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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 Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community
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66 Floor plans available
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Everyone is nice and welcoming. They made the process easy. They were very accessible. I would recommend it to others. My dad is happy and finds the food enjoyable.
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.
Located just minutes from Symphony Hall, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, residents of the Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community live in the heart of Boston's thriving cultural and entertainment world. Convenient to nearby shopping, restaurants, and a host of...
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The time had come for my 87-year-old aunt to sell her home and move into an Independent Living setting. She had been living alone for nearly 50 years, but realized that was not a long-term option. We had...
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 Residence at Melrose Station offers grand hotel-style living with a social program and exceptional care when/if needed, as well as our renown Reflections Memory Care. Reflections offers both studio and companion suite apartments with large common areas and nurse-given medications.Each of...
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What we like the most about Buckingham Heights is the friendliness. We would not necessarily recommend this community to others, it would be according to what their loved ones needs and priorities might be....
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.
A Place to Call HomeProviding quality care of your loved one is not a responsibility we take lightly here at our memory care community in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Our campus is nestled in the beautiful countryside landscape, offering an idyllic backdrop for our warm and welcoming community. And...
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From the moment we arrived, we felt very welcomed by [name removed] and [name removed]—they have both been wonderful. [name removed] at the front desk is also amazing and always helpful. The rooms are just...
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 can help with the little things so you can go do more of what you love.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Attleboro with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. With assisted...
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I have no idea about the meals and dining service, but they do bbq's every Wednesday and that's really good. We like The way the staff interacts with the residents. To redirect them they hold hands which is...
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.
Artis of Lexington is proud to be 2026 Great Place to Work Certified. Artis of Lexington is conveniently located off Rt. 128 and Rt 2. Nearby shopping at Wagon Wheel Farm, Waltham Crossings Market Basket, and Waltham Shopping Plaza. Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today. At Artis, we create...
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For us this has been a wonderful experience so I would give them a 5. We are in the 370 building which is the most independent setting. The residents here are very friendly and welcoming. They give us...
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.
New Horizons is a large not-for-profit continuing care retirement community where a safe, happy, and engaging retirement is everyone's most important concern. Fine dining and extensive activities are vital parts of every day. Our staff of exceptional people has enabled New Horizons to build its...
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The Residence had a nice homey feel. And all the many community rooms were spacious. Also I liked that it was a smaller community of people living there, which felt more personal.
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.
Make yourself at home in the warm, welcoming community of Whitcomb House in Milford, MA, where abundant amenities and thoughtful features provide comfort and convenience. Our Assisted Living residents enjoy regular live entertainment as well as several family events throughout the year. Imagine...
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I truly would ice a 5 for every aspect. We have been thrilled with every person who we've spent time with. Their welcoming process is great. The 3 directors checked in daily to see mom was comfortable and...
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.
For over 30 years, The Gables at Winchester has been serving the Winchester and surrounding communities. The Gables is a comfortable and elegantly furnished senior living community offering the finest in independent and assisted living apartments, as well as rehabilitation services and...
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From the very first visit to the present day Windsor Place has made my mom feel like she’s always their top priority! Losing one’s independence has to be one of the worst feelings you ever have! Windsor...
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.
Windsor Place offers independent,assisted and Alzheimer's/memory care. You've mastered the art of living well, and it shows. At Windsor Place Assisted living, you can retire that way, too. No matter what you are looking for in an assisted living residence, you'll find the best of it all at...
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They are very attentive to both the patient and the family. We have found nothing negative to say. We are very happy and my mother is setting in nicely. She is on the memory unit there and I must say they...
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.
Rich in history and culture, The Arbors at Stoneham offers seniors a welcoming, family-oriented community with a strong emphasis on togetherness. Located in Stoneham, MA, a town once known for its role in shoe manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution, our assisted living community provides...
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Photo of The Village at Buckland Court
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5 across the board! The Village is fantastic. All of the items listed they excel at. My mom was in a horrible nh in MA. Here she gets her choice of edible food. They get her up, showered and dressed everyday...
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 Village at Buckland Court is a charming 'country estate' nestled amidst beautiful farm land, with expansive lawns and gardens. Inspiring outdoor sitting areas, a gazebo, and an herb garden provide the setting for arts, leisure, and fitness activities. Private walking paths and gazebos grace...
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Photo of Windrose at Woburn
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It is strictly a non acute facility - a facility to be used prior to full service nursing home. I would recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Conveniently located on Main Street in Woburn, Windrose at Woburn is a purpose-designed, service-enhanced assisted living community exclusively dedicated to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss.At the center of community life is ThriveCare®, our...
