Page 20 of 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

Compare Memory Care around Massachusetts

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. 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. 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. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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.
The Woodlands Inn at Edgewood
MC
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
North Andover
40
Facility 40
MA AVG 94
Rank #255 / 276
No
23
Facility 23
MA AVG 53
Rank #392 / 490
-No
ComForCare Home Care Lowell, MA
MC
HC
RC
Lowell (Highlands)
-No
87
Facility 87
MA AVG 53
Rank #72 / 490
-No
Brookdale Senior Living
MC
AL
CCRC(
IL
NH
SNF
Quincy
-Yes
79
Facility 79
MA AVG 53
Rank #122 / 490
-No
RiverCourt Residences
MC
AL
IL
West Groton (Groton)
59
Facility 59
MA AVG 94
Rank #213 / 276
No
21
Facility 21
MA AVG 53
Rank #409 / 490
-No
Welch Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Rockland
-No
39
Facility 39
MA AVG 53
Rank #316 / 490
1 Bed / 2 BedNo
Tatnuck Park at Worcester
MC
AL
RC
Worcester (Newton Square)
-Yes
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 53
Rank #357 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedNo
The Woods at Merrimack
MC
AL
IL
RC
Methuen (Tozier Corner)
-Yes
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 53
Rank #366 / 490
1 Bed / 2 BedNo
Homewatch CareGivers of Springfield, MA
MC
HC
HOS
RC
West Springfield
-No
69
Facility 69
MA AVG 53
Rank #176 / 490
-No
Artisan at Hudson – SageLife Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Hudson
-No
33
Facility 33
MA AVG 53
Rank #345 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedNo
Armbrook Village
MC
AL
IL
Westfield (East Farms)
-Yes
20
Facility 20
MA AVG 53
Rank #416 / 490
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedNo

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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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 is a 40-bed assisted living and memory support community located at 575 Osgood Street in North Andover, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Essex County, the facility operates on a small-home model and is part of the Edgewood campus, providing residents with access to a continuum of care as needs change.

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health oversee the regulation of this facility. No specific inspection history or penalty data is reported in the current source records. The facility maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Because this information is not publicly listed in the available data, families should request recent survey results directly from the facility.

The community provides 24-hour coverage by licensed nurses and CNAs, with rehabilitation and short-term rehab services available on-site. Accommodations consist of private suites with outdoor courtyards. The dining program includes daily meals, though pets are not permitted on the premises. Staffing levels, specific amenity counts, and monthly pricing are not reported in the available source data.

This facility suits families seeking small-scale assisted living or memory support within a larger campus environment. Families evaluating The Woodlands Inn at Edgewood should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current occupancy, and the full regulatory history directly with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs before making a placement decision.

Contact The Woodlands Inn at Edgewood

Overview of ComForCare Home Care Lowell, Ma

Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, ComForCare Home Care is a dedicated community that focuses on enhancing the lives of seniors. They offer a range of home care services, with a collaborative approach that helps craft tailored care plans that precisely meet the unique needs of each individual. Their team of dedicated caregivers stands ready to assist with daily activities, providing support ranging from a few times per week to round-the-clock care, ensuring that clients receive the level of assistance that suits their requirements. 
ComForCare Home Care is committed to making daily tasks manageable, empowering individuals to enjoy the comfort and familiarity of home with the assurance of compassionate care. As a non-medical home healthcare agency, their mission is to enable their clients to enjoy their best possible lives within the comfort of their homes. 

Contact ComForCare Home Care Lowell, MA

Overview of Brookdale Senior Living

Brookdale Senior Living in Quincy runs as a home care agency, not a building full of residents. It’s based at 99 Brackett Street, part of a national network with more than 40 years behind it. Instead of moving someone into a facility, care comes to them, right in their own home.

The neighborhood itself is very walkable, Walk Score 79, which mostly matters here for caregivers and family getting around rather than for anyone living on-site, since there isn’t an on-site population.

Care comes from licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, and it covers real ground: rehabilitation, skilled nursing, help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing, and companionship for people who want actual social contact built into their care, not just a checklist. Hourly visits or live-in care are both options, depending on what someone actually needs.

One thing worth understanding clearly: because this is a home care agency, it doesn’t go through the same state facility inspection and licensing process that a nursing home or assisted living building does. That’s not a red flag, it’s just a different regulatory category. If you’re evaluating this kind of care, the useful questions are about the caregivers themselves, their training, and what other families say about them.

What Brookdale Senior Living comes down to is a flexible, in-home option for seniors who want to stay in their own space while getting real medical and daily support, backed by a large network with decades of experience behind it.

Contact Brookdale Senior Living

RiverCourt Residences

8 West Main St, West Groton, Ma 01450, West Groton, MA 01450
Overview of RiverCourt Residences

RiverCourt Residences is a 59-bed senior living community located at 8 West Main Street in West Groton, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Middlesex County, the facility provides a continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite stays.

