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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wood End, MA
Assisted living costs in Wood End average about $6,564 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Wood End. Our detailed directory has 210 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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9.8
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26 reviews
Thirwood Place is a beautifully furnished space with apartments full of light and room to set up your new home. Clean with patios or balconies for your personal outdoor space. Pets are allowed. A huge plus...
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.
Thirwood Place is nestled on over 45 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, surrounded by wooded conservation land and overlooking scenic Flax Pond. While offering seclusion among these natural surroundings, Thirwood is conveniently located only minutes away from shopping, churches, medical...
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9.7
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55 reviews
This is a very good and welcoming facility. The support staff is great! The level of support is great! The atmosphere is great! The programs to involve family with the facility and residents are great! ...
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.
Maplewood at Brewster will provide a healthy, invigorating environment for all seniors, as well as specialized assistance for those in need of memory care. The heart of Maplewood is embodied through an approach to assisted living that offers premier care to seniors who need some support in their...
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33 Floor plans available
9.6
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49 reviews
The staff is unparalleled, much more capable and caring than other places my father had been in for short term care. The facility is pleasant and comfortable. It looks like a nice hotel, in some ways. I...
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.
Set in a quiet, seaside neighborhood on the bay, Plymouth Senior Living offers gorgeous water views from our wooded campus. Here, you will receive the very best in personalized care from our expertly trained team, including assisted living and memory care. Let us take care of the everyday details...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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66 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
30 reviews
We chose Benchmark because of the staff kindness and understanding of his needs. They always encourage him to join in activities and make him feel like a person instead of a patient. My brother is on the...
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.
Plymouth Crossings is a lively suburban hideaway, convenient to shops and amenities, and just minutes from historic, artistic, cultural and retail centers. Our community is a place people love to call home whether their favorite activity is catching up with friends, watching a performance or...
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9.2
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8 reviews
My person living there is a hard case.. she does not leave her room, mostly does not leave her bed.. does not shower on a regular basis because she is cold..is very distrustful of the food and severely...
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.
Decatur House is located in the heart of beautiful and historic Sandwich Village on Cape Cod. Located minutes from the Sagamore Bridge and Route 6 and 6A, Decatur House is a resident-focused, fully licensed assisted living community offering personalized care by a highly professional and...
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2 reviews
These all get a definite 5! The caregivers were incredibly skilled, kind, supportive and respondent. The director, [name removed], left a week after Dad died. She was as kind, an supportive as her staff. I...
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 aunt lived at Laurelwood for 4 1/2 years first in a unit for Independent Living and at age 100 in Avita. Laurelwood provided her with an excellent quality of life. The staff were friendly, respectful,...
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.
Situated within a beautiful woodland of trees, hills and valleys, Laurelwood at The Pinehills, proudly takes its place as the newest neighborhood within The Pinehills, a village in the heart of Plymouth, recently named 2015 Community of the Year in the Best in American Living Awards by the...
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I can not say enough about this place and everything they have done for my mother while she has been in their care. The staff are very caring people with great hearts and remain professional in their work....
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.
Charming surroundings, a friendly attentive staff, and personalized services...there's no better place to call home! Ideally located in the historic seaside village of Harwich, The Royal provides everything you need to live comfortably and securely, without worry. Stroll our beautifully...
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: 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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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.
We are a family owned 36 bed cozy and comfortable historic home. We are located within walking distance from Plymouth harbor and Plymouth center. This geographical location allows our clients to be easily involved in all functions of the community. Public transportation is also available. The...
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Cost of assisted living in Wood End, MA
The average cost of senior living in Wood End is $6,564 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taunton, MA with an average of $6,279 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wood End, MA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wood End, MA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Wood End
Recent reviews for assisted living in Wood End
Royal at Harwich Village
5.0
I cannot express enough how amazing our experience has been with the Royal at Harwich Village. The staff is wonderful, friendly, and so caring. When we went for our first visit , we were very impressed with the facilities and all the activities they have available for the residents. We met with ...
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Decatur House Assisted Living Residence in Sandwich, MA
5.0
The place is smaller than most other places and the staff try hard to be accommodating of my friend's special needs. Initial outlay is costly..but you will get it back.. staff is friendly and helpful they try hard to make residents get involved.
Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings
4.4
The facility is great. The residents get a call button to alert staff for help. It is a private pay facility, so medicaid funds are not accepted. We've recently learned this and revisiting other agencies that do accept state funds (when that time comes, within next 3 years, most likely)
Wood End review score based on 53 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 53 reviews of 11 Wood End assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wood End 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 Wood End 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 53 reviews of 11 Wood End assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wood End 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.Wood End, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.6
4.1
Activities
4.6
4.1
Value for cost*
4.5
4.1
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Wood End assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood End assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood End, 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 Wood End 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 Wood End that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wood End, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
56.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wood End 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 Wood End Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wood End, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wood End 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 Wood End 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
45.5%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood End 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 Wood End communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood End 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 Wood End offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wood End
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 Wood End protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thirwood Place, Maplewood at Brewster and Sunrise of Plymouth Beach are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wood End, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 14 assisted living facilities near Wood End, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Wood End, Massachusetts is Maplewood at Brewster. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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