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Overall - 5 Much smoother transition than we expected. Cleanliness- 5 exceptional Friendliness- 5 Every staff member we have met has been very good. There is a friendly vibe among residents. Quality of 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.
We offer wonderful options for people who have a wide range of needs, but a strong desire to maintain their privacy and independence.This comfortable and cozy lifestyle includes many wonderful amenities. Our full scope of services consists of 24-hour staff, a secured building, housekeeping,...
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Dad's getting used to new home. Participating in activities. Eating at least 2 out of 3 meals (probably still more than he ate when he lived alone). Staff is attentive though the response time when I contact...
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 Linden at Dedham is nestled in an inviting green country setting in a quiet wooded area conveniently located off of Route 95. Although we are not the “shiny penny” in our market, we offer all the comforts of home with unparalleled nursing care, coupled with longevity amongst its staff. As a...
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My mom was only here for a short time before she passed, sadly. But during that time she was more social and positive than I’d seen her in a long time. The caregivers were very kind and communicative, the...
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.
Positioned to enjoy the greenery & peacefulness of the Lexington Bike Path on one side and the bustling in-town location of Massachusetts Ave. on the other side, Sunrise of Arlington has the best of both worlds under one roof. Our community is perfect for the resident who prefers an urban...
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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.
We are a 23 bed licensed level 4 rest home located less than a 1/4 mile off rt. 2. Our size allows us to do the little extras that are so important to the elderly community. We are rated one of the top 5 rest homes in Massachusetts. Applewood is a family and our residents are treated with love...
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Photo of Christopher Heights of Marlborough
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Christopher Heights has a friendly atmosphere and a great staff greeting you when you come in. The place is very clean and welcoming. My Mom has had excellent care there.
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.
Christopher Heights of Marlborough Assisted Living Community offers residents all-inclusive programs to cater to a wide range of personal needs, while respecting their desire to maintain privacy and independence in a dignified setting.Our community is comprised of 83 private apartments in one...
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Everyone was so welcoming and kind from our first meeting, move in and making my aunt feel comfortable. They give her lots of attention and are attentive to the small things that make her feel like it is...
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.
Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...
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Staff is very caring, and full of nice surprises for the residents. As far as the food goes. I guess they have spoken with the current kitchen crew and some of the menu has started to change for the better.
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.
Known for its excellent care and quality services, Broadview offers the perfect balance of independence and assistance with daily life when it is needed. Our caring staff makes each day fulfilling with stimulating activities, regular field trips, and opportunities to stay connected with the...
Photo of Nashoba Park Assisted Living
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What we like the most about Nashoba Park is that it is very clean, and easy to get around. The staff members are very friendly who really know the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
Nashoba Park Assisted Living is a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, professionally managed by Senior Living Residences of Braintree, MA.At Nashoba Park, residents have their choice of private studio and one-bedroom apartments and enjoy a variety of beautifully furnished...
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Everything was included. As my dad needed more help there was no extra charge. My dad had food allergies and the chef met with him personally and took his allergies seriously. When you rang the bell for help...
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.
We invite you to consider RiverCourt Residences for a parent, family member, or for yourself. RiverCourt Residences offers an unbeatable value and a distinctive lifestyle for seniors through custom-tailored options for independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's Care. This wonderful...
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My mother has been a resident of Orchard Hill for over 6 years now, and she absolutely loves it there. Orchard Hill is family-owned and operated and is smaller than the other assisted living facilities we...
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.
Orchard Hill at Sudbury is a small home-like residence with an intimate scale and unique residential setting located on a ten acre site near the historic Wayside Inn. The award winning, elegant farmhouse style mansion has spacious studio and one bedroom apartments in the midst of beautifully...
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Very lovely place that tries hard. Compassionate care; outstanding food in memory care; a little expensive; access to the nurses that run the place was somewhat problematic for me (direct communication...
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.
Armbrook Village offers seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted living options as well as a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss...
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My 93-year old aunt moved into the Bridge at Cherry hill in [date removed] after the sudden loss of her 70 year partner. We could not be happier. She is finally truly settled, happy she made the move from...
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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Love it that its not a huge place where my dad cant get lost in. Met with the manager and who was very friendly, loved that he was very enthusiastic about helping people. The room was beautiful and 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.
Brigham House is an affordable assisted living residence located in Watertown, MA about 10 minutes from downtown Boston. Situated near Watertown Square, Brigham House was born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse. Renovated in 2002, the house offers 62 apartments and features a staff...
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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
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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%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*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%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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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