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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wellfleet, MA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wellfleet nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Wellfleet, MA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Wellfleet or another care type is right for you. Browse 97 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wellfleet.
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Nursing homes facilities near Wellfleet, MA
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They take care of the business. The people are nice there. The food is not as great as it could be, but that's personal preferences.
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.
Webster Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is an award-winning skilled nursing and post-acute facility serving the greater Massachusetts South Shore community. We are proudly recognized as one of the Best Nursing Homes in America by US News & World Report, and affiliated with the leading...
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My uncle is a resident there and when I was visiting, [name removed] was in the room sitting and talking with him. She is so sweet and caring to his needs. She goes above and beyond to check on him and 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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These all get a definite 5! The caregivers were incredibly skilled, kind, supportive and respondent. The director, [name removed], left a week after Dad died. She was as kind, an supportive as her staff. I...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
44 Floor plans available
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There have been a few hiccups along the way but overall a decent and more importantly a safe place for my dad to reside. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Memory Care
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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 Mashpee is a memory care assisted living community located in Barnstable 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 grandmother was at Newfield for a year and a half and had a fantastic experience. [name removed] and his team made our whole family feel comfortable during a very stressful time. Her care while at...
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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My experience was good, I had all the help from staff.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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My Mom is being cared for at this wonderful facility.I can not say enough about the cna’s and nurses extremely caring and professional.They are accommodating in every sense of her care.These extraordinary...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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I have been very satisfied with the staff and the care at Bridges. It's a very nice facility. It's neat, clean, modern, and well cared for.
Provides: Memory Care
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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 Pembroke is a memory care assisted living community located in Plymouth 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...
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I can not say enough about this place and everything they have done for my mother while she has been in their care. The staff are very caring people with great hearts and remain professional in their work....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Charming surroundings, a friendly attentive staff, and personalized services...there's no better place to call home! Ideally located in the historic seaside village of Harwich, The Royal provides everything you need to live comfortably and securely, without worry. Stroll our beautifully...
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I live at Life Care and I am pleased with it the rooms are clean and we are able to decorate them with our personal items the staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful the nurses are exceptional too the...
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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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.
We are a family owned 36 bed cozy and comfortable historic home. We are located within walking distance from Plymouth harbor and Plymouth center. This geographical location allows our clients to be easily involved in all functions of the community. Public transportation is also available. The...
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.
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.
Because we believe that the quality of life is as important as the quality of care, we have created an atmosphere that is both comfortable and stimulating. Small in size, Rosewood Manor's 33 residents receive personalized attention and care from our dedicated staff. We selected the best staff...
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
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.
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: 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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. 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: 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.
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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.
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: 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.
At Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 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...
Cost of nursing homes in Wellfleet, MA
The average cost of senior living in Wellfleet is $7,448 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newcomb Hollow, MA with an average of $6,368 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wellfleet, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wellfleet, MA vs. the state and national average
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Wellfleet over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wellfleet
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wellfleet
Benchmark at Hanover
5.0
The front line care workers are wonderful: Caring and very hard working.The management and professional staff are very responsive to any concerns. EVERYONE knows the residents' names within days. They make the residents feel safe, welcome and special.
Laurelwood at The Pinehills in Plymouth, MA
5.0
The staff is very nice. I feel reassured that my loved one is safe, has people to talk to, and things to do.
Some of the activities include yoga, movies, games, happy hour, field trips, and more for the residents to choose from. The community has transportation to mass services, and doctor ...
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The Inn at Silver Lake in Kingston, MA
4.4
We are unable to rate the value for cost because we have nothing to compare it to. However, what we like the most about The Inn is the location, that is what got me there. The on campus nursing home is what kept me there. It's a well-kept facility with a wonderful staff. I would recommend ...
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Wellfleet nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wellfleet nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wellfleet, 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 Wellfleet 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 Wellfleet that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wellfleet, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.3%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
65%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wellfleet 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 Wellfleet Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wellfleet, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wellfleet 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 Wellfleet partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wellfleet, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wellfleet 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 Wellfleet communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wellfleet, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
28.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wellfleet 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 Wellfleet offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wellfleet, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.7%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.3%
0.4%
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