Page 10 of Best Memory Care in Massachusetts

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 233 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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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
New Pond Village
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
Walpole (Plimptonville)
64
Facility 64
MA AVG 87
Rank #121 / 173
Yes15
25
Facility 25
MA AVG 43
Rank #158 / 232
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
9
Facility 9
MA AVG 22
Rank #115 / 134
ANoNo
The Arbors at Stoneham
MC
AL
Stoneham
84
Facility 84
MA AVG 87
Rank #89 / 173
Yes26
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 43
Rank #207 / 232
1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 22
Rank #97 / 134
-YesNo
The Residence at Valley Farm
MC
AL
IL
RC
Ashland
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 87
Rank #92 / 173
No20
58
Facility 58
MA AVG 43
Rank #67 / 232
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 22
Rank #104 / 134
-NoNo
Keystone Place at Buzzards Bay
MC
AL
IL
Buzzards Bay
75
Facility 75
MA AVG 87
Rank #104 / 173
Yes20
60
Facility 60
MA AVG 43
Rank #63 / 232
1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 22
Rank #104 / 134
-NoNo
John Bertram House
MC
AL
HOS
Salem (Charter Street Historic District)
25
Facility 25
MA AVG 87
Rank #171 / 173
Yes-
94
Facility 94
MA AVG 43
Rank #3 / 232
Studio / Suite
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #8 / 134
-NoNo
The Reserve at East Longmeadow
MC
AL
IL
RC
East Longmeadow
103
Facility 103
MA AVG 87
Rank #41 / 173
No32
14
Facility 14
MA AVG 43
Rank #199 / 232
Traditional (71), Special Care (32)
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 22
Rank #97 / 134
-NoNo
Bridges® by EPOCH at Hingham
MC
AL
Hingham
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 87
Rank #153 / 173
No48
62
Facility 62
MA AVG 43
Rank #59 / 232
Private / Companion Suites
14
Facility 14
MA AVG 22
Rank #90 / 134
-NoNo
The Branches of Marlboro
MC
AL
RC
Marlborough
58
Facility 58
MA AVG 87
Rank #137 / 173
Yes14
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 43
Rank #162 / 232
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
7
Facility 7
MA AVG 22
Rank #127 / 134
ANoNo
Sugar Hill Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
Dalton
42
Facility 42
MA AVG 87
Rank #162 / 173
No13
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 43
Rank #203 / 232
Traditional (29), Special Care (13)
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 22
Rank #74 / 134
-YesNo
Giving Tree Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Dracut
160
Facility 160
MA AVG 87
Rank #8 / 173
Yes52
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 43
Rank #178 / 232
Studio / 1 Bed
6
Facility 6
MA AVG 22
Rank #131 / 134
-NoNo

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New Pond Village

180 Main St, Walpole, MA 02081
Overview of New Pond Village

Situated in the beautiful neighborhood of Walpole, MA, the New Pond Village is a trusted senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community provides a relaxed and maintenance free living for all its residents. Spacious and cozy accommodations tailored to the needs of its residents are available. With a dedicated and trained team, residents can avail varying levels of care and support through its Lifecare contract. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions are supported by certified dementia practitioners.

Experience its top-notch amenities and services including housekeeping and laundry services and on-site salon and barbershop. Indulge in gourmet dining experience prepared a talented culinary team. Participate in a full calendar of activities to further enhance wellness and social engagements. With the New Pond Village, seniors are assured of a wonderful retirement experience.

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Overview of The Arbors at Stoneham

The Arbors at Stoneham offers assisted living and memory care in Stoneham, MA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains their own living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering.

With both assisted living and memory care available, the community can suit a resident whose care needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 84 beds and offers one-bed and two-bed housing options, with the two-bed layout able to suit two people moving together.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living support or a secured memory care setting and wants both care levels available in one community.

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Overview of The Residence at Valley Farm

Settled in the vibrant community of Ashland, MA, The Residence at Valley Farm is a dedicated senior living community providing independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can select from well-appointed and spacious accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom and two-bedroom. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia are served through its Reflections Memory Care Program which is based on a philosophy of empathy, expression, and mindfulness.

Offering top-of-the-line amenities and services, the community offers a 24/7 care and assistance, along with delightful and nutritious gourmet meals every day and concierge services like complimentary transportation. Explore its beautifully made shared spaces and get to know new friends. Participate in diverse life enrichment programs and community events to boost social engagement. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with The Residence at Valley Farm.

