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Memory care in Grafton 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 Grafton is about $7,283 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 29 communities, read 574 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Cost of memory care in Grafton, MA

The average cost of senior living in Grafton is $7,283 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palmer, MA with an average of $6,153 per month.

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

Grafton, MA
$7,283/mo
$7,186/mo

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

Grafton, MA
$7,283/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,283/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,600/mo
Studio
$7,904/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,447/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,586/mo

Senior living costs in Grafton 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: Grafton, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrafton, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$7,283/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$7,283/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$6,182/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Grafton, MA:$7,283/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Grafton, MA:$7,283/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Grafton, MA:$6,182/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Grafton, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Grafton 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Grafton, MA$9,996/mo$9,320/mo+7.3%
Massachusetts$9,439/mo$8,798/mo+7.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Grafton, MA
2024 average cost:$9,996/mo
2023 average cost:$9,320/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$9,439/mo
2023 average cost:$8,798/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Grafton

Recent reviews for memory care in Grafton

The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.7
My dad was determined and prepared to remain in his Wayland home. He moved to Traditions of Wayland in December for a two month “respite”, not long after a bad fall and several broken bones required hospitalizations and weeks in rehab. When the Traditions Resident Care Director, came to his ...
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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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Grafton review score based on 145 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 145 reviews of 26 Grafton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Grafton 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

Grafton review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Grafton, MA26 facilities
9.0
Worcester, MA18 facilities
8.2
Marlborough, MA26 facilities

Review subcategories for Grafton 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 145 reviews of 26 Grafton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Grafton 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.
Grafton, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Grafton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grafton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grafton, 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 Grafton 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 Grafton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Grafton, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Grafton 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 Grafton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Grafton, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Grafton 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 Grafton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grafton, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
57.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Grafton 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 Grafton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Grafton, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grafton 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 Grafton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grafton, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Grafton

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