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10 Best Nursing Homes in North Acton, MA

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North Acton 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 28 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in North Acton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in North Acton is about $7,648, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 273 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near North Acton, MA

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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 SunBridge Care Center - Glenwood, we are dedicated to delivering quality healthcare service to every person entrusted to our care. Our 101-bed facility offers the Lowell community skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy services for people with psychiatric disorders. We pride ourselves on...
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Cost of nursing homes in North Acton, MA

The average cost of senior living in North Acton is $7,648 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lawrence, MA with an average of $7,321 per month.

Nursing homes costs in North Acton, MA, vs. nearby cities

North Acton, MA
$7,651/mo
$7,472/mo

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

North Acton, MA
$7,651/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$7,772/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,651/mo

Nursing homes costs in North Acton, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,525/mo
Studio
$8,441/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,477/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,300/mo

Senior living costs in North Acton 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: North Acton, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Acton, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,651/mo$7,246/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$7,747/mo$7,240/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,772/mo$7,246/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$6,765/mo$6,355/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
North Acton, MA:$7,651/mo
Massachusetts:$7,246/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
North Acton, MA:$7,747/mo
Massachusetts:$7,240/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
North Acton, MA:$7,772/mo
Massachusetts:$7,246/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
North Acton, MA:$6,765/mo
Massachusetts:$6,355/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in North Acton, MA, over time

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

North Acton, MAMA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in North Acton, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in North Acton 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
North Acton, MA$8,198/mo$7,402/mo+10.8%
Massachusetts$7,496/mo$7,092/mo+5.7%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
North Acton, MA
2024 average cost:$8,198/mo
2023 average cost:$7,402/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
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 North Acton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in North Acton

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

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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North Acton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Acton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Acton, 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 North Acton 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 North Acton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
North Acton, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North Acton 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 North Acton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Acton, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.8%
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
37.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Acton 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 North Acton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Acton, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in North Acton 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 North Acton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Acton, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Acton 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 North Acton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Acton, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.8%
0.4%
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