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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buzzards Bay, MA

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Assisted living costs in Buzzards Bay average about $8,024 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 190 communities in Buzzards Bay. Our detailed directory has 3667 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Plymouth, Wareham and Bridgewater.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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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....
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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.
Briarcliffe Gardens is a brand new, state-of-the-art Memory Impaired Microcommunity™ meticulously crafted from the ground up on the 22 acre Briarcliffe Campus in Johnston, RI. Briarcliffe Gardens looks like a home, both outside and inside. Fresh air, diffuse sunlight, uplifting colors- designed...
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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.
Photo of Willowbrook Manor Rest Home
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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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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The price range of Wyndemere Woods worked out for my mother. The staff are very friendly. Activities are offered to the residents. The community is pet friendly and they also have transportation available....
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.
Wyndemere Woods is an assisted living community located in the north eastern corner of Rhode Island in the town of Woonsocket. Deep in the heart of New England, residents enjoy a slower pace of life that is crowned with the annual glorious slow changing of the leaves from deep green to amber to...
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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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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.
Summer VillaSummer Villa is an assisted living community located in Coventry, RI. Coventry, which is situated just west of West Warwick, is home to more than a dozen historic villages. The town’s rich history is evidenced in its beautiful 18th and 19th century homes, farmhouses, churches and...
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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.
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I have visited many senior living facilities and Avery Crossing is truly one of the best. On our visits the staff is incredibly helpful with anything we may need. In addition, we have found the facilities...
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.
Avery Crossings is a 60 apartment independent/assisted living residence located in Needham Heights. Our community is a short walk from shops, restaurants, medical offices and the train station. We have a long tenured, seasoned and caring staff that provide personal care and medication management....
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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.
Photo of The Estates on Admiral's Hill
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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....
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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.
The Leonard Florence Center for Living, a state-of-the-art, 100-bed skilled nursing home sponsored by the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, is now accepting resident applications for its February opening. Located on Admiral's Hill in Chelsea, MA, the Leonard Florence Center for Living is the first...
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My friend [name removed] is the number one friend in the whole wide world! I wouldn't hurt him or let anybody else hurt him either. This is why I went to his rescue to move back to Mount Vernon in 2016 then...
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Buzzards Bay, MA

The average cost of senior living in Buzzards Bay is $8,024 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Acushnet Center, MA with an average of $6,396 per month.

Assisted living costs in Buzzards Bay, MA, vs. state and national averages

Buzzards Bay, MA
$8,024/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Buzzards Bay, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$8,024/mo
$10,327/mo

Assisted living costs in Buzzards Bay, MA, by floor plan type

Studio
$6,469/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,532/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,919/mo

Senior living costs in Buzzards Bay 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: Buzzards Bay, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuzzards Bay, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$8,024/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$10,327/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,879/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Buzzards Bay, MA:$8,024/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Buzzards Bay, MA:$10,327/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Buzzards Bay, MA:$4,879/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Buzzards Bay, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Buzzards Bay 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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Assisted living cost trends in Buzzards Bay, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Buzzards Bay 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Buzzards Bay, MA$7,563/mo$7,025/mo+7.7%
Massachusetts$7,236/mo$6,741/mo+7.3%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Buzzards Bay, MA
2024 average cost:$7,563/mo
2023 average cost:$7,025/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,236/mo
2023 average cost:$6,741/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buzzards Bay, MA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Buzzards Bay.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buzzards Bay

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buzzards Bay

Cornerstone at Canton

4.9
The staff at Cornerstone are so attentive, they know all of the residents by name and the families that come to visit. They are great about making sure nobody is stuck in their rooms and that everyone is engaging with each other whether that be in big groups or smaller groups. They are giving ...
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The Wingate Residences of Needham and One Wingate Way

5.0
The facility is absolutely stunning. It's modern and clean. The staff is absolutely wonderful. It is truly a whole other level of senior living. The apartments are spacious. You can get full kitchens as well as two bedrooms. I would highly recommend the Wingate family to anyone.

The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, RI

5.0
This is the third assisted living i have been in. My apartment is larger then my last one and a year after being here I am paying less per month. The chef here is great and has a great variety of menu items.

Buzzards Bay review score based on 770 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 770 reviews of 190 Buzzards Bay assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buzzards Bay review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Buzzards Bay review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Buzzards Bay, MA190 facilities
8.4
Brockton, MA343 facilities
8.8
Marion Center, MA39 facilities

Review subcategories for Buzzards Bay assisted living

When assisted living 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 770 reviews of 190 Buzzards Bay assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buzzards Bay resident and family assisted living 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.
Buzzards Bay, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.4
Friendliness
3.6
3.5
Care services
3.3
3.2
Staff
3.5
3.4
Meals & dining
3.3
3.1
Activities
3.2
3.1
Value for cost*
3.2
3.1
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Buzzards Bay assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buzzards Bay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buzzards Bay, 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 Buzzards Bay assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Buzzards Bay 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
54.2%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.9%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buzzards Bay assisted living

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 Buzzards Bay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buzzards Bay, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.3%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buzzards Bay assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buzzards Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buzzards Bay, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.8%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Buzzards Bay assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buzzards Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buzzards Bay, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buzzards Bay assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Buzzards Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buzzards Bay, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.9%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.5%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.7%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.6%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
62.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
38.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buzzards Bay

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buzzards Bay protect seniors.
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The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Lincoln Place and Thirwood Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 190 assisted living facilities near Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts are Atria Lincoln Place, Anchor Bay East Providence and Atria Harborhill. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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