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10 Best Nursing Homes in First Encounter Beach, MA

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First Encounter Beach 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 64 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in First Encounter Beach, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in First Encounter Beach is about $7,718, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 701 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near First Encounter Beach, MA

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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.
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 First Encounter Beach, MA

The average cost of senior living in First Encounter Beach is $7,718 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Bedford, MA with an average of $6,640 per month.

Nursing homes costs in First Encounter Beach, MA, vs. nearby cities

First Encounter Beach, MA
$7,718/mo

Nursing homes costs in First Encounter Beach, MA, vs. state and national averages

First Encounter Beach, MA
$7,718/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in First Encounter Beach, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,741/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,718/mo

Nursing homes costs in First Encounter Beach, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,555/mo
Studio
$7,616/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,377/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,563/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,996/mo

Senior living costs in First Encounter Beach 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: First Encounter Beach, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFirst Encounter Beach, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,718/mo$7,244/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$7,741/mo$7,238/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,741/mo$7,244/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$6,360/mo$6,353/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
First Encounter Beach, MA:$7,718/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
First Encounter Beach, MA:$7,741/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
First Encounter Beach, MA:$7,741/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
First Encounter Beach, MA:$6,360/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in First Encounter Beach, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in First Encounter Beach 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.

First Encounter Beach, MAMA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in First Encounter Beach, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in First Encounter Beach 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
First Encounter Beach, MA$7,790/mo$7,398/mo+5.3%
Massachusetts$7,601/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
First Encounter Beach, MA
2024 average cost:$7,790/mo
2023 average cost:$7,398/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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 First Encounter Beach

Recent reviews for nursing homes in First Encounter Beach

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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First Encounter Beach nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in First Encounter Beach nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in First Encounter Beach, 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 First Encounter Beach 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 First Encounter Beach that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
First Encounter Beach, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.4%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in First Encounter Beach 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 First Encounter Beach Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
First Encounter Beach, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in First Encounter Beach 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 First Encounter Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
First Encounter Beach, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in First Encounter Beach 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 First Encounter Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
First Encounter Beach, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in First Encounter Beach 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 First Encounter Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
First Encounter Beach, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
39.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Woodbriar Park, Thirwood Place and Sunrise of Plymouth Beach are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near First Encounter Beach, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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