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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wachusett Station, MA

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

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 286 communities, read 6104 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Nashua, Shrewsbury and Marlborough.

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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.
Assisted Living Residences at Hancock Park is a senior living community that supports a resident's independence, while providing medical care or nursing support when necesssary. Our 42-apartment assisted living community is in the heart of historic Quincy near shopping, dining, and entertainment....
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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.
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The facility is amazing! It's in an inner city neighborhood, but they have security and it is safe. The building is amazing! Once she runs out of private pay, she is eligible for state help. There is a...
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: 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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Randolph is a modern, 168-bed facility that delivers postacute care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy services to patients requiring both short- and long-term care. We meet the social, spiritual and recreational needs of our residents through a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
Located on the Salem Common in a historic Federalist Mansion, the John Bertram House delivers the finest in senior care under the guidance of Sunrise Senior Living and local Board of Trustees. Serving Senior for over thirty years, the John Bertram House affords families peace-of-mind by providing...
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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.
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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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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.
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...

Cost of memory care in Wachusett Station, MA

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

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

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

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

Memory Care
$10,983/mo

Memory care costs in Wachusett Station, MA, by floor plan type

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Wachusett Station 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
Wachusett Station, 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%
Wachusett Station, 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%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Wachusett Station

Recent reviews for memory care in Wachusett Station

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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Wachusett Station review score based on 1,252 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 1252 reviews of 286 Wachusett Station memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wachusett Station 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

Wachusett Station review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Wachusett Station, MA286 facilities
8.4
Cambridge, MA342 facilities
8.4
Quincy, MA342 facilities

Review subcategories for Wachusett Station 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 1,252 reviews of 286 Wachusett Station memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wachusett Station 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.
Wachusett Station, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
3.1
3.5
Staff
3.3
3.6
Meals & dining
3.1
3.3
Activities
3.1
3.3
Value for cost*
3.1
3.4
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Wachusett Station memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wachusett Station memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wachusett Station, 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 Wachusett Station 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 Wachusett Station 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
55.9%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.5%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.2%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.8%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wachusett Station 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 Wachusett Station Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wachusett Station, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.7%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wachusett Station 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 Wachusett Station partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wachusett Station, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.4%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
59.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.2%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.4%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Wachusett Station 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 Wachusett Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wachusett Station, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
49.3%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wachusett Station 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 Wachusett Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wachusett Station, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.9%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.7%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.6%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.5%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.9%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.9%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.6%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.3%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
68.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.3%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Wachusett Station

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 Wachusett Station protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gables of Fitchburg, The Lighthouse at Lincoln and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wachusett Station, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 286 memory care facilities near Wachusett Station, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Wachusett Station, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Lincoln Place and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 286 memory care facilities near you in Wachusett Station, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wachusett Station, 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 Wachusett Station, 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 Wachusett Station, Massachusetts ranges from $$3,796 to $$15,345. The average Memory Care cost in Wachusett Station, Massachusetts is $10,983. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wachusett Station, 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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