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Assisted living costs in Dorothy Manor average about $7,782 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 353 communities in Dorothy Manor. Our detailed directory has 7437 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Hudson, Sturbridge and Ashland.

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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The value is excellent and the staff members would be a ten out of ten. The care services at this community especially during this year have been extraordinary, and the activities are excellent. The rooms...
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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.
Corcoran House is an assisted living community born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse in the middle of Clinton. Opened in 1998, the house features 42 apartments and features a staff of trained professionals.
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Making the decision to leave our home where we had lived for more than 50 years was not easy. The first night at Carmel Terrace, as I laid my head on my pillow, I truly felt like I had died & gone to...
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.
Carmel Terrace is a not-for-profit, non-denominational, assisted living community operated by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, leaders in providing care for older adults for more than 75 years.  We serve the individual who wishes to maintain their independence but would enjoy...
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The community has an older resident group and there are not a lot of younger seniors. The communication between the staff and the family could be better. The nurses are very quick to return our calls but...
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.
Heritage at Framingham is an Assisted Living community where seniors find the services and security they need without giving up the traditions and independence they cherish. Located in eight park-like acres in the Nobscot region of Framingham, Heritage at Framingham offers seniors personal care...
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Our loved one has since based but during her stay at Concord Place it was a wonderful experience. Being on the memory care side she received so much individual attention and care. The program director [name...
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.
Concord Park, a Volunteer of America senior community, is conveniently located on Commonwealth Avenue in the heart of the West Concord, MA shopping village. Concord Park offers local seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted...
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Facility is very well maintained, extremely clean, safe, carefully set up for persons with memory issues and attention is paid to decorating for holidays and birthdays. Residents, family members and other...
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.
Comfortable and Distinctive Surroundings The perfect blend of hospitality and healthcare. Breathtaking lake views highlight the picturesque campus of The Village at Waterman Lake. Lavish gardens provide the setting for arts, fitness and leisure, including a nine-hole putting green, Bocce court,...
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Cleanliness - slightly lower here since my mom often refuses service, but she really needs it given her condition. Dining/meals - surprisingly good and nice variety. Activities - activities were a main...
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.
A magnificent waterfall that once powered an 18th century mill creates a dramatic setting for The Falls at Cordingly Dam. Tucked away in a charming historic village, this is an extraordinary natural haven where fond memories and family traditions thrive. Inside, you'll find a familiar feeling of...
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I picked Wingate because of the facilities location and the visual appeal of the buildings and the grounds. Very clean, very classy. The staff is very friendly and helpful. And the executive staff is always...
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.
Voted Best Assisted Living in Boston in 2014 & 2015 by SENIORADVISOR.COM and Voted Best Retirement Living Residence in Needham and Surrounding Communities by the Readers of Hometown Weekly in 2014. The Residences at Wingate is an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Community...
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I would tell my friends that this community was adequate and if someone had to go there it would be ok. The community seemed to be clean. The food at Pettee House was adequate and cold from my loved...
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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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My mother has been a resident for nearly two months. She has thoroughly enjoyed the social activities offered there and seems to feel at home. She is always well groomed, has a friendly rapport with the...
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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 Needham is a unique Assisted Living Community, catering to memory support and care for seniors. We approach all of our care in a manner that looks holistically at the needs of our residents. In that way we believe we can maximize the abilities and minimize the losses of those in our...
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My family and I have nothing but positive things to say about Newbridge in the Charles. The staff couldn’t be kinder and more attentive to the residents. Most important to me, they have kept my dad engaged...
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.
You want the best for your loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. So do we. Strongly informed by research, memory care assisted living at NewBridge on the Charles offers comfortable and secure apartments and living areas, stimulating programming that keeps residents...
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Overall experience with staff/care and the activities that are provided or what they try to encourage loved ones to engage in are great. Cleanliness is good and the size of room that is shared is a good size
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.
Located in the beautiful city of North Providence, Rhode Island, Darlington Memory Lane is a top-rated, full-service assisted living home. We offer both private and semi-private rooms and bathrooms, decorated in a neutral decor just waiting for someone's special touches. Our small size allows for...
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It's one of the better places available but it is extremely expensive and not sure the high price is worth the level of care.
