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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in East Arlington, MA
If you’re looking for assisted living in East Arlington, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in East Arlington or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in East Arlington.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in East Arlington for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 93 assisted living facilities in the East Arlington area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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Best Memory Care Assisted Living facility out there. All inclusive pricing and excellent staff. Beautiful 4 star skilled nursing facility on the campus as well offering a full continuum of care. A hidden...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Wingate Residences at Weston is ideally located overlooking the Charles River. We have an onsite hair salon, Greenhouse and Patio area. We offer a full recreational program that meets the needs of the individual resident. Our community offers 24-hour skilled nursing for short and long term care...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Marian Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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Provides: Memory Care, 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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Newton is a 202-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). We serve the Newton community with postacute care, rehabilitation therapy and long-term care in a cheerful, pleasant atmosphere. Our facility...
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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Really my only disappointment was with the senior staff once my mom moved in. They didn't check in during the first few days and also when she came back from a hospital stay (on hospice) they didn't check...
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.
Located along the banks of the Charles River, Waterstone at Wellesley is a premier senior living community offering both independent living and assisted living. Here, a world of luxury, attentive service and convenience come together to support and inspire a rewarding, carefree life.Residents of...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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I have visited many senior living facilities and Avery Crossing is truly one of the best. On our visits the staff is incredibly helpful with anything we may need. In addition, we have found the facilities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Avery Crossings is a 60 apartment independent/assisted living residence located in Needham Heights. Our community is a short walk from shops, restaurants, medical offices and the train station. We have a long tenured, seasoned and caring staff that provide personal care and medication management....
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, 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.
Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a new language or just relaxing with the people you enjoy. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you being...
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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.
Cost of assisted living in East Arlington, MA
The average cost of senior living in East Arlington is $7,110 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beverly, MA with an average of $7,026 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Arlington, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Arlington, MA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in East Arlington, MA by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in East Arlington
Recent reviews for assisted living in East Arlington
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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Scandinavian Living Center in West Newton, MA
4.8
The whole place has a very friendly atmosphere. SLC offers a lot of programs that are open to people who live in the surrounding community, so the residents feel like they are still part of the community. The food is very good.
I would recommend Scandinavian Living Center to others.
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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East Arlington review score based on 247 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 247 reviews of 86 East Arlington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The East Arlington 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
East Arlington review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for East Arlington 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 247 reviews of 86 East Arlington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare East Arlington 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.East Arlington, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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East Arlington assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Arlington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Arlington, 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 East Arlington 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 East Arlington 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%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.4%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.9%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.2%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.6%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in East Arlington 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 East Arlington 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
59.3%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.7%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.7%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.1%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Arlington 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 East Arlington 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
44.2%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
52.3%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in East Arlington 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 East Arlington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.8%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
41.9%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Arlington 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 East Arlington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
67.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.7%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.6%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.8%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.2%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.5%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.1%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
65.1%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
29.1%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.4%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in East Arlington
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 East Arlington protect seniors.
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