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Page 10 of 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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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 Brightview Wakefield

Set amidst the beautiful town of Wakefield, MA, Brightview Wakefield is a prominent senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features 131 deluxe studios, one and two bedroom apartments to choose from, with quick access to the community’s plethora of interesting amenities and convenient services. A team of experienced and well-trained care associates are always available to provide various assistance, including help with tiring chores, mobility or managing medications.

Residents always wake up to a lively everyday life with the help of a Vibrant Living Director that carefully curates a brimming calendar of engaging activities that promote enjoyment, learning, and connections. The community ensures residents are always getting their daily nutrients intake with chef-prepared gourmet food that caters to various tastes and dietary needs. From convenient services and compassionate care to a host of interesting amenities, residents can comfortably enjoy a meaningful retirement life.

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Overview of The Cottages of Dartmouth Village

Situated in North Dartmouth, MA, The Cottages of Dartmouth Village is an exceptional senior living community, offering assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. The community features well-designed accommodations, including studio and one-bedroom apartments for comfortable and relaxing living experience. Proving its excellence in delivering care to residents dealing with memory loss, the community is recognized as Best Memory Care by U.S News and World Report.

Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with easy access to popular shopping and entertainment venues and a wide range of on-site activities and amenities. The community provides access to a restaurant-style bistro and café with table service and casual eats, Main Street common area, a full-service salon, and an inviting courtyard and garden. Residents also enjoy delicious meals per day and unlimited snacks, ensuring they are energized to take on an active daily life.

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Overview of Windrose at Weymouth

Established in a serene area in Suffolk County, Weymouth, MA, Windrose at Weymouth is a distinguished senior living community that provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services to seniors. Committed to delivering personalized support,, the community features a compassionate team of caregivers devoted to providing every resident with utmost attention and assistance. A licensed, dementia-care trained nursing and care team are onsite to make sure even the complex needs of residents dealing with dementia are provided with effective care.

The community collaborates with trusted health care providers for nursing care, hospice care, Physician, dietician, psychiatric, pharmacy and podiatry services, to make sure residents specific needs are met should they require the enumerated services. Residents’ health and nutrition are prioritized with a culinary program featuring Mind Diet and individualized needs. Life-long learning and cognitive stimulation are fostered with community education and support workshops. With an extensive roster of care services, amenities, and programs, residents of Windrose at Weymouth are able to live fully.

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Edelweiss Village

2220 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Overview of Edelweiss Village

Nestled in the historic city of Boston, MA, Edelweiss Village is a vibrant community that offers assisted living and memory care services. This community is known as one of the premier senior living communities in Boston providing its residents an engaging and meaningful lifestyle. Here, residents can choose among a variety of accommodations with several floor plans, ranging from one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion suites. With its highly skilled and dedicated team, residents are assured of on-call professional services encompassing VNA Hospice, physical therapy, podiatry, audiology, and many more.

Committed to delivering an exceptional level of care and support, a wide range of amenities and services are available to further enhance the living experience. Enjoy delightful meals in restaurant-style dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Experience its on-campus salon and wellness programs with a 24-hour on-site team. Meet new people and build lasting relationships in its 24/7 cafe bar and life enrichment and exercise spaces. With a jampacked list of offers, seniors can make the most out of their living experience in this fabulous place.

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Overview of Sunrise of Braintree

Sunrise of Braintree has been on Granite St in Braintree’s Five Corners neighborhood for 19 years now, since 2007. It’s a 79-bed community, but that number breaks down in a way worth noting: 51 traditional assisted living units, and 28 special care units built specifically for memory care. That’s a real chunk of the building set aside for residents who need more specialized support, not just a token wing.

Location-wise, this place is about as central as it gets in Braintree. It’s 0.8 miles from the city center, and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital sits just 0.87 miles away, close enough that hospital or rehab care never feels far off. The Walk Score lands at 50, moderately walkable, so some errands work on foot and others still call for a car.

