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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Chester, MA
If your loved one needs memory care in Chester, A Place for Mom can help. With 13 memory care facilities in Chester, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Chester incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Chester memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Chester, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brightwood, Memorial Square and North End.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Springfield, Holyoke and Northampton.
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9.8
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30 reviews
I have has lived at Southwick Village for several years. The community is set in a beautifully maintained campus with all the amenities I need as I age. Activities, food and most importantly, the staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Southwick Village is a 55+ retirement community, located in the historic town of Southwick, MA. Nestled on 46 acres of towering trees and nature in a park-like setting, close to golf courses, hiking trails and quaint town amenities. Our spacious one and two bedroom cottages have plenty of room...
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9.3
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14 reviews
I rate them all 5's. Right from the help I received from your organization through ever aspect at the Arbor's. I think the Arbor's is a fantastic facility and the staff was outstanding going above and...
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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9.2
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37 reviews
We chose Armbrook Village because of the convenient location and the solid reputation that they have around town. Everyone there is extremely friendly and helpful. Mom is very happy there!
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.
Armbrook Village offers seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted living options as well as a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss...
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8.6
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9 reviews
All categories get a sold 5 stars. Staff are superior. They are much more friendly and helpful than I expected. Great food too. Plenty of diversions. Many different apartment sizes available.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Day Brook Village Senior Living is an accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community offering a range of housing, healthcare and service options to meet residents’ changing needs. Residents enjoy a retirement lifestyle offering independent living, assistance in living and skilled...
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8.5
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14 reviews
My mother has be living at Linda Manor since November, 2022 and has been very happy since her very first day. The building is beautifully decorated, bright, airy and above all, clean. The staff there have...
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.
Linda Manor Assisted Living is an assisted living community, located in the quiet, historic village of Leeds, MA. This modern community is situated in a wooded setting, near transportation for shopping and appointments. Leeds, a part of the City of Northampton, MA, is nestled in the Berkshire...
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7.5
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36 reviews
My loved one's apartment was painted prior to move in, but never cleaned. I had to clean it myself, especially the bathroom and kitchen. The first or second day of move in, the cleaner came in and took a bin...
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.
Built in 1923 and prominently overlooking the city of West Springfield, Our Lady of Sorrows Monastery was renovated in 1999 to become Landmark at Monastery Heights, Senior Living Community. The beautiful building overlooks 18 spectacular acres of lawns, walking paths, and gardens and house 105...
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1.0
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4 reviews
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.
Sarawood is an assisted living home with a capacity for 28 residents. All rooms are private. Some rooms have private half-baths and the others share a bath (usually no more than two to a bathroom). Sarawood is family owned and operated. Included in the rates are three meals daily, weekly...
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My mom (90 yearsold ) has been living in the memory care area for almost a year.They are caring and wonderful. She loves it. It’s small and I feel so happy knowing she is there.
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.
Kimball Farms, a not-for-profit retirement community in Lenox, Massachusetts, in the heart of The Berkshires of Western MA. Kimball Farms is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a continuum of care with a variety of housing options. Kimball Farms Lifecare Retirement Community...
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8.0
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My mother in law has Alzheimer's and could no longer safely live alone. She had a difficult time leaving her home of 50+ years. She now has lived in Sugar Hill for months. She loves it and is so happy. She...
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.
Sugar Hill Senior Living Community is a recently restored mansion located on over 20 acres of manicured grounds in the heart of the Berkshires. We offer 24-hour personal assistance in a socially active, gracious residential setting. Our residents enjoy such amenities as beautifully appointed...
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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.
We offer wonderful options for people who have a wide range of needs, but a strong desire to maintain their privacy and independence.This comfortable and cozy lifestyle includes many wonderful amenities. Our full scope of services consists of 24-hour staff, a secured building, housekeeping,...
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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.
Rockridge, a not-for-profit Retirement Community, provides singles and couples 62 or older with a rewarding lifestyle on a magnificent 12-acre site adjacent to Fitzgerald Lake Conservation area in Northampton, MA. Established in 1971, the Rockridge grounds are beautifully landscaped and allow...
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.
The Village at Laurel Lake is located in the cozy little town of Lee, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. This location is perfect if you love to go fishing, kayak, bird watch, or take in the beautiful local scenery. For those that are avid hikers, there is access to the Appalachian Trail through...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Chester, MA
The average cost of senior living in Chester is $4,998 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,472 per month.
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Chester, MA
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Chester, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Chester
Recent reviews for memory care in Chester
Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place in Pittsfield, MA
4.7
Wingate is a nice place. The seem to really be on top of things and take good care of my mom. They are aware when she isn't feeling well and are quick to notify me and keep me informed of her care. I feel like they are doing a good job. There has been a little bit of staff turnover but I ...
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Day Brook Village Senior Living in Holyoke, MA
4.4
Day Brook Village is a wonderful facility. Apartments are clean and well appointed. And every person that we encountered and interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to have us there. A very happy place.
Keystone Commons in Ludlow, MA
4.1
The community is very clean and when you visit you see the daily activities and life being lived. The community is good with communication and the staff very caring and concerned about our loved ones. The nursing staff has done a great job. The food is good and my loved one really likes it. I ...
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Chester review score based on 43 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 13 Chester memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Chester 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
Chester review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Chester 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 43 reviews of 13 Chester memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Chester 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.Chester, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.5
3.9
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Chester memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, 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 Chester 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 Chester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chester, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.2%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.2%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.9%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Chester 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 Chester Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.9%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.2%
70.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester 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 Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.5%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
49.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester 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 Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
69.2%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.2%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester 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 Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
76.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
84.6%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
84.6%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.2%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.5%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
69.2%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
84.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
76.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.9%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Southwick Village, Heritage Woods and The Arbors at Westfield are the top-rated memory care facilities near Chester, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 13 memory care facilities near Chester, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The 13 memory care facilities near you in Chester, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Chester, 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 Chester, 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 Chester, Massachusetts ranges from $7 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Chester, Massachusetts is $4,998. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Chester, Massachusetts typically starts at $7. 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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