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Memory care in Ipswich 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 Ipswich is about $7,167 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 208 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Assisted Living Center of Salisbury
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The Assisted Living Center of Salisbury is such an unusual place as assisted living places go. It is a non-profit, so it isn't fancy. But in my mother's case that is a great fit. The place is small, with...
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.
Assisted Living Center, Inc. has been a trusted name on the seacoast for over a decade, providing quality assisted living care to residents from Maine to Massachusetts. Our Salisbury residence – one of the first non-profit assisted living residences in New England – maintains the unique concept...
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I really don't know what to say. I feel like you have to be good about reaching out to them because they will not reach out to you. My mom is at independent living level and it is very much independent so it...
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.
Atria Merrimack Place in Newburyport, MA in Essex County is a senior living community for active, independent-minded seniors. Our community resides on beautiful grounds, with lush greenery in a quiet residential area. We're located in close proximity to the Interstate 95 and surrounded by...
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My mother has lived at Charter for a year. All of the staff, including the administration, front desk, dining room, caregivers, cleaning and maintenance are incredibly kind and helpful. My mother enjoys the...
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 Charter at Danvers is a highly regarded senior care community in Danvers, Massachusetts providing assisted living and memory care services. Our stunning and inviting home-like community enjoys a prime location next to the world famous Cherry Hill Creamery and is just minutes from grocery...
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What I saw of the meals and dining - seemed ok. Gramps did not participate in any of the activities. It is expensive with rental furniture. We felt [fee removed] for 30 days was rather high. However, I...
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.
Designed to capture the residential flavor of the neighborhood, Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm boasts features that create the air of a country manor, including a spacious porch with wonderful hilltop views. The community offers residents and families close proximity to the Geriatric Care...
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Quality of care is excellent. Room sizes vary. My sister's room is large. Others are smaller. Activities are fair. They have a guitar player come in several times a week and the staff also keeps them...
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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I am very happy with the staff, activities, food, facility and location. The facility is small with only 40 residents in a residential area with nice grounds. It is very homey and the staff takes time to get...
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.
Located in a quaint neighborhood in the town of Danvers is Seasons - the premier assisted living community specializing in memory care on the North Shore. At Seasons of Danvers, we approach the needs of our residents in a holistic way. With our approach, we believe we can maximize the abilities...
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Amazing, compassionate community for those suffering from memory impairment. I am blessed to have 2 views of this magnificent community. My Mother was a resident for the final 2 years of her life. I had...
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.
Avita of Newburyport is a memory care community located in the beautiful city of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Newburyport is a small coastal city in Essex County that offers a vibrant tourism industry, a full schedule of annual events and exciting points of interest. The city is home to a quaint...
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This place is like a 5 star resort, it's prestine, it's brighter, cleaner. It's an upscale place with people at a higher income level. It's a lot more expesnive and doesn't have the PACE program.
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.
The Herrick House has been enriching the lives of seniors on the North Shore since 1994. Located on the upper campus of Beverly Hospital, The Herrick House features traditional assisted living and Spectrum, a dementia care neighborhood. Services include 24-hour on site licensed nursing staff,...
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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.
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
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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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Cost of memory care in Ipswich, MA

The average cost of senior living in Ipswich is $7,167 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newburyport, MA with an average of $6,857 per month.

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

Ipswich, MA
$7,167/mo
$7,360/mo

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

Ipswich, MA
$7,167/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,167/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,468/mo
Studio
$8,911/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,619/mo
2 Bedroom
$12,794/mo

Senior living costs in Ipswich 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: Ipswich, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIpswich, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$7,167/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$7,144/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$6,673/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Ipswich, MA:$7,167/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Ipswich, MA:$7,144/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Ipswich, MA:$6,673/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Ipswich, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ipswich 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
Ipswich, MA$9,208/mo$10,033/mo-8.2%
Massachusetts$7,705/mo$7,263/mo+6.1%
National$5,494/mo$5,520/mo-0.5%
Ipswich, MA
2024 average cost:$9,208/mo
2023 average cost:$10,033/mo
Percent change:-8.2%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,705/mo
2023 average cost:$7,263/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,494/mo
2023 average cost:$5,520/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ipswich

Recent reviews for memory care in Ipswich

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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Brightview Danvers

4.3
We moved my Dad there almost 2 years ago. It has been a very positive experience! There are many activities to keep you busy!! The food is great and the place is clean!!

The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living in Winthrop, MA

5.0
The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living is working out very well, it is a nice place and they take good care of him

Ipswich review score based on 30 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 9 Ipswich memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ipswich 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

Ipswich review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Ipswich, MA9 facilities
8.0
Beverly, MA22 facilities
7.6
Gloucester, MA14 facilities

Review subcategories for Ipswich 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 30 reviews of 9 Ipswich memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ipswich 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.
Ipswich, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.6
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.0
3.8
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Ipswich memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ipswich memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ipswich, 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ipswich, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ipswich 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 Ipswich Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ipswich, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ipswich 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 Ipswich partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ipswich, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ipswich 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 Ipswich communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ipswich, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ipswich 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 Ipswich offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ipswich, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Ipswich

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Assisted Living Center of Salisbury, Atria Merrimack Place and Charter Senior Living of Danvers are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ipswich, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Ipswich, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ipswich, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, The Gables at Winchester and Atria Marland Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Ipswich, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ipswich, 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 Ipswich, 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 Ipswich, Massachusetts ranges from $330 to $15295. The average Memory Care cost in Ipswich, Massachusetts is $7,167. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ipswich, Massachusetts typically starts at $330. 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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