Best Memory Care in Massachusetts

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 225 memory care providers in MA using MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in MA
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We analyzed These are the providers in Massachusetts our team has analyzed — not a count of every memory care provider in Massachusetts. Home health and home care providers may be included if they specialize in memory care services.
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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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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle
MC
AL
RC
Boston (Brighton)
84
Facility 84
MA AVG 94
Rank #149 / 276
Yes28
86
Facility 86
MA AVG 53
Rank #81 / 490
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #15 / 181
C-NoYes
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 #184 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #27 / 181
AYesNo
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 #107 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #15 / 181
C-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 #236 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #27 / 181
C-NoYes
Traditions of Dedham
MC
AL
IL
RC
Dedham
95
Facility 95
MA AVG 94
Rank #110 / 276
No14
57
Facility 57
MA AVG 53
Rank #224 / 490
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 22
Rank #96 / 181
A+YesNo
Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm
MC
AL
RC
Danvers (Ferncroft)
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 94
Rank #156 / 276
Yes20
35
Facility 35
MA AVG 53
Rank #332 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #27 / 181
C-YesNo
Mason Wright
MC
AL
IL
Springfield (Six Corners)
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 94
Rank #125 / 276
No23
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 53
Rank #107 / 490
Traditional (67), Special Care (23)
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #27 / 181
-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 #226 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 22
Rank #125 / 181
B-NoYes
Atria Merrimack Place
MC
AL
IL
RC
Newburyport
129
Facility 129
MA AVG 94
Rank #48 / 276
Yes23
56
Facility 56
MA AVG 53
Rank #226 / 490
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #78 / 181
-NoYes
Brookdale Cape Cod
MC
AL
Hyannis
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 94
Rank #156 / 276
Yes20
32
Facility 32
MA AVG 53
Rank #348 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #62 / 181
A+YesNo

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 225 on this page.

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Overview of Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle

Nestled in the lively community of Brighton, MA, the Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. A wide array of spacious and well-appointed accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, memory care studio, memory care one-bedroom, and memory care companion suite ara available for its residents. With a highly equipped and compassionate team, this community provides customized care plans and supportive multi-sensory, mind stimulating activities for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Short term stays are also available for respite care services.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy an inspired dining with delectable and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team, weekly housekeeping, laundry, and linen services, and transportation assistance to appointments. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories through its shared spaces like walking paths, landscape gardens, and spacious patios. Participate in various life enrichment activities and wellness programs for continuing social engagement. With the Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle, seniors are assured of a worry-free 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 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 The Falls at Cordingly Dam

Discover an esteemed senior living community located in the heart of Newton, MA. The Falls at Cordingly Dam provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. A wide array of cozy and beautifully appointed accommodations including a studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and memory care studio are available for its residents. In terms of memory care, personalized support from medication to meal management along with innovative cognitive therapies such as music and art are given to those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive conditions.

Experience its top-notch amenities and services including round-the-clock move-ins and nursing from its highly trained and dedicated team. Indulge in an inspired dining prepared by a talented culinary team. Avail of concierge services like transportation assistance for appointments, weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen serviceMeet new people and create meaningful memories in its shared spaces. Participate in its social activities like outings and parties. At The Falls at Cordingly Dam, seniors can surely acquire a worry-free living experience.

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Overview of Traditions of Dedham

Traditions of Dedham has been running at 735 Washington St since 2002, which puts it at 24 years and counting. The community spans independent living, personal care, memory care, and respite services, all inside a three-story, 95-bed building with studio, alcove, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts.

The Walk Score sits at 57, moderately walkable, and the community is only 1.4 miles from Dedham’s city center. Norwood Hospital is 3.53 miles out, close enough that it’s not an afterthought if health needs shift.

Day-to-day care covers the essentials that actually matter: help with daily activities, laundry, meals, and a system for coordinating with outside healthcare providers when a resident’s needs go beyond what’s handled in-house. Transportation and fitness and recreation programs round out the practical side. Spacious common areas give residents room to actually move around and socialize, and social events and wellness programming are built in, not an afterthought tacked onto a brochure.

