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10 Best Nursing Homes in Douglas, MA

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Douglas 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 592 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Douglas, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Douglas is about $6,755, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 6376 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Douglas, 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.
Marlborough Health Care Center (MHCC) is a 120 bed Skilled Nursing facility located in a beautiful country setting in Marlborough, CT just minutes from Glastonbury off Route 2. MHCC has been a part of the community for over 30 years and is well known for its commitment to...
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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.
At Heritage Manor, 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 for patients and residents....
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.
Imagine an eight acre island....emerald green from spring rains, surrounded by sapphire blue lakes, burgundy cranberry bogs and glorious, sweeping scenery. Imagine gentle breezes under an ancient oak tree while enjoying beautiful gardens of flowers and herbs....Imagine wheelchair accessible...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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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.
At Heritage at Dartmouth, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer active seniors a fun, dynamic lifestyle in our Assisted Living facility. This lively community supports each resident's independence, while also offering personalized health care services if they're ever needed.
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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.
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.
The Huntington at Nashua is a gorgeous, suburban Life Plan Community for active, independent adults aged 62 and better featuring modern apartments and bright, open-concept cottage homes, all situated on 55 acres of rolling, tree-lined ridges. Formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement...
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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: 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.
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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.
We offer wonderful options for people who have a wide range of needs, but a strong desire to maintain their privacy and independence.This comfortable and cozy lifestyle includes many wonderful amenities. Our full scope of services consists of 24-hour staff, a secured building, housekeeping,...
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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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for North Reading offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy services to residents and patients of all ages and acuity levels. We offer a range of professional healthcare services. Our fully refurbished 113-bed facility offers a warm, homelike environment...
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.
SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation for the North Shore provides rehabilitation for residents who exhibit a variety of behavioral symptoms that may include substance abuse as a result of traumatic brain injury or other acquired neurological disorders. Our experienced healthcare professionals...

Cost of nursing homes in Douglas, MA

The average cost of senior living in Douglas is $6,755 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palmer, MA with an average of $6,156 per month.

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

Douglas, MA
$6,755/mo
$7,005/mo

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

Douglas, MA
$6,755/mo
U.S. national average
$4,877/mo

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

$6,202/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,755/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,491/mo
Studio
$6,988/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,417/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,404/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,514/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Douglas over time

Douglas, MAMA stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Douglas

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Douglas

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 Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

Douglas nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Douglas nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Douglas, 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 Douglas 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 Douglas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Douglas, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.8%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Douglas 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 Douglas Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Douglas, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Douglas 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 Douglas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Douglas, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Douglas 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 Douglas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Douglas, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Douglas 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 Douglas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Douglas, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Colebrook Village at Hebron, Atria Longmeadow Place and The Residence at Cedar Dell are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Douglas, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 592 nursing homes facilities near Douglas, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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