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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dorchester Heights, MA
Assisted living costs in Dorchester Heights average about $7,220 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 69 communities in Dorchester Heights. Our detailed directory has 891 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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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: 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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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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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
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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.
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.
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.
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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: 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.
At Braintree Landing Skilled Nursing Center, 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...
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I think it is a pretty good place, overall it is a good value. Would like to see it a little cleaner. A little more attention to the residents and patients whom have memory problems. Overall generally a...
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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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Hingham is a memory care assisted living community located in Plymouth County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully designed...
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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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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We toured many places and this was the only that catered to Chinese people. The manager there is Asian. He told me there are trying to be all Asian residents soon. They have special staff here that do...
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 fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
Cost of assisted living in Dorchester Heights, MA
The average cost of senior living in Dorchester Heights is $7,220 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $6,844 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dorchester Heights, MA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dorchester Heights
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dorchester Heights
Putnam Farm at Danvers
4.9
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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Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA
3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA
4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.
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Attentive and caring staff. Numerous reviews express gratitude towards the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Atria Longmeadow Place, Sunrise of Newton, and Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community. Residents and their families feel reassured knowing that staff members are readily a ...
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Varied activities to accommodate diverse interests. A range of activities are offered at communities like Atria Longmeadow Place, The Wingate Residences of Needham and One Wingate Way, and Sunrise of Braintree, ensuring that there is something for every resident to enjoy. These include exercise programs, arts and crafts, social events, and ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, high-quality meals are consistently mentioned as a major factor contributing to overall satisfaction with the communities. At Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle, Allerton House Weymouth, and Sunrise of Newton, the chefs cater to dietary restrictions and individual pr ...
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Thoughtfully designed interior spaces and grounds. The communities feature clean and well-maintained living areas, such as the updated bathrooms and high-end furniture in the library at Atria Longmeadow Place, and the renovated patio for dining and socializing at Grove Manor Estates. Residents appreciate the attention to detail and care take ...
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Effective and transparent communication between staff and families. Regular, detailed conversations between community staff members and families ensure that everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At Atria Longmeadow Place, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually.
Secure and supportive environment for residents. Reviews praise the safety measures and sense of security provided by the communities, allowing families peace of mind. At Sunrise of Newton, residents and their families express appreciation for the use of technology to keep residents safe, while at The Wingate Residences of Needham and One W ...
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Dorchester Heights review score based on 221 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 221 reviews of 63 Dorchester Heights assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dorchester Heights 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
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Review subcategories for Dorchester Heights 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 221 reviews of 63 Dorchester Heights assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dorchester Heights 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.Dorchester Heights, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
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Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Dorchester Heights assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester Heights assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorchester Heights, 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 Dorchester Heights 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 Dorchester Heights 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
50.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.8%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.2%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
76.2%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.2%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dorchester Heights 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 Dorchester Heights Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.4%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorchester Heights 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 Dorchester Heights 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
47.6%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
73%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
63.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.7%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
14%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester Heights 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 Dorchester Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
61.9%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
39.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester Heights 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 Dorchester Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
74.6%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.1%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.1%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
31.7%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.9%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.8%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dorchester Heights
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 Dorchester Heights protect seniors.
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner and Atria Marland Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dorchester Heights, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 69 assisted living facilities near Dorchester Heights, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dorchester Heights, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner and Atria Marina Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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