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10 Best Nursing Homes in Blue Hills, MA
Blue Hills is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 106 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Blue Hills, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Blue Hills is about $7,210, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 985 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Blue Hills, MA
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Weymouth is a modern, professional facility that delivers skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy services to patients requiring both short- and long-term care. Our 154-bed facility is certified by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare...
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.
For more than 30 years EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Sharon has been providing skilled nursing to residents through a highly trained compassionate staff committed to providing exceptional, individualized care. This 66 bed community is the ONLY skilled nursing facility in Sharon and offers a...
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 nursing homes in Blue Hills, MA
The average cost of senior living in Blue Hills is $7,210 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norton Center, MA with an average of $6,697 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Blue Hills, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Blue Hills, MA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Blue Hills, MA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Blue Hills
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Blue Hills
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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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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Serenity Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wrentham, MA
5.0
My mom was here for only 7 months in the long term unit. She had some dementia and came from assistant living for 5 years.
She never thought of it as a nursing home. She still thought she was in assistant living..
To the family, that is the biggest compliment a nursing home can receive.. I ...
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Blue Hills nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Hills nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Hills, 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 Blue Hills nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Blue Hills 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
39%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
68.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
68.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Blue Hills nursing homes
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 Blue Hills Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue Hills nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blue Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Hills, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Hills nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blue Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Hills nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Blue Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Blue Hills, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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