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10 Best Nursing Homes in Braintree, MA
Braintree 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 66 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Braintree, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Braintree is about $7,280, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 650 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Watertown Town, Mount Auburn and East Arlington.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Braintree, MA
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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
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 with...
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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.
Hebrew Rehabilitation Center is the long-term chronic care and rehabilitative hospital of Hebrew SeniorLife, a Harvard Medical School-affiliate and national leader in geriatric research and senior care for all. Non-profit and nonsectarian, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center has been offering a wide...
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.
At The Ellis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative 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.
At Stonebridge Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and...
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Cost of nursing homes in Braintree, MA
The average cost of senior living in Braintree is $7,280 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taunton, MA with an average of $6,349 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Braintree
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Braintree
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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The Residence at Melrose Station
5.0
My mom is doing great at The Residence at Melrose Station! The staff are taking very good care of her. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families! It is not cheap but it is worth the money.
Braintree nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Braintree nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Braintree, 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 Braintree 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 Braintree 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
27.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
74.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
61.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Braintree 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 Braintree 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
45.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Braintree 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 Braintree 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
27.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Braintree 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 Braintree communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Braintree 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 Braintree offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
49.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner and The Residence at Great Woods are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Braintree, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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