Page 12 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
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.
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.
East Village Place
MC
AL
East Longmeadow (Fields At Chestnut)
73
Facility 73
MA AVG 87
Rank #107 / 174
Yes43
16
Facility 16
MA AVG 43
Rank #195 / 233
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #61 / 135
NoNo
The Residence at Great Woods
MC
AL
IL
RC
Norton
92
Facility 92
MA AVG 87
Rank #63 / 174
No28
36
Facility 36
MA AVG 43
Rank #126 / 233
Traditional (64), Special Care (28)-NoYes
Forestdale Park Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Malden (Maplewood)
77
Facility 77
MA AVG 87
Rank #102 / 174
Yes18
37
Facility 37
MA AVG 43
Rank #124 / 233
Studio / 1 Bed
8
Facility 8
MA AVG 22
Rank #123 / 135
NoNo
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westford
MC
AL
Westford
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 87
Rank #154 / 174
No48
46
Facility 46
MA AVG 43
Rank #101 / 233
Private / Companion Suite
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 22
Rank #92 / 135
NoNo
Carriage House at Lee’s Farm
MC
AL
IL
Wayland (Wayland Center Historic District)
62
Facility 62
MA AVG 87
Rank #128 / 174
Yes29
34
Facility 34
MA AVG 43
Rank #134 / 233
Traditional (33), Special Care (29)
12
Facility 12
MA AVG 22
Rank #98 / 135
NoNo
Avita of Newburyport
MC
AL
Newburyport
70
Facility 70
MA AVG 87
Rank #112 / 174
Yes70
32
Facility 32
MA AVG 43
Rank #143 / 233
Special Care (70)
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 22
Rank #105 / 135
NoNo
Youville House Assisted Living Residence, Inc.
MC
AL
Cambridge (Mid-Cambridge)
95
Facility 95
MA AVG 87
Rank #54 / 174
No-
93
Facility 93
MA AVG 43
Rank #6 / 233
-
25
Facility 25
MA AVG 22
Rank #70 / 135
No-
D‘Youville Life and Wellness Community
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Lowell (Pawtucketville)
208
Facility 208
MA AVG 87
Rank #2 / 174
Yes-
19
Facility 19
MA AVG 43
Rank #185 / 233
Private Rooms-No-
All American Assisted Living at Wrentham
MC
AL
RC
Wrentham
58
Facility 58
MA AVG 87
Rank #138 / 174
No13
18
Facility 18
MA AVG 43
Rank #187 / 233
Traditional (45), Special Care (13)
7
Facility 7
MA AVG 22
Rank #128 / 135
NoNo
Atria Fairhaven
MC
AL
IL
RC
Fairhaven (North Fairhaven)
60
Facility 60
MA AVG 87
Rank #133 / 174
Yes10
16
Facility 16
MA AVG 43
Rank #195 / 233
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
MA AVG 22
Rank #78 / 135
NoNo

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Overview of East Village Place

East Village Place provides assisted living and memory care in East Longmeadow, MA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow from assisted living to memory care without leaving the community.

East Village Place has 73 beds. Residents can choose studio, one bedroom or two bedroom housing. A studio provides a single private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet as part of the move.

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Overview of The Residence at Great Woods

Nestled in a quaint New England suburb full of character, The Residence at Great Woods offers seniors the perfect blend of independence and support. This welcoming community provides top-notch care for assisted living and memory care needs, ensuring each resident receives personalized attention and care. The location is strategically determined, placing residents near local shopping and a plethora of recreational and cultural activities that contribute to overall well-being.
Residents can take advantage of an array of amenities, from inviting common areas to a well-equipped gym and more. Cutting-edge technologies are implemented in every program, prioritizing safety and promoting the highest level of healthcare possible. The home’s hospitality services also go above and beyond, offering assistance with housekeeping and laundry, and complimentary transportation, all under the watchful eye of experienced healthcare professionals. When considering the best next step for their twilight years, seniors can trust that The Residence at Great Woods is the right choice.

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Overview of Forestdale Park Senior Living

Situated in the vibrant community of Maiden, MA, the Forestdale Park Senior Living is an esteemed community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. A wide array of spacious and cozy accommodations including studio, private studio, one-bedroom, and companion suites are available for its residents. Having a highly equipped and compassionate team, residents can receive the utmost care and support they need. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are given therapeutic programming and other specialized programs.

Experience its top-notch amenities and services including delightful and healthy meals, a culinary club, trivia hour, art appreciation activities, and many more. Meet new friends and create meaningful memories within its beautifully created shared spaces. At Forestdale Park Senior Living, seniors can enjoy a classic retirement.

