Page 19 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
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.
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
Cornerstone at Milford Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support
MC
AL
Milford
-Yes
51
Facility 51
MA AVG 43
Rank #84 / 232
Studio / 1 BedNo
Hebrew SeniorLife
MC
AL
CCRC
HC
HOS
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Boston (Roslindale)
50
Facility 50
MA AVG 87
Rank #149 / 173
Yes
38
Facility 38
MA AVG 43
Rank #121 / 232
-No
Linda Manor Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Leeds
85
Facility 85
MA AVG 87
Rank #85 / 173
No
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 43
Rank #212 / 232
-No
Dodge Park Rest Home
MC
ADC
AL
NH
RESC
RC
Worcester
-No
60
Facility 60
MA AVG 43
Rank #63 / 232
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsNo
Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Saugus
-No
55
Facility 55
MA AVG 43
Rank #73 / 232
Private/Semi-Private RoomsNo
Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living
MC
NH
SNF
Peabody
180
Facility 180
MA AVG 87
Rank #4 / 173
No
34
Facility 34
MA AVG 43
Rank #133 / 232
Private RoomsNo
Avita of Needham
MC
AL
Needham
62
Facility 62
MA AVG 87
Rank #127 / 173
Yes
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 43
Rank #203 / 232
-No
The Meadows Health Center
MC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
North Andover
60
Facility 60
MA AVG 87
Rank #132 / 173
No
4
Facility 4
MA AVG 43
Rank #227 / 232
-No
The Woodlands Inn at Edgewood
MC
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
North Andover
40
Facility 40
MA AVG 87
Rank #163 / 173
No
23
Facility 23
MA AVG 43
Rank #165 / 232
-No
Welch Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Rockland
-No
39
Facility 39
MA AVG 43
Rank #118 / 232
1 Bed / 2 BedNo

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Overview of Cornerstone at Milford Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support

Ideally settled in Norfolk County, Milford, MA, Cornerstone at Milford Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support is an outstanding senior living community that offers excellent assisted living and memory care services. The community offers spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments, as well as an array of community spaces, including a piano lounge, café, library, and salon, designed to foster a vibrant living experience. Residents here are provided with maintenance-free living and a helping hand with some daily needs such as personal care and managing medications.

Committed to providing residents with a vibrant environment that encourages residents to socialize, engage in learning, and express their creativity, the community offers a broad range of carefully planned activities. The community offers two distinct programs – their signature EnrichedLIFE experiences and adventures for assisted living residents and their new ConnectedLIFE program, designed for residents with early memory loss. With the right combination of services, vibrant activities, and a dedicated care team, residents here are guaranteed to live a comfortable life.

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Overview of Hebrew SeniorLife

Hebrew SeniorLife offers nursing home, assisted living, home care, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Boston’s Roslindale neighborhood. With 50 beds, the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering.

Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Nursing home and skilled nursing care have licensed nurses on site around the clock. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, while home care brings assistance to a person’s home. Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Short term rehabilitation provides a temporary, recovery focused stay after illness or injury. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 39 minutes per resident per day, including 1 hour and 59 minutes of licensed nurse staffing from registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. The Wolk Center for Memory Health supports memory related care, and expressive art therapies give residents structured creative activities.

Rehabilitation services are available, and transportation can help residents who need a ride. Pets are allowed. A Walk Score of 38 out of 100 is classified as car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for routine outings.

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Linda Manor Assisted Living

345 Hadenvill Road, Leeds, Ma 01053, Leeds, MA 01053
Overview of Linda Manor Assisted Living

Linda Manor Assisted Living in Leeds, Massachusetts, provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site around the clock. Hospice care focuses on comfort and support for someone nearing the end of life, while palliative care relieves serious illness symptoms alongside ongoing care. These services give residents access to different kinds of support as their medical and daily care needs change.

The community has 85 beds. Its skilled nursing and rehabilitation program includes rehabilitation services, and the transportation team handles community outings, activities, and scheduled local medical appointments. Those services cover both everyday activities and planned trips for care.

The range of care on one campus may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, since moving to another care level would not require leaving the community. Linda Manor Assisted Living may also suit someone who needs end of life comfort care or symptom focused support within a setting that offers nursing services.

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Overview of Dodge Park Rest Home

Located in Worcester, MA, Dodge Park Rest Home provides assisted living, adult day care, memory care, nursing care, residential care, and respite care. Residents receive continuous clinical support with a doctor on-site, as well as licensed nurses and CNAs. 24-hour staffing also ensures accessibility of services at all times.

Additionally, rehabilitation services give residents access to therapy, while the memory care program supports residents who need supervision with memory-related conditions. Short-term stays also receive respite services, allowing family caregivers to rest. The community also offers private and semi-private rooms to accommodate those who prefer to live alone or share with someone.

