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10 Best Nursing Homes in Freetown, MA

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Freetown 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 20 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Freetown, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Freetown is about $6,344, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 91 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Photo of Atria Fairhaven
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share the only item that they have failed at so far which was promised during the sale process, and that was Atria would provide transportation on any week day to and from his boat located close by. It was...
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.
Atria Fairhaven is an inviting senior community located in a charming seaside town. Residents gather with friends and family in one of several beautiful common spaces and an array of exciting daily activities provides many opportunities for social engagement. Atria Senior Living is a leading...
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5 out of 5. Clifton is a beautiful cape-cod Inn experience. Clean, bright, inviting. Every employee takes the time to greet, smile, and engage with guests and residents. It's part of their job. Whether it is...
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.
Clifton Assisted Living is nestled in a charming coastal setting on a beautiful New England country inn that overlooks scenic Mount Hope Bay. Discover a carefree senior lifestyle that provides a wonderful new feeling of comfort and security. Contrary to living alone in a large oversized house, ...
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The staff is very friendly to their residents, and are friendly to us as visitors. I would recommend this facility to anyone who is interested in a place like Prosper.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Nestled in the heart of the Fall River historical district, the Prosper at Fall River provides gracious urbane living in a cozy, cordially appointed setting. Providing a supportive environment for seniors, the Prosper encourages independence, promotes good health, and provides customized...
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Autumn Glen was and continues to be a very good match for my family member. They do a fantastic job personalizing the attention and care they give to each member of their community. They let no one slip...
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.
Autumn Glen in North Dartmouth, MA, offers assisted living and Alzheimer's services that help seniors with their day-to-day needs. In fact, when seniors choose assisted living at Autumn Glen, they'll be able to enjoy independent lives in private apartments without the worries brought about by...
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Except the nursing staff boss - [name removed] - when I ask her something or tell her something about my brother's health, Well she isn't very helpful. They can't even take his temperature. Regular...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Whaler's Cove Assisted Living has 120 safe and affordable rental apartments in a beautifully restored historic building. Life at Whaler's Cove means living independently for senior adults who no longer want the responsibility of maintaining a home but may need a helping hand with 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.
At Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Ctr, 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...
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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.
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...
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...
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 Center - Rosewood is a 57-bed assisted living facility that specializes in the long-term care of geriatric psychiatric residents. Our mission is to ensure the best possible quality of life for our residents by building on each person's experiences and skills in a safe, therapeutic...
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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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Fall River, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Part of community for more than 35 years, our 102-bed facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need...
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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 Somerset Ridge, 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....
Photo of Heritage at Dartmouth
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.
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
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.
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...
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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...

Cost of nursing homes in Freetown, MA

The average cost of senior living in Freetown is $6,344 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,976 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Freetown, MA, vs. nearby cities

Freetown, MA
$6,344/mo

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

Freetown, MA
$6,344/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$6,243/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,344/mo

Nursing homes costs in Freetown, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$9,595/mo
Studio
$6,121/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,912/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,650/mo

Senior living costs in Freetown 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: Freetown, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFreetown, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,344/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$6,243/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,243/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,833/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Freetown, MA:$6,344/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Freetown, MA:$6,243/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Freetown, MA:$6,243/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Freetown, MA:$5,833/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Freetown, MA, over time

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

Freetown, MAMA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Freetown, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Freetown 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
Freetown, MA$5,973/mo$9,123/mo-34.5%
Massachusetts$6,239/mo$6,024/mo+3.6%
National$4,886/mo$4,812/mo+1.5%
Freetown, MA
2024 average cost:$5,973/mo
2023 average cost:$9,123/mo
Percent change:-34.5%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$6,239/mo
2023 average cost:$6,024/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,886/mo
2023 average cost:$4,812/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Freetown

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Freetown

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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Swan Brook Assisted Living in Swansea, MA

5.0
I would highly recommend this facility to others. It was the least expensive for miles around. It is very homey. The staff and the owner are so nice. I can't say enough good things about this facility. The staff calls me for every little issue. For example, she fell a couple of times. They call ...
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Freetown nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Freetown nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Freetown, 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 Freetown 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 Freetown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Freetown, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
13.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
46.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
53.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
40%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Freetown 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 Freetown Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Freetown, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Freetown 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 Freetown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Freetown, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Freetown 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 Freetown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Freetown, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Freetown 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 Freetown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Freetown, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Atria Fairhaven, Clifton Assisted Living Community and River Falls Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Freetown, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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