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10 Best Nursing Homes in Oxford, MA

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Oxford 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 17 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Oxford, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Oxford is about $7,044, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 161 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Photo of Brookdale Eddy Pond East
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The staff and residents at Brookdale Eddy Pond East are very welcoming and treated my mother like family. From the administrator to the business office , the support staff , nurses , CNA'S and kitchen staff-...
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.
Brookdale Eddy Pond East is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts. Our community has an ideal location off Route 20 and convenient to I-395 just minutes from grocery stores, banks, restaurants, shopping and three world-class hospitals. Auburn is a historic...
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The facility was very well-maintained and the personnel were very pleasant. Unfortunately, they suffered from the same industry wide problems of adequate staffing in food, service, and housekeeping and the...
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.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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Very accommodating in getting information to help us make our decision The facility is very nice and the staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and caring Facility is very well maintained Activities are...
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.
Christopher Heights of Webster is strictly a rents community, located in a beautiful rural setting easily accessible to al major routes. Our monthly fee includes all meals, utilities (excluding cable and telephone), 24 hour security and up to one hour and a half of personal care daily. There is...
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Top notch. From management and activity personnel to the nursing assistance, food prep, and maintenance crews. All were Courteous, compassionate and understanding.
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.
Resting at the foot of Worcester's western hills is the historic village of Tatnuck... a place filled with family, fond memories and tradition. Today, traditions continue at Tatnuck Park at Worcester, a respected and valued assisted living community. Built on the site of a former family estate,...
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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.
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: 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.
The Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...
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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.
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...
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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.
The Blaire House of Worcester is a 75-bed Skilled Nursing Center and is devoted completely to the care of residents with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. We are family owned and operated by the Essex Group Management Corp, servicing the health care needs of seniors for over 50 years. We...
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Cost of nursing homes in Oxford, MA

The average cost of senior living in Oxford is $7,044 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $6,272 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Oxford, MA, vs. nearby cities

Oxford, MA
$7,044/mo
$7,306/mo

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

Oxford, MA
$7,044/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$6,889/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,044/mo

Nursing homes costs in Oxford, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,820/mo
Studio
$7,392/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,551/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,153/mo

Senior living costs in Oxford 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: Oxford, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOxford, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,044/mo$7,246/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$6,889/mo$7,240/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,889/mo$7,246/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,952/mo$6,355/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Oxford, MA:$7,044/mo
Massachusetts:$7,246/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Oxford, MA:$6,889/mo
Massachusetts:$7,240/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Oxford, MA:$6,889/mo
Massachusetts:$7,246/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Oxford, MA:$5,952/mo
Massachusetts:$6,355/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Oxford, MA, over time

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

Oxford, MAMA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Oxford, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Oxford 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
Oxford, MA$7,024/mo$6,557/mo+7.1%
Massachusetts$7,601/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Oxford, MA
2024 average cost:$7,024/mo
2023 average cost:$6,557/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,601/mo
2023 average cost:$7,171/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Oxford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Oxford

Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Salisbury Nursing & Rehab Ctr in Worcester, MA

4.5
This is a very nice place, very comfortable. This a very clean facility probably the cleanest I have seen. Everyone is pleasant.

Southgate at Shrewsbury

5.0
I would recommend Southgate to anyone who asks. My aunt moved to their assisted living over a year ago. The staff are very compassionate and treat her like family. They have a new outdoor patio area to garden and they hold barbeques almost weekly throughout the summer. There is something for her ...
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Oxford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oxford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oxford, 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 Oxford 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 Oxford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oxford, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oxford 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 Oxford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oxford, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
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
44.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oxford 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 Oxford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oxford, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Oxford 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 Oxford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oxford, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oxford 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 Oxford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oxford, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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