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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Howlands, MA

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Assisted living costs in Howlands average about $7,206 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 6 communities in Howlands. Our detailed directory has 61 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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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Wareham
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
22 reviews
9.3
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22 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
14%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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It is a 5 in every category. We could not be happier with our choice. My sister is the happiest I have seen her in years. The staff is so attentive and genuinely friendly. There has been a change in...
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.
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Photo of Atria Fairhaven
1010 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.7
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26 reviews
8.7
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26 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
27%
3 star
0%
2 star
4%
1 star
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share the only item that they have failed at so far which was promised during the sale process, and that was Atria would provide transportation on any week day to and from his boat located close by. It was...
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.
Atria Fairhaven is an inviting senior community located in a charming seaside town. Residents gather with friends and family in one of several beautiful common spaces and an array of exciting daily activities provides many opportunities for social engagement. Atria Senior Living is a leading...
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Photo of Whaler's Cove
1313 Photos available
7.0
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13 reviews
7.0
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13 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
23%
3 star
8%
2 star
8%
1 star
23%
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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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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.
Photo of Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center
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 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...
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...
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Cost of assisted living in Howlands, MA

The average cost of senior living in Howlands is $7,206 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,790 per month.

Assisted living costs in Howlands, MA, vs. nearby cities

Howlands, MA
$7,206/mo

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

Howlands, MA
$7,206/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Howlands, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,206/mo
$7,206/mo

Assisted living costs in Howlands, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,032/mo
Studio
$7,007/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,295/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,030/mo

Senior living costs in Howlands 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: Howlands, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHowlands, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,206/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,206/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,304/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Howlands, MA:$7,206/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Howlands, MA:$7,206/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Howlands, MA:$6,304/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Howlands, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Howlands 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 median 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Howlands, MA$4,561/mo$5,624/mo-18.9%
Massachusetts$6,179/mo$5,696/mo+8.5%
National$4,794/mo$4,585/mo+4.6%
Howlands, MA
2024 average cost:$4,561/mo
2023 average cost:$5,624/mo
Percent change:-18.9%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$6,179/mo
2023 average cost:$5,696/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,794/mo
2023 average cost:$4,585/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Howlands, 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 Howlands.

What families are saying about assisted living in Howlands

Recent reviews for assisted living in Howlands

Swan Brook Assisted Living in Swansea, MA

5.0
I would highly recommend this facility to others. It was the least expensive for miles around. It is very homey. The staff and the owner are so nice. I can't say enough good things about this facility. The staff calls me for every little issue. For example, she fell a couple of times. They call ...
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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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Howlands assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howlands assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howlands, 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 Howlands 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 Howlands that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Howlands, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
52.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
50%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
50%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Howlands 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 Howlands Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Howlands, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howlands 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 Howlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howlands, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Howlands 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 Howlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howlands, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howlands 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 Howlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howlands, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Howlands

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

Frequently Asked Questions

All American Assisted Living at Wareham, Atria Fairhaven and Whaler's Cove are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Howlands, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 6 assisted living facilities near Howlands, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Howlands, Massachusetts are Anchor Bay at East Providence and Sunrise of Plymouth Beach. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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