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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Waverley, MA

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Memory care in Waverley 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 Waverley is about $7,121 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 88 communities, read 1039 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Marian Manor
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....
Photo of Oosterman's Melrose Rest Home
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.
Photo of Newton Wellesley Center for Alzheimer's Care
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...
Photo of Carleton-Willard Village
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.
Photo of Oosterman's Rest Home, Inc.
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.
Photo of Brightview Wakefield
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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Cost of memory care in Waverley, MA

The average cost of senior living in Waverley is $7,121 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $6,841 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Waverley, MA vs. nearby cities

Waverley, MA
$7,121/mo
$7,074/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Waverley, MA vs. the state and national average

Waverley, MA
$7,121/mo
U.S. national average
$4,993/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Waverley vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$7,121/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Waverley, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,698/mo
Studio
$7,551/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,194/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,394/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Waverley over time

Waverley, MAMA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Waverley

Recent reviews for memory care in Waverley

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

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Mixed experiences with staff responsiveness and care. Reviews show a range of experiences with staff, from attentive and caring to unresponsive and neglectful. At Providence House, residents and their families report concerns over understaffing and inconsistent care. Meanwhile, at The Falls At Cordingly Dam, caregivers are praised for their fri ...
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Varied food quality and dining experiences. Food quality is a common topic of discussion in senior living community reviews. While some, like Atria Maplewood Place, express dissatisfaction with meals being repetitive or of poor quality, others, such as The Arbors at Stoneham, appreciate the food offerings. At Benchmark Senior Living ...
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Engaging activities for memory care residents. Memory care residents value engaging activities that cater to their unique needs. At Sunrise of Burlington MA, the staff goes above and beyond to create meaningful experiences for residents. However, at Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn, families have expressed disappointment over the lack o ...
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Communication with families and management. Clear and consistent communication between families and senior living community staff is essential. While some communities, like The Arbors at Stoneham, excel at keeping families informed, others, like Prospect House, have faced challenges in this area. Families at Artis Senior Living of Le ...
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Support for residents with medical needs. Senior living communities should provide appropriate care for residents with medical needs. At Sunrise of Newton, Sunrise of Newton has been praised for their attentiveness to residents' medical concerns. However, at Prospect House, there have been reports of medication mismanagement and del ...
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Dedication to residents' safety and security. Resident safety and security are top priorities in senior living communities. At Youville Place, the Youville community has been recognized for their strong commitment to ensuring the well-being of their residents. However, at Prospect House, families have shared concerns over the lack of su ...
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Waverley review score based on 264 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 264 reviews of 81 Waverley memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waverley 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

Waverley review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Waverley, MA81 facilities
7.8
Watertown Town, MA93 facilities
7.9
Waltham, MA82 facilities

Review subcategories for Waverley 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 264 reviews of 81 Waverley memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Waverley 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.
Waverley, 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
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Waverley memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waverley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waverley, 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 Waverley 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 Waverley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waverley, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.9%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.1%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.1%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.8%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.5%
72.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waverley 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 Waverley Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waverley, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.6%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waverley 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 Waverley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waverley, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.7%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.2%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
53.1%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.9%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Waverley 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 Waverley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waverley, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.4%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waverley 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 Waverley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waverley, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.1%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.9%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.6%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.4%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.1%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
69.1%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
34.6%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner and Atria Marland Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Waverley, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 88 memory care facilities near Waverley, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Waverley, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner and Atria Marina Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 88 memory care facilities near you in Waverley, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waverley, 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 Waverley, 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 Waverley, Massachusetts ranges from $300 to $17261. The average Memory Care cost in Waverley, Massachusetts is $7,121. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Waverley, 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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