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10 Best Nursing Homes in Point Shirley, MA

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Point Shirley 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 88 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Point Shirley, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Point Shirley is about $7,575, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 658 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Point Shirley, MA

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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.
Assisted Living Residences at Hancock Park is a senior living community that supports a resident's independence, while providing medical care or nursing support when necesssary. Our 42-apartment assisted living community is in the heart of historic Quincy near shopping, dining, and entertainment....
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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.
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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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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.
For more than 35 years EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Melrose has been committed to the health and well-being of the community. We earned the trust of so many by staying true to our mission of providing individualized care with compassion and unwavering dedication to quality of life. A close-knit...
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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.
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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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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.
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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 Newbury of Brookline is located on nearly four acres in Fisher Hill. Our community combines comfortable elegance with the unparalleled details that define Kisco Signature living. Our exemplary service and upscale amenities help us fulfill our mission of making a difference every day in the...
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Point Shirley, MA

The average cost of senior living in Point Shirley is $7,575 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gloucester, MA with an average of $7,199 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Point Shirley, MA, vs. nearby cities

Point Shirley, MA
$7,575/mo
$7,507/mo
$7,484/mo

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

Point Shirley, MA
$7,575/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

$7,651/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,575/mo

Nursing homes costs in Point Shirley, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,651/mo
Studio
$7,256/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,027/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,062/mo

Senior living costs in Point Shirley 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: Point Shirley, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typePoint Shirley, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,575/mo$7,248/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$7,649/mo$7,242/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$7,651/mo$7,248/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$6,882/mo$6,357/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Point Shirley, MA:$7,575/mo
Massachusetts:$7,248/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Point Shirley, MA:$7,649/mo
Massachusetts:$7,242/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Point Shirley, MA:$7,651/mo
Massachusetts:$7,248/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Point Shirley, MA:$6,882/mo
Massachusetts:$6,357/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Point Shirley, MA, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Point Shirley, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Point Shirley 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
Point Shirley, MA$6,124/mo$5,194/mo+17.9%
Massachusetts$7,601/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Point Shirley, MA
2024 average cost:$6,124/mo
2023 average cost:$5,194/mo
Percent change:+17.9%
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 Point Shirley

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Point Shirley

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.

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 Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

Point Shirley nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Point Shirley nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Point Shirley, 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 Point Shirley 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 Point Shirley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Point Shirley, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
65%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
65%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Point Shirley 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 Point Shirley Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Point Shirley, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Point Shirley 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 Point Shirley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Point Shirley, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Point Shirley 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 Point Shirley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Point Shirley, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Point Shirley 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 Point Shirley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Point Shirley, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living, Atria Longmeadow Place and Allerton House Hingham are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Point Shirley, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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