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10 Best Nursing Homes in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket 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 38 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Nantucket, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Nantucket is about $7,620, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 397 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Nantucket, MA
The average cost of senior living in Nantucket is $7,620 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mattapoisett Center, MA with an average of $6,935 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Nantucket, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Nantucket
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Nantucket
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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Royal at Harwich Village
5.0
I cannot express enough how amazing our experience has been with the Royal at Harwich Village. The staff is wonderful, friendly, and so caring. When we went for our first visit , we were very impressed with the facilities and all the activities they have available for the residents. We met with ...
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Mill Hill Residence in West Yarmouth, MA
4.4
They need to do a better job of accommodating family members in the dining room on holidays such as Thanksgiving. Spots for family members are too few and get taken too quickly. Visiting family members should be entitled to a few meals each year in the dining room with their loved one, without ...
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Nantucket nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nantucket nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nantucket, 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 Nantucket 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 Nantucket that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nantucket, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.5%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Nantucket 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 Nantucket Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nantucket, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63%
3.8%
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
48.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nantucket 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 Nantucket partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nantucket, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Nantucket 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 Nantucket communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nantucket, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nantucket 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 Nantucket offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nantucket, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
59.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maplewood at Mayflower Place, Thirwood Place and Maplewood at Brewster are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Nantucket, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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