Twenty-four years of operating history, four levels of care under one roof, and a location close to both downtown Dedham and a hospital: what Traditions of Dedham is is a community built for staying power, one that can likely accommodate a resident’s needs as they change over time without requiring a move somewhere new.

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Overview of Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm

Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Danvers, MA, the Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm is a peculiar senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Well-appointed and cozy accommodations ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom and a memory care studio are available for its residents. As for memory care, those residents with cognitive conditions are given needs-based care or customized care plans from a highly skilled and empathetic team.

Explore its top-notch amenities and other services wherein residents can enjoy chef-prepared meals to satisfy cravings. Avail of their concierge services with weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen services, and transportation assistance. Meet new friends by exploring its beautifully created shared spaces or by participating in their active learning activities. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed a wonderful retirement with the Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farm.

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Overview of Mason Wright

Discover a haven of affordable and comfortable living at Mason Wright. This remarkable residence offers seniors a diverse range of options, including assisted living, assisted memory care, and independent living. Within its walls, a harmonious blend of privacy, community, and serenity awaits. Mason Wright understands the evolving nature of memory impairment and offers a variety of thoughtfully designed floor plans. Whether embracing independent living or requiring additional support, residents can select a home that suits their unique needs. Impeccably maintained apartments, adorned with fresh paint, provide a backdrop for cherished memories.
Experienced full-time nurses are readily available to provide professional medical assistance whenever needed. Residents can also indulge in expertly prepared meals that cater to individual dietary requirements, ensuring a delightful culinary experience. The burden of housekeeping and laundry is lifted, allowing residents to fully embrace their desired lifestyle. The meticulous attention to detail extends beyond the living spaces, encompassing beautiful common areas where individuals can socialize, relax, and forge meaningful connections. From cozy living rooms to inviting dining areas, Mason Wright cultivates an environment that feels like home.

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Overview of Wingate Residences at Needham

Nestled just beyond the bustling heart of Boston, Wingate Residences at Needham offers a haven of exceptional living for seniors. Here, the essence of assisted living and the specialized care of the memory care unit converge to create a unique and enriching experience. This family-run establishment, spanning three generations, exudes a welcoming atmosphere where safety and security are paramount.

Residents can enjoy chef-crafted meals and designer finishes, or even relish the camaraderie of group excursions and personalized consultations with a registered dietitian. Beyond the beautifully landscaped grounds and modern amenities, Wingate Residences at Needham is where connections flourish, new experiences await, and a sense of belonging becomes a cherished reality.

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Overview of Atria Merrimack Place

Nestled within the scenic neighborhood of Newburyport, MA, Atria Merrimack Place is a trusted senior living community that offers excellent assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. Residents are free to idle around with the convenience of having housekeeping and maintenance services, allowing them to focus on more meaningful activities. The community’s care team are trained to be reliable during emergencies and offer an array of supportive and care services, including assistance with daily living activities.

An array of educational, social, cultural, and fitness programs are also offered to keep residents entertained and active. Delicious and nutritious meals with accommodations for special diets and nutritional needs are available to help residents maintain their health. Amenities such as a pub, a library, a fitness center, a salon and spa, a movie theater and a courtyard are also provided to make residents’ living experience more fun and exciting.

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Overview of Brookdale Cape Cod

Nestled in a beautiful coastal community near Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, Brookdale Cape Cod offers assisted living and memory care residents a resort-like experience with customized service plans and a bustling events calendar. The community works with each resident to create a personalized service plan tailored to their specific needs, with staff available 24/7 for emergencies. Residents enjoy restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and have opportunities to provide feedback through monthly menu chats.

Assisted living residents receive gentle help with daily activities and household chores, while memory care residents benefit from person-centered care that preserves their sense of self. The diverse activities calendar includes favorites like karaoke, fitness classes, movie nights, group games, and excursions to explore the breathtaking beaches and cultural attractions of Cape Cod. With a focus on creating a sense of belonging and purpose, Brookdale Cape Cod empowers residents to make the most of their golden years in a supportive, engaging environment that celebrates their individuality.

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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 225 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.