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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Watertown Town, MA
Assisted living costs in Watertown Town average about $7,194 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 92 communities in Watertown Town. Our detailed directory has 1154 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
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.
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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO. While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide...
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...
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.
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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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
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.
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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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.
Our goal at White Oak Cottages is to offer our residents homes where they enjoy excellent quality of life and quality of care. The home itself has been thoughtfully designed with the happiness and well being of our residents in mind. The White Oak Cottages are homes where people want to live and...
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Watertown Town, MA
The average cost of senior living in Watertown Town is $7,194 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $7,017 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Watertown Town, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Watertown Town, MA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Watertown Town, MA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Watertown Town, MA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Watertown Town
Recent reviews for assisted living in Watertown Town
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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and attentive caregivers. Numerous reviews mention the kind and caring nature of the staff at the communities. For instance, at Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community, the staff are all very friendly and helpful, and at Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle, the staff are caring and accommodating, going above and beyond ...
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Wide range of activities and social events. Many reviews highlight the wide variety of activities offered at the communities, providing residents with opportunities to engage with one another and stay active. For instance, at Atria Maplewood Place, the staff organize activities for a wide range of interests, from couch potatoes to triat ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Reviews consistently praise the quality of the food at the communities, with residents looking forward to mealtimes every day. For example, at Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community, the chef accommodates individual preferences, and at Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle, the meals are of good ...
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Thoughtfully maintained living spaces. Many reviews note the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, from the private rooms to the common areas. For instance, at Youville Place, Youville is a very small and welcoming facility that is not flashy but very homey, and at Goddard House, the building is relatively small, allowing fo ...
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Clear and consistent communication with families. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with their loved ones and the community staff, ensuring that everyone is informed and care needs are being met. For example, at Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn, the staff is friendly and communicative, and at Sunrise of Newton, the staf ...
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Access to nearby amenities and attractions. Many communities offer convenient access to nearby amenities and attractions, allowing residents to stay active and engaged in their local community. For instance, at The Gables at Winchester, the community is located near Boston, offering interesting outings, and at Atria Longmeadow Place, ...
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Watertown Town review score based on 298 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 298 reviews of 85 Watertown Town assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town 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 298 reviews of 85 Watertown Town assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Watertown Town 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.Watertown Town, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Watertown Town assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watertown Town assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watertown Town, 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 Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Watertown Town, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.9%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.7%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.1%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.1%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.4%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watertown Town, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.5%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.9%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watertown Town, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.2%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
55.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.9%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watertown Town, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
44.7%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watertown Town 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 Watertown Town offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
71.8%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.4%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.2%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.9%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.9%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
70.6%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.2%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Watertown Town
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 Watertown Town protect seniors.
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Watertown Town, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 92 assisted living facilities near Watertown Town, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Watertown Town, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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