What is the average cost of memory care in Cambridge, MA?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Cambridge, MA is approximately $7,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Cambridge, MA?

Memory care in Cambridge, MA typically ranges from $5,500–$8,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Cambridge, MA?

Memory care communities in Cambridge, MA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Massachusetts?

Assisted living in Massachusetts supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Massachusetts Medicaid cover memory care?

Massachusetts Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Massachusetts) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 11 memory care communities in Cambridge, MA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

Page 2 of the Best Memory Care in Cambridge, MA: 11 Communities (2026)


Wingate Residences at Needham	MC AL	Needham (Needham Heights)	91 Facility 91 MA AVG 94 Rank #123 / 276	Yes	22	56 Facility 56 MA AVG 53 Rank #226 / 492	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	13 Facility 13 MA AVG 22 Rank #125 / 181	No	Yes
Neville Center at Fresh Pond	MC AL HOS NH SNF	Cambridge (Cambridge Highlands)	112 Facility 112 MA AVG 94 Rank #76 / 276	No	-	63 Facility 63 MA AVG 53 Rank #204 / 492	-	-	No	-
Cadbury Commons	MC AL IL	Cambridge (Neighborhood Nine)	74 Facility 74 MA AVG 94 Rank #176 / 276	Yes	24	86 Facility 86 MA AVG 53 Rank #81 / 492	Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms	29 Facility 29 MA AVG 22 Rank #27 / 181	No	No
The Residence at Melrose Station	MC AL IL RC	Melrose (Essex Street)	90 Facility 90 MA AVG 94 Rank #125 / 276	Yes	25	93 Facility 93 MA AVG 53 Rank #24 / 492	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	27 Facility 27 MA AVG 22 Rank #62 / 181	No	No
The Residence at Watertown Square	MC AL IL RC	Watertown (Summer Street)	90 Facility 90 MA AVG 94 Rank #125 / 276	Yes	25	94 Facility 94 MA AVG 53 Rank #19 / 492	Studio / 1 Bed	12 Facility 12 MA AVG 22 Rank #131 / 181	No	No
Neville Place Assisted Living	MC AL NH SNF	Cambridge (Cambridge Highlands)	71 Facility 71 MA AVG 94 Rank #182 / 276	Yes	13	68 Facility 68 MA AVG 53 Rank #180 / 492	Studio / Suite / 1 Bed	25 Facility 25 MA AVG 22 Rank #90 / 181	Yes	No
Youville House	MC AL	Cambridge (Ward Two)	-	Yes	-	94 Facility 94 MA AVG 53 Rank #19 / 492	Studio / 1 Bed	25 Facility 25 MA AVG 22 Rank #90 / 181	No	-
Sunrise of Burlington	MC AL	Burlington	79 Facility 79 MA AVG 94 Rank #166 / 276	Yes	29	47 Facility 47 MA AVG 53 Rank #275 / 492	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	21 Facility 21 MA AVG 22 Rank #106 / 181	No	No
The Arbors at Stoneham	MC AL	Stoneham (Franklin Street)	84 Facility 84 MA AVG 94 Rank #149 / 276	Yes	26	12 Facility 12 MA AVG 53 Rank #454 / 492	1 Bed / 2 Bed	12 Facility 12 MA AVG 22 Rank #131 / 181	Yes	No
Neville Place at Fresh Pond	MC AL NH SNF	Cambridge (Cambridge Highlands)	-	Yes	-	56 Facility 56 MA AVG 53 Rank #226 / 492	Studio / Suite / 1 Bed	-	No	-
Youville House Assisted Living Residence, Inc.	MC AL	Cambridge (Mid-Cambridge)	95 Facility 95 MA AVG 94 Rank #110 / 276	No	-	93 Facility 93 MA AVG 53 Rank #24 / 492	-	25 Facility 25 MA AVG 22 Rank #90 / 181	No	-

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Overview of Youville House Assisted Living Residence

Youville House is a 95-unit assisted living and memory care community located at 1573 Cambridge Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Middlesex County, the facility offers studio and one-bedroom apartments ranging from 408 to 614 square feet, each featuring a private bathroom and kitchenette.

The community maintains a staff of 70 full-time employees and provides 24-hour staffing. Unlike many residential facilities, this location holds a Walk Score of 94, indicating that daily errands are accessible on foot. On-site features include a private garden, and pets are permitted.

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health oversee the facility. No specific inspection history is reported in the available source data. Because this information is not publicly listed in current records, families should request recent survey results directly from the facility.

Resident services include fitness and recreation programming along with scheduled transportation. Details regarding specific dining menus, staffing ratios, and monthly pricing are not reported in the available source data. Families are encouraged to ask for a full list of included amenities and payment options during a tour.

Assisted living or memory care in a highly walkable urban environment makes this a viable option for local seniors. Families evaluating Youville House should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current availability, and the full regulatory and inspection history directly with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs before making a placement decision.

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