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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I moved into Newbridge assisted living with my wife, who was dealing with health issues. I found the apartment size good with good closet size. They had very good and meaningful activities and programs 7...
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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My brother is doing well since moving into Darlington. The staff seem to know him and talk to him like he was family. This is an older victorian home merged with a home next store. Before he moved in they...
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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.
Darlington has four different facilities including 2 traditional assisted living , 2 memory care units and an independent living . Our staff have ongoing education on Dementia care, elder care, communication skills , medications and many more. All of our staff are CPR certified including our...
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Overall it has been a good experience, but they need more people for assistance and need to work some on training the staff that are there.
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.
Cornerstone at Canton offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living, ConnectedLIFE, an open campus memory support program for Assisted Living residents who have Mild Cognitive Impairment, and a state-of-the-art secure Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® affiliated with the Boston...
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They were great until my sister got sicker. They did their best but the cost got very high. My sister died there in hospice care The staff are all very nice and try their best.
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 Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle in Brighton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or...
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My Dad lives at this community, and we love it! It's a beautiful community, and the staff and residents are wonderful. It provides all sorts of activities and care for a great price.
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.
Springhouse is located in the Jamaica Plain area of Boston, across from the Faulkner Hospital and within walking distance of the Arnold Arboretum and public transportation. Springhouse is a not-for-profit community located on 13 acres of conservation land. We are within minutes of the Chestnut...
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My mother has been so happy since she began living at Brightview Concord River. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. It’s been a wonderful experience all around.
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.
One of our newest communities, Brightview Concord River is located in Billerica, Massachusetts. This beautiful new Brightview community brings together Assisted Living residences, personalized service and our award-winning Wellspring Village for Alzheimer's Care. This is Assisted Living and...
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It's very clean. It's fairly reasonable in price, and they cover everything. They do a very good job. They are really good at keeping the residents engaged in activities. The food is quite good. I don't...
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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.
Located in the heart of all that's buzzing in Burlington is Stonebridge—the newest, most innovative senior living community in the area. Stonebridge at Burlington offers all the benefits and amenities of community living— dining, housekeeping, transportation, maintenance... and fun....
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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.
Goddard House Assisted Living in Brookline is committed to providing residents with a healthful, stimulating lifestyle and the perfect recipe of services delivered with the kindness and compassion that inspired its founding over a century ago. This vibrant and innovative community offers both...
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The factors that made us choose Neville Place as a good fit for our mom continue to be the factors that bring satisfaction: the setting-direct access to the walking trails around Fresh Pond; the openness to...
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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.
Neville Place offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss developed in affiliation with the Boston University School of Medicine Alzheimer's Disease...
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I would and I do highly recommend Rogerson House to friends. It's not for everyone, of course, as it is only for memory care, but for those with dementia who are comfortable living with others, it is a...
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.
Originally opened as the Boston Alzheimer’s Center in 1997, Rogerson House was the first community in the Boston area to provide care exclusively to individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. Rogerson House continues to be recognized as both a pioneer and leader in the...
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My brother is fine living at this community. The staff are providing care that he is suppose to get. He likes all the activities and goes places too. He is enjoying the outings. I would recommend them to my...
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.
Brightview Arlington offers Assisted Living apartment homes and a dedicated neighborhood for dementia and Alzheimer's Care, Wellspring Village. In addition, unique to Brightview Arlington is Enhanced Care for people who need more focused support than traditional assisted living such as a two...
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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.
The Cambridge Homes is located in a historic Georgian-style building on Mount Auburn Street just a mile from Harvard Square and adjacent to Mount Auburn Hospital. A trusted senior community for over 125 years, the not-for-profit Cambridge Homes features 44 independent and assisted living...
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This is an excellent community for my mom. The staff is always caring and attentive to her needs. I like that they are always making sure that she is engaging with the other residents. The community is very...
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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.
Landmark at Longwood is a memory care and assisted living community located in the city of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Our community is located at the epicenter of academics and is also proximal to the coastline. Boston is an ideal destination for family and friends who come to visit...

