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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shrewsbury, MA
Shrewsbury 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 57 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Shrewsbury, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Shrewsbury is about $7,224, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 421 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Douglas, Wheelwright and New Braintree.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Shrewsbury, MA
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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.
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...
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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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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 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...
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
Cost of nursing homes in Shrewsbury, MA
The average cost of senior living in Shrewsbury is $7,224 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Attleboro, MA with an average of $6,027 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shrewsbury
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shrewsbury
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.
New Horizons at Marlborough LLC
5.0
The staff is always friendly and accommodating. Anything that Dad needs, they make sure to take care of him. He loves it there. The move-in process was easy. There is constant communication with the family whether it is through a newsletter or a telephone call, if needed. His meals are amazing. ...
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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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Shrewsbury nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shrewsbury nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shrewsbury, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
64.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
67.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
64.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shrewsbury, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shrewsbury, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shrewsbury, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
24.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shrewsbury, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Residence at Orchard Grove, Atria Draper Place and The Gables of Fitchburg are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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