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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ipswich, MA

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Ipswich 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 22 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ipswich, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ipswich is about $7,085, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 286 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ipswich, MA

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The Assisted Living Center of Salisbury is such an unusual place as assisted living places go. It is a non-profit, so it isn't fancy. But in my mother's case that is a great fit. The place is small, with...
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.
Assisted Living Center, Inc. has been a trusted name on the seacoast for over a decade, providing quality assisted living care to residents from Maine to Massachusetts. Our Salisbury residence – one of the first non-profit assisted living residences in New England – maintains the unique concept...
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I really don't know what to say. I feel like you have to be good about reaching out to them because they will not reach out to you. My mom is at independent living level and it is very much independent so it...
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.
Atria Merrimack Place in Newburyport, MA in Essex County is a senior living community for active, independent-minded seniors. Our community resides on beautiful grounds, with lush greenery in a quiet residential area. We're located in close proximity to the Interstate 95 and surrounded by...
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My mother has lived at Charter for a year. All of the staff, including the administration, front desk, dining room, caregivers, cleaning and maintenance are incredibly kind and helpful. My mother enjoys the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Charter at Danvers is a highly regarded senior care community in Danvers, Massachusetts providing assisted living and memory care services. Our stunning and inviting home-like community enjoys a prime location next to the world famous Cherry Hill Creamery and is just minutes from grocery...
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What I saw of the meals and dining - seemed ok. Gramps did not participate in any of the activities. It is expensive with rental furniture. We felt [fee removed] for 30 days was rather high. However, I...
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.
Designed to capture the residential flavor of the neighborhood, Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm boasts features that create the air of a country manor, including a spacious porch with wonderful hilltop views. The community offers residents and families close proximity to the Geriatric Care...
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Quality of care is excellent. Room sizes vary. My sister's room is large. Others are smaller. Activities are fair. They have a guitar player come in several times a week and the staff also keeps them...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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I am very happy with the staff, activities, food, facility and location. The facility is small with only 40 residents in a residential area with nice grounds. It is very homey and the staff takes time to get...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Located in a quaint neighborhood in the town of Danvers is Seasons - the premier assisted living community specializing in memory care on the North Shore. At Seasons of Danvers, we approach the needs of our residents in a holistic way. With our approach, we believe we can maximize the abilities...
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Amazing, compassionate community for those suffering from memory impairment. I am blessed to have 2 views of this magnificent community. My Mother was a resident for the final 2 years of her life. I had...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Avita of Newburyport is a memory care community located in the beautiful city of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Newburyport is a small coastal city in Essex County that offers a vibrant tourism industry, a full schedule of annual events and exciting points of interest. The city is home to a quaint...
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My Mom had a recent stay at Blueberry Hill. Having read good and bad reviews, I was understandably a bit concerned. Thankfully there were no issues. I was impressed with how the staff worked with my Mom and...
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.
Located in the pleasant town of Old Beverly, Blueberry Hill provides skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and highly specialized pulmonary rehabilitation in our a three-winged, 132-room community. Our dedicated caregivers create a family-like, caring environment with the...
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My brother [name removed] has been at Brentwood since March 2024. I am writing to acknowledge [name removed], from the business office. [name removed] has helped me with forms and paperwork and taken my...
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.
The Brentwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center offers Subacute Rehabilitation with specialty Orthopedic, Respiratory and Cardiac programs. Our goal is to assist patients in regaining a high level of function, mobility, and independence by providing personalized care and a warm recuperative...
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This place is like a 5 star resort, it's prestine, it's brighter, cleaner. It's an upscale place with people at a higher income level. It's a lot more expesnive and doesn't have the PACE program.
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.
The Herrick House has been enriching the lives of seniors on the North Shore since 1994. Located on the upper campus of Beverly Hospital, The Herrick House features traditional assisted living and Spectrum, a dementia care neighborhood. Services include 24-hour on site licensed nursing staff,...
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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.
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
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
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...
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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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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...

Cost of nursing homes in Ipswich, MA

The average cost of senior living in Ipswich is $7,085 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newburyport, MA with an average of $6,933 per month.

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

Ipswich, MA
$7,085/mo
$7,267/mo

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

Ipswich, MA
$7,085/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$7,167/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,085/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,468/mo
Studio
$8,911/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,619/mo
2 Bedroom
$12,794/mo

Senior living costs in Ipswich 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: Ipswich, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIpswich, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,085/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$7,144/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,167/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,673/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Ipswich, MA:$7,085/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Ipswich, MA:$7,144/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ipswich, MA:$7,167/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ipswich, MA:$6,673/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ipswich, MA, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Ipswich, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ipswich 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
Ipswich, MA$7,980/mo$8,556/mo-6.7%
Massachusetts$7,496/mo$7,092/mo+5.7%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Ipswich, MA
2024 average cost:$7,980/mo
2023 average cost:$8,556/mo
Percent change:-6.7%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,496/mo
2023 average cost:$7,092/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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 Ipswich

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ipswich

Brightview Danvers

4.3
We moved my Dad there almost 2 years ago. It has been a very positive experience! There are many activities to keep you busy!! The food is great and the place is clean!!

Partridge House in Hampton, NH

5.0
We could not have picked a more perfect spot for Mum. Her dementia was worsening, and she could not be left alone. The nurses & staff are the sweetest, most compassionate people and helped her settle in. It’s been 2.5 yrs now and she requires much more help, which she receives with humor, love ...
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Brentwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Danvers, MA

5.0
I will be forever grateful to the entire Brentwood Community for the care they recently provided for my 54 year old brother. After surgery and needing rehab to get back on his feet, he was brought to Brentwood. While he was only there for about 4 days, it was the quick action on the part of the ...
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Ipswich nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ipswich nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ipswich, 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ipswich, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ipswich 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 Ipswich Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ipswich, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ipswich 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 Ipswich partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ipswich, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ipswich, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ipswich 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 Ipswich offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ipswich, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Assisted Living Center of Salisbury, Atria Merrimack Place and Charter Senior Living of Danvers are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ipswich, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 22 nursing homes facilities near Ipswich, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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