Cost of assisted living in Dorothy Manor, MA

The average cost of senior living in Dorothy Manor is $7,782 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, MA with an average of $5,749 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dorothy Manor, MA, vs. state and national averages

Dorothy Manor, MA
$7,782/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Dorothy Manor, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,782/mo
$10,983/mo

Assisted living costs in Dorothy Manor, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,832/mo
Studio
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1 Bedroom
$7,894/mo
2 Bedroom
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Senior living costs in Dorothy Manor 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: Dorothy Manor, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorothy Manor, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,782/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$10,983/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,011/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
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Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Dorothy Manor, MA:$10,983/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Dorothy Manor, MA:$4,011/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dorothy Manor, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dorothy Manor 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 Dorothy Manor, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dorothy Manor 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dorothy Manor, MA$7,025/mo$6,643/mo+5.8%
Massachusetts$7,236/mo$6,741/mo+7.3%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Dorothy Manor, MA
2024 average cost:$7,025/mo
2023 average cost:$6,643/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,236/mo
2023 average cost:$6,741/mo
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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 Dorothy Manor, MA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Dorothy Manor

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dorothy Manor

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.

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the communities, with staff members going above and beyond to make residents and their families feel at home. For instance, at The Residence at Orchard Grove, families praise the excellent communication and the 'beyond kind, caring, ...
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Attentive and helpful staff. Several reviews highlight the attentiveness and helpfulness of staff members at various communities. For example, at Brookdale Eddy Pond Easts experience with [[Brookdale Eddy Pond East]], the staff are described as 'very friendly and have been very cooperative' in dealing with challenging sit ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Activities are another key feature mentioned in many reviews. At The Residence at Orchard Grove, residents enjoy a wide range of offerings, from singing and games to social events and outings. Atria Draper Place shares that their friend is 'very happy here' and takes part in 'a lot of the th ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are important factors for many residents and their families. At Brookdale Eddy Pond East, the atmosphere is described as 'very nice' and the facilities as 'very clean, excellent staff, and they provide good meals and activities.' Dodge Park and The Oasis at Dodge Park ...
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Consistent communication between families and staff. Clear and effective communication between families and staff is crucial for many residents and their loved ones. At The Residence at Orchard Grove, families appreciate the 'thorough and consistent communication' from the staff. Brookdale Eddy Pond East also shares that 'every staff member ha ...
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Individually tailored care plans. Individualized care plans are essential for addressing the unique needs of each resident. At The Residence at Orchard Grove, staff members go the extra mile to accommodate residents' preferences, such as allowing a resident to cook for herself in her unit. Brookdale Eddy Pond East also notes ...
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Dorothy Manor review score based on 1,586 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1586 reviews of 353 Dorothy Manor assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dorothy Manor 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

Dorothy Manor review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Dorothy Manor 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 1,586 reviews of 353 Dorothy Manor assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dorothy Manor 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.
Dorothy Manor, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
3.2
3.1
Activities
3.2
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dorothy Manor assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorothy Manor assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorothy Manor, 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 Dorothy Manor 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 Dorothy Manor that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorothy Manor, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.8%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.7%
53%
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 Dorothy Manor 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 Dorothy Manor Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorothy Manor, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorothy Manor 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 Dorothy Manor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorothy Manor, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.9%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
57.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorothy Manor 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 Dorothy Manor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorothy Manor, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.4%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.2%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorothy Manor 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 Dorothy Manor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorothy Manor, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.5%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
64%
48%
Dances
Dances
39.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dorothy Manor

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 Dorothy Manor protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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