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Memory care in Southbridge 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 Southbridge is about $7,439 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 132 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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9.8
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9.8
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I visit my mom at Cedarbrook several days a week. The receptionist always greets me and several staff and/or residents ask to pet my dog (yes, my dog has always been welcomed.) As we walk through the...
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.
Now doing in person tours!Tucked into the verdant hills of the Pioneer Valley is the town of Ware, Massachusetts. Named the “Manour of Peace” in 1716 by its founder, John Read, Ware remains to this day a quiet town that embraces commercial and recreational growth without allowing it to impose on...
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9.3
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The staff and residents at Brookdale Eddy Pond East are very welcoming and treated my mother like family. From the administrator to the business office , the support staff , nurses , CNA'S and kitchen staff-...
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.
Brookdale Eddy Pond East is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts. Our community has an ideal location off Route 20 and convenient to I-395 just minutes from grocery stores, banks, restaurants, shopping and three world-class hospitals. Auburn is a historic...
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The facility was very well-maintained and the personnel were very pleasant. Unfortunately, they suffered from the same industry wide problems of adequate staffing in food, service, and housekeeping and the...
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.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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Very accommodating in getting information to help us make our decision The facility is very nice and the staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and caring Facility is very well maintained Activities are...
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.
Christopher Heights of Webster is strictly a rents community, located in a beautiful rural setting easily accessible to al major routes. Our monthly fee includes all meals, utilities (excluding cable and telephone), 24 hour security and up to one hour and a half of personal care daily. There is...
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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.
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 Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...
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Cost of memory care in Southbridge, MA

The average cost of senior living in Southbridge is $7,439 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, MA with an average of $5,924 per month.

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

Southbridge, MA
$7,439/mo
$6,153/mo

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

Southbridge, MA
$7,439/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,439/mo

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

Semi-Private
$8,820/mo
Studio
$6,311/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,298/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,330/mo

Senior living costs in Southbridge 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: Southbridge, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouthbridge, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$7,439/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$7,439/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,432/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Southbridge, MA:$7,439/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Southbridge, MA:$7,439/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Southbridge, MA:$5,432/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Southbridge, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Southbridge 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Southbridge, MA$7,771/mo$7,645/mo+1.6%
Massachusetts$8,127/mo$7,708/mo+5.4%
National$5,794/mo$5,570/mo+4.0%
Southbridge, MA
2024 average cost:$7,771/mo
2023 average cost:$7,645/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$8,127/mo
2023 average cost:$7,708/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,794/mo
2023 average cost:$5,570/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Southbridge

Recent reviews for memory care in Southbridge

Southgate at Shrewsbury

5.0
I would recommend Southgate to anyone who asks. My aunt moved to their assisted living over a year ago. The staff are very compassionate and treat her like family. They have a new outdoor patio area to garden and they hold barbeques almost weekly throughout the summer. There is something for her ...
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Notre Dame du Lac in Worcester, MA

5.0
My mom is a resident of Harmony at Notre Dame. It has been a wonderful experience. The staff is kind, knowledgeable, and they take great care of my mom! My siblings and I can sleep easy at night knowing our mother is in a safe, secure, and loving environment. Highly recommend!

Benchmark at Tatnuck Park in Worcester, MA

4.8
Moved our mother here after a bad experience elsewhere. They are so caring and are like a family. The staff rarely changes, which is so important and telling if a facility like this. The food is decent and they are constantly doing activities. They rarely watch TV except for movie night and ...
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Southbridge review score based on 30 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 5 Southbridge memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Southbridge 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

Southbridge review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Southbridge, MA5 facilities
8.6
Monson Center, MA203 facilities
9.2
Palmer, MA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Southbridge 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 30 reviews of 5 Southbridge memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Southbridge 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.
Southbridge, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.7
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Southbridge memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Southbridge memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Southbridge, 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 Southbridge 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 Southbridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Southbridge, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Southbridge 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 Southbridge Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Southbridge, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Southbridge 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 Southbridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Southbridge, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Southbridge 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 Southbridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Southbridge, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Southbridge 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 Southbridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Southbridge, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
80%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Southbridge

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Brookdale Eddy Pond East and Brookdale Eddy Pond West are the top-rated memory care facilities near Southbridge, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Southbridge, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Southbridge, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, The Residence at Orchard Grove and The Reserve at East Longmeadow. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Southbridge, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Southbridge, 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 Southbridge, 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 Southbridge, Massachusetts ranges from $83 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Southbridge, Massachusetts is $7,439. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Southbridge, 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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