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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

Compare Memory Care around Massachusetts

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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Windrose at Woburn

857 Main Street, Woburn, Ma 01801, Woburn, MA 01801
Overview of Windrose at Woburn

Windrose at Woburn is a 33-bed senior living community located at 857 Main Street in Woburn, Massachusetts. Operated by HallKeen Assisted Living Communities, this Middlesex County facility focuses on specialized memory care, delivering structured services to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related cognitive conditions.

The campus utilizes the ThriveCare program as its care baseline, maintaining an on-site team of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who manage daily care and dementia-specific therapy routines. The surrounding neighborhood is moderately walkable, carrying a walkability score of 64 out of 100, which provides easy pedestrian access to local retail shops, pharmacies, and municipal resources.

Prospective residents evaluating dedicated memory care placements can contact the Woburn administrative office to confirm active room availability and arrange a private tour of the campus.

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The Cordwainer

555 Cordwainer Drive, Norwell, Ma 02061, Norwell, MA 02061
Overview of The Cordwainer

The Cordwainer is a 54-bed memory care and assisted living community located on Cordwainer Drive in Norwell, Massachusetts. Family-owned and custom-built specifically for dementia care, this Plymouth County facility provides a structured environment that integrates specialized cognitive therapy, short-term respite stays, and personalized daily routines across Boston’s South Shore region.

The campus organizes its residential framework around tailored, dementia-informed programming, utilizing distinct environmental and lifestyle concepts to support changing cognitive needs. The surrounding residential neighborhood is car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 30 out of 100, which requires vehicles for standard external travel. Local business records indicate notable regional recognition, including South Shore Magazine’s Business of the Year and Star of Excellence honors.

Prospective representatives assessing specialized memory care placements can contact the Norwell administrative office to check active room availability and baseline entry requirements.

Contact The Cordwainer

Overview of Prosper at Monastery Heights

Discover an exceptional living experience at Prosper at Monastery Heights, located in the vibrant neighborhood of West Springfield, MA. The community offers assisted living, respite/short-term stays, and a specialized program for memory care. Set on 18 acres of magnificent grounds, residents can choose from one-bedroom and studio apartments. While living independently, they benefit from a supervised setting with care programs and activities designed to help those with Alzheimer’s or dementia lead fulfilling lives in a safe environment.

Prosper at Monastery Heights features a range of amenities to ensure comfort and well-being, including community rooms, a country store, and a historical dining room. Residents can enjoy beautiful grounds, large windows, walk-in showers, a country kitchen, a full-service salon, and a private chapel. The program also includes secure outdoor areas, hourly safety checks, music and aromatherapy, and special meal preparations to accommodate dietary needs. Every day is filled with activities geared towards creating a sense of purpose, success, and independence. At Prosper Life Care, seniors are guaranteed a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Standish Village

Standish Village sits at 1190 Adams St in Boston’s Adams Street neighborhood, built for independent living residents 55 and up. It’s a mid-rise with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, and pets are welcome, so nobody has to leave a companion animal behind to move in.

Two named programs do the real work here. EnrichedLIFE runs the daily activity side of independent living, while Compass Memory Support exists specifically for residents dealing with memory loss, a distinct track rather than a vague add-on. That distinction matters, and it’s backed up by something concrete: Standish Village holds the Purple Flag for Dementia Care accreditation, a real credential, not just marketing language. Dining is provided on-site, and residents get outdoor space along the Neponset River, a genuine amenity in a city that doesn’t always offer much green space.

Getting around without a car is basically not an option. The Walk Score sits at 0, about as car-dependent as a location gets, and the nearest hospital is 16.03 miles out. Transportation services help bridge that gap, along with fitness and recreation programming to round out daily life.

Standish Village is built primarily around independent living and daily engagement, with a genuinely accredited memory care track sitting right alongside it, ready if a resident’s needs shift down the road.

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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 is an 85-bed senior living community located at 345 Hadenville Road in Leeds, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Hampshire County near Northampton, the facility offers a continuum of care, including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services on a single campus.

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 community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Families should request the most recent survey results directly from the facility to ensure a complete regulatory overview.

