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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Upton, MA

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Memory care in Upton 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 Upton is about $10,983 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 339 communities, read 7211 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Framingham, Newton and Shrewsbury.

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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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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.
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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.
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This place is like a 5 star resort, it's prestine, it's brighter, cleaner. It's an upscale place with people at a higher income level. It's a lot more expesnive and doesn't have the PACE program.
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.
The Herrick House has been enriching the lives of seniors on the North Shore since 1994. Located on the upper campus of Beverly Hospital, The Herrick House features traditional assisted living and Spectrum, a dementia care neighborhood. Services include 24-hour on site licensed nursing staff,...
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The friendliness is good. The staff calls me all the time, and the interaction is good. The food is good. They have puzzles, Bingo and Dominoes. The value for the money is very good.
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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.
At Heritage at Dartmouth, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer active seniors a fun, dynamic lifestyle in our Assisted Living facility. This lively community supports each resident's independence, while also offering personalized health care services if they're ever needed.
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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.
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.
Reeds Landing Retirement Community is a member of the Loomis Communities, a not-for-profit organization which has served seniors for over 100 years. The only community in Western Massachusetts offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under one roof, Reeds Landing...
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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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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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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Upton, MA

The average cost of senior living in Upton is $10,983 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, MA with an average of $8,036 per month.

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

Upton, MA
$10,983/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$10,983/mo

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

Semi-Private
$8,891/mo
Studio
$9,868/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,479/mo

Senior living costs in Upton 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: Upton, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpton, 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
Upton, MA:$10,983/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Upton, MA:$7,782/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Upton, MA:$4,011/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Upton, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Upton 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Upton, 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%
Upton, 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%
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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 Upton

Recent reviews for memory care in Upton

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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Upton review score based on 1,503 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1503 reviews of 339 Upton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Upton 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

Upton review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Upton, MA339 facilities
8.4
Cambridge, MA342 facilities
8.4
Quincy, MA342 facilities

Review subcategories for Upton 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 1,503 reviews of 339 Upton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Upton 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.
Upton, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.5
3.8
Care services
3.2
3.5
Staff
3.4
3.6
Meals & dining
3.2
3.3
Activities
3.2
3.3
Value for cost*
3.1
3.4
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Upton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upton, 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 Upton 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 Upton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Upton, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.3%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.5%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.9%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.4%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.3%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Upton 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 Upton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Upton, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.8%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.6%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.5%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upton 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 Upton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Upton, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
58.1%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.1%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.9%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Upton 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 Upton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upton, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
48.7%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upton 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 Upton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Upton, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
67%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.9%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.1%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.2%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.1%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.7%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.1%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.2%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
65.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.2%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Upton

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Draper Place and Atria Lincoln Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Upton, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 339 memory care facilities near Upton, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Upton, 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 339 memory care facilities near you in Upton, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Upton, 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 Upton, 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 Upton, Massachusetts ranges from $$3,796 to $$15,345. The average Memory Care cost in Upton, Massachusetts is $10,983. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Upton, Massachusetts typically starts at $$3,796. 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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