Best Memory Care in Worcester, MA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 memory care providers in Worcester, MA using MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. By primary service, 8 are assisted living communities and 2 nursing homes, among others. How we rank memory care in MA
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We analyzed These are the providers in Worcester, MA our team has analyzed — not a count of every memory care provider in Worcester, MA. Home health and home care providers may be included if they specialize in memory care services.
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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. 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.
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings
MC
AL
RC
Shrewsbury
62
Facility 62
MA AVG 87
Rank #127 / 173
Yes17
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 43
Rank #212 / 232
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #48 / 134
YesNo
Notre Dame du Lac
MC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Worcester
110
Facility 110
MA AVG 87
Rank #31 / 173
No24
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 43
Rank #203 / 232
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #61 / 134
YesNo
Atria Draper Place
MC
AL
IL
Hopedale
68
Facility 68
MA AVG 87
Rank #117 / 173
Yes18
47
Facility 47
MA AVG 43
Rank #97 / 232
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #48 / 134
NoNo
Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence
MC
AL
Worcester (West Tatnuck)
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 87
Rank #92 / 173
Yes19
5
Facility 5
MA AVG 43
Rank #224 / 232
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #48 / 134
NoNo
The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran
MC
AL
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Worcester (Central Business District)
150
Facility 150
MA AVG 87
Rank #11 / 173
Yes-
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 43
Rank #12 / 232
--No-
Benchmark Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Shrewsbury
-Yes-
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 43
Rank #212 / 232
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #48 / 134
No-
The Oasis at Dodge Park
MC
AL
Worcester
-No-
64
Facility 64
MA AVG 43
Rank #53 / 232
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-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 Rooms-No-
Tatnuck Park at Worcester
MC
AL
RC
Worcester (Newton Square)
-Yes-
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 43
Rank #147 / 232
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-No-
Blaire House of Worcester
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Worcester
-No-
71
Facility 71
MA AVG 43
Rank #37 / 232
--No-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other MA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 13 analyzed for Worcester. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings

Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings offers memory care in Shrewsbury, MA. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers respite care.

Contact Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings

Overview of Notre Dame Du Lac

Notre Dame Du Lac offers memory care in Worcester, MA. Its primary service is nursing home care; it also offers assisted living, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. ALM Inspection Grade: A.

Price range $6,375 - $7,150/Month Info Pricing updated on March 13th, 2026

Contact Notre Dame du Lac

Overview of The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran

The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran offers memory care in Worcester, MA. Its primary service is nursing home care; it also offers assisted living, palliative care, respite care, and residential care. CMS overall rating: 5 of 5 stars.

Contact The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran

Overview of Dodge Park Rest Home

Dodge Park Rest Home offers memory care in Worcester, MA. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers nursing care, respite care, adult day services, and residential care.

Contact Dodge Park Rest Home

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 Worcester at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 36/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Worcester, MA. 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 Worcester, MA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Worcester, MA

What is the average cost of memory care in Worcester, MA?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Worcester, MA is approximately $6,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Worcester, MA?

Memory care in Worcester, MA typically ranges from $5,000–$8,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Worcester, MA?

Memory care communities in Worcester, MA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What is the primary service of the memory care communities in this guide for Worcester, MA?

By primary service, 8 are assisted living communities and 2 nursing homes, among others. Each one offers memory care.

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.