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Overview of Bridges® by Epoch at Westford

Settled in the peaceful neighborhood of Westford, MA, Bridges® by Epoch at Westford is a reliable senior living community that specializes in assisted living and memory care. The community boasts a fantastic team of well-trained professionals who deliver compassionate senior care tailored to residents’ individual needs and care goals. Utilizing a person-centered approach to care, the community complements their services with senior-friendly technologies, including various telehealth services.

A life-enrichment team carefully curates an array of dementia-friendly activities that focus on residents’ abilities and interests, including sensory therapies. Mealtimes are enjoyable and filled with chef-prepared meals that are both delicious and healthy, with accommodations to special dietary requirements. Offering a collaborative approach to care, a dependable care team and vibrant programming, the community warrants a fulfilling living experience.

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Overview of Carriage House at Lee’s Farm

Discover an exceptional lifestyle experience at Carriage House at Lee’s Farm, a blissful senior living community in Middlesex County, Tewksbury, MA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents are welcomed into thoughtfully designed accommodations, ranging from spacious studios to cozy companion suites. The community empowers residents to live an independent lifestyle with the support of convenient services, such as weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and transportation around the town.

Designed to offer a safe and fulfilling environment where residents flourish in all aspects of wellbeing, the community conducts a wide variety of social activities, holistic programs and excursions. Residents and their families find comfort in knowing that a team of dedicated caregivers are always available to help their loved ones look and feel their best. Here, residents enjoy delicious, homemade dining and a maintenance-free lifestyle that empowers them to live life to the fullest.

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Avita of Newburyport

4 Wallace Bashaw Junior Way, Newburyport, MA 01950
Overview of Avita of Newburyport

Peacefully set in the neighborhood of Tewksbury, MA, Avita of Newburyport is an excellent senior living community that specializes in assisted living and memory care services. Catering to those who need extra care and assistance with their daily living activities or extensive memory support services, the community provides a dependable team of care experts to care for residents. Residents are provided with cozy and inviting residences that are designed with their unique lifestyle and safety needs in mind, guaranteeing a serene living environment.

A vibrant range of activities are offered to keep residents active and engaged for a fulfilling and rewarding living experience. A talented team of chefs carefully curates residents’ menus and prepares their meals using the freshest ingredients for an enjoyable dining experience. At Avita of Newburyport, residents are sure to enjoy a purposeful retirement experience that they can be proud of.

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Overview of Youville House Assisted Living Residence

Youville House Assisted Living Residence provides assisted living and memory care in Cambridge, MA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The residence may be a good fit for a resident living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs that level of support.

The residence has 95 beds in the Mid-Cambridge neighborhood. Staffing is available 24 hours a day, so assistance can be provided throughout the day and night. A Walk Score of 93 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of D‘youville Life and Wellness Community

D’Youville Life and Wellness Community proudly approaches nursing care as a person-centered service. It provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for its residents to maintain comfort in a homey setting. With an emphasis on independent living, memory care, and long-term and short-term care, the home offers an environment where residents continuously grow as individuals in a nurturing environment that maximizes everyone’s quality of life.

D’Youville Place specializes in surgical recovery, skilled nursing, and therapeutic rehabilitation. Other community features include housekeeping, transportation, social events, recreational activities, and specialized programs.

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Overview of All American Assisted Living at Wrentham

All American Assisted Living at Wrentham offers one of the best assisted living and memory care support communities in Massachusetts. The cozy, home-like community is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment tailored to individual needs. The resident-focused atmosphere encourages its residents to move freely, comfortably, and safely. Boasting an inclusive residential climate, seniors are welcomed with open arms at their newfound home.

The All American at Wrentham lifestyle is driven by world-class hospitality, ensuring seniors thrive in a home that helps them age with grace and dignity. Featured accommodations include personalized care plans, specialized memory care training, respite stays, scheduled housekeeping, engaging activities, and healthy meal plans.

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Overview of Atria Fairhaven

Experience comfort and security like no other in the extraordinary senior living community of Atria Fairhaven at Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA. Offering a spectrum of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care, the community provides high-quality care and assistance 24/7. With warm and meticulously-designed floor plans including studio deluxe, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, together with memory care neighborhood’s studio and shared suite, residents enjoy a bright and friendly environment.

Atria Fairhaven focuses on the uniqueness and freedom of seniors, providing them with care and assistance that perfectly matches their unique needs. Moreover, the community offers an Engage Life program and a Life Guidance program to ensure that residents live a fulfilled life with joy and inspiration. Catering to the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences, the community offers various meal options including vegetarian options alongside three chef-prepared meals every day. The community provides wonderful amenities including a library, a fitness center, a salon, an on-site physician, a game room, an outdoor grill, a courtyard, a peaceful sunlit patio, and walking paths for the seniors’ enjoyment and wellness.

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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.