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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dorchester Heights, MA

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Dorchester Heights 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 119 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dorchester Heights, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dorchester Heights is about $7,562, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1069 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dorchester Heights, 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.
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...
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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 The Elmhurst HealthCare
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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help 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.
For more than 35 years EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Melrose has been committed to the health and well-being of the community. We earned the trust of so many by staying true to our mission of providing individualized care with compassion and unwavering dedication to quality of life. A close-knit...
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: 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...
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Dorchester Heights, MA

The average cost of senior living in Dorchester Heights is $7,562 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beverly, MA with an average of $7,267 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Dorchester Heights, MA, vs. nearby cities

Dorchester Heights, MA
$7,565/mo
$7,569/mo
$7,507/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dorchester Heights, MA, vs. state and national averages

Dorchester Heights, MA
$7,565/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dorchester Heights, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,643/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,565/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dorchester Heights, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,494/mo
Studio
$7,812/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,623/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,564/mo

Senior living costs in Dorchester Heights vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dorchester Heights, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorchester Heights, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,565/mo$7,246/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$7,641/mo$7,240/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,643/mo$7,246/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$6,816/mo$6,355/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Dorchester Heights, MA:$7,565/mo
Massachusetts:$7,246/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Dorchester Heights, MA:$7,641/mo
Massachusetts:$7,240/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Dorchester Heights, MA:$7,643/mo
Massachusetts:$7,246/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Dorchester Heights, MA:$6,816/mo
Massachusetts:$6,355/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Dorchester Heights, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Dorchester Heights and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Dorchester Heights, MAMA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Dorchester Heights, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Dorchester Heights have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dorchester Heights, MA$7,461/mo$7,115/mo+4.9%
Massachusetts$7,601/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Dorchester Heights, MA
2024 average cost:$7,461/mo
2023 average cost:$7,115/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,601/mo
2023 average cost:$7,171/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Dorchester Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dorchester Heights

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

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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Dorchester Heights nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorchester Heights, 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 Dorchester Heights 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 Dorchester Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorchester Heights, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
67.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorchester Heights 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 Dorchester Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorchester Heights, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorchester Heights 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 Dorchester Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorchester Heights, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
49.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Dorchester Heights 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 Dorchester Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorchester Heights, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.8%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester Heights 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 Dorchester Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorchester Heights, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
58%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.1%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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