residents and make sure they are happy. It's bright and warm from the minute you walk in. I would recommend this facility to any family in need of placement for a loved one

Alliance Health at Marina Bay in Quincy, MA

5.0
My mom had to go to rehab after she had a stroke and was sent here. Omce it was decided she was not going to be able to return home we chose to keep her there. She was not happy to not be going home and frequently told anyone who would listen that she wanted to go home. The staff was so kind ...
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The Current South Shore in Weymouth, MA

5.0
We’ve been very happy with our experience here so far. Our mom has been in memory care here for a few months, getting skilled and kind care from everyone there. This place is a real gem and we feel incredibly fortunate to have found our way here. It’s been less expensive and much better in ALL ...
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Buzzards Bay review score based on 770 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 770 reviews of 188 Buzzards Bay memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buzzards 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

Buzzards Bay review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Buzzards Bay, MA188 facilities
8.4
Brockton, MA337 facilities
8.8
Marion Center, MA38 facilities

Review subcategories for Buzzards 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 770 reviews of 188 Buzzards Bay memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buzzards 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.
Buzzards Bay, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.7
Friendliness
3.6
3.8
Care services
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3.5
Staff
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3.7
Meals & dining
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3.4
Activities
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Value for cost*
3.2
3.4
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Buzzards Bay memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buzzards Bay memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buzzards 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 Buzzards 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 Buzzards Bay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
54.8%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.1%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.6%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.8%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.8%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.6%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buzzards 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 Buzzards Bay Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buzzards Bay, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.6%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.8%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.7%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buzzards 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 Buzzards Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buzzards Bay, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.2%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
56.4%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.6%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Buzzards 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 Buzzards Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buzzards Bay, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
46.3%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buzzards 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 Buzzards Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buzzards Bay, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.9%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.3%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.8%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.5%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.4%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
39.4%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.6%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Buzzards Bay

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