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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shakerhill, MA
Assisted living costs in Shakerhill average about $7,168 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 79 communities in Shakerhill. Our detailed directory has 946 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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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
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 95 year old father was there for the last three months of his life. He was quite active, always wanted to move around and talk. They were always kind to him and someone was always near him to make sure...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
The Dorothy Frances Home is an alternative living arrangement designed to meet the specific needs of the individual with Alzheimer's or other dementia's. It is not a nursing home, but rather a dignified, supportive community dedicated to making a very positive impact on the lives of those we...
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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: 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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
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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
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...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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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.
The Leonard Florence Center for Living, a state-of-the-art, 100-bed skilled nursing home sponsored by the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, is now accepting resident applications for its February opening. Located on Admiral's Hill in Chelsea, MA, the Leonard Florence Center for Living is the first...
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 Chelsea Jewish Foundation is an assisted living community located in the quiet area of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Located just across the bridge from Boston, the Chelsea area has always been an independent, working-class industrial community from the beginning of its existence....
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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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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Best Memory Care Assisted Living facility out there. All inclusive pricing and excellent staff. Beautiful 4 star skilled nursing facility on the campus as well offering a full continuum of care. A hidden...
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.
Wingate Residences at Weston is ideally located overlooking the Charles River. We have an onsite hair salon, Greenhouse and Patio area. We offer a full recreational program that meets the needs of the individual resident. Our community offers 24-hour skilled nursing for short and long term 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.
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...
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Shakerhill, MA
The average cost of senior living in Shakerhill is $7,168 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beverly, MA with an average of $6,963 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shakerhill, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shakerhill, MA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shakerhill, MA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shakerhill, MA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Shakerhill
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shakerhill
Putnam Farm at Danvers
4.9
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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and responsive staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at The Residence at Watertown Square, the staff is described as 'caring and flexible', and at Sunrise of Newton, they are praised for their 'responsiveness' and 'attentiveness' to resid ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Many residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at their communities. At Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings, for instance, residents engage in activities such as exercising and social events, while at Atria Longmeadow Place, they participate in musical entertainm ...
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Thoughtful communication with families. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is a key factor for many residents and their loved ones. For example, at Sunrise of Burlington MA, the community director sets regular meetings with families to keep them informed and updated on their loved ones' care, while at Sus ...
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Reasonably priced and good value for money. Despite the high cost of senior living communities, some residents and their families find that the value for money is good, as demonstrated by the positive reviews at Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle and Atria Longmeadow Place, where the cost is considered 'comparable' or 'reasonable' in r ...
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Access to quality health care. High-quality health care is an essential consideration for many residents and their families. Communities like Neville Place and Benchmark at Billerica Crossings offer easy access to health care professionals, ensuring peace of mind for both residents and their loved ones.
Friendly and inclusive environment. A warm and welcoming atmosphere is crucial for many residents, as highlighted by reviews for communities like Atria Longmeadow Place, where newcomers are welcomed with open arms and residents are described as 'friendly' and 'supportive' of one another.
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Shakerhill review score based on 229 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 229 reviews of 71 Shakerhill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shakerhill 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 Shakerhill 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 229 reviews of 71 Shakerhill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shakerhill 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.Shakerhill, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Shakerhill assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shakerhill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shakerhill, 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 Shakerhill 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 Shakerhill 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
50.7%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.5%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.4%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shakerhill 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 Shakerhill 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
60.6%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.5%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shakerhill 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 Shakerhill 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
46.5%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
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36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Shakerhill 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 Shakerhill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
57.7%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.6%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
46.5%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shakerhill 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 Shakerhill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.2%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.8%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.8%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.8%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.9%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.5%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.8%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
64.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Shakerhill
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 Shakerhill protect seniors.
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