The community provides 24-hour staffing supported by personal emergency response systems. Confirmed service categories include transportation, utilities, maintenance, and health and wellness programming. Residents receive daily living support and three meals plus snacks daily, which are included in the cost of care. Specific details regarding staffing ratios, a full list of on-site amenities, and monthly pricing are not reported in the available source data.

Situated in Leeds, the facility suits families seeking multiple levels of care within a single residential setting. Families evaluating Linda Manor Assisted Living 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.

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Overview of J & J Homecare

Situated in Lowell, Massachusetts, J&J Homecare LLC is a dedicated community for seniors. They offer a range of care services tailored to meet the needs of those in early onset, mid-stage, or late-stage conditions throughout Massachusetts.
Committed to ensuring the well-being of their clients, J&J Homecare LLC extends its high-quality and compassionate services to individuals across Massachusetts, providing essential support and care throughout the journey. With specialized training and expertise, their team is fully prepared to assist individuals experiencing various stages of this condition. 

Contact J & J HOMECARE LLC

Blaire House of Tewksbury

10 Erlin Terrace, Tewksbury, Ma 01876, Tewksbury, MA 01876
Overview of Blaire House of Tewksbury

Blaire House of Tewksbury is a 35-bed skilled nursing and assisted living facility located at 10 Erlin Terrace in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Middlesex County, the facility is family-owned and operated by EGM Care. Both Medicaid and Medicare are accepted.

Nursing hours at this facility vary compared to state benchmarks. Nurse aide hours are reported at 2 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, which is 8% above the Massachusetts average. Weekend nursing coverage is 9% above the state average, with weekend RN hours 46% higher than typical at 41 minutes. However, RN hours are 3% below the state average, LPN hours are 14% below, and physical therapist hours are 25% below the state average.

Quality performance for long-stay residents shows hospitalizations at 8% better than the state average. For short-stay residents, the facility reports a return-to-home rate of 55.8%, which is 10% better than the state average. Conversely, the short-stay re-hospitalization rate of 31.0% is 20% higher than the state average of 25.8%, and the emergency department visit rate of 20.7% is higher than the state average of 11.8%.

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

The campus provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, hospice, and respite care. A senior transportation services program is also available. Specific details regarding on-site amenities, dining menus, and monthly pricing are not reported in the available source data, so families should request these details during a tour.

Families seeking multiple levels of care with above-average weekend nursing coverage may find this community appropriate. Families evaluating Blaire House of Tewksbury should ask directly about short-stay rehabilitation protocols and discharge planning practices before making a placement decision.

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Granite Willow Home Care

66 Tadmuck Rd #5, Westford, MA 01886
Overview of Granite Willow Home Care

Based in Westford, MA, Granite Willow Home Care is a distinct home care providers that offer personal care, dementia care, overnight care, 24-hour care, back-to-home transition support, and respite care. Older adults receive the highest quality of care tailored to their personal needs from a kind and highly trained team whenever necessary. Chores and housekeeping are also taken care of, ensuring older adults have more time to do the things they love.

Older adults are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with friendly companions, engaging in fun conversation, and helping with errands. Cooking and feeding are also taken care of, ensuring older adults have delicious and healthy dining meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders, mobility assistance, and incontinence care are available for convenience and safety. This home care agency is ideal for those seeking exceptional care to live comfortably in their place of residence.

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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.

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Avita of Needham

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

Avita of Needham is a 62-bed memory care community located at 880 Greendale Avenue in Needham, Massachusetts. Serving older adults in Norfolk County, the facility specializes in care for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Respite stays are also available.

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 features eight confirmed amenities, including secure interior courtyards, sunrooms, screen porches, and a salon. The property is equipped with communal living rooms, entertainment spaces, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The dining program provides three daily meals served in neighborhood dining spaces or a private dining room. Programming includes culinary and creative activities such as arts and cooking-based memory engagement. Specific staffing ratios and monthly pricing are not reported in the available source data.

This environment suits families seeking dedicated memory care with an emphasis on structured, creative, and culinary programming. Families evaluating Avita of Needham should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current occupancy, pricing, and the full regulatory history directly with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs before making a placement decision.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.