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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Chester Center, MA

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Memory care in Chester Center 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 Chester Center is about $6,004 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 132 communities, read 2005 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Chester Center Memory Care Facilities | 2005 Reviews

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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.
Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital since 1873, offers a continuum of care on its campus to meet the needs of the aged and infirm. Accommodations and services include an Independent and assisted living complex, sub acute, palliative and long term skilled nursing beds, a rest home...
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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.
At the very base of Cedar Mountain, surrounded by fresh air and a beautiful natural landscape, you'll find Cedar Mountain Commons. This is an extraordinary senior living community - a meeting place of spirited people, family traditions and fond memories. Living here, in the assisted or...
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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.
Photo of St Lucian'S Residence, Inc
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: 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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Our sprawling 5.5-acre campus has something for everyone with a wide array of activities for energetic adults, as well as those with medical needs. Our casual elegance will make you feel welcome and comfortable.  Jerome Home provides a full service continuum and is here to meet your needs today...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Maple View Health and Rehab
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Photo of Gilmore Manor Inc
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.
Photo of Eddy Memory Care at Eddy Hawthorne Ridge
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Eddy Hawthorne Ridge has been a wonderful home for our mom. Both the Assisted Living and Memory Care units are staffed with tireless, compassionate employees that go above and beyond to deliver the higher...
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.
Photo of Brookdale Rocky Hill
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.
Photo of Worthington Manor
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.
Worthington Manor in East Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut is an assisted living residence built on tradition and dedication to community. This quiet and serene little town has many delicious restaurants and local businesses to haunt on a Saturday shopping spree. East Berlin is a gorgeous...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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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.
Troy Adult Home is an assisted living community that benefits from being nestled among the natural beauty of Troy, NY. The forest of trees that surrounds our facility give off a cascade of color during the fall, and the wide open spaces on our grounds give residents plenty of places to enjoy the...
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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
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.

Cost of memory care in Chester Center, MA

The average cost of senior living in Chester Center is $6,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,737 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Chester Center, MA vs. nearby cities

Chester Center, MA
$6,004/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Chester Center, MA vs. the state and national average

Chester Center, MA
$6,004/mo
U.S. national average
$4,986/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Chester Center vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,004/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Chester Center, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,472/mo
Studio
$5,920/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,127/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,098/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,707/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Chester Center over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Chester Center

Recent reviews for memory care in Chester Center

Eddy Memory Care at Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush, NY

5.0
I've been very happy with the care my mom received at Hawthorne Ridge. Specifically, you kept her safe. I know too well how devastating the past 20 months have been and was impressed with the hard work of the team there. You've done a remarkable job.

Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

The Arbors at Greenfield

5.0
I was always getting quick replies via email whenever I had a question about adding money or if my MIL needed something. Also ongoing communication with onsite staff during visits. Room size was comfortable refrigerator, microwave and stove top available. Need to provide all linens but they ...
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Chester Center review score based on 552 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 552 reviews of 119 Chester Center memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Chester Center 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 Center review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Chester Center, MA119 facilities
6.9
Northampton, MA7 facilities
6.9
Easthampton, MA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Chester Center 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 552 reviews of 119 Chester Center memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Chester Center 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 Center, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Chester Center memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester Center memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester Center, 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 Center 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 Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chester Center, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.3%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.5%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.9%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.2%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Chester Center 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 Center Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester Center, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.3%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester Center 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 Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester Center, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.5%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.3%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
58%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.3%
49.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester Center 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 Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester Center, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.5%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
49.6%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.7%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester Center 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 Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester Center, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
63%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.4%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.3%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.4%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.4%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.4%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.6%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
63.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 132 memory care facilities near Chester Center, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The 132 memory care facilities near you in Chester Center, 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 Center, 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 Center, 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 Center, Massachusetts ranges from $7 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Chester Center, Massachusetts is $6,004. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Chester Center, 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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