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Best Memory Care in Massachusetts

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 224 memory care communities in Massachusetts using Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in MA
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Jul 2026
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224 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 53/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Massachusetts. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 94The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Massachusetts. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.

The Leonard Florence Center
MC
ADC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Row Chelsea (Admirals Hill)
100
Facility 100
MA AVG 94
Rank #94 / 276
No-
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 53
Rank #63 / 498
Private Rooms--No-
The Commons in Lincoln
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Lincoln
32
Facility 32
MA AVG 94
Rank #268 / 276
Yes-
5
Facility 5
MA AVG 53
Rank #485 / 498
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #37 / 180
C-No-
The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran
MC
AL
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Worcester (Central Business District)
150
Facility 150
MA AVG 94
Rank #29 / 276
Yes-
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 53
Rank #63 / 498
---No-
Hebrew SeniorLife
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Boston (Roslindale)
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 94
Rank #232 / 276
Yes-
38
Facility 38
MA AVG 53
Rank #324 / 498
---No-
Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living
MC
NH
Peabody
180
Facility 180
MA AVG 94
Rank #11 / 276
No-
34
Facility 34
MA AVG 53
Rank #339 / 498
Private Rooms--No-
Bethany Health Care Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Framingham
169
Facility 169
MA AVG 94
Rank #14 / 276
No-
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 53
Rank #259 / 498
---No-
Evans Park at Newton Corner
MC
AL
RC
Newton (Newton Corner)
112
Facility 112
MA AVG 94
Rank #76 / 276
Yes17
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 53
Rank #108 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 24
Rank #27 / 180
C-NoNo
Heights Crossing Assisted Living
MC
AL
RC
Brockton
100
Facility 100
MA AVG 94
Rank #94 / 276
Yes21
67
Facility 67
MA AVG 53
Rank #185 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #37 / 180
AYesNo
Our Lady’s Haven Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitative Care
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Fairhaven
117
Facility 117
MA AVG 94
Rank #68 / 276
No-
67
Facility 67
MA AVG 53
Rank #185 / 498
---No-
The Meadows Health Center
MC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
North Andover
60
Facility 60
MA AVG 94
Rank #210 / 276
No-
4
Facility 4
MA AVG 53
Rank #488 / 498
---No-
Notre Dame du Lac
MC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Worcester (Booth Apartments Area)
110
Facility 110
MA AVG 94
Rank #80 / 276
No24
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 53
Rank #449 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 24
Rank #93 / 180
-YesNo
Wingate Residences at Needham
MC
AL
Needham (Needham Heights)
91
Facility 91
MA AVG 94
Rank #123 / 276
Yes22
56
Facility 56
MA AVG 53
Rank #228 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
39
Facility 39
MA AVG 24
Rank #13 / 180
B-NoYes
East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living
MC
AL
NH
SNF
East Longmeadow
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 94
Rank #274 / 276
No20
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 53
Rank #419 / 498
Special Care (20)--NoNo
The Falls at Cordingly Dam
MC
AL
RC
Newton (Newton Lower Falls)
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 94
Rank #125 / 276
Yes27
54
Facility 54
MA AVG 53
Rank #238 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #37 / 180
C-NoYes
CareOne at Concord
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Corner Concord (Old Road To Nine Acre Corner)
135
Facility 135
MA AVG 94
Rank #42 / 276
No-
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 53
Rank #386 / 498
Private / Semi-Private Rooms--No-
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Overview of The Leonard Florence Center

Enjoy a combination of comfort and quality care with The Leonard Florence Center, a compassionate community in Chelsea, MA, offering excellent short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. They cater to an intimate number of residents to guarantee focused and personalized care. In addition to daily living assistance and nursing care, residents here have access to regular in-house physician and nurse visits for added comfort and care. Therapy services and treatment plans are tailor-made to match residents’ unique needs and requirements to ensure they effectively improve their conditions.

Residents also enjoy the comfort of having cozy and spacious accommodations with private baths for their convenience. To ensure residents maintain healthy diets and proper nutrition, they consistently serve them delicious and well-balanced meals tailored to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities like a salon, library, cafe, spa, and outdoor patios are also available to enhance residents’ comforts and living conditions. At The Leonard Florence Center, residents are well-equipped to thrive against their conditions in a warm and nurturing environment.

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Overview of The Commons in Lincoln

Burrowed in the inviting neighborhood of Lincoln, MA, The Commons in Lincoln is an enticing senior living community offering professional care services. This community is accessible to Boston and its restaurants, music, museums and more. Spacious apartments and cottages are available for its residents tailore to their preferences and needs.

With its exceptional amenities and services, residents can enjoy a fine dining and housekeeping and linen services. Rejuvenate your body through its heated indoor pool and spa. Further self-care efforts by going to an on-site salon and barbershop. Meet new people and create enjoyable experiences at the walking trails and paths. Participate in various wellness and other social activities to boost endurance and engagement. With The Commons in Lincoln, seniors are assured of a classic retirement.

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Overview of The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran

The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran is an independent living community. The home offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for seniors to feel more comfortable and have a sense of belonging.

They ensure that, as a senior living community, The Little Mansion at Lutheran deeply emphasizes and guarantees that independence is maintained for their residents.

