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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ipswich, MA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Ipswich, 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 Ipswich or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Ipswich.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Ipswich for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 11 assisted living facilities in the Ipswich area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Charlestown and East Boston.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Beverly, Lynn and Danvers.
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Riverbend is great. It has worked out well for my mother's needs. The staff is very nice. She has been a resident since June of last year. Many of the newer residents have commented to me that meeting 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.
The Residence at Riverbend is a rental community that has already established an outstanding reputation on the North Shore and beyond! Our dedication to an impeccable standard of quality in every aspect of the Riverbend lifestyle is evident in all we do; for instance our restaurant serves 3 meals...
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Charter Senior Living is a wonderful experience. We have been so impressed with the staff starting with [name removed] and all the other employees. They are hands on caring and knowledgeable. So grateful we...
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.
The Charter at Danvers is a highly regarded senior care community in Danvers, Massachusetts providing assisted living and memory care services. Our stunning and inviting home-like community enjoys a prime location next to the world famous Cherry Hill Creamery and is just minutes from grocery...
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The staff is very responsive. Housekeeping is great. Whenever we go there, everything is neat and clean. The facility is on top of things and communicates well with the family. They were very helpful during...
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 Merrimack Place in Newburyport, MA in Essex County is a senior living community for active, independent-minded seniors. Our community resides on beautiful grounds, with lush greenery in a quiet residential area. We're located in close proximity to the Interstate 95 and surrounded by...
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Our loved one was only there for 10 days, but the Putnam Farm at Danvers community is beautiful. It is a well kept facility with very very nice personnel working there .
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.
Designed to capture the residential flavor of the neighborhood, Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm boasts features that create the air of a country manor, including a spacious porch with wonderful hilltop views. The community offers residents and families close proximity to the Geriatric Care...
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The value for the money is good. There is a lot of caregivers from the agency, and could use more training/wear name tags. Overly impressed with activities people, which are unbelievable. They have music,...
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.
Seasons of Danvers, managed by Northbridge Companies, is conveniently located just off Route 62 and minutes from I-95. Seasons is an assisted living community uniquely designed to support seniors with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Just because an individual may suffer from physical challenges or...
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Amazing, compassionate community for those suffering from memory impairment. I am blessed to have 2 views of this magnificent community. My Mother was a resident for the final 2 years of her life. I had...
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.
Avita of Newburyport is a memory care community located in the beautiful city of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Newburyport is a small coastal city in Essex County that offers a vibrant tourism industry, a full schedule of annual events and exciting points of interest. The city is home to a quaint...
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This place is like a 5 star resort, it's prestine, it's brighter, cleaner. It's an upscale place with people at a higher income level. It's a lot more expesnive and doesn't have the PACE program.
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.
The Herrick House has been enriching the lives of seniors on the North Shore since 1994. Located on the upper campus of Beverly Hospital, The Herrick House features traditional assisted living and Spectrum, a dementia care neighborhood. Services include 24-hour on site licensed nursing staff,...
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.
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Ipswich, MA
The average cost of senior living in Ipswich is $6,784 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newburyport, MA with an average of $6,530 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ipswich
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ipswich
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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Atria Marland Place in Andover, MA
4.8
Atria Maryland Palce's assisted living is wonderful. I no longer need to worry about anything. The meals are well prepared, my laundry gets done and my medications are delivered on time. there are lots of great activities each day to keep me engaged.
Halcyon House in Methuen, MA
4.0
This community was very nice we had chosen it because it felt a little homier than others we had looked at. The staff is very nice and caring and we have good communication with them. In fact, it was them that brought it to our attention that mom was going to need hospice and they were going to ...
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Ipswich review score based on 30 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 10 Ipswich assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ipswich 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
Ipswich review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Ipswich 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 30 reviews of 10 Ipswich assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ipswich 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.Ipswich, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Ipswich assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ipswich assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ipswich, 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ipswich, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
52.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ipswich 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 Ipswich Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ipswich, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
50.4%
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
70%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ipswich 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 Ipswich partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ipswich, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
12.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ipswich 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 Ipswich communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ipswich, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41%
Room service
Room service
50%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ipswich 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 Ipswich offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
40%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ipswich
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 Ipswich protect seniors.
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Atria Longmeadow Place, The Gables at Winchester and Charter Senior Living of Danvers are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ipswich, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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