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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Suffolk County, MA
Memory care in Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County is about $7,141 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 87 communities, read 974 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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My mom had to go to rehab after she had a stroke and was sent here. Omce it was decided she was not going to be able to return home we chose to keep her there. She was not happy to not be going home and...
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.
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The staff and administration have been top notch. They are friendly, helpful, professional, and caring. My loved one has not had an easy time, but that is due to her own state of mind. While she feels no...
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
At Marian Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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.
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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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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
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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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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
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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 Chelsea Jewish Foundation is an assisted living community located in the quiet area of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Located just across the bridge from Boston, the Chelsea area has always been an independent, working-class industrial community from the beginning of its existence....
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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.
The Leonard Florence Center for Living, a state-of-the-art, 100-bed skilled nursing home sponsored by the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, is now accepting resident applications for its February opening. Located on Admiral's Hill in Chelsea, MA, the Leonard Florence Center for Living is the first...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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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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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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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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We toured many places and this was the only that catered to Chinese people. The manager there is Asian. He told me there are trying to be all Asian residents soon. They have special staff here that do...
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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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I have visited many senior living facilities and Avery Crossing is truly one of the best. On our visits the staff is incredibly helpful with anything we may need. In addition, we have found the facilities...
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.
Avery Crossings is a 60 apartment independent/assisted living residence located in Needham Heights. Our community is a short walk from shops, restaurants, medical offices and the train station. We have a long tenured, seasoned and caring staff that provide personal care and medication management....
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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 Newton is a 202-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). We serve the Newton community with postacute care, rehabilitation therapy and long-term care in a cheerful, pleasant atmosphere. Our facility...
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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.
At Braintree Landing Skilled Nursing Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for...
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I made the very difficult decision in July 2020 to move my mother into a memory care facility - during COVID, with only virtual tours available at all the facilities I looked into for her. The staff at...
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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 Westwood is a memory care assisted living community located in Norfolk 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...
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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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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our goal at White Oak Cottages is to offer our residents homes where they enjoy excellent quality of life and quality of care. The home itself has been thoughtfully designed with the happiness and well being of our residents in mind. The White Oak Cottages are homes where people want to live and...
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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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.
Cost of memory care in Suffolk County, MA
The average cost of senior living in Suffolk County is $7,141 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $6,772 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Suffolk County, MA vs. nearby counties
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Suffolk County, MA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Suffolk County
Recent reviews for memory care in Suffolk County
The Gables at Winchester
4.9
I like living here, it’s close to Boston so we have interesting outings. The staff is friendly and competent. The apartments are spacious and clean. There are many windows in my apartment that have great views
Scandinavian Living Center in West Newton, MA
4.8
The whole place has a very friendly atmosphere. SLC offers a lot of programs that are open to people who live in the surrounding community, so the residents feel like they are still part of the community. The food is very good.
I would recommend Scandinavian Living Center to others.
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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Suffolk County review score based on 228 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 228 reviews of 80 Suffolk County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Suffolk County 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
Suffolk County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Suffolk County 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 228 reviews of 80 Suffolk County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Suffolk County 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.Suffolk County, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
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Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
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Suffolk County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Suffolk County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Suffolk County, 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 Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
48.8%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.3%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.3%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.8%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County 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
58.8%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.8%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County 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
46.3%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
44.2%
No sugar
No sugar
56.3%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.2%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
57.5%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.3%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.5%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County 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
48.8%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.5%
28.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.8%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.3%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.8%
39.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.5%
34.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
67.5%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.3%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.3%
46.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Atria Marland Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Suffolk County, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 87 memory care facilities near Suffolk County, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The 87 memory care facilities near you in Suffolk County, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Suffolk County, 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 Suffolk County, 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 Suffolk County, Massachusetts ranges from $300 to $17261. The average Memory Care cost in Suffolk County, Massachusetts is $7,141. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Suffolk County, Massachusetts typically starts at $300. 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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Memory Care in Cities Near Suffolk County
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- Weymouth, Massachusetts
- Natick, Massachusetts
- Chelmsford, Massachusetts
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- Danvers, Massachusetts
- Medford, Massachusetts
- Reading, Massachusetts
- Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Lexington, Massachusetts
- Peabody, Massachusetts
- Stoughton, Massachusetts
- Brockton, Massachusetts
- Woburn, Massachusetts
- Burlington, Massachusetts
- Bedford, Massachusetts
- Braintree, Massachusetts
- Concord, Massachusetts
- Walpole, Massachusetts
- Salem, Massachusetts
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