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Memory care in North Spencer 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 North Spencer is about $10,983 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 321 communities, read 6471 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Marlborough, Shrewsbury and Hudson.

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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Wrentham
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33 Floor plans available
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The staff has been great. Communication is great. They always have a resident activity going on. Staff is always very engaged with the residents. Place is always clean. Food looks good when I've been there...
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 not sure I can give you a good assessment as I do not go to the facility but maybe once a year. All I know is my sister-in-law is pleased with the service she gets and they send her to the hospital when...
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.
Located just 10 miles northwest of Boston, and sitting on the fifth green of the Woburn Country Club Public Golf Course, Aviva's award-winning Country Club Heights offers the best of Independent Living and Assisted Living with a Memory Care also. This community is for golfers, history and culture...
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55 Floor plans available
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I visited my long time friend at an event and I couldn’t believe how nice and welcoming everyone was! I see why my friend loves it! I have a tour next week and I’m bringing my kids with me! See you soon!
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.
Our community has been COVID free during this pandemic thanks to our dedicated staff! We are now allowing tours inside our building so you can see in person what a beautiful community it truly is!A little help can go a long way.At our senior living community, you’ll have the help you need and the...
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Very welcoming staff and environment. Mom felt very looked after while respecting her level of independence. Meals are very good and portions are very satisfying. Administrators, nurses, maintenance and...
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.
At Christopher Heights of Worcester, our goal is to provide a comfortable, caring and uplifting atmosphere, where each resident’s rights, dignity, and individuality are treated with the utmost respect. We accomplish this by dedicating ourselves to the physical and emotional welfare of all those...
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I'm going to be honest here communication with the director is lacking. We love the new activities Director she's fantastic but she has to do way too many things. Their transportation is a big issue because...
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.
Your next chapter in life starts at The Residence at Natick South. Ideally located just outside the city center and near Natick Mall, our luxury senior community offers a quiet, convenient setting where you can enjoy resort-style dining, sophisticated living options, and exceptional care anytime...
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5 on each. Small and the personal care is wonderful. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
WE ARE NOW OPEN! Exclusively created to celebrate you, your wisdom, your spirit, and your life — The Highlands on the East Side is a newly designed Assisted Living residence with all the comforts of home...and more! We pride ourselves as being the value choice for senior living by offering...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
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They work as a team and everyone knows all the residents names. I do think they would benefit by having more activities for the memory care residents.
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.
Waltham Crossings is a comfortable and casual senior living community, with easy access to the surrounding Metrowest area. Residents of Waltham Crossings enjoy chatting with friends in the fireplaced living room, barbecuing among the gardens, or joining in on a game of cards in the Cape Cod room....
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Photo of Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner
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They were engaging. My wife just didn't want to engage. The second thing was the staff they could've found different ways to engage her to get things done. The patrons over that facility are too old for her...
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.
Exceptional Living Spaces Suited for Later LifeBrookmeadow at Cobb Corner features 91 units of rental senior living offering apartments suited for assisted and memory care living.Preview any of the our communities, living options, care or services and begin imagining what your typical day will be...
Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
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For me the staff and nursing staff in the memory care unit is what made it such a positive experience. My mom had a couple incidents they were right on top of. They take good care of people in memory care. 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.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook
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Based on limited experience. Food was great, activities seemed appropriate, quarters were single rooms for sleeping with shared space for bathroom and some storage. Staff were caring and competent and were...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook in Acton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and...
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Photo of The Reserve at East Longmeadow
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So far the accommodations have been great. The Staff is wonderful and the activities they offer have my mother more active than she has been in a very long time.
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.
Situated in a lovely, suburban neighborhood just outside of amenity-rich Springfield, The Reserve at East Longmeadow offers premium Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Backed by LCB Senior Living’s more than 30 years of excellence, The Reserve provides attentive service and...
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Photo of Sunrise of Burlington MA
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You have to constantly advocate for your loved one. And if you can stay on top of all the little things, then your loved one is given good care. The nursing staff isn't always communicative and their...
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.
Sunrise of Burlington is nestled right in the heart of this great town. Our attractively designed apartments overlook suburban neighborhoods, forests and a town baseball field. Enjoy watching baseball and lacrosse practices in your own backyard! If you are a proud Burlington resident you will be...
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Photo of CareOne at Sharon
