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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Chelmsford, MA

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Memory care in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford is about $9,416 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 317 communities, read 6513 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Boston, Nashua and Framingham.

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My friend [name removed] is the number one friend in the whole wide world! I wouldn't hurt him or let anybody else hurt him either. This is why I went to his rescue to move back to Mount Vernon in 2016 then...
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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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Very caring staff. Home like environment and my dad made lots of friends he loved being at Autumn Villa.
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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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My mother was a resident at the Daggett Crandall Newcomb Home from December of 2010 until she passed away in February of 2019. It would be difficult for me to accurately describe the high level of 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.
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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: 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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I would tell my friends that hands down this is an awesome place to bring a loved one. The community seems to be caring and patient with my loved ones needs. The director down to the receptionist was...
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.
assisted living facility located on Route 4 just outside of downtown Durham, New Hampshire. A pre-admission assessment of all applicants, required by the state of New Hampshire, is done to determine the appropriate level of care required by the individual. This also determines if Harmony Homes...
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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,...
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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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My Mom needed care after a fall, and we're glad we found this place to help her. They've been providing great care, and its very conveniently located so that we're able to visit her often. They've done a...
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Two of our loved ones started their journey at other places for different reasons, but thankfully we were able to move them both to memory care at Wentworth Senior Living. The care at WSL is superior to all...
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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I have been very satisfied with the staff and the care at Bridges. It's a very nice facility. It's neat, clean, modern, and well cared for.
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 Pembroke is a memory care assisted living community located in Plymouth 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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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.
Welcome to Johnson Creek Village, a secure, cozy home where individuals living with memory care needs can thrive in comfort, safety, and warmth. Every detail of our home is designed to feel familiar, nurturing, and full of life, creating a sense of belonging for both residents and their...
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I thought they were all wonderful. If my mom ever called me because she was feeling down or sad for whatever reason, I would call them in one of the nurses would go in literally just sit with her for an hour...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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 lived here for quite a long time before advancing care needs necessitated a move, and throughout their stay I thought Meetinghouse did an excellent job. It was a very friendly place, and the...
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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.
The Village at Dover Point, an AGELESS LIFESTYLE™ Community, located in Dover New Hampshire is a community for adults to live, whether they are Independent or need some assistance. Our full menu of Care-cierge services and support is available to you as you need them. Just 10 minutes from the...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Chelmsford, MA

The average cost of senior living in Chelmsford is $9,416 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Boston, MA with an average of $8,445 per month.

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

Chelmsford, MA
$9,416/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$9,416/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,991/mo
Studio
$9,980/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,349/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,740/mo

Senior living costs in Chelmsford 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: Chelmsford, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChelmsford, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$9,416/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$8,154/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,747/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Chelmsford, MA:$9,416/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Chelmsford, MA:$8,154/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Chelmsford, MA:$4,747/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Chelmsford, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Chelmsford 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
Chelmsford, MA$9,096/mo$8,716/mo+4.4%
Massachusetts$9,067/mo$8,493/mo+6.8%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Chelmsford, MA
2024 average cost:$9,096/mo
2023 average cost:$8,716/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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2024 average cost:$9,067/mo
2023 average cost:$8,493/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Chelmsford

Recent reviews for memory care in Chelmsford

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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Atria Merrimack Place in Newburyport, MA

5.0
We chose Atria Merrimack Place because of the quality of the facility as well as the convenience to family. His room size was adequate for his needs. I ate here and the quality of food was good but the options were limited. My favorite part about the community was that it was a positive ...
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Chelmsford review score based on 1,332 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1332 reviews of 317 Chelmsford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Chelmsford 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

Chelmsford review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Chelmsford, MA317 facilities
7.6
Boston, MA183 facilities
8.4
Quincy, MA342 facilities

Review subcategories for Chelmsford 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 1,332 reviews of 317 Chelmsford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Chelmsford 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.
Chelmsford, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.7
Friendliness
3.5
3.8
Care services
3.2
3.5
Staff
3.4
3.6
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Chelmsford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chelmsford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chelmsford, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.9%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.3%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.1%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.1%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.2%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chelmsford, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.4%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.9%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chelmsford, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.5%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.6%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
59.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.5%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.4%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chelmsford, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.1%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
46.7%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chelmsford, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.2%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.2%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.4%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.3%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.2%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
67.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40.1%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Chelmsford

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 Chelmsford protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Atrium At Drum Hill, Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings and The Residence at Freeman Lake are the top-rated memory care facilities near Chelmsford, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 317 memory care facilities near Chelmsford, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Chelmsford, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Lincoln Place and Carriage Hill Assisted Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 317 memory care facilities near you in Chelmsford, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford, Massachusetts ranges from $$4,995 to $$18,742. The average Memory Care cost in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is $9,416. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Chelmsford, Massachusetts typically starts at $$4,995. 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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