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Memory care in Wellesley Fells 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 Wellesley Fells is about $7,531 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 60 communities, read 830 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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All new management team has made some wonderful changes for the residents. Thank you!
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.
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.
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, 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 Newbury of Brookline is located on nearly four acres in Fisher Hill. Our community combines comfortable elegance with the unparalleled details that define Kisco Signature living. Our exemplary service and upscale amenities help us fulfill our mission of making a difference every day in the...
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The staff and administration have been top notch. They are friendly, helpful, professional, and caring. My loved one has not had an easy time, but that is due to her own state of mind. While she feels no...
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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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.
Photo of Sancta Maria Nursing Facility
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.
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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.
Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...
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Cost of memory care in Wellesley Fells, MA

The average cost of senior living in Wellesley Fells is $7,531 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mansfield Center, MA with an average of $6,953 per month.

Memory care costs in Wellesley Fells, MA, vs. nearby cities

Wellesley Fells, MA
$7,531/mo
$7,513/mo

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

Wellesley Fells, MA
$7,531/mo
U.S. national average
$4,956/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,531/mo

Memory care costs in Wellesley Fells, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,861/mo
Studio
$8,283/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,600/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,346/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,660/mo

Senior living costs in Wellesley Fells 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: Wellesley Fells, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWellesley Fells, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$7,531/mo$7,254/mo$4,956/mo
Assisted Living$7,530/mo$7,247/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$6,762/mo$6,364/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Wellesley Fells, MA:$7,531/mo
Massachusetts:$7,254/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Assisted Living
Wellesley Fells, MA:$7,530/mo
Massachusetts:$7,247/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Wellesley Fells, MA:$6,762/mo
Massachusetts:$6,364/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in Wellesley Fells, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Wellesley Fells 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wellesley Fells, MA$9,887/mo$9,632/mo+2.6%
Massachusetts$9,439/mo$8,798/mo+7.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Wellesley Fells, MA
2024 average cost:$9,887/mo
2023 average cost:$9,632/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$9,439/mo
2023 average cost:$8,798/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Wellesley Fells

Recent reviews for memory care in Wellesley Fells

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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Wellesley Fells review score based on 176 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 176 reviews of 56 Wellesley Fells memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wellesley Fells 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

Wellesley Fells review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Wellesley Fells, MA56 facilities
7.6
Newton, MA75 facilities
8.3
Framingham, MA32 facilities

Review subcategories for Wellesley Fells 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 176 reviews of 56 Wellesley Fells memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wellesley Fells 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.
Wellesley Fells, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Wellesley Fells memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wellesley Fells memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wellesley Fells, 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 Wellesley Fells 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 Wellesley Fells 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
64.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.2%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wellesley Fells 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 Wellesley Fells Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wellesley Fells, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wellesley Fells 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 Wellesley Fells partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wellesley Fells, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
73.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wellesley Fells 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 Wellesley Fells communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wellesley Fells, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
53.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wellesley Fells 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 Wellesley Fells offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wellesley Fells, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
76.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
67.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.9%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
73.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Wellesley Fells

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Longmeadow Place, Artisan at Hudson and Sunrise of Wayland are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wellesley Fells, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 60 memory care facilities near Wellesley Fells, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Wellesley Fells, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and The Gables at Winchester. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 60 memory care facilities near you in Wellesley Fells, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wellesley Fells, 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 Wellesley Fells, 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 Wellesley Fells, Massachusetts ranges from $83 to $18615. The average Memory Care cost in Wellesley Fells, Massachusetts is $7,531. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wellesley Fells, Massachusetts typically starts at $83. 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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