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So far, our experience has been very good! The staff is friendly and responsive, and the facility is excellent. My friend has been having a good transition to memory care and her level of anxiety and overall...
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.
CareOne is a family-owned and operated company, where we consider your family an extension of our own. With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, our chief goal is to provide a warm environment where residents can thrive, remain connectedto the community and enjoy a fulfilling...
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Photo of New Pond Village, a CCRC
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The overall idea of the community, most people are friendly, the whole dining room dinner reservation thing is weird to me and many others, very poor communication between administrators, nursing , PT...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at New Pond Village located in Walpole, MA provides independent living for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle? Wouldn’t it be great to have...
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Photo of Sunrise of Newton
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It is a beautiful facility very new especially the fourth floor, which is brand new. There are a lot of activities for active people only a few activities for those who have mobility issues.
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.
Here at Sunrise of Newton, residents enjoy living in the lively suburban neighborhood of Newton Corner, just 20 minutes from downtown Boston, and with underground parking available for residents and visitors. Our community is also conveniently situated within easy reach of I-90 for excursions to...
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food is plentiful with different options. Mom has been there now for 2 months and is happy.
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.
Manor on the Hill is an 81 Unit, family owned, Assisted Living Community designed to meet the needs of individuals who are still able to live independently with minimal assistance in their daily activities. Manor on the Hill promotes maximum independence by providing personal care &...
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It's well maintained, staff is great and there is always something to do. It's very comfortable. I have given several friends a tour. And one of them is moving in at the end of the month. We are very...
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.
Keystone Commons provides Independent, Assisted, Alzheimer's and Memory Care residential living in Ludlow, MA.  Keystone Commons is a rental community that offers people over the age of 55 years a delightful way to live.  Independent Living (44 apartments) provides 31 meals per month,...
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Photo of East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living
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5 my mother has settled in nicely. The staff is very good, they are professional and caring and the facility is always clean.
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.
At East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living, our specialized memory care community provides an ideal and homelike setting. Our beautiful newly renovated building in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts offers families the confidence that their loved one can experience the best that each day...
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It's not been a smooth transition for my parents. They both have had health issues. Most of the staff has been great but a few of the aides have been less than diligent. I sympathize because I think they are...
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again.  Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...
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Overall, there were many positive aspects to the experience. However, it may be helpful for families to ask detailed questions about how the community supports residents with changing needs, particularly...
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.
Our progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
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The staff was friendly and great, so were the residents! The committee was nice and clean, as well as the staff and residents! They always have activities and weekly's trips and the food and beverages are...
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.
Edelweiss Village, one of Boston’s premiere senior living communities, provides residents with opportunities to enjoy an active, healthy, and social lifestyle. Here you will find an exceptional level of assisted living senior care. Welcoming all faiths and backgrounds, residents enjoy delicious...
Photo of Artis Senior Living of Reading
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My experience and my mom's was fantastic! From my first meeting with [name removed] to the very last day of my mom's passing, each and every person at Artis went above and beyond my highest...
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.
Artis of Reading is proud to be named a 2026 Best Memory Care community by U.S. News & World Report and is 2026 Great Place to Work Certified. At Artis, we help people living with dementia achieve the essential human need for purpose, belonging, and joy by building a bridge between their...
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5 stars. No question. Staff RCAs are great very well trained. Lots of support on all levels. At Suffield there are 6 levels of care. My mom is at 5. It's expensive but you get what you pay for. There is a...
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.
Suffield by the River offers everything you could possibly want in senior residential living: - Independent living in beautifully appointed, spacious apartments with a full array of services and amenities. - Assisted living services offering as little or as much assistance as needed. - River's...
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My mom's doing ok. I'm happy with Sarawood. I feel comfortable with the staff, they call when she's having a problem or just wants to talk to me. She's not getting much exercise but some of that is her lack...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Sarawood Assisted Living is a charming Victorian home with a capacity for 28 residents, nestled on two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the highlands of Holyoke, MA. All rooms are private, with some featuring private half-baths, while others share a bathroom (typically no more than two...
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The staff is wonderful. Sophia Snow House is a small lovely, simple community. There are just enough activities for the residents, and the accommodations are very clean and comfortable. My mother enjoys the...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Sophia Snow Place is a 164 year old not-for-profit, retirement community that offers two options for living. The Residences at Snow Place are 66 independent living apartments with entry fees and low monthly fees with the option of adding on services.Sophia Snow House is a licensed option that...

