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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Hanscom Afb, MA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Hanscom Afb, 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 Hanscom Afb or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Hanscom Afb.
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We toured many places and this was the only that catered to Chinese people. The manager there is Asian. He told me there are trying to be all Asian residents soon. They have special staff here that do...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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Arnold House was the best place for our father. The nursing staff were highly educated and most important caring to my father and all of my sisters. We became part of the family. The food was excellent all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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 Arnold House we now about life's choices.Residents and staff alike share in them daily.We also know that sometimes those decisions may be difficult to make, but when viewed from the perspective of genuine caring about others, the difficulties seem to diminish and the answers become...
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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.
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...
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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...
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Cost of assisted living in Hanscom Afb, MA
The average cost of senior living in Hanscom Afb is $7,158 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $6,767 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hanscom Afb, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Hanscom Afb
Recent reviews for assisted living in Hanscom Afb
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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Hanscom Afb review score based on 196 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 196 reviews of 54 Hanscom Afb assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Hanscom Afb review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Hanscom Afb 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 196 reviews of 54 Hanscom Afb assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Hanscom Afb 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.Hanscom Afb, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Hanscom Afb assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hanscom Afb assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hanscom Afb, 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 Hanscom Afb 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 Hanscom Afb 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
25.9%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.5%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.5%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Hanscom Afb 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 Hanscom Afb 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
55.6%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.1%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hanscom Afb 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 Hanscom Afb 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
42.6%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.4%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51.9%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.9%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hanscom Afb 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 Hanscom Afb communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
51.9%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.3%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
46.3%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hanscom Afb 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 Hanscom Afb offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.7%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.8%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.5%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.3%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.6%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.1%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.8%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
64.8%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
31.5%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hanscom Afb
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 Hanscom Afb protect seniors.
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