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10 Best Nursing Homes in Melrose, MA
Melrose 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 113 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Melrose, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Melrose is about $7,286, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 995 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Melrose, MA
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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: 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: 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: 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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for North Reading offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy services to residents and patients of all ages and acuity levels. We offer a range of professional healthcare services. Our fully refurbished 113-bed facility offers a warm, homelike environment...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Located on the Salem Common in a historic Federalist Mansion, the John Bertram House delivers the finest in senior care under the guidance of Sunrise Senior Living and local Board of Trustees. Serving Senior for over thirty years, the John Bertram House affords families peace-of-mind by providing...
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Melrose, MA
The average cost of senior living in Melrose is $7,286 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beverly, MA with an average of $7,083 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Melrose, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Melrose, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Melrose
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Melrose
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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The Residence at Melrose Station
5.0
My mom is doing great at The Residence at Melrose Station! The staff are taking very good care of her. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families! It is not cheap but it is worth the money.
Melrose nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melrose nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melrose, 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 Melrose 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 Melrose that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
40.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Melrose 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 Melrose Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melrose, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melrose 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 Melrose partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melrose, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Melrose 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 Melrose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melrose, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melrose 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 Melrose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melrose, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner and The Gables at Winchester are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Melrose, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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