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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 $6,893 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 151 communities, read 2685 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Bridges® by EPOCH at 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: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My loved one was previously a resident at Courville At Manchester and it was a great experience. They have a great staff. I would recommend this facility to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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All new management team has made some wonderful changes for the residents. Thank you!
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Pearl Manor At Hillcrest Terrace
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to The Village at Farm Pond, a Parkside Community designed to capture the spirit and charm of New England. The grounds are expansive and truly breathtaking. Enjoy its beauty throughout the year, from the cozy three-season porch or while meandering amidst our walking paths and accessible...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mother in law has Alzheimer's and could no longer safely live alone. She had a difficult time leaving her home of 50+ years. She now has lived in Sugar Hill for months. She loves it and is so happy. She...
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.
Sugar Hill Senior Living Community is a recently restored mansion located on over 20 acres of manicured grounds in the heart of the Berkshires. We offer 24-hour personal assistance in a socially active, gracious residential setting. Our residents enjoy such amenities as beautifully appointed...
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Cost of memory care in Packard Heights, MA

The average cost of senior living in Packard Heights is $6,893 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,898 per month.

Memory care costs in Packard Heights, MA, vs. nearby cities

Packard Heights, MA
$6,893/mo
$7,645/mo

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

Packard Heights, MA
$6,893/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,893/mo

Memory care costs in Packard Heights, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,269/mo
Studio
$7,136/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,552/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,193/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,402/mo

Senior living costs in Packard Heights 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: Packard Heights, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typePackard Heights, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$6,893/mo$7,251/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$6,890/mo$7,245/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$5,836/mo$6,361/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Packard Heights, MA:$6,893/mo
Massachusetts:$7,251/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Packard Heights, MA:$6,890/mo
Massachusetts:$7,245/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Packard Heights, MA:$5,836/mo
Massachusetts:$6,361/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in Packard Heights, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Packard Heights 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 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Packard Heights, MA$10,008/mo$8,525/mo+17.4%
Massachusetts$9,439/mo$8,798/mo+7.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Packard Heights, MA
2024 average cost:$10,008/mo
2023 average cost:$8,525/mo
Percent change:+17.4%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$9,439/mo
2023 average cost:$8,798/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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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!!

Sunrise of Leominster

4.5
The staff seems to be happy, friendly, responsive. (They are not CNA's, and some additional training to help with my dad has been needed). The food is good, tasty, but the portions are smallish on the AL side (when my mom was there for respite). They are flexible with meals for my dad in regards ...
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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 651 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 651 reviews of 135 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

Packard Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Packard Heights, MA135 facilities
8.7
Gardner, MA9 facilities
7.9
Greenfield, MA7 facilities

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 651 reviews of 135 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.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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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
54.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.3%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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.
Packard Heights, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
25.7%
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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.
Packard Heights, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
67.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
62.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
20.7%
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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.
Packard Heights, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
22.5%
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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.
Packard Heights, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
70.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
67.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
43.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Packard Heights

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 Packard Heights protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Draper Place, Spring Village at Summerhill and Artisan at Hudson are the top-rated memory care facilities near Packard Heights, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 151 memory care facilities near Packard Heights, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Packard Heights, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Spring Village at Summerhill and Cedarbrook Village at Ware. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 151 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 $83 to $16700. The average Memory Care cost in Packard Heights, Massachusetts is $6,893. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Packard Heights, Massachusetts typically starts at $83. 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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