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Best Memory Care in Worcester, MA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 memory care communities in Worcester, MA 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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Jun 2026
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15 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 35/ 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: 87The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Worcester, MA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Worcester (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.

The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran
MC
AL
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Worcester (Central Business District)
150
Facility 150
MA AVG 94
Rank #29 / 280
Yes-
88
Facility 88
MA AVG 53
Rank #63 / 499
--No-
Notre Dame du Lac
MC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Worcester (Booth Apartments Area)
110
Facility 110
MA AVG 94
Rank #80 / 280
No24
13
Facility 13
MA AVG 53
Rank #450 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 24
Rank #93 / 180
YesNo
Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings
MC
AL
RC
Shrewsbury
62
Facility 62
MA AVG 94
Rank #206 / 280
Yes17
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 53
Rank #467 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #56 / 180
YesNo
Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
MC
AL
RC
Leominster
62
Facility 62
MA AVG 94
Rank #206 / 280
Yes17
35
Facility 35
MA AVG 53
Rank #335 / 499
Studio
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 24
Rank #56 / 180
YesNo
The Residence at Orchard Grove
MC
AL
IL
Shrewsbury
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 94
Rank #157 / 280
Yes20
24
Facility 24
MA AVG 53
Rank #386 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 24
Rank #82 / 180
NoNo
Atria Draper Place
MC
AL
IL
Hopedale
68
Facility 68
MA AVG 94
Rank #195 / 280
Yes18
47
Facility 47
MA AVG 53
Rank #276 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 24
Rank #82 / 180
NoNo
Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence
MC
AL
Worcester (West Tatnuck)
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 94
Rank #157 / 280
Yes19
5
Facility 5
MA AVG 53
Rank #486 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 24
Rank #82 / 180
NoNo
Benchmark Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Shrewsbury
-No-
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 53
Rank #467 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 24
Rank #82 / 180
No-
Tatnuck Park at Worcester
MC
AL
RC
Worcester (Newton Square)
-Yes-
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 53
Rank #360 / 499
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-No-
The Oasis at Dodge Park
MC
AL
Worcester (North Lincoln Street)
-No-
64
Facility 64
MA AVG 53
Rank #198 / 499
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-No-
Blaire House of Worcester
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Worcester
-No-
71
Facility 71
MA AVG 53
Rank #165 / 499
--No-
Dodge Park Rest Home
MC
ADC
AL
NH
RESC
RC
Worcester (North Lincoln Street)
-No-
60
Facility 60
MA AVG 53
Rank #215 / 499
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-No-
The Briarwood Community
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Worcester (Briarwood Retirement Community)
-Yes-
9
Facility 9
MA AVG 53
Rank #477 / 499
--No-
The Health Center at The Willows
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Worcester (Forest Grove)
-No-
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 53
Rank #467 / 499
--No-
Manor on the Hill
MC
ADC
AL
IL
Worcester
-No-
45
Facility 45
MA AVG 53
Rank #289 / 499
--No-
The Evergreens
Worcester
12
Overview of The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran

The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran is an independent living community. The home offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for seniors to feel more comfortable and have a sense of belonging.

They ensure that, as a senior living community, The Little Mansion at Lutheran deeply emphasizes and guarantees that independence is maintained for their residents.

Contact The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran

Notre Dame du Lac

555 Plantation St, Worcester, Ma 01605, Usa
Overview of Notre Dame Du Lac

Notre Dame Du Lac maintains a level of faith-based and professional service. The senior living community offers service for assisted living and nursing home care options for residents who are equally given the same amount of dignified and respected service. Notre Dame Du Lac creates an environment where residents continuously still grow as individuals in a nurturing environment that ensures maximizing each and everyone’s quality of life in Christ-like care.

Notre Dame centers of excellence are found in their rehabilitation, long-term care, and skilled nursing care with inclusive amenities and services such as weekly housekeeping, 24-hour care, scheduled outings, recreational and social activities, enriching specialized programs, healthy meals served daily, and fully-furnished apartments.

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Overview of Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings

Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings boasts a visually stunning open-concept design, with modern aesthetics that immediately catch the eye. This remarkable assisted living and memory care facility is ideally located within a short drive from Worcester, boasting picturesque surroundings, thanks to beautifully landscaped gardens and outdoor patios that imbue the space with a calming, peaceful ambiance.

Their residents can take part in an eclectic mix of local events and relish in chef-prepared seasonal menus and diverse dining options catering to their individual dietary needs. With a resident art gallery, hair salon, and pet-friendly environment, there’s always something to do and see. On top of that, residents enjoy the convenience of housekeeping and laundry services, transportation, and grounds keeping.