A Walk Score of 60 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a nursing home in Saugus, MA, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. The community also ensures older adults feel at home in a warm and welcoming environment. With dietitian-approved meals, housekeeping, laundry, and concierge services, residents can maintain their independence with ease. Residents also receive the best possible care for their recovery and wellness through individualized care plans.

Holiday celebrations, live entertainment, and local trips encourage residents to live actively and have fun. A library, lounges, and a courtyard also ensure residents can rest and freely interact with their surroundings. Located in the quiet residential area of Saugus, near public transportation, fast-food chains, and recreation sites, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in Massachusetts, especially with its dedication to helping older adults thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living

Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing in Peabody, MA. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The combination suits a resident whose needs include both ongoing nursing oversight and a secured setting.

The community has 180 beds, meaning more residents and staff, along with usually more programming. Occupancy is 78%, so the full bed capacity is not occupied. Private rooms give each resident an individual room rather than a shared room.

Payment options include Medicare and private pay, allowing families to use either coverage or personal funds toward care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride for a resident who no longer drives.

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Avita of Needham

880 Greendale Ave, Needham, Ma 02492, Needham, MA 02492
Overview of Avita of Needham

Avita of Needham provides assisted living and memory care in Needham, Massachusetts. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents maintain private living spaces; memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering, and the two care levels can support changing needs over time.

The community has 62 beds, and its Respite Stay Program provides short term care when a usual caregiver needs time away to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living at Avita of Needham.

Residents can spend time outdoors in landscaped, secure interior courtyards, or use the sunrooms and screened porches within the community. Gracious neighborhood dining spaces and a private dining room support everyday meals and gatherings with friends and family, while meals are made daily by the culinary team; a salon is also available on site for personal grooming.

Avita of Needham may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a supervised setting, or for a family seeking short term support through respite care.

Starting Price $10,465/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of The Meadows Health Center

The Meadows Health Center in North Andover, MA, offers assisted living, nursing home care, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative support, and short-term respite stays. Assisted living helps residents with personal routines and medication management. Secured memory care provides specialized oversight for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, while hospice and palliative options focus on comfort and symptom management. Respite stays supply temporary care during caregiver travel or recovery periods.

Property features include private master suites, a swimming pool, a fitness center, a library, an art studio, a garden courtyard, a meditation garden, and paved walking paths. On-site salon and barber services give residents convenient access to grooming. Named programs at the property include the Hearthstone certified Center of Excellence and the I’m Still Here® Center of Excellence.

Nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 49 minutes per resident each day. Payment arrangements accommodate private pay and Medicare, which can help cover short-term skilled care following a hospital stay.

Prospective residents exploring senior care options in Essex County can contact the administration office to learn more or schedule a tour.

Contact The Meadows Health Center

The Woodlands Inn at Edgewood

575 Osgood Street, North Andover, Ma 01845, North Andover, MA 01845
Overview of The Woodlands Inn at Edgewood

The Woodlands Inn at Edgewood provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing in North Andover, MA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care offers a supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care, hospice supports comfort focused needs, and nursing home care offers a residential setting for people who require ongoing support.

With 40 beds, the community is small enough for staff and residents to get to know one another. Private suites provide a private living space, and outdoor courtyards give residents a place to spend time outside among woodland views. Farm to table dining is available, and rehabilitation services include short term rehab for a temporary recovery stay.

Several care types are available in one community, so The Woodlands Inn at Edgewood may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Staffing is available around the clock.

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Overview of Welch Senior Living

Welch Senior Living has been part of Rockland, Massachusetts since 1949. That’s more than 75 years, family-owned the whole time, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care at 1050 Hingham Street. Housing comes in one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts.

The area is somewhat walkable; the walk Score sits at 39, so a few errands are doable on foot, but most trips still need a car. Care runs on a full daily rhythm: respite stays for short-term needs, therapy and rehabilitation, and 24-hour staffing from licensed nurses and CNAs. Meals are chef-prepared and served daily in a social setting, not just functional. Life-enrichment activities and on-site fitness and recreation fill out the rest of the schedule.

One detail stands out for independent living residents specifically: a choice between cooperative ownership and monthly rental. That’s not the norm everywhere, and it gives residents more control over how they structure their stay.

On the leadership side, Thomas Nolan handles HR policy and employee benefits for Welch Senior Living, though his main role is running a sister community, Allerton House at Central Park in Weymouth, backed by 35-plus years in senior living management.

Put together, this is a long-running, family-owned South Shore community built around flexible independent living options and a steady daily rhythm of care, dining, and activity, with more than seven decades behind how it runs.

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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.