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Photo of Ashland Farm at North Andover
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33 Floor plans available
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My aunt lived at Ashland Farm for four years before her passing. She engaged in the numerous activities offered by the activities director, [name removed], and was given the best care possible. The staff...
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.
Ashland Farm is the premier assisted living community in the Merrimack Valley offering traditional assisted living as well as the Harbor Program for the memory impaired. Ashland Farm provides residents with personalized service plans tailored to meet their unique needs. If you need help with...
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Wingate Residences at Haverhill is the perfect fit for my mother. Not too large, the staff is amazing, and the food is great. Attention to detail, friendly and well trained staff and happy residents. The...
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.
Wingate Residences at Haverhill is a state of the art, private, residential community with 64 apartments, offering 24 hour supportive care for seniors interested in maintaining active lifestyles while planning for future needs. The Neighborhood also includes 20 apartments with support for memory...
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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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Honestly, the only thing that I am slightly disappointed about is the quality of food. Having been in these facilities with my mom as well as working at [name removed] in Newburyport I know that this food...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Haverhill Crossing is an assisted living community in the riverfront city of Haverhill, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Our attractive, spacious community sits on a large, landscaped lot overlooking mature woods and lush farmland near Kenoza Lake, downtown shops and the...
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The Assisted Living Center is the perfect place for our mom. The place is a real home and doesn’t have the feel of one of those commercial homes. The staff is phenomenal, the activities are just right and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Assisted Living Center, Inc. has been a trusted name on the seacoast for over a decade, providing quality assisted living care to residents from Maine to Massachusetts. Our Salisbury residence – one of the first non-profit assisted living residences in New England – maintains the unique concept...
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1414 Floor plans available
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The staff is very responsive. Housekeeping is great. Whenever we go there, everything is neat and clean. The facility is on top of things and communicates well with the family. They were very helpful during...
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.
Atria Merrimack Place in Newburyport, MA in Essex County is a senior living community for active, independent-minded seniors. Our community resides on beautiful grounds, with lush greenery in a quiet residential area. We're located in close proximity to the Interstate 95 and surrounded by...
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Riverbend is great. It has worked out well for my mother's needs. The staff is very nice. She has been a resident since June of last year. Many of the newer residents have commented to me that meeting my...
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.
The Residence at Riverbend is a rental community that has already established an outstanding reputation on the North Shore and beyond! Our dedication to an impeccable standard of quality in every aspect of the Riverbend lifestyle is evident in all we do; for instance our restaurant serves 3 meals...
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Amazing, compassionate community for those suffering from memory impairment. I am blessed to have 2 views of this magnificent community. My Mother was a resident for the final 2 years of her life. I had...
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.
Avita of Newburyport is a memory care community located in the beautiful city of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Newburyport is a small coastal city in Essex County that offers a vibrant tourism industry, a full schedule of annual events and exciting points of interest. The city is home to a quaint...
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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.
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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Byfield, MA

The average cost of senior living in Byfield is $6,804 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newburyport, MA with an average of $6,541 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Byfield, MA vs. nearby cities

Byfield, MA
$6,804/mo
$6,572/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Byfield, MA vs. the state and national average

Byfield, MA
$6,804/mo
U.S. national average
$4,552/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Byfield vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,804/mo
$6,823/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Byfield, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,522/mo
Studio
$7,325/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,462/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,592/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Byfield over time

Byfield, MAMA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Byfield, 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 Byfield.

What families are saying about assisted living in Byfield

Recent reviews for assisted living in Byfield

Putnam Farm at Danvers

4.3
Staff is really nice. They look out for my mother. Like if she misses a meal, they check in on her. Oh the appt transportation is a pain. It's only available 2 days a week half day. Have to get approval ahead of time. And the they drive you but do not assist into building. When it's a large ...
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Atria Marland Place in Andover, MA

4.8
Atria Maryland Palce's assisted living is wonderful. I no longer need to worry about anything. The meals are well prepared, my laundry gets done and my medications are delivered on time. there are lots of great activities each day to keep me engaged.

Halcyon House in Methuen, MA

4.0
This community was very nice we had chosen it because it felt a little homier than others we had looked at. The staff is very nice and caring and we have good communication with them. In fact, it was them that brought it to our attention that mom was going to need hospice and they were going to ...
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Byfield review score based on 42 family reviews

9.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 42 reviews of 13 Byfield assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Byfield 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

Byfield review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Byfield, MA13 facilities
8.7
Newburyport, MA9 facilities
8.7
Amesbury, MA16 facilities

Review subcategories for Byfield 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 42 reviews of 13 Byfield assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Byfield 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.
Byfield, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.9
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.5
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Byfield assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Byfield assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Byfield, 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 Byfield 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 Byfield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Byfield, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Byfield 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 Byfield Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Byfield, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.2%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Byfield 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 Byfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Byfield, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.2%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
34.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Byfield 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 Byfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Byfield, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Byfield 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 Byfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Byfield, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Byfield

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Byfield protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

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