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10 Best Nursing Homes in River Pines, MA

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River Pines 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 55 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in River Pines, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in River Pines is about $7,468, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 840 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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It's very clean. It's fairly reasonable in price, and they cover everything. They do a very good job. They are really good at keeping the residents engaged in activities. The food is quite good. I don't...
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.
Located in the heart of all that's buzzing in Burlington is Stonebridge—the newest, most innovative senior living community in the area. Stonebridge at Burlington offers all the benefits and amenities of community living— dining, housekeeping, transportation, maintenance... and fun....
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Choodamani M. I can only recommend SUNNY ACRES NURSING HOME IN CHELMSFORD MA, most Highly. I spent about 3 1/2 months recently. In the Rehab Section, since I had a fracture of the Femur bone. Both ...
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.
Photo of Bridges by EPOCH at Westford
44 Floor plans available
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I cannot say enough about Bridges, from the maintenance crew to the chef, the CNA’s, the Nurses….everyone gets to know the resident, and the family. The care and social activities are amazing. Mom’s first...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westford is a memory care assisted living community located in Middlesex 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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My mother lived at Newbury Court (independent living) for 15 years. The facility is attractive and in good condition. Facilities for many core and extra activities. Very good food. Caring, expert staff and...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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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44 Floor plans available
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My loved one now needs extra assistance so she pays over [fee removed] per month. She no longer eats food, but will drink Ensure. I have to buy the Ensure myself. This aggravates me and is the reason for...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Andover is a memory care assisted living community located in Essex 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 and...
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I would like to write about the professional care that the employees of Woodbriar gave to my Dad while he was there. The facility is beautiful. Always spotless everywhere and a feeling that I would want to...
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.
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The care there was really good. This was my mother's second round there. She had excellent therapist while she was there the first time. They took a very personal interest in her and they remembered her when...
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
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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 Palm Manor, 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 and residents....
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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 Willow Manor, 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 and residents....
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.
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Photo of Carleton-Willard Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
At Heritage Manor, 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 and residents....
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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.
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
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.
Photo of Hearthstone Alzheimer's Care - Woburn
Provides: Memory Care
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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO. While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide...
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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.
Photo of Meadow View Care and Rehabilitation Center
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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for North Reading offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy services to residents and patients of all ages and acuity levels. We offer a range of professional healthcare services. Our fully refurbished 113-bed facility offers a warm, homelike environment...

Cost of nursing homes in River Pines, MA

The average cost of senior living in River Pines is $7,468 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Haverhill, MA with an average of $7,159 per month.

Nursing homes costs in River Pines, MA, vs. nearby cities

River Pines, MA
$7,468/mo
$7,477/mo

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

River Pines, MA
$7,468/mo
U.S. national average
$4,956/mo

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

$7,571/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,468/mo

Nursing homes costs in River Pines, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,480/mo
Studio
$7,629/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,945/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,849/mo

Senior living costs in River Pines 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: River Pines, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiver Pines, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,468/mo$7,254/mo$4,956/mo
Assisted Living$7,551/mo$7,247/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$7,571/mo$7,254/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$6,741/mo$6,364/mo$4,162/mo
Nursing Homes
River Pines, MA:$7,468/mo
Massachusetts:$7,254/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Assisted Living
River Pines, MA:$7,551/mo
Massachusetts:$7,247/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
River Pines, MA:$7,571/mo
Massachusetts:$7,254/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
River Pines, MA:$6,741/mo
Massachusetts:$6,364/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Nursing homes costs in River Pines, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in River Pines 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 River Pines, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in River Pines 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
River Pines, MA$7,842/mo$7,682/mo+2.1%
Massachusetts$7,601/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
River Pines, MA
2024 average cost:$7,842/mo
2023 average cost:$7,682/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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

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What families are saying about nursing homes in River Pines

Recent reviews for nursing homes in River Pines

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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River Pines nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in River Pines nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in River Pines, 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 River Pines 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 River Pines that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
River Pines, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in River Pines 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 River Pines Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
River Pines, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in River Pines 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 River Pines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
River Pines, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in River Pines 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 River Pines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
River Pines, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
51.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in River Pines 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 River Pines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
River Pines, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
42.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.2%
0.4%
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Benchmark at Billerica Crossings, Atria Longmeadow Place and The Gables at Winchester are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near River Pines, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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