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Memory care in Nichewaug 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 Nichewaug is about $7,090 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 173 communities, read 3242 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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
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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.
As an integral part of the Hillside Village Keene Life Plan Retirement community, The Prospect-Woodward Health Center is a not-for-profit community, offering Assisted Living and Specialized Memory Care in Keene NH. Prospect-Woodward is made up of 43 attractive, newly built, private assisted...
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All new management team has made some wonderful changes for the residents. Thank you!
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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There is a lot of coordination between the health and the care with medical. They work hard to communicate with the family members of the residents to make sure that they are aware. The staff are well...
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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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Sudbury is a memory care assisted living community located in Middlesex County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully designed...
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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.
Welcome to The Village at Farm Pond, a Parkside Community designed to capture the spirit and charm of New England. The grounds are expansive and truly breathtaking. Enjoy its beauty throughout the year, from the cozy three-season porch or while meandering amidst our walking paths and accessible...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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 Huntington at Nashua is a gorgeous, suburban Life Plan Community for active, independent adults aged 62 and better featuring modern apartments and bright, open-concept cottage homes, all situated on 55 acres of rolling, tree-lined ridges. Formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement...
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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Bridges has been a godsend for us. It's expensive, for sure, but so worth it. My mother is not the easiest person on the planet, and they just roll with her and jolly her along. She is as happy as I have...
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Nashua is a memory care assisted living community located in Hillsborough County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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I am very impressed with The Inn at Fairview. The staff is welcoming, friendly and take really good care of my mother. The community is kept spotless. The meals provided for the residents are well balanced...
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.
At The Inn at Fairview, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking available at our...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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The friendliness is good. The staff calls me all the time, and the interaction is good. The food is good. They have puzzles, Bingo and Dominoes. The value for the money is very good.
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
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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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My friend [name removed] is the number one friend in the whole wide world! I wouldn't hurt him or let anybody else hurt him either. This is why I went to his rescue to move back to Mount Vernon in 2016 then...
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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The price range of Wyndemere Woods worked out for my mother. The staff are very friendly. Activities are offered to the residents. The community is pet friendly and they also have transportation available....
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.
Wyndemere Woods is an assisted living community located in the north eastern corner of Rhode Island in the town of Woonsocket. Deep in the heart of New England, residents enjoy a slower pace of life that is crowned with the annual glorious slow changing of the leaves from deep green to amber to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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The care is great and they have excellent activities. I can't think of any ways they could improve. What we like most about Seabury is the staff. They're always very upbeat and attentive. I'm not there all...
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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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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Newton is a 202-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). We serve the Newton community with postacute care, rehabilitation therapy and long-term care in a cheerful, pleasant atmosphere. Our facility...

Cost of memory care in Nichewaug, MA

The average cost of senior living in Nichewaug is $7,090 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,948 per month.

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

Nichewaug, MA
$7,090/mo
$7,620/mo
$6,410/mo

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

Nichewaug, MA
$7,090/mo
U.S. national average
$5,017/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,090/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,204/mo
Studio
$9,302/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,441/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,530/mo

Senior living costs in Nichewaug 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: Nichewaug, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNichewaug, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$7,090/mo$7,436/mo$5,017/mo
Assisted Living$7,092/mo$7,428/mo$4,754/mo
Independent Living$5,830/mo$6,529/mo$4,212/mo
Memory Care
Nichewaug, MA:$7,090/mo
Massachusetts:$7,436/mo
U.S.:$5,017/mo
Assisted Living
Nichewaug, MA:$7,092/mo
Massachusetts:$7,428/mo
U.S.:$4,754/mo
Independent Living
Nichewaug, MA:$5,830/mo
Massachusetts:$6,529/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Nichewaug

Recent reviews for memory care in Nichewaug

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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Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

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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Nichewaug review score based on 755 family reviews

8.7
Review score154 facilities755 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 755 reviews of 154 Nichewaug memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nichewaug 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

Nichewaug review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Nichewaug, MA154 facilities
8.7
Gardner, MA9 facilities
8.7
Amherst, MA144 facilities

Review subcategories for Nichewaug 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 755 reviews of 154 Nichewaug memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Nichewaug 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.
Nichewaug, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
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4.1
Care services
3.5
3.7
Staff
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3.9
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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3.6
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Nichewaug memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nichewaug memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nichewaug, 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 Nichewaug 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 Nichewaug that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nichewaug, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
63.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
46.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Nichewaug 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 Nichewaug Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nichewaug, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
45.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nichewaug 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 Nichewaug partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nichewaug, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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44.2%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Nichewaug 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 Nichewaug communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nichewaug, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nichewaug 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 Nichewaug offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
59.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for memory care in Nichewaug

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