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9 Best Nursing Homes in Dana Center, MA

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Dana Center 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dana Center, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dana Center is about $7,263, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 50 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dana Center, MA

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When we took my dad to look at Cedarbrook Village. He was very apprehensive about the move. He’s 95 years old and he lived in his home for over 58 years. He finally made the decision to move in and in one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Now doing in person tours!Tucked into the verdant hills of the Pioneer Valley is the town of Ware, Massachusetts. Named the “Manour of Peace” in 1716 by its founder, John Read, Ware remains to this day a quiet town that embraces commercial and recreational growth without allowing it to impose on...
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Mom spent the winter of '23-24 at this assisted living home - on the social plan. She was treated with dignity and respect by the loving and caring staff. "CLEAN" has always been an extremely high priority...
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.
Our Premier Assisted Living Community is located in the beautiful Carriage Grove neighborhood that features walking paths and a common green. Our community has options that accommodate an individual's personal and financial needs allowing every resident to remain in a private apartment to live...
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The staff at The Arbors at Amherst are professional and caring. The food is excellent tasting, well prepared and very appealing. Everyone who works at the facility greets you with a smile. We arrived one day...
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.
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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.
SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation for Hadley at Elaine Manor prides itself on both innovative programs and traditional community values. Our 154-bed facility, opened in 1996, is one of a select group of skilled nursing facilities that has received the stringent JCAHO-accreditation for long-term...
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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.
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 Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, our goal is to raise the bar for quality health care and services for our guests and residents. We are here to enhance the well being of those in our care, and to help you or your loved one achieve their maximum potential. We offer advanced...
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Dana Center, MA

The average cost of senior living in Dana Center is $7,263 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $5,364 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dana Center, MA vs. nearby cities

Dana Center, MA
$7,263/mo
$5,842/mo
$7,530/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dana Center, MA vs. the state and national average

Dana Center, MA
$7,263/mo
U.S. national average
$4,985/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dana Center vs. other types of senior living

$6,578/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,263/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dana Center, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,550/mo
Studio
$4,568/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,760/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,450/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Dana Center over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dana Center

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dana Center

Salisbury Nursing & Rehab Ctr in Worcester, MA

4.5
This is a very nice place, very comfortable. This a very clean facility probably the cleanest I have seen. Everyone is pleasant.

Keystone Commons in Ludlow, MA

4.6
It's a great place but it is so over the top expensive. I don't know how anyone can afford it for long and you really never know how long. Staff are great and the activities are fun.

The Arbors at Amherst

4.8
My father is on the memory care unit: The staff is very willing to talk and listen to families. The activities staff try's hard to keep those who are able, active and involved in activities throughout the day. If a resident needs to rest or take a nap, they understand. The staff is well trained ...
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Dana Center nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dana Center nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dana Center, 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 Dana Center 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 Dana Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dana Center, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dana Center 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 Dana Center Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dana Center, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dana Center 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 Dana Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dana Center, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
100%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dana Center 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 Dana Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dana Center, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
100%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
100%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Dana Center 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 Dana Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dana Center, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
100%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
0.4%
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Cedarbrook Village at Ware, The Oasis at Dodge Park and Tatnuck Park At Worcester are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dana Center, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 9 nursing homes facilities near Dana Center, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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