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Assisted living costs in Needham average about $8,154 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 355 communities in Needham. Our detailed directory has 7243 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Boston, Weymouth and Quincy.

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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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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
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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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My mother was a resident at the Daggett Crandall Newcomb Home from December of 2010 until she passed away in February of 2019. It would be difficult for me to accurately describe the high level of care,...
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: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My Mom is being cared for at this wonderful facility.I can not say enough about the cna’s and nurses extremely caring and professional.They are accommodating in every sense of her care.These extraordinary...
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
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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.
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.
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Photo of Bridges by EPOCH at Westford
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I cannot say enough about Bridges, from the maintenance crew to the chef, the CNA’s, the Nurses….everyone gets to know the resident, and the family. The care and social activities are amazing. Mom’s first...
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 Westford is a memory care assisted living community located in Middlesex 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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Very caring staff. Home like environment and my dad made lots of friends he loved being at Autumn Villa.
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.
We are a private family owned assisted living situated in a country setting in the Town of Cumberland Rhode Island. Our peaceful location makes Autumn Villa an experience to remember for residents and family. On a quiet country road, residents can be free to enjoy the natural setting. Either...
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The price range of Wyndemere Woods worked out for my mother. The staff are very friendly. Activities are offered to the residents. The community is pet friendly and they also have transportation available....
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.
Wyndemere Woods is an assisted living community located in the north eastern corner of Rhode Island in the town of Woonsocket. Deep in the heart of New England, residents enjoy a slower pace of life that is crowned with the annual glorious slow changing of the leaves from deep green to amber to...
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My Mom needed care after a fall, and we're glad we found this place to help her. They've been providing great care, and its very conveniently located so that we're able to visit her often. They've done a...
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.
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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Things have worked out well so far for my Mom here. It is a clean, nice looking facility, and they've provided everything she has needed carewise thus far. The staff I've interacted with have been fine, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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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My uncle lived at Southgate in Hampton Suites (assisted living) for years and recently passed away at age 94. The staff were outstanding and treated him like family. He was involved in activities daily and...
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.
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My friend [name removed] is the number one friend in the whole wide world! I wouldn't hurt him or let anybody else hurt him either. This is why I went to his rescue to move back to Mount Vernon in 2016 then...
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: 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.
Located on the Salem Common in a historic Federalist Mansion, the John Bertram House delivers the finest in senior care under the guidance of Sunrise Senior Living and local Board of Trustees. Serving Senior for over thirty years, the John Bertram House affords families peace-of-mind by providing...
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My loved one now needs extra assistance so she pays over [fee removed] per month. She no longer eats food, but will drink Ensure. I have to buy the Ensure myself. This aggravates me and is the reason 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 Andover is a memory care assisted living community located in Essex 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 and...
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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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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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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,...
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Needham, MA

The average cost of senior living in Needham is $8,154 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mansfield Center, MA with an average of $6,396 per month.

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

Needham, MA
$8,154/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$8,154/mo
$9,416/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,056/mo
Studio
$6,659/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,204/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,923/mo

Senior living costs in Needham 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: Needham, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNeedham, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$8,154/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,416/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,747/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Needham, MA:$8,154/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Needham, MA:$9,416/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Needham, MA:$4,747/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Needham, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Needham 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 average 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
Needham, MA$7,517/mo$7,126/mo+5.5%
Massachusetts$7,236/mo$6,741/mo+7.3%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Needham, MA
2024 average cost:$7,517/mo
2023 average cost:$7,126/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,236/mo
2023 average cost:$6,741/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Needham, 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 Needham.

What families are saying about assisted living in Needham

Recent reviews for assisted living in Needham

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members across multiple communities, such as Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner, and Sunrise of Newton. Residents and their families express appreciation for the staff's warmth and dedication to providing exce ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Several communities, such as Atria Longmeadow Place, Maplewood at Weston, and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner, offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests. Activities include exercise classes, social events, and educational programs, ensuring residents remain active and en ...
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Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces at various communities, including Atria Longmeadow Place, Neville Place, and The Residence at Charles Meadow. The warm and inviting atmosphere helps residents feel at home and fosters a sense of familiarity.
Supportive and communicative staff. Throughout reviews, families appreciate the clarity and transparency of staff communication at their loved ones' communities. Staff members at Sunrise of Newton, Standish Village, and Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community regularly update families on residents' care and progress, providin ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Residents and their families frequently express satisfaction with the quality of meals and dining experiences offered at their communities, as seen in reviews for Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle, Atria Longmeadow Place, and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner. Customized meal plans and accommodat ...
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Attentive and thoughtful care. Several communities, including Sunrise of Newton, Cadbury Commons, and The Residence at Watertown Square, are praised for their attentiveness to residents' needs and individual care plans. Families express their gratitude for the personalized care and attention their loved ones receive.
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Needham review score based on 1,475 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1475 reviews of 355 Needham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Needham 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

Needham review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Needham, MA355 facilities
7.5
Boston, MA187 facilities
8.4
Cambridge, MA349 facilities

Review subcategories for Needham 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 1,475 reviews of 355 Needham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Needham 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.
Needham, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Needham assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Needham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Needham, 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 Needham 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 Needham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Needham, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.3%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Needham 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 Needham Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Needham, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.3%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Needham 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 Needham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Needham, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
56.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Needham 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 Needham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Needham, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Needham 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 Needham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Needham, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.1%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.9%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.9%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.9%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
64.5%
48%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.9%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Needham

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

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Atria Draper Place, The Lighthouse at Lincoln and Atria Lincoln Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Needham, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 355 assisted living facilities near Needham, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Needham, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Lincoln Place and Anchor Bay East Providence. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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