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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dukes County, MA

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Massachusetts is $7,813, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Dukes County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Dukes County, MA

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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.
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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 Dukes County, MA

The average cost of senior living in Massachusetts is $7,813 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Massachusetts vs. 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 state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMassachusettsU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$7,813/mo$5,847/mo33.6% above national median
Assisted Living$7,832/mo$5,830/mo34.3% above national median
Memory Care$9,730/mo$6,999/mo39.0% above national median
Independent Living$4,372/mo$3,520/mo24.2% above national median
Nursing Homes
Massachusetts:$7,813/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:33.6% above national median
Assisted Living
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:34.3% above national median
Memory Care
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:39.0% above national median
Independent Living
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:24.2% above national median
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dukes County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dukes County

The Village at Duxbury and Allerton House, a CCRC

5.0
It has everything I was looking for and the staff was welcoming. The total number of residents was just the right size. The attitude of everyone was/is definitely centered around the residents. Also, it's run like a co-op, so the residents have a say in how the place is run. The activities ...
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Laurelwood at The Pinehills in Plymouth, MA

5.0
The staff is very nice. I feel reassured that my loved one is safe, has people to talk to, and things to do. Some of the activities include yoga, movies, games, happy hour, field trips, and more for the residents to choose from. The community has transportation to mass services, and doctor ...
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Village at Proprietors Green in Marshfield, MA

4.5
It was expensive, but my mother had a positive experience there. Toward end of life, my mother was often challenging. The staff had the ability to roll with that. A majority of the employees really had their heart in it. We very rarely ran into red tape. We always felt there was an open door ...
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Dukes County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dukes County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dukes County, 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 Dukes County 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 Dukes County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dukes County, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.1%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57%
17.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dukes County 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 Dukes County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dukes County, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dukes County 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 Dukes County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dukes County, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dukes County 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 Dukes County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dukes County, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dukes County 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 Dukes County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dukes County, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thirwood Place, Sunrise of Plymouth Beach and Anchor Bay East Providence are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dukes County, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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