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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Watertown Town, MA
Memory care in Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town is about $7,202 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 91 communities, read 1153 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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
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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO. While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide...
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.
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...
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.
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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Arnold House was the best place for our father. The nursing staff were highly educated and most important caring to my father and all of my sisters. We became part of the family. The food was excellent all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Arnold House we now about life's choices.Residents and staff alike share in them daily.We also know that sometimes those decisions may be difficult to make, but when viewed from the perspective of genuine caring about others, the difficulties seem to diminish and the answers become...
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Provides: Memory Care
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.
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: 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.
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 Watertown Town, MA
The average cost of senior living in Watertown Town is $7,202 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $7,015 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Watertown Town, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Watertown Town
Recent reviews for memory care in Watertown Town
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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Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA
4.5
Very good staff for the most part. It is a good environment with a lot of bright people. The community is quite clean and have housekeepers on each floor. The staff is very friendly and knew my name immediately. The activities are good and they offer good off-community trips and normal on-site ...
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Mixed experiences with care quality. Reviews show varying levels of care quality across different communities. At Providence House, concerns include understaffing and inconsistent care, while at Sunrise of Newton, families praise the excellent and supportive care provided. Other communities, such as The Falls At Cordingly Dam ...
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Activities and socializing. Communities like Atria Maplewood Place and Sunrise of Burlington MA, have limited or nonexistent activities, while The Falls At Cordingly Dam and Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn offer a range of programs to keep residents engaged and active.
Communication between families and staff. Some communities, like The Arbors at Stoneham, have good communication, while others, such as Artis Senior Living of Lexington, have issues with inconsistent or inadequate communication between families and staff.
Value for cost. Reviews for Atria Maplewood Place highlight the value for cost, while others, such as Adelaide of Newton Centre, express concern over high prices for the level of care provided.
Flexible and accommodating staff. At Windrose at Woburn, staff are known for their flexibility and creativity in addressing residents' needs, while Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings emphasizes the professionalism and helpfulness of their staff.
Robust and appropriate responses to resident needs. Some communities, like Sunrise of Newton, have excellent responses to resident needs, while others, such as Prospect House, struggle to meet residents' needs effectively.
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Watertown Town review score based on 298 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 298 reviews of 84 Watertown Town memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Watertown Town 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
Watertown Town review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Watertown Town 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 298 reviews of 84 Watertown Town memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Watertown Town 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.Watertown Town, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Watertown Town memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watertown Town memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watertown Town, 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 Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town 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
53.6%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.1%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.2%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watertown Town, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.6%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.6%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town 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
48.8%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.6%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watertown Town, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watertown Town, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
72.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.2%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.9%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.2%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.8%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner are the top-rated memory care facilities near Watertown Town, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 91 memory care facilities near Watertown Town, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Watertown Town, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 91 memory care facilities near you in Watertown Town, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Watertown Town, 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 Watertown Town, 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 Watertown Town, Massachusetts ranges from $300 to $17261. The average Memory Care cost in Watertown Town, Massachusetts is $7,202. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Watertown Town, 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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