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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Massachusetts is $7,832, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Dukes County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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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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
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
Welcome to Bella Villa, a small affordable family operated private independent and assisted living facility. Bella Villa accepts individuals that are 50 years of age or older, or disabled. Our staff is highly experienced, courteous, respectful, and are available 24/7 for your personal assistance...
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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
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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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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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My mother recently moved here and I can not speak highly enough about them! The staff is phenomenal! Personally, I was hesitant about moving my mother here but [name removed] has made this the best...
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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My mother was a resident at the Daggett Crandall Newcomb Home from December of 2010 until she passed away in February of 2019. It would be difficult for me to accurately describe the high level of care,...
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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I have been very satisfied with the staff and the care at Bridges. It's a very nice facility. It's neat, clean, modern, and well cared for.
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke 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.
Located in Providence's historic Federal Hill district, Arbor Hill provides affordable assisted living options for seniors age 62 and older with low to moderate incomes. Arbor Hill offers apartment units that can accommodate one or two person living, individualized personal and health care...
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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: 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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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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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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in Dukes County, MA

The average cost of senior living in Massachusetts is $7,832 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Massachusetts vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMassachusettsU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$7,832/mo$5,830/mo34.3% above national median
Memory Care$9,730/mo$6,999/mo39.0% above national median
Independent Living$4,372/mo$3,520/mo24.2% above national median
Assisted Living
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:34.3% above national median
Memory Care
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:39.0% above national median
Independent Living
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:24.2% above national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dukes County, 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 Dukes County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dukes County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dukes County

Village at Proprietors Green in Marshfield, MA

4.5
It was expensive, but my mother had a positive experience there. Toward end of life, my mother was often challenging. The staff had the ability to roll with that. A majority of the employees really had their heart in it. We very rarely ran into red tape. We always felt there was an open door ...
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Whaler's Cove in New Bedford, MA

5.0
Thanks to A Place for Mom, we found out about Whaler’s Cove and we recently moved a family member into one of their spacious studio apartments. She is very happy and so are we. The staff is professional and very caring. Moving there was the right decision for our family. The food is excellent ...
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The Arbors at Taunton

4.4
The onboarding could be improved. We had to iron out a few things over the first few weeks that I believe should have been dealt with on day one or two: laundry, hair washing regimen, communication on family visits. The staff have been great. Housekeeping great. The meals are excellent. I would ...
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Dukes County review score based on 373 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 373 reviews of 90 Dukes County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dukes County 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

Dukes County review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Dukes County, MA90 facilities
8.8
Barnstable, MA9 facilities
8.2
Bristol County, MA0 facilities

Review subcategories for Dukes County 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 373 reviews of 90 Dukes County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dukes County 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.
Dukes County, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.6
Friendliness
3.7
3.6
Care services
3.5
3.3
Staff
3.7
3.5
Meals & dining
3.5
3.2
Activities
3.5
3.2
Value for cost*
3.3
3.3
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Dukes County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dukes County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dukes County, 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 Dukes County 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 Dukes County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dukes County, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.4%
34.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.4%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.4%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
52.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dukes County 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 Dukes County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dukes County, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.9%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.3%
33.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dukes County 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 Dukes County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dukes County, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
41.8%
No sugar
No sugar
53.3%
38.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.2%
37.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.8%
18.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Dukes County 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 Dukes County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dukes County, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.1%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.2%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dukes County 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 Dukes County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dukes County, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.9%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.6%
31.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.8%
31.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
50.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.2%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.8%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.2%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.9%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.8%
38.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.1%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
43.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.7%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.1%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dukes County

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