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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Swampscott, MA
Assisted living costs in Swampscott average about $7,323 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 34 communities in Swampscott. Our detailed directory has 439 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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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
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 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: Memory Care
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Swampscott, MA
The average cost of senior living in Swampscott is $7,323 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gloucester, MA with an average of $7,094 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Swampscott, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Swampscott, MA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Swampscott, MA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Swampscott
Recent reviews for assisted living in Swampscott
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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The Gables at Winchester
4.9
I like living here, it’s close to Boston so we have interesting outings. The staff is friendly and competent. The apartments are spacious and clean. There are many windows in my apartment that have great views
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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Caring and compassionate staff. Several residents and their families express gratitude for the kind and compassionate nature of the staff at their communities. At Sunrise of Gardner Park, one review praises the staff for going above and beyond to help and comfort residents during difficult times. Another review at Atria Map ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Residents and their families consistently mention the importance of quality food in their overall satisfaction with their community. Reviews at Sunrise of Lynnfield, Atria Maplewood Place, and The Arbors at Stoneham mention the excellent and nutritious meals provided by their communities.
Engaging activities and social opportunities. Activities are a common theme in many positive reviews, with residents participating in activities like singing, games, book clubs, and outings to museums. At Atria Maplewood Place, one review mentions the musical entertainment and Bingo events, while another review at Putnam Farm at Danvers ...
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Welcoming and accommodating environment. Residents and families frequently mention the welcoming and friendly atmosphere of their communities. At The Arbors at Stoneham, one resident comments on how newcomers are welcomed and made to feel special. Another review at Charter Senior Living of Danvers notes that the facility has a hote ...
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Professional and responsive management. Reviews highlight the professional and responsive nature of the management and staff at their communities. At Kaplan Estates, one family praises the helpfulness of the staff and the Director of Nursing, while another review at Atria Maplewood Place mentions the frequent communication and att ...
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Extensive range of care services. Reviews from various communities highlight the extensive range of care services offered, including assisted living, memory care, and nursing care. At The Arbors at Stoneham, one review mentions the availability of an in-house doctor, while another review at Putnam Farm at Danvers praises the ...
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Swampscott review score based on 93 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 93 reviews of 29 Swampscott assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Swampscott 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
Review subcategories for Swampscott 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 93 reviews of 29 Swampscott assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Swampscott 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.Swampscott, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Swampscott assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swampscott assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swampscott, 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 Swampscott 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 Swampscott 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
55.2%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.6%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.6%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Swampscott 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 Swampscott Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swampscott, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.5%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.2%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swampscott 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 Swampscott partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swampscott, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.4%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Swampscott 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 Swampscott communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swampscott, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
41.4%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swampscott 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 Swampscott offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swampscott, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.1%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.1%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Swampscott
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 Swampscott protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, The Gables at Winchester and Grove Manor Estates are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Swampscott, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 34 assisted living facilities near Swampscott, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Swampscott, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Marina Place and Maplewood at Weston. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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