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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wakefield, MA
Memory care in Wakefield 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 Wakefield is about $7,224 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 63 communities, read 808 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
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....
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.
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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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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...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Wakefield, MA
The average cost of senior living in Wakefield is $7,224 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Haverhill, MA with an average of $6,952 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wakefield, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Wakefield
Recent reviews for memory care in Wakefield
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.
Atria Merrimack Place in Newburyport, MA
5.0
We chose Atria Merrimack Place because of the quality of the facility as well as the convenience to family. His room size was adequate for his needs. I ate here and the quality of food was good but the options were limited. My favorite part about the community was that it was a positive ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Engaging activities for memory care residents. Many reviews mention the range of activities specifically designed for memory care residents at various communities, such as arts and crafts sessions, musical performances, and group exercises. For instance, at Sunrise of Lynnfield, residents enjoy daily activities that help keep them engaged ...
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Compassionate and attentive staff. Several reviews highlight the caring and compassionate nature of the staff members at different communities. At Windrose at Woburn, for example, families have praised the staff for their dedication and flexibility in dealing with residents' unique needs.
Tailored care plans for individual residents. Reviews consistently mention the importance of personalized care plans for residents at various communities, including Sunrise of Burlington MA, where staff members took the time to get to know each resident and accommodate their individual requirements.
Immaculate and clean living spaces. Residents and their families appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with mentions of well-maintained rooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces at places like Artis Senior Living of Reading and Prospect House.
Supportive social environments. Many reviews discuss the importance of socializing for residents at different communities, including regular activities designed to encourage interaction and community building. At Maplewood at Weston, for instance, residents often comment on the warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Access to quality health care services. Families appreciate the availability of health care services within the community, ensuring that residents receive proper care and attention. At Artis Senior Living of Lexington, for example, Artis offers professional nursing and in-house medical care for memory care residents.
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Wakefield review score based on 184 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 184 reviews of 57 Wakefield memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wakefield 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
Wakefield review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Wakefield 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 184 reviews of 57 Wakefield memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wakefield 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.Wakefield, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Wakefield memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakefield memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wakefield, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.6%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.3%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.5%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.2%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.8%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.5%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.4%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.2%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wakefield 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 Wakefield Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wakefield, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.9%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.4%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.6%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wakefield 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 Wakefield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakefield, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.1%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.1%
44.2%
No sugar
No sugar
54.4%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.4%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakefield 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 Wakefield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakefield, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.6%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.4%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
47.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakefield 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 Wakefield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wakefield, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
68.4%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.4%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.6%
28.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.2%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.9%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.4%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.4%
39.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.6%
34.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.9%
46.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Marland Place and Atria Marina Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wakefield, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 63 memory care facilities near Wakefield, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The 63 memory care facilities near you in Wakefield, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wakefield, Massachusetts, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Wakefield, Massachusetts ranges from $308 to $17261. The average Memory Care cost in Wakefield, Massachusetts is $7,224. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wakefield, Massachusetts typically starts at $308. 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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