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health oversee the regulation of this facility. No specific inspection history is reported in the current source data, and the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Records indicate that no civil money penalties or payment denials have been imposed by CMS within the past three years.

The community provides resident programming focused on social events and activities. Specific details regarding staffing levels, on-site amenities, and monthly pricing are not reported in the available source data, so families should request these details during a tour. Information regarding dining menus and payment options is also not publicly listed in current records.

Access to a range of care levels within a single residential setting makes this a viable option for local families. Families evaluating RiverCourt Residences should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current occupancy, and the full regulatory history directly with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs before making a placement decision.

Contact RiverCourt Residences

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.

Contact Welch Senior Living

Overview of Tatnuck Park at Worcester

A two-story assisted living community at 340 May St in the Newton Square neighborhood of Worcester, Massachusetts, is Tatnuck Park at Worcester. To match different preferences and needs, the facility offers studio plus one- and two-bedroom housing options. It provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services, offering extensive support for seniors requiring varying levels of assistance and specialized care.

Amenities and services span dining, fitness and recreation programs, medical assistance, and transportation services to bolster residents’ wellness and daily living. With a Walk Score of 30, the facility sits in a quieter residential area where some nearby services are walkable, with most trips needing transportation. This setting charms residents and families valuing a neighborhood feel with good proximity to local amenities. Monthly prices start at $6,995, with costs varying based on selected room types and care levels.

Contact the community for more information or to schedule a tour. An in-person visit is suggested to experience the community firsthand, tour units, and discuss how Tatnuck Park at Worcester can meet individual resident needs.

Contact Tatnuck Park at Worcester

Overview of The Woods at Merrimack

Peacefully set near Merrimack Valley Golf Club in Methuen, MA, The Woods at Merrimack is an idyllic haven that offers independent living. Here, residents experience a luxurious lifestyle, especially with sophisticated one- and two-bedroom accommodations that are designed for their comfort. Concierge services are also provided for convenience, alongside door-to-door transportation.

There is no dull moment with a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching events that aims to keep residents active and socially connected. With 24/ restaurant-style dining, residents enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, this award-winning community strives to help residents flourish in their golden years.

Contact The Woods at Merrimack

Overview of Homewatch CareGivers of Springfield, Ma

Situated in the heart of Springfield, Massachusetts, Homewatch CareGivers is committed to ensuring their caregivers have unparalleled access to top-tier support, training, and education. They offer a wide range of services, including companionship, post-surgical support, or round-the-clock elder care. 

 
Homewatch CareGivers believes in the power of compassionate care to enhance the quality of life for seniors and their families, promoting well-being and independence. Their unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on seniors sets them apart. This dedication empowers their caregivers to approach each day with unwavering passion and a clear sense of purpose. 

Contact Homewatch CareGivers of Springfield, MA

Overview of Artisan at Hudson – SageLife Senior Living

Artisan at Hudson is an 88-bed senior living community located at 253 Washington Street in Hudson, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Middlesex County, the facility is operated by SageLife Senior Living and provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Accommodations consist of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units ranging from 334 to 904 square feet.

Monthly pricing begins at $5,250 for independent living, $6,875 for assisted living, and $9,375 for memory care. The community is staffed by licensed nurses and CNAs. Services include 24/7 concierge, security, maintenance, housekeeping, linen services, and personal transportation. Meals are included in the monthly cost.

The facility offers a Parkinson’s Care program in addition to rehabilitation, short-term rehab, and respite services. Specific staffing ratios and current occupancy levels are not reported in the available source data, so families should request these details during a tour.

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health oversee the regulation of this facility. No specific inspection history is reported in the current source records. The community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, and no civil money penalties or payment denials have been imposed by CMS within the past three years.

Families seeking multiple levels of care in a single residential setting, particularly those requiring specialized support for Parkinson’s disease, may find this setting suitable. Families evaluating Artisan at Hudson should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current occupancy, and the full regulatory history directly with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs before making a placement decision.

Contact Artisan at Hudson – SageLife Senior Living

Overview of Armbrook Village

Boasting over 30 years of experience in serving the older population, Armbrook Village is a well-established senior living community in Westfield, MA. The community allows its residents to comfortably age in place with various levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. Residents are provided the peace of mind and comfort of having an excellent team of care experts ready to attend to their needs and comfortable accommodations that offer them a serene space for relaxation.

Dedicated to creating a vibrant community, Armbrook Village offers its residents a full range of fun and exciting activities, including fitness classes, live musical events, and art sessions. Residents also enjoy an unparalleled dining experience with a great selection of meals served in an elegant dining room that fosters socialization and friendship-building. At Armbrook Village, residents have all the support and tools they need to live a meaningful retirement life.

Contact Armbrook Village

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.