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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Byfield, MA

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South Byfield 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 22 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in South Byfield, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in South Byfield is about $7,020, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 178 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near South Byfield, MA

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Photo of Assisted Living Center of Salisbury
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The Assisted Living Center of Salisbury is such an unusual place as assisted living places go. It is a non-profit, so it isn't fancy. But in my mother's case that is a great fit. The place is small, with...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Assisted Living Center, Inc. has been a trusted name on the seacoast for over a decade, providing quality assisted living care to residents from Maine to Massachusetts. Our Salisbury residence – one of the first non-profit assisted living residences in New England – maintains the unique concept...
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I really don't know what to say. I feel like you have to be good about reaching out to them because they will not reach out to you. My mom is at independent living level and it is very much independent so it...
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.
Atria Merrimack Place in Newburyport, MA in Essex County is a senior living community for active, independent-minded seniors. Our community resides on beautiful grounds, with lush greenery in a quiet residential area. We're located in close proximity to the Interstate 95 and surrounded by...
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I would give it all 5s. Could there be improvements? No one place is 100% but they would need only tiny tweaks. The most important thing is my mother truly loves it there and she gets far better care there...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Haverhill Crossing is an assisted living community in the riverfront city of Haverhill, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Our attractive, spacious community sits on a large, landscaped lot overlooking mature woods and lush farmland near Kenoza Lake, downtown shops and the...
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Amazing, compassionate community for those suffering from memory impairment. I am blessed to have 2 views of this magnificent community. My Mother was a resident for the final 2 years of her life. I had...
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.
Avita of Newburyport is a memory care community located in the beautiful city of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Newburyport is a small coastal city in Essex County that offers a vibrant tourism industry, a full schedule of annual events and exciting points of interest. The city is home to a quaint...
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My stay here was great! The staff was wonderful. Very caring and understanding. So very positive and helpful. I certainly would come back again. The quality of care was excellent and the staff...
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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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 Oxford Center, 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
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.
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...
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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.
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...
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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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 Elizabeth Calsey House at Lions Mouth Road
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 Merrivista
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in South Byfield, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Byfield is $7,020 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newburyport, MA with an average of $6,941 per month.

Nursing homes costs in South Byfield, MA, vs. nearby cities

South Byfield, MA
$7,020/mo
$7,055/mo

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

South Byfield, MA
$7,020/mo
U.S. national average
$4,956/mo

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

$7,001/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,020/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Byfield, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,947/mo
Studio
$8,988/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,503/mo
2 Bedroom
$15,295/mo

Senior living costs in South Byfield 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: South Byfield, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Byfield, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,020/mo$7,266/mo$4,956/mo
Assisted Living$6,976/mo$7,260/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$7,001/mo$7,266/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$6,588/mo$6,376/mo$4,162/mo
Nursing Homes
South Byfield, MA:$7,020/mo
Massachusetts:$7,266/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Assisted Living
South Byfield, MA:$6,976/mo
Massachusetts:$7,260/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
South Byfield, MA:$7,001/mo
Massachusetts:$7,266/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
South Byfield, MA:$6,588/mo
Massachusetts:$6,376/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Nursing homes costs in South Byfield, MA, over time

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

South Byfield, MAMA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in South Byfield, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in South Byfield 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
South Byfield, MA$7,848/mo$7,847/mo+0.0%
Massachusetts$7,601/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
South Byfield, MA
2024 average cost:$7,848/mo
2023 average cost:$7,847/mo
Percent change:+0.0%
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 South Byfield

Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Byfield

Brightview Danvers

4.3
We moved my Dad there almost 2 years ago. It has been a very positive experience! There are many activities to keep you busy!! The food is great and the place is clean!!

Partridge House in Hampton, NH

5.0
We could not have picked a more perfect spot for Mum. Her dementia was worsening, and she could not be left alone. The nurses & staff are the sweetest, most compassionate people and helped her settle in. It’s been 2.5 yrs now and she requires much more help, which she receives with humor, love ...
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Brentwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Danvers, MA

5.0
I will be forever grateful to the entire Brentwood Community for the care they recently provided for my 54 year old brother. After surgery and needing rehab to get back on his feet, he was brought to Brentwood. While he was only there for about 4 days, it was the quick action on the part of the ...
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South Byfield nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Byfield nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Byfield, 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 South Byfield 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 South Byfield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Byfield, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
14.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
50%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
57.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
50%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Byfield 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 South Byfield Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Byfield, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Byfield 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 South Byfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Byfield, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in South Byfield 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 South Byfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Byfield, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Byfield 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 South Byfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Byfield, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Assisted Living Center of Salisbury, Atria Merrimack Place and Benchmark at Haverhill Crossings are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Byfield, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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