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Assisted living costs in First Encounter Beach average about $7,741 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 45 communities in First Encounter Beach. Our detailed directory has 692 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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Except the nursing staff boss - [name removed] - when I ask her something or tell her something about my brother's health, Well she isn't very helpful. They can't even take his temperature. Regular...
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.
Whaler's Cove Assisted Living has 120 safe and affordable rental apartments in a beautifully restored historic building. Life at Whaler's Cove means living independently for senior adults who no longer want the responsibility of maintaining a home but may need a helping hand with personal care...
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Beautiful and quiet location on Silver Lake Reservoir. Fairly rural community. Have to travel by car or Wingate van for shopping. Rooms are a better than many of the other facilities I visited for my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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 can not say enough about this place and everything they have done for my mother while she has been in their care. The staff are very caring people with great hearts and remain professional in their work....
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.
Charming surroundings, a friendly attentive staff, and personalized services...there's no better place to call home! Ideally located in the historic seaside village of Harwich, The Royal provides everything you need to live comfortably and securely, without worry.  Stroll our beautifully...
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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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There have been a few hiccups along the way but overall a decent and more importantly a safe place for my dad to reside. I would recommend to others.
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 Mashpee is a memory care assisted living community located in Barnstable 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...
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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.
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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.
We are a family owned 36 bed cozy and comfortable historic home. We are located within walking distance from Plymouth harbor and Plymouth center. This geographical location allows our clients to be easily involved in all functions of the community. Public transportation is also available. The...
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: 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 Tremont Rehabilitation and 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...
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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: 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
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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...

Cost of assisted living in First Encounter Beach, MA

The average cost of senior living in First Encounter Beach is $7,741 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Bedford, MA with an average of $6,521 per month.

Assisted living costs in First Encounter Beach, MA, vs. nearby cities

First Encounter Beach, MA
$7,741/mo

Assisted living costs in First Encounter Beach, MA, vs. state and national averages

First Encounter Beach, MA
$7,741/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in First Encounter Beach, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,741/mo
$7,741/mo

Assisted living costs in First Encounter Beach, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,555/mo
Studio
$7,616/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,377/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,563/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,996/mo

Senior living costs in First Encounter Beach 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: First Encounter Beach, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFirst Encounter Beach, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,741/mo$7,240/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,741/mo$7,246/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$6,360/mo$6,355/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
First Encounter Beach, MA:$7,741/mo
Massachusetts:$7,240/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
First Encounter Beach, MA:$7,741/mo
Massachusetts:$7,246/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
First Encounter Beach, MA:$6,360/mo
Massachusetts:$6,355/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in First Encounter Beach, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in First Encounter Beach 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.

First Encounter Beach, MAMA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in First Encounter Beach, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in First Encounter Beach 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
First Encounter Beach, MA$6,961/mo$6,910/mo+0.7%
Massachusetts$7,013/mo$6,735/mo+4.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
First Encounter Beach, MA
2024 average cost:$6,961/mo
2023 average cost:$6,910/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,013/mo
2023 average cost:$6,735/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in First Encounter Beach, 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 First Encounter Beach.

What families are saying about assisted living in First Encounter Beach

Recent reviews for assisted living in First Encounter Beach

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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Laurentide at Mashpee Commons

4.8
It was an overall good experience.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and compassionate staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at various communities, such as Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings, Benchmark at Hanover, and Benchmark at Hanover, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' well-being and happiness.
Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Residents and families praise the warm and inclusive environment at communities like Maplewood at Brewster, All American Assisted Living at Hanson, and Decatur House Assisted Living Residence, where they've made new friends and felt at home right away.
Varied activities and entertainment. Several reviews highlight the engaging activities and events offered at communities, such as Mill Hill Residence, Maplewood at Brewster, and Maplewood at Brewster, which keep residents active and socially connected.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Numerous reviews commend the quality of the food and dining options at communities like Mill Hill Residence, Benchmark at Hanover, and Maplewood at Brewster, where residents enjoy their meals and look forward to mealtimes.
Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews often note the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities and grounds at communities, such as Mill Hill Residence, Maplewood at Brewster, and All American Assisted Living at Hanson, which contribute to a comfortable and pleasant living experience.
Communication and support for families. Several families appreciate the frequent and detailed communication they receive from staff at communities like Maplewood at Brewster, Stafford Hill, and Brookdale Cape Cod, which helps them stay informed and reassured about their loved ones' care.
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First Encounter Beach review score based on 125 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 125 reviews of 41 First Encounter Beach assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The First Encounter Beach 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

First Encounter Beach review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
First Encounter Beach, MA41 facilities
8.7
Harwich Center, MA8 facilities
8.8

Review subcategories for First Encounter Beach 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 125 reviews of 41 First Encounter Beach assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare First Encounter Beach 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.
First Encounter Beach, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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First Encounter Beach assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in First Encounter Beach assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in First Encounter Beach, 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 First Encounter Beach 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 First Encounter Beach 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
61%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in First Encounter Beach 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 First Encounter Beach 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
63.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in First Encounter Beach 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 First Encounter Beach 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
39%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in First Encounter Beach 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 First Encounter Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
61%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
41.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in First Encounter Beach 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 First Encounter Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
65.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
65.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
48.8%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in First Encounter Beach

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 First Encounter Beach protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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