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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lincoln, MA
Lincoln 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 73 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lincoln, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lincoln is about $7,187, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 800 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Watertown Town, Payson Park and East Arlington.
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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.
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...
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: 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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO. While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide...
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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: 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: 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.
Cost of nursing homes in Lincoln, MA
The average cost of senior living in Lincoln is $7,187 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $7,027 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lincoln, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lincoln, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lincoln
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lincoln
Putnam Farm at Danvers
4.9
Staff is really nice. They look out for my mother. Like if she misses a meal, they check in on her.
Oh the appt transportation is a pain. It's only available 2 days a week half day. Have to get approval ahead of time. And the they drive you but do not assist into building. When it's a large ...
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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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Lincoln nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lincoln nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lincoln, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lincoln, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lincoln 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 Lincoln partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lincoln, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lincoln 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 Lincoln communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lincoln, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lincoln 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 Lincoln offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lincoln, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
68.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
67.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
36.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lincoln, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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