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

Nestled in the historic town of Duxbury, Massachusetts, Duxbury House Memory Care Residence stands as a distinguished senior living community, offering a personalized and compassionate approach to memory care. Specifically designed for residents facing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, this community provides a secure and comfortable haven. As part of the Welch Senior Living family, with a rich legacy spanning over 70 years, Duxbury House Memory Care Residence is committed to caring for residents with the warmth and dedication of family.

Duxbury House features 12 thoughtfully designed suites, creating an intimate environment that feels like home. Residents have access to a beautiful living room, a welcoming country kitchen, and a range of programs meticulously crafted to stimulate the mind, body, and spirit. The community takes pride in its dedicated and compassionate staff, who deliver personalized care and unwavering support to each resident and their family. Beyond providing exceptional care, the community is devoted to helping residents reconnect with their loved ones, fostering a sense of belonging and meaningful connections.

By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 24 Rank #223 / 227Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 223rd out of 227 homes 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 cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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 #384 / 438Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 384th out of 438 homes 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 cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

Awards

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

License Details

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

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

Emergency SystemsEmergency response and security systems.
Safety FeaturesDementia-friendly safety features and directional cues.

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Not co-located with a nursing home

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesScheduled daily activities

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Duxbury House Memory Care Residence

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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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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.
Goddard House Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Brookline
115
Facility 115
MA AVG 86
Rank #36 / 227
Yes40
56
Facility 56
MA AVG 54
Rank #203 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #26 / 178
-YesNo
Evans Park at Newton Corner
AL
MC
RC
Newton (Newton Corner)
112
Facility 112
MA AVG 86
Rank #40 / 227
Yes17
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 54
Rank #103 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #14 / 178
C-NoNo
Heights Crossing Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Brockton
100
Facility 100
MA AVG 86
Rank #56 / 227
Yes21
67
Facility 67
MA AVG 54
Rank #165 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #26 / 178
AYesNo
Brookdale Cape Cod
AL
MC
Hyannis
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 86
Rank #112 / 227
Yes20
32
Facility 32
MA AVG 54
Rank #310 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #61 / 178
A+YesNo
Duxbury House Memory Care Residence
AL
MC
Duxbury (Tarkiln)
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 86
Rank #223 / 227
No24
17
Facility 17
MA AVG 54
Rank #384 / 438
Private Rooms--NoNo

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Frequently Asked Questions about Duxbury House Memory Care Residence

What neighborhood is Duxbury House Memory Care Residence in?

Duxbury House Memory Care Residence is in the Tarkiln neighborhood of Duxbury.

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.

Are pets allowed at Duxbury House Memory Care Residence?

No, Duxbury House Memory Care Residence has a no-pet policy.

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.

How many beds does Duxbury House Memory Care Residence have?

Duxbury House Memory Care Residence has 24 beds.

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.

What is the address of Duxbury House Memory Care Residence?

Duxbury House Memory Care Residence is located at 298 Kingstown Way, Duxbury, MA 02332.

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