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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Packard Heights, MA
Memory care in Packard Heights 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 Packard Heights is about $6,653 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 152 communities, read 2262 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
In 1884, Glenmeadow was the first organization in Western Massachusetts to provide a safe place for seniors to live out their retirement years with dignity. Today, we continue to redefine retirement living by providing whatever people need to live a worry-free retirement. We provide the...
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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 East Longmeadow provides quality healthcare to our community in a JCAHO-accredited facility designed for people who have complex medical conditions or are recovering from surgery or illness. Each resident receives ongoing healthcare assessments from our...
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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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Our problem there was office staff. The people working with my mother were excellent. But office staff never responded to voicemails. They come in a 11am and I don't know when they left. I tried to contact...
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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...
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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All new management team has made some wonderful changes for the residents. Thank you!
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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, 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.
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.
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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The staff has been very good. The food is pretty good. The price is very affordable. My loved one is very comfortable, pretty content and happy to be there. I picked this community because the location is...
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.
The Arbors is unique in that it is a third-generation family owned and run business with a well-established work ethic and the drive to make a difference in people’s lives. Fairness is of the utmost importance for family, pricing, staffing and residents. They work hard to provide a quality...
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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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...
Cost of memory care in Packard Heights, MA
The average cost of senior living in Packard Heights is $6,653 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,737 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Packard Heights
Recent reviews for memory care in Packard Heights
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!!
The Arbors at Greenfield
5.0
I was always getting quick replies via email whenever I had a question about adding money or if my MIL needed something. Also ongoing communication with onsite staff during visits.
Room size was comfortable refrigerator, microwave and stove top available. Need to provide all linens but they ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and responsive staff. Many reviews praise the caring and attentive nature of the staff in various communities, such as The Oasis at Dodge Park, The Residence at Freeman Lake, and The Branches of Framingham. Families express appreciation for the long-term relationships that have been formed between residents and ...
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Wide range of activities for residents. Communities offer a variety of activities for residents to engage in, including gardening, movie nights, and outings to local parks. For instance, at The Arbors at Amherst, residents enjoy pet visits and gardening classes, while Dodge Park Rest Home offers regular arts and crafts sessions.
Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Several reviews highlight the importance of clear and consistent communication between families and staff, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being met. For example, at Armbrook Village, the program director and activities coordinator work closely with families to coordinate care ...
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Highly accommodating to residents' needs. Residents and their families appreciate the flexibility and adaptability of staff in catering to individual needs, such as dietary restrictions or mobility issues. This is evident in communities like The Residence at Valley Farm, Arbors of Bedford, and Cedarbrook Village at Ware.
Exceptional food and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, high-quality food and dining experiences stand out as major factors in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. For instance, at Arbors of Bedford, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Well-maintained interior spaces and grounds. Residents and families frequently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor spaces like gardens and walking trails. This is true for communities like Arbors of Bedford, The Atrium At Drum Hill, and All American Assis ...
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Packard Heights review score based on 595 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 595 reviews of 140 Packard Heights memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Packard Heights 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
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Review subcategories for Packard Heights 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 595 reviews of 140 Packard Heights memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Packard Heights 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.Packard Heights, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
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Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
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Packard Heights memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Packard Heights memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Packard Heights, 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 Packard Heights 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 Packard Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Packard Heights, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.1%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.1%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.6%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.4%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.6%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.9%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Packard Heights 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 Packard Heights Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.4%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.6%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.6%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Packard Heights 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 Packard Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.4%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65%
44.2%
No sugar
No sugar
59.3%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.3%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Packard Heights 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 Packard Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
58.6%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.7%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
44.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Packard Heights 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 Packard Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
70%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.6%
28.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.6%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.7%
39.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.7%
34.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.4%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.9%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.6%
46.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arbors of Bedford, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Cedarbrook Village at Ware are the top-rated memory care facilities near Packard Heights, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 152 memory care facilities near Packard Heights, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The 152 memory care facilities near you in Packard Heights, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Packard Heights, 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 Packard Heights, 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 Packard Heights, Massachusetts ranges from $7 to $16250. The average Memory Care cost in Packard Heights, Massachusetts is $6,653. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Packard Heights, Massachusetts typically starts at $7. 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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