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Overview of Hebrew SeniorLife

Hebrew SeniorLife has run a 50-bed skilled nursing facility at 1200 Centre Street in Boston’s Roslindale neighborhood since 1903. That’s over 120 years in the same line of work, and it’s affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

Getting around the neighborhood takes some planning. Walk Score sits at 38, somewhat walkable, so a few errands are doable on foot but most need a car.

The care list here runs long: skilled nursing sits alongside post-acute rehabilitative care, short-term and long-term rehab, and long-term chronic care. Memory care runs through the Wolk Center for Memory Health specifically, not just a generic wing. Nursing staff put in close to 4 hours and 40 minutes of total care per resident each day, and the building is wheelchair accessible with 24-hour staffing in place.

What sets this place apart is the sheer range of named programs beyond standard nursing care: outpatient services, in-home care, intergenerational programming, expressive art therapies, a Russian bilingual program, spiritual care, palliative care, and even an elder abuse shelter and prevention program. That’s not a typical lineup for a nursing home.

State inspections here have tended to center on dietary and food service and medication management, themes that show up across nursing homes broadly rather than anything specific to this one.

Altogether, Hebrew SeniorLife is a long-running, well-connected skilled nursing facility with more specialized programming than most, built on more than a century of continuous operation in Boston.

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Overview of Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living

Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living is a nursing home in Peabody, MA, offering long-term care, memory care, and rehabilitation. The community’s warm and welcoming environment ensures older adults live comfortably. With 24-hour care, recreational activities, and well-balanced meals, residents have a worry-free lifestyle. Along with a highly trained care team, personalized care plans are also provided to ensure their recovery and rehabilitation.

Social events and a variety of recreational opportunities encourage residents to live actively and have fun. Residents can also focus on their wellness with a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym, a spa, and gardens. With its ideal setting in the tree-lined neighborhood of Peabody, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in Massachusetts, especially with its excellent standards of care.

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Overview of Bethany Health Care Center

Bethany Health Care Center is a highly rated nursing home in Framingham, MA, offering long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite care. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community continuously promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment. Excellent services, including round-the-clock care, dietitian-approved meals, housekeeping, and laundry, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Along with a highly trained care team, individualized care plans tailored to residents’ unique needs and habits are also provided.

Cooking, outings, and games foster interactions and encourage residents to create meaningful moments. Residents can also stay active and focus on their wellness with top-notch amenities, including a newly renovated dining room, gardens, and walking paths. Located near Waushakum Pond in the tree-lined neighborhood of Framingham, the community guarantees a laid-back lifestyle. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in Massachusetts.

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Overview of Evans Park at Newton Corner

Set in the vibrant community of Newton, MA, the Evans Park at Newton Corner is a respected senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can choose among cozy and spacious accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom, and two-bedroom. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia are offered with personalized care and support including sensory-based enrichment programs. Short-term stays with extra care services are also available for respite care.

Committed to delivering outstanding care and support, residents here can enjoy amenities and services including an inspired dining with delectable and nutritious meals based on dietary needs, weekly housekeeping, laundry, and linen services, and transportation assistance to appointments. Meet new people and create meaningful experiences through its shared spaces like walking paths, landscape gardens, and spacious patios. Engage in diverse active living activities for wellness and engagement. With Evans Park at Newton Corner, seniors can enjoy a wondrous retirement.

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Overview of Heights Crossing Assisted Living

Ease your worries with the extraordinary senior living community of Heights Crossing located on the lovely grounds of Christy’s Place, Brockton, MA, that offers assisted living, memory support, and short-term stay. Enjoy comfort and safety at its finest with snug and sophisticated residences in diverse private and companion suites, studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Heights Crossing exceeds expectations in helping seniors live to their full potential with the highest quality of care and support from a compassionate and highly qualified team.

Participate in exciting activities and stay physically active through fun wellness programs for a blissful and well-connected lifestyle. Have the finest dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and tastes. With its welcoming spaces and incredible amenities, Heights Crossing is a safe place for seniors to spend their retirement without worries.

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Overview of Our Lady’s Haven Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitative Care

Our Lady’s Haven Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Fairhaven, MA, is a nursing home that offers palliative care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. Residents can also focus on their recovery with exceptional services, including round-the-clock nursing care, well-balanced meals, and pain management. Through personalized care plans, the community goes above and beyond to improve residents’ quality of life.

Celebrations, light exercises, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to try new hobbies and have fun. Residents can also freely interact with their surroundings and rest in the lively dining room and spacious common areas. The Acushnet River, restaurants, and shops are also located nearby, ensuring a laid-back lifestyle. This nursing home has high standards of care dedicated to older adults’ welfare, making it a good option for senior living in Massachusetts.

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Overview of The Meadows Health Center

The Meadows Health Center is a highly rated nursing home in North Andover, MA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Fostering comfort and healing, the community ensures older adults are treated well in a nurturing and welcoming environment. 24-hour care, comprehensive therapies, and freshly-prepared meals are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences. Along with a high resident-to-caregiver ratio, personalized care plans are also provided to help residents recover and live to their potential.

Live entertainment and various learning activities are easily accessible, ensuring residents can continue learning and have fun. Residents can also rest and freely interact with friends in the glass-enclosed courtyard with gardens and tables. Nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of North Andover, near Lake Cochichewick, the community ensures a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is committed to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it a trusted choice for senior living in Massachusetts.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Massachusetts

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.

What is memory care?

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 224 memory care communities in Massachusetts. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Massachusetts?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Massachusetts, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Massachusetts?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.