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10 Best Nursing Homes in Oak Bluffs, MA
Oak Bluffs 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 136 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Oak Bluffs, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Oak Bluffs is about $6,653, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1426 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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5 for all! The staff is wonderful! They treat residents like family and are always available and helpful. I would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so...
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.
The Cottages at Dartmouth Village is a memory care and assisted living community in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Our community is nestled in a wooded area of the city giving residents peace and tranquility while still offering easy access to local attractions and amenities like Buttonwood Park Zoo,...
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My aunt lived at Laurelwood for 4 1/2 years first in a unit for Independent Living and at age 100 in Avita. Laurelwood provided her with an excellent quality of life. The staff were friendly, respectful,...
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.
Situated within a beautiful woodland of trees, hills and valleys, Laurelwood at The Pinehills, proudly takes its place as the newest neighborhood within The Pinehills, a village in the heart of Plymouth, recently named 2015 Community of the Year in the Best in American Living Awards by the...
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The care is good, the employees are friendly and the place us clean but the food is the worst of any nursing center I have ever visited in and I do not understand how you can feed elderly people the meals...
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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.
Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield provides a plethora of specialized services and programs to ensure comfortable and effective care. Our rehab programs include Cardiac Rehab, Orthopedic Rehab, Memory Care and Wound Care. The rehab gym features modern equipment, with space and light to...
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My uncle is a resident there and when I was visiting, [name removed] was in the room sitting and talking with him. She is so sweet and caring to his needs. She goes above and beyond to check on him and to...
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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.
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There have been a few hiccups along the way but overall a decent and more importantly a safe place for my dad to reside. I would recommend to others.
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Mashpee is a memory care assisted living community located in Barnstable County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully...
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Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility stands out as a meticulously maintained establishment with a team of warm and accommodating staff members. They go above and beyond to ensure that residents like my...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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It is a lovely, bright facility. The food is so good....not like institutional food. Only bad thing was that sometimes it was hard to find the individuals that sit at the desk...ie nurses etc. Otherwise...
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The purpose of my stay at this beautiful facility was to rehab my legs. I could not even lift my feet from the floor and NOW, I’m walking up stairs….thanks to the wonderful therapists (Occupational 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.
Brandon Woods of New Bedford is a 135-bed skilled nursing center. We are family owned and operated by the Essex Group Management Corp, servicing the health care needs of seniors for more than 50 years. We specialize in Short and Long Term care, Rehab, Sub-acute care, and Alzheimer's Specialty...
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I have been very satisfied with the staff and the care at Bridges. It's a very nice facility. It's neat, clean, modern, and well cared for.
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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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke is a memory care assisted living community located in Plymouth County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully designed...
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I can not say enough about this place and everything they have done for my mother while she has been in their care. The staff are very caring people with great hearts and remain professional in their work....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Charming surroundings, a friendly attentive staff, and personalized services...there's no better place to call home! Ideally located in the historic seaside village of Harwich, The Royal provides everything you need to live comfortably and securely, without worry. Stroll our beautifully...
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Everything has been excellent here so far. Mom did have a hard time transitioning, but the staff was helping with that. They are the most affordable for what mom needed. She has finally started getting...
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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.
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.
We are a family owned 36 bed cozy and comfortable historic home. We are located within walking distance from Plymouth harbor and Plymouth center. This geographical location allows our clients to be easily involved in all functions of the community. Public transportation is also available. The...
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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 Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Ctr, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients...
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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.
The Daniel Child House is located in the heart of Warren. It is an elegant historic home build by Daniel Child around the turn of the century. Our home is within walking distance to downtown Warren, and the historic water district. East Bay Bike path and Burrs Park are just beyond our home. Our...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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
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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
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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.
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth is a 118-bed skilled nursing center. We are family owned and operated by the Essex Group Management Corp, servicing the health care needs of seniors for over 50 years. We specialize in Short and Long Term care, Rehab, Sub-acute care, and Alzheimer's Specialty care. Our...
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative...
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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
At Heritage at Dartmouth, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer active seniors a fun, dynamic lifestyle in our Assisted Living facility. This lively community supports each resident's independence, while also offering personalized health care services if they're ever needed.
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Oak Bluffs, MA
The average cost of senior living in Oak Bluffs is $6,653 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,882 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Oak Bluffs
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Oak Bluffs
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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All American Assisted Living at Hanson
4.9
They are very kind caring and helpful. Everyone there knew me and my children always asked how we are and when my dad passed some staff reached out to send condolences and hugs
Atria Fairhaven
4.0
Friendly, helpful, go above and beyond to make sure the resident feels like they belong.
Would have gave a 5 but price wise it was a little too much.
Oak Bluffs nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Bluffs nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Bluffs, 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 Oak Bluffs 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 Oak Bluffs that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oak Bluffs, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.9%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
70.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Oak Bluffs 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 Oak Bluffs Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oak Bluffs, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oak Bluffs 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 Oak Bluffs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Bluffs 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 Oak Bluffs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak Bluffs, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Bluffs 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 Oak Bluffs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Residence at Cedar Dell, Maplewood at Mayflower Place and Thirwood Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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