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Overview of Keystone Place at Buzzards Bay

Set in the quiet neighborhood of Buzzards Bay, MA, the Keystone Place at Buzzards Bay is a vibrant senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can choose among beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations including one-bedroom and two-bedroom. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, this community also renders round-the-clock care and assistance for its residents. In terms of memory care, a cutting-edge program known as Holistic Harbors is a deeply inclusive and holistic approach catering to the needs of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy weekly and bi-weekly housekeeping and linen services, on-site wellness resources, and scheduled transportation. Indulge in delectable and nutritious meals with elegant dining. Have fun with interactive social activities prepared by a professional team. With Keystone Place at Buzzards Bay, seniors can surely live life to the fullest.

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Overview of John Bertram House

Indulge in a peaceful yet vibrant retirement experience in John Bertram House, an inviting senior living community in Salem, MA, offering excellent assisted living, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. The community provides residents with cozy and stunning accommodations that offer an ideal blend of comfort, privacy, and safety, ensuring a comfortable living experience. Dedicated team members and caregivers provide quality services and support that allows residents to live conveniently and healthily.

A vibrant range of activities that cover various interests are also offered to give residents countless opportunities to lead active and dynamic lives. Extra services, such as transportation, an on-site salon, podiatry, and occupational, physical, and speech therapy are offered as well for residents’ convenience. Here, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a relaxing yet fulfilling retirement experience.

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Overview of The Reserve at East Longmeadow

The Reserve at East Longmeadow offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in East Longmeadow, MA. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care takes place in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 103 beds. Its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, since care can change without requiring a move to another community.

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Bridges® by EPOCH at Hingham

1 Sgt William B Terry Dr, Hingham, MA 02043
Overview of Bridges® by Epoch at Hingham

Make every moment count with Bridges By EPOCH at Hingham residing in the peaceful 1 Sgt William B. Terry Drive, Hingham, MA, that specializes in memory care. The community strives to create a haven for seniors with three purposely built and welcoming households, ensuring a comfortable and safe retirement. With a team of highly qualified and well-trained professionals providing top-notch care and assistance around the clock, seniors let go of their worries and live to their potential.

The community promotes a vibrant and friendly environment for seniors to mingle with friends and maintain an active lifestyle. Moreover, Bridges By EPOCH at Hingham ensures its team is well-cared for to deliver better support for residents. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals satisfying dietary needs and preferences. Bridges By EPOCH at Hingham is a good place for individuals with dementia to spend their golden years without feeling restricted by their special needs.

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Overview of The Branches of Marlboro

Settled in the welcoming community of Marlborough, MA, The Branches of Marlboro is an inviting senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Cozy and spacious accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, and memory care companion suite are available for its residents. With a trained and dedicated team, the community is committed to providing comfort and care that feels like home wherein residents can receive 24/7 care catering to their personal needs. Short-term stays are also available for respite care services.

Experience its top-notch amenities and services including an inspired dining and concierge service. Explore its beautiful places such as the bistro, fitness center, recreation room, outdoor courtyard, and container gardens to boost wellness and social engagement. Participate in diverse social activities and create meaningful memories with new companions. At the Branches of Mindoro, seniors can enjoy a wondrous living.

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Overview of Sugar Hill Assisted Living

Sugar Hill Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Dalton, MA. In assisted living, residents keep an apartment while receiving help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 42 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. With several care levels on one campus, Sugar Hill Assisted Living may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

Starting Price $3,500/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Giving Tree Senior Living

Giving Tree Senior Living works from Dracut, MA, with memory care, independent living, and assisted living on its list. Independent living residents have a private studio or one-bedroom home and community services, but help with daily tasks isn’t included. Assisted living turns bathing, dressing, medication management, and other everyday tasks into a staff job.

Memory care, for its part, is a secured, staffed setting meant for people who may be at risk of wandering. With three levels in one community, growing needs can be met without relocating.

The community holds 160 beds in studio and one-bedroom units. Pets are welcome, and meals are served restaurant-style, which works for someone who wants a private place to live, a companion animal, and company at the table.

Respite Stay is the program for a short visit while the family member who handles caregiving is traveling or healing. Element Care (PACE Program) is also on the program list.

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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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Memory Care in Massachusetts at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 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: 87The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Massachusetts. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 233 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.