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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Worcester County, MA

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Assisted living costs in Worcester County average about $6,839 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Worcester County. Our detailed directory has 137 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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49 reviews
9.8
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49 reviews
5 star
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A Place for Mom sent me a list of facilities in my desired area. We toured three. All were very good, but Residence at Orchard Grove stood above the rest. The facility itself has an open, modern design,...
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 Residence at Orchard Grove is a brand new monthly rental community in Shrewsbury. This luxury senior living community features independent and assisted living apartments along with a supportive neighborhood for those living with dementia and Alzheimer's.Featuring LCB's Everyday Gourmet dining...
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9.5
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30 reviews
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30 reviews
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Oasis is the best! Our loved one was in a total of four facilities before we found Oasis. It has the best of rooms, best of food and the best caring staff. They provide a supportive, loving family...
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.
The Oasis at Dodge Park provides Dementia and Alzheimer's care in Worcester MA. The Alzheimer's Program at the Oasis is designed to promote independence within a comfortable and safe environment. The goal of the program is to help individuals maintain the optimum level of functioning and to...
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9.2
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36 reviews
9.2
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36 reviews
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My loved one was a resident at Dodge Park Rest Home and the overall experience was great for her at this facility. My experience with Dodge Park Rest Home was that they were a very reliable and honest...
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.
Welcome to Dodge Park, Thank you for your interest in Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club. Dodge Park Rest Home is pleased to continue its tradition of service to the community. This year (2012) will be a milestone for Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club, when we will celebrating our 45 years...
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Photo of Benchmark at Tatnuck Park
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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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27 reviews
9.2
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27 reviews
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I like it. It is expensive, but worth it if you have the money. It is assisted living and NOT nursing -- so good if the senior is still healthy and active, but could be bad if the senior has a lot of...
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.
Resting at the foot of Worcester's western hills is the historic village of Tatnuck... a place filled with family, fond memories and tradition. Today, traditions continue at Tatnuck Park at Worcester, a respected and valued assisted living community. Built on the site of a former family estate,...
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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34 reviews
8.9
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34 reviews
5 star
61%
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24%
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5 across the board. Benchmark provided wonderful care for Mom and the family. Worked with us to meet all her needs in good times and hard ones. Would recommend them to anybody looking for help transitioning...
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.
Residents of Shrewsbury Crossings enjoy the pleasure of a close-knit community, the privacy of a spacious apartment home, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing our staff is always available to cater to their individual needs. Our spacious assisted living apartments have room for favorite...
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8.0
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4 reviews
8.0
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Excellent hospice care and activities for the dementia ward of Notre Dame assisted living. Very limited activities at the long term care, dementia care ward, due to ratio of ND staff to residents. Many...
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 peaceful, serene, scenic location and beautiful structure that was originally built in 1900 to serve as the convent for the Sisters of Notre Dame, today houses the vibrant du Lac Assisted Living community.Our mission remains deeply committed to that of Saint Julie Billiart, founder of the...
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8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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6 reviews
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Goog clean facility food is excellent however the staff can be lazy with no regard for clients.I would recommend staff needs to be more attentive to the clients they need more rehabilitation services no gym...
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.
At Christopher Heights of Worcester, our goal is to provide a comfortable, caring and uplifting atmosphere, where each resident’s rights, dignity, and individuality are treated with the utmost respect. We accomplish this by dedicating ourselves to the physical and emotional welfare of all those...
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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.
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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
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.
Photo of Blaire House of Worcester
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 Blaire House of Worcester is a 75-bed Skilled Nursing Center and is devoted completely to the care of residents with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. We are family owned and operated by the Essex Group Management Corp, servicing the health care needs of seniors for over 50 years. We...

Cost of assisted living in Worcester County, MA

The average cost of senior living in Worcester County is $6,839 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northampton, MA with an average of $5,751 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Worcester County, MA vs. nearby counties

Worcester County, MA
$6,839/mo
$6,900/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Worcester County, MA vs. the state and national average

Worcester County, MA
$6,839/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Worcester County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,839/mo
$6,839/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Worcester County, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$10,229/mo
Studio
$8,936/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,722/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,533/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Worcester County over time

Worcester County, MAMA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Worcester County, 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 Worcester County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Worcester County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Worcester County

Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Nashoba Park Assisted Living in Ayer, MA

5.0
The staff at Nashoba Park Assisted Living was extremely helpful, kept me well-informed and made changes as needed for my brother. They even got on gluten free food for my brother, who was gluten-free. My brother was there for two months and the staff must have been great to him because he had to ...
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Southgate at Shrewsbury

5.0
I would recommend Southgate to anyone who asks. My aunt moved to their assisted living over a year ago. The staff are very compassionate and treat her like family. They have a new outdoor patio area to garden and they hold barbeques almost weekly throughout the summer. There is something for her ...
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Worcester County review score based on 30 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 11 Worcester County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Worcester County 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

Worcester County review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Worcester County, MA11 facilities
8.3
Worcester, MA19 facilities
9.1
Leominster, MA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Worcester County 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 30 reviews of 11 Worcester County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Worcester County 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.
Worcester County, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.5
4.1
Value for cost*
4.7
4.1
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Worcester County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Worcester County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Worcester County, 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 Worcester County 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 Worcester County 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
45.5%
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%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
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 Worcester County 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 Worcester County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Worcester County, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Worcester County 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 Worcester County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Worcester County, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Worcester County 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 Worcester County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Worcester County, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Worcester County 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 Worcester County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Worcester County, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Worcester County

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 Worcester County protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

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Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Atria Draper Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Worcester County, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 12 assisted living facilities near Worcester County, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Worcester County, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and The Residence at Orchard Grove. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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