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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Merrick, MA

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Memory care in Merrick 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 Merrick is about $8,173 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 128 communities, read 2926 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Springfield, South Hadley and Northampton.

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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.
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My uncle lived at Southgate in Hampton Suites (assisted living) for years and recently passed away at age 94. The staff were outstanding and treated him like family. He was involved in activities daily and...
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.
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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.
Sheltering Arms is a retirement care residence for men and women 60 years of age and older which offers a less restrictive but dignified alternative for seniors who could benefit from supervised living. Residents spend their “golden years” in comfort enjoying companionship, home style meals,...
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Cost of memory care in Merrick, MA

The average cost of senior living in Merrick is $8,173 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Springfield, MA with an average of $8,173 per month.

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

Merrick, MA
$8,173/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$8,173/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,795/mo
Studio
$8,722/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,892/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,591/mo

Senior living costs in Merrick 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: Merrick, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerrick, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$8,173/mo$9,969/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$5,919/mo$8,094/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$3,465/mo$4,472/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Merrick, MA:$8,173/mo
Massachusetts:$9,969/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Merrick, MA:$5,919/mo
Massachusetts:$8,094/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Merrick, MA:$3,465/mo
Massachusetts:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Merrick, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Merrick 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Merrick, MA$8,921/mo$7,939/mo+12.4%
Massachusetts$9,067/mo$8,493/mo+6.8%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Merrick, MA
2024 average cost:$8,921/mo
2023 average cost:$7,939/mo
Percent change:+12.4%
Massachusetts
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Merrick

Recent reviews for memory care in Merrick

The Village at East Farms in Waterbury, CT

4.8
I would recommend it. I think they have handled the COVID thing really well. They have kept the residents engaged. Overall it is a very loving environment. They have done supervised distance walks, small group bingo, and games, and they had someone to going into the residents rooms during ...
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Colebrook Village at Hebron

5.0
We have been impressed with the care and compassion provided to my father by Colebrook Village staff. They treat him like family. His room is always clean and the staff communicate any needs that he has in a timely manner. We would highly recommend this facility if you are looking for a place ...
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Linda Manor Assisted Living in Leeds, MA

5.0
The staff is very nice and friendly, They also get to know the resident's and family members' names. The food is good and they are very accommodating and will make sure that the residents eat. The activities are great and they change it all the time. I would recommend this community to others ...
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Merrick review score based on 603 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 603 reviews of 128 Merrick memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merrick 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

Merrick review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Merrick, MA128 facilities
8.7
Amherst, MA126 facilities
8.6
Greenfield, MA84 facilities

Review subcategories for Merrick 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 603 reviews of 128 Merrick memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Merrick 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.
Merrick, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.7
Friendliness
3.2
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.4
Staff
3.1
3.6
Meals & dining
2.9
3.3
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
2.8
3.4
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Merrick memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrick memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrick, 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 Merrick 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 Merrick that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merrick, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.7%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.5%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.2%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.9%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merrick 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 Merrick Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrick, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.7%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.8%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.8%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrick 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 Merrick partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrick, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.7%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
58.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.7%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.3%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrick 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 Merrick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrick, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.8%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
50.8%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrick 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 Merrick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrick, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.9%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.1%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.8%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.1%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.4%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.3%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.7%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Merrick

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