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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wayland, MA

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Wayland 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 65 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wayland, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wayland is about $7,542, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 882 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wayland, MA

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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: 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...
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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.
Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Wayland, MA

The average cost of senior living in Wayland is $7,542 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin, MA with an average of $7,049 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Wayland, MA, vs. nearby cities

Wayland, MA
$7,542/mo
$7,400/mo

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

Wayland, MA
$7,542/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$7,607/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,542/mo

Nursing homes costs in Wayland, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,856/mo
Studio
$8,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,072/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,079/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,210/mo

Senior living costs in Wayland 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: Wayland, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWayland, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,542/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$7,605/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,607/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,800/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Wayland, MA:$7,542/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Wayland, MA:$7,605/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Wayland, MA:$7,607/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Wayland, MA:$6,800/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wayland, MA, over time

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

Wayland, MAMA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Wayland, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wayland 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
Wayland, MA$8,620/mo$8,101/mo+6.4%
Massachusetts$7,601/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Wayland, MA
2024 average cost:$8,620/mo
2023 average cost:$8,101/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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 Wayland

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wayland

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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Serenity Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wrentham, MA

5.0
My mom was here for only 7 months in the long term unit. She had some dementia and came from assistant living for 5 years. She never thought of it as a nursing home. She still thought she was in assistant living.. To the family, that is the biggest compliment a nursing home can receive.. I ...
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Wayland nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wayland nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wayland, 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 Wayland 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 Wayland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wayland, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.1%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wayland 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 Wayland Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wayland, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wayland 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 Wayland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wayland, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Wayland 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 Wayland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wayland, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wayland 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 Wayland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wayland, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.6%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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