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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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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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.
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...
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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....
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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.
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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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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.
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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...
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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.
The Newbury of Brookline is located on nearly four acres in Fisher Hill. Our community combines comfortable elegance with the unparalleled details that define Kisco Signature living. Our exemplary service and upscale amenities help us fulfill our mission of making a difference every day in the...
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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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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
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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.
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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, 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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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 Winchester Highlands, MA

The average cost of senior living in Winchester Highlands is $7,520 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Methuen Town, MA with an average of $7,298 per month.

Assisted living costs in Winchester Highlands, MA, vs. nearby cities

Winchester Highlands, MA
$7,520/mo
$7,563/mo
$7,553/mo

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

Winchester Highlands, MA
$7,520/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Winchester Highlands, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,520/mo
$7,534/mo

Assisted living costs in Winchester Highlands, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,501/mo
Studio
$7,822/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,563/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,873/mo

Senior living costs in Winchester Highlands 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: Winchester Highlands, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWinchester Highlands, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,520/mo$7,242/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$7,534/mo$7,248/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$6,759/mo$6,357/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Winchester Highlands, MA:$7,520/mo
Massachusetts:$7,242/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Winchester Highlands, MA:$7,534/mo
Massachusetts:$7,248/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Winchester Highlands, MA:$6,759/mo
Massachusetts:$6,357/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Winchester Highlands, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Winchester Highlands 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Winchester Highlands, MA$7,896/mo$7,540/mo+4.7%
Massachusetts$7,013/mo$6,735/mo+4.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Winchester Highlands, MA
2024 average cost:$7,896/mo
2023 average cost:$7,540/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,013/mo
2023 average cost:$6,735/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Winchester Highlands, 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 Winchester Highlands.

What families are saying about assisted living in Winchester Highlands

Recent reviews for assisted living in Winchester Highlands

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.

The Arbors at Stoneham

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at The Arbors at Stoneham. Overall, this facility is not a bad place and the staff try their best, they just need more help. The director of the Memory Care unit is nice and listens and corrects where she can. There have been issues with making sure that ...
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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

Attentive and friendly staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and caring nature of the staff members across various communities, such as The Arbors at Stoneham, Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings, and Sunrise of Newton. Residents and their families express appreciation for the long-term relationships de ...
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Tailored activities for residents' interests. Residents find joy in the wide range of specialized activities offered at several communities, including The Residence at Pearl Street, Atria Longmeadow Place, and Sunrise of Burlington MA, which cater to a variety of hobbies and abilities. Staff members organize regular outings, arts and ...
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Properly maintained facilities. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of common areas and private rooms at communities like Atria Maplewood Place, Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn, and Evans Park At Newton Corner, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming living environment for residents.
Flexible dining options. Throughout reviews, meal quality and accommodating dining experiences stand out as significant factors in residents' overall satisfaction. At Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle, Scandinavian Living Center, and Providence House, the chef caters to dietary restrictions and preferences to make ...
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Accessible and responsive communication. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with community staff and management, allowing them to stay informed about their loved ones' care and well-being. At Sunrise of Newton, Atria Longmeadow Place, and Atria Maplewood Place, staff members are always available to address conc ...
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Thoughtful transition process. Reviews consistently mention the support and care provided during the move-in process at communities like Atria Maplewood Place, The Gables at Winchester, and Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community. Staff members go above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition for new residents and their ...
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Winchester Highlands review score based on 270 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 270 reviews of 64 Winchester Highlands assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Winchester Highlands 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

Winchester Highlands review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Winchester Highlands, MA64 facilities
8.1
Woburn, MA60 facilities
8.0
Medford, MA79 facilities

Review subcategories for Winchester Highlands 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 270 reviews of 64 Winchester Highlands assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Winchester Highlands 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.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
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Activities
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3.7
Value for cost*
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Winchester Highlands assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Winchester Highlands assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Winchester Highlands, 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 Winchester Highlands 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 Winchester Highlands that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Winchester Highlands, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.9%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Winchester Highlands 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 Winchester Highlands Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Winchester Highlands, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Winchester Highlands 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 Winchester Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Winchester Highlands, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Winchester Highlands 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 Winchester Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Winchester Highlands, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
53.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Winchester Highlands 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 Winchester Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Winchester Highlands, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
68.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
67.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Winchester Highlands

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 Winchester Highlands protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gables at Winchester, Atria Longmeadow Place and Sunrise of Lynnfield are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Winchester Highlands, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 71 assisted living facilities near Winchester Highlands, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Winchester Highlands, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, The Gables at Winchester and Atria Marland Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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