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10 Best Nursing Homes in Silver Lake, MA

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Silver Lake 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 72 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Silver Lake, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Silver Lake is about $7,481, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 973 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Silver Lake, MA

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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.
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: 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.
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.
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...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Silver Lake, MA

The average cost of senior living in Silver Lake is $7,481 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newburyport, MA with an average of $6,933 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Silver Lake, MA, vs. nearby cities

Silver Lake, MA
$7,481/mo
$7,489/mo
$7,475/mo

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

Silver Lake, MA
$7,481/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

$7,579/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,481/mo

Nursing homes costs in Silver Lake, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,510/mo
Studio
$7,742/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,109/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,982/mo

Senior living costs in Silver Lake 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: Silver Lake, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSilver Lake, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,481/mo$7,248/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$7,558/mo$7,242/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$7,579/mo$7,248/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$6,787/mo$6,357/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Silver Lake, MA:$7,481/mo
Massachusetts:$7,248/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Silver Lake, MA:$7,558/mo
Massachusetts:$7,242/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Silver Lake, MA:$7,579/mo
Massachusetts:$7,248/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Silver Lake, MA:$6,787/mo
Massachusetts:$6,357/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Silver Lake, MA, over time

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

Silver Lake, MAMA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Silver Lake, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Silver Lake 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
Silver Lake, MA$7,725/mo$7,561/mo+2.2%
Massachusetts$7,601/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Silver Lake, MA
2024 average cost:$7,725/mo
2023 average cost:$7,561/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
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 Silver Lake

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Silver Lake

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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Silver Lake nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Silver Lake nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Silver Lake, 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 Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Silver Lake, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Silver Lake, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Silver Lake, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Silver Lake, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Silver Lake, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Longmeadow Place, The Gables at Winchester and Benchmark at North Andover are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Silver Lake, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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