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8 Best Nursing Homes in Chatham, MA
Chatham 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Chatham, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Chatham is about $6,916, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 73 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 Truro, Mayo Beach and Wellfleet.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Chatham, MA
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55 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
54 reviews
The staff at Mayflower Place were very helpful with my parents transition to live there. We visited several places on Cape Cod and this was the one my Dad felt the best about. My parents are pretty...
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.
At Maplewood at Mayflower Place, you will find the nautical spirit and coastal charm of Cape Cod. Settled on 40 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, you can relax, breathe the fresh ocean air and enjoy the good things in life. Our continuing care retirement community is minutes from a variety...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1616 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
Review score
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1414 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.7
Review score
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
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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
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.
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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: 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.
Because we believe that the quality of life is as important as the quality of care, we have created an atmosphere that is both comfortable and stimulating. Small in size, Rosewood Manor's 33 residents receive personalized attention and care from our dedicated staff. We selected the best staff...
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 Chatham, MA
The average cost of senior living in Chatham is $6,916 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Bedford, MA with an average of $6,507 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Chatham
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Chatham
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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Mill Hill Residence in West Yarmouth, MA
4.4
They need to do a better job of accommodating family members in the dining room on holidays such as Thanksgiving. Spots for family members are too few and get taken too quickly. Visiting family members should be entitled to a few meals each year in the dining room with their loved one, without ...
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Harbor Point at Centerville
4.9
Bad communication as a whole especially with medications when someone is going on vacation. Have had that happen on a few occasions.
Everything else besides the one issue has been incredible and couldn't ask for anything more. All around great!!
Chatham nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chatham nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chatham, 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 Chatham 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 Chatham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chatham, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Chatham 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 Chatham Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chatham, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chatham 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 Chatham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chatham, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chatham 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 Chatham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chatham, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Chatham 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 Chatham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chatham, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maplewood at Mayflower Place, Thirwood Place and Maplewood at Brewster are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Chatham, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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