Staff are on-site around the clock, and residents have access to transportation and fitness and recreation programming to fill out daily life. Pets are welcome too, so a move here doesn’t mean parting with a dog or cat that’s been part of the family for years.

Everything about Sunrise of Braintree points to a long-established, centrally located community built with real capacity for memory care alongside standard assisted living, close enough to hospital resources that a health change doesn’t mean starting over somewhere new.

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Overview of Brightview Concord River

Brightview Concord River undoubtedly provides the highest care for assisted living and memory care residents. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The retirement community strives to satisfy the holistic wellness of its residents in a cozy, nurturing, and fun-filled environment.

Brightview Concord’s residential lifestyle encourages its seniors to live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, specialized memory care programs, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs. Other amenities include a library, full baths, a cafe, a fitness center, and a multi-purpose room– to name a few of what the home offers.

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Overview of The Arbors at Taunton Assisted Living and Memory Care

Live the lifestyle of your dreams with the distinguished senior living community of The Arbors at Taunton set in the serene residential area of County Street, Taunton, MA, provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite. With its commitment to delivering top-notch care and assistance, residents enjoy their best years without worries. The Arbors at Taunton helps seniors around the clock to ensure their needs and aspirations are well-cared for.

Fostering a lively and friendly environment, the community provides avenues for residents to immerse in their surroundings and stay engaged. Delectable and healthy meals are served to meet dietary needs and preferences. With its incredible amenities and lovely community, The Arbors at Taunton is a good place for seniors to start their healing journey with ease.

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Overview of Atria Draper Place

Indulge in the coziness of Atria Draper Place, a bright and welcoming senior living community located at Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA, providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Focusing on the seniors’ wellness, the community features carefully designed floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments with individual thermostat controls, kitchenettes, walk-in closets, and housekeeping services. The community forges meaningful connections with trusted partners to ensure that seniors receive better care plans.

Atria Draper Place fosters a vibrant environment, conducting fun activities and enrichment programs. The community ensures a maintenance-free lifestyle, providing care and assistance around the clock. Catering to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves three chef-prepared healthy meals daily alongside different meal options including vegetarian meals. The pet-friendly community includes a library, a wellness center, a salon, an outdoor dining space and grill, and an onsite physician office space for the seniors’ convenience and leisure.

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Sunrise of Burlington

24 Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803
Overview of Sunrise of Burlington

For those seeking a lifestyle tailored to their unique preferences, look no further than Sunrise of Burlington. This distinguished establishment, adorned with accolades, presents an array of offerings, including assisted living and memory care, even accommodating short-term stays. A treasure trove of amenities awaits, encompassing inviting living spaces, communal areas, and activity rooms that cocoon residents in warmth, comfort, and unwavering security.

Versatility reigns supreme at Sunrise of Burlington, where an assortment of floorplans beckons, ranging from cozy studios to spacious one or two-bedroom companions. The community’s warmth extends to our furry friends, as it proudly wears the badge of a pet-friendly environment. Weekly housekeeping and personal laundry services whisk away mundane tasks, allowing residents to focus on cherished activities. With dedicated team members available around the clock, a well-coordinated transportation schedule, and Wi-Fi accessibility, life’s conveniences are effortlessly at hand. The meticulous maintenance of the building and its grounds serves as a testament to the commitment to excellence that defines Sunrise of Burlington, a haven radiating warmth, ready to provide top-tier senior living experiences.

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Overview of Stafford Hill Assisted Living

Elegantly established in the charming neighborhood of Plymouth, MA, Stafford Hill Assisted Living is a warm and welcoming senior living community that specializes in independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy cozy and inviting residences that are carefully designed with their unique lifestyle and safety needs in mind. With a team of care experts available any time of the day to offer compassionate care and support, residents enjoy their peace of mind.

Residents are motivated to engage in a vibrant living experience with various activities and programs conducted by the community. A delectable dining experience is made available with the help of a talented culinary team that carefully prepares nutritious and appetizing meals. At Stafford Hill Assisted Living, residents are bound to live their golden years without worries and hassles.

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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.