Duxbury House Memory Care Residence
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Duxbury, MA

Duxbury House Memory Care Residence

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Duxbury, MA

Overview of Duxbury House Memory Care Residence

Duxbury House Memory Care Residence provides assisted living and memory care in Duxbury, MA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs supervised care in a secure environment.

There are 24 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. Private rooms give each resident a single personal living space, and the residence is owned by Welch Senior Living. Residents have access to secure outdoor patios and gardens, a hair salon, and transportation to medical appointments and outings, while chef-prepared meals follow rotating seasonal menus with dietitian-guided, low-sodium and heart-healthy options. Exercise, cognitive wellness programs, gardening, crafts, music and outings provide structured activities.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 24 Rank #174 / 176Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 174th out of 176 assisted living communities we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #203 / 243Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 203rd out of 243 assisted living communities we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

License Details

AccreditationsMemory Care Seal of Excellence by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners

Awards

2025 Best of the South Shore (BOSS) Award for Best Senior Living Community

Certifications & Programs

Memory Care Excellence Network — National Council of Certified Dementia PractitionersA recognition program from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners for organizations meeting dementia-care standards, including staff training and ongoing quality improvement.
Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) — National Council of Certified Dementia PractitionersStaff hold the Certified Dementia Practitioner credential from the NCCDP, which requires formal Alzheimer's/dementia training and hands-on experience - a signal of dedicated dementia-care training beyond state minimums.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Nonprofit OwnershipNo

Type Of Units

Special Care
24 units
Low Income Rooms Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
No
Total beds
24 units

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesDementia-friendly safety features and directional cues.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Telehealth Visit Coordination
Hydration Program

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Cognitive Wellness Programs

Additional Services

5 services
Laundry & Linen
Housekeeping
MaintenanceListed as: Daily bed making and trash removal
TransportationListed as: Scheduled local transportation
  • Assistance with coordination of healthcare needs and medical appointments

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Country Kitchen
Secure Outdoor Patios and Gardens
Emergency Call System
Activities
Brain Games & Trivia
Movie Nights
Painting and Crafts
Lunch Outings
Culinary Experiences
Gardening
Current Events Discussions
Music and Live Entertainment
Wii FitnessAn interactive Nintendo exercise program using games and movement activities to build balance, coordination, strength, and fitness—often a fun way for older adults to stay active.

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Duxbury House Memory Care Residence.
  • Low-sodium / heart-healthy options.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Room Types
Private Room
In-Room Features
Individual Heating & Air Conditioning Private Bathroom With Spacious Accessible Layout Ample Closet Space

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Inspection History

In Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) are the agencies authorized to inspect and report on facility safety.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
6 citations 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Massachusetts state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Massachusetts state average
Overall vs. MA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Massachusetts average:
• Total citations (at MA avg)
1 Better Metrics better than Massachusetts average:
• Citations per inspection (6% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMA Averagevs. MA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 66.0 This facility has total citations in line with the Massachusetts average (6 vs. MA avg 6).— At avg
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 6.06.4 This facility has 6% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (6 vs. MA avg 6.4).↓ 6% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMA Averagevs. MA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 121.0 This facility has had 95% fewer total inspections than the Massachusetts average (1 vs. MA avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 95% fewer

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Duxbury House Memory Care Residence

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Places of interest near Duxbury House Memory Care Residence

Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Duxbury's city center to Duxbury House Memory Care Residence's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 7.69 miles to nearest hospital (Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth)

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

Info below is compiled from the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
Heights Crossing Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Brockton
100
Facility 100
MA AVG 81
Rank #35 / 176
Yes21
67
Facility 67
MA AVG 45
Rank #56 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #21 / 152
AYesNo
Evans Park at Newton Corner
AL
MC
RC
Newton (Newton Corner)
112
Facility 112
MA AVG 81
Rank #20 / 176
Yes17
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 45
Rank #32 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #9 / 152
ANoNo
Goddard House Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Brookline
115
Facility 115
MA AVG 81
Rank #17 / 176
Yes40
56
Facility 56
MA AVG 45
Rank #80 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #21 / 152
-YesNo
Brookdale Cape Cod
AL
MC
Hyannis
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 81
Rank #86 / 176
Yes20
32
Facility 32
MA AVG 45
Rank #149 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #54 / 152
A+YesNo
Duxbury House Memory Care Residence
AL
MC
Duxbury (Tarkiln)
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 81
Rank #174 / 176
No24
17
Facility 17
MA AVG 45
Rank #203 / 243
Private Rooms--NoNo

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Massachusetts

Duxbury House Memory Care Residence is in Duxbury, Massachusetts. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
MA specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
Personal care at home or in assisted living

MassHealth Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC)

Massachusetts MassHealth Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC)

Eligibility

General
Adults 22 or older eligible for MassHealth Standard or CommonHealth who need physical assistance or cueing and supervision with at least one daily-living activity in an eligible home setting.

What it provides

  • Daily personal care by a GAFC agency’s direct-care worker; with medication reminders; nursing oversight and case management.
In-home support

Home Care Program

Massachusetts Home Care Program

Eligibility

General
Massachusetts residents meeting Home Care Program age, need and daily-function criteria, assessed by an Aging Services Access Point.

What it provides

  • Assessed home/community supports to help an eligible person remain at home; service mix and cost sharing depend on program rules.
In-home & community support

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Eligibility

General
People age 65 or older, or ages 60–64 with a disability, who meet MassHealth financial and nursing-facility-level-of-care requirements but wish to live at home.
MA specifics
The waiver can cover eligible adults beginning at age 60, not only age 65. Services delivered before plan approval are not automatically payable.

What it provides

  • Services authorized in an approved comprehensive service plan; including eligible home/community supports.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Massachusetts)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Live-in caregiver support

MassHealth Adult Foster Care (AFC)

Massachusetts MassHealth Adult Foster Care (AFC)

Eligibility

General
MassHealth members age 16 or older with qualifying coverage who need physical help or cueing and supervision with at least one daily-living activity. The member and qualified caregiver live together.

What it provides

  • Caregiver assistance with daily activities; nursing oversight and care management in the member’s or caregiver’s home.
In-home support

MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program

Massachusetts MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program

Eligibility

General
People eligible for MassHealth Standard or CommonHealth with a chronic or permanent disability who need physical assistance with at least two daily-living activities and can manage attendants or have a surrogate/administrative proxy.

What it provides

  • MassHealth-funded attendants hired by the participant to provide authorized personal care and daily-living assistance at home or in the community.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
QMB at or below 190% of the federal poverty level; SLMB/QI through 225%, under state counting rules.
Asset limit
No asset limit for MSP-only eligibility, effective March 1, 2024.

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
MA specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Duxbury House Memory Care Residence

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Duxbury House Memory Care Residence in?
Duxbury House Memory Care Residence is in the Tarkiln neighborhood of Duxbury.
02 Is Duxbury House Memory Care Residence in a walkable area?
Duxbury House Memory Care Residence has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
03 Are pets allowed at Duxbury House Memory Care Residence?
No, Duxbury House Memory Care Residence has a no-pet policy.
04 Does Duxbury House Memory Care Residence operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Duxbury House Memory Care Residence is registered as a for-profit in MA.
05 How many beds does Duxbury House Memory Care Residence have?
Duxbury House Memory Care Residence has 24 beds.
06 Has Duxbury House Memory Care Residence had any citations?
Duxbury House Memory Care Residence has had 6 reported citations according to records from Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE).
07 Are there photos of Duxbury House Memory Care Residence?
Yes — there are 34 photos of Duxbury House Memory Care Residence in the photo gallery on this page.