Cost of memory care in North Spencer, MA

The average cost of senior living in North Spencer is $10,983 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, MA with an average of $8,036 per month.

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

North Spencer, MA
$10,983/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$10,983/mo

Memory care costs in North Spencer, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,891/mo
Studio
$9,868/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,479/mo

Senior living costs in North Spencer 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: North Spencer, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Spencer, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$10,983/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$7,782/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,011/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
North Spencer, MA:$10,983/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
North Spencer, MA:$7,782/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
North Spencer, MA:$4,011/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in North Spencer, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in North Spencer 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
North Spencer, MA$9,862/mo$8,831/mo+11.7%
Massachusetts$9,067/mo$8,493/mo+6.8%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
North Spencer, MA
2024 average cost:$9,862/mo
2023 average cost:$8,831/mo
Percent change:+11.7%
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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What families are saying about memory care in North Spencer

Recent reviews for memory care in North Spencer

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Youville Place in Lexington, MA

5.0
We couldn't be more grateful to have our mom in the loving and capable hands of the Youville community. The Memory Care Unit there is top-notch. To this day, given all the challenges with her Alzheimer's, we feel it is one of the best decisions that we have made. The place is clean, ...
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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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North Spencer review score based on 1,461 family reviews

8.3
Review score293 facilities1461 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1461 reviews of 293 North Spencer memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North Spencer 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

North Spencer review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
North Spencer, MA293 facilities
7.4
Cambridge, MA0 facilities
7.2
Quincy, MA0 facilities

Review subcategories for North Spencer 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 1,461 reviews of 293 North Spencer memory care communities. This chart helps you compare North Spencer 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.
North Spencer, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.8
Friendliness
3.7
3.9
Care services
3.3
3.6
Staff
3.6
3.7
Meals & dining
3.3
3.5
Activities
3.3
3.4
Value for cost*
3.3
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

North Spencer memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Spencer memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Spencer, 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 North Spencer 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 North Spencer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
North Spencer, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.3%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.7%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.7%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.1%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.8%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.6%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North Spencer 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 North Spencer Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Spencer, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.8%
72.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.6%
45.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.1%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Spencer 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 North Spencer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Spencer, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.8%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
60.1%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.3%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select dining options in North Spencer 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 North Spencer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Spencer, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60.4%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.5%
40%
Room service
Room service
49.8%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Spencer 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 North Spencer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Spencer, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
70.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.8%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.4%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
53.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.9%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
59.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.8%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.1%
35.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.2%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.3%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
68.3%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
43%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.6%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.6%
46.1%
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State regulations for memory care in North Spencer

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Draper Place, The Lighthouse at Lincoln and Atria Lincoln Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near North Spencer, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 321 memory care facilities near North Spencer, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in North Spencer, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Lincoln Place and Anchor Bay East Providence. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 321 memory care facilities near you in North Spencer, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in North Spencer, 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 North Spencer, 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 North Spencer, Massachusetts ranges from $3796 to $15345. The average Memory Care cost in North Spencer, Massachusetts is $10,983. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in North Spencer, Massachusetts typically starts at $3796. 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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