Contact Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings

Overview of Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings

Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings boasts a visually stunning open-concept design, with modern aesthetics that immediately catch the eye. This remarkable assisted living and memory care unit is ideally located within a short drive from Worcester, boasting picturesque surroundings, thanks to beautifully landscaped gardens and outdoor patios that imbue the space with a calming, peaceful ambiance.

Their residents can take part in an eclectic mix of local events and relish in chef-prepared seasonal menus and diverse dining options catering to their individual dietary needs. With a resident art gallery, hair salon, and pet-friendly environment, there’s always something to do and see. On top of that, residents enjoy the convenience of housekeeping and laundry services, transportation, and grounds keeping.

Contact Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings

Overview of The Residence at Orchard Grove

The Residence at Orchard Grove undoubtedly provides the highest quality of care for assisted living and memory care residents. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The Residence at Orchard Grove offers senior living that is enriched by diversity, elevated by accommodations, and enhanced by lifestyle

The upscale senior living community prides itself on being a renowned home in Worcester. The lifestyle is an easy and worry-free community; through the community’s extensive services, residents are able to live a fulfilling everyday life. Some of the all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services– all of which are tailored to their unique needs.

Contact The Residence at Orchard Grove

Overview of Atria Draper Place

Indulge in the coziness of Atria Draper Place, a bright and welcoming senior living community located at Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA, providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Focusing on the seniors’ wellness, the community features carefully designed floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments with individual thermostat controls, kitchenettes, walk-in closets, and housekeeping services. The community forges meaningful connections with trusted partners to ensure that seniors receive better care plans.

Atria Draper Place fosters a vibrant environment, conducting fun activities and enrichment programs. The community ensures a maintenance-free lifestyle, providing care and assistance around the clock. Catering to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves three chef-prepared healthy meals daily alongside different meal options including vegetarian meals. The pet-friendly community includes a library, a wellness center, a salon, an outdoor dining space and grill, and an onsite physician office space for the seniors’ convenience and leisure.

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Overview of Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence

Eisenberg Assisted Living prioritizes flexibility and resident choice. The community is cost-effective, so residents can enjoy all the benefits of their services without worrying about impracticality. They offer a range of living options, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, all of which come with kitchenette areas. Additionally, they have a “keepsake neighborhood” for memory care residents, which allows them to keep a sense of familiarity and comfort without compromising their safety.

This home also knows that everyone has their style, which is why they offer a variety of different house styles to choose from. Moreover, customized care is crucial to promoting overall well-being, which is why they provide services like housekeeping and laundry, transportation, and an emergency response system. Their interactive calendar of events lets residents choose which activities and events they want to participate in, ensuring that they can always stay engaged and entertained.

Contact Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence

Overview of Benchmark Senior Living

Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings boasts a visually stunning open-concept design, with modern aesthetics that immediately catch the eye. This remarkable assisted living and memory care facility is ideally located within a short drive from Worcester, boasting picturesque surroundings, thanks to beautifully landscaped gardens and outdoor patios that imbue the space with a calming, peaceful ambiance.

Their residents can take part in an eclectic mix of local events and relish in chef-prepared seasonal menus and diverse dining options catering to their individual dietary needs. With a resident art gallery, hair salon, and pet-friendly environment, there’s always something to do and see. On top of that, residents enjoy the convenience of housekeeping and laundry services, transportation, and grounds keeping.

Contact Benchmark Senior Living

Overview of Tatnuck Park at Worcester

Tatnuck Park at Worcester, managed by the esteemed Benchmark Senior Living, is a community that has been providing exceptional assisted living and memory care services since 1997. Nestled on sprawling, park-like grounds, this community offers residents a tranquil and idyllic setting to call home. One of the things that make Tatnuck Park stand out is its rich history and dedication to preserving tradition. Through their partnerships with nearby university pre-med students, they have cultivated a strong sense of community and fostered an environment of collaboration.

Residents can relish delightful, chef-prepared meals that cater to their tastes and nutritional requirements, all while being surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of landscaped gardens, patios with grills and fire features, and more. At Tatnuck Park, everything from transportation, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and grounds keeping is taken care of, allowing residents to live their lives with ease and peace of mind.

Contact Tatnuck Park at Worcester

Overview of The Oasis at Dodge Park

The Oasis at Dodge Park offers a top-ranked level of hospitality provided by the dedicated team of professionals who promise professional staff that is dedicated to making residents’ lives easier and feel independent. The memory care with assisted living homes creatively brings together each priority– health, safety, and happiness. The Oasis prides itself on its comprehensive amenities that also blend strategically with its gracious services.

Community features include 24-hour supervision, well-lit dining room, spacious lounge areas, assistance with everyday living, housekeeping, medication management, and specialized programs available.

Contact The Oasis at Dodge Park

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 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.

How many licensed memory care communities are there in Worcester, MA?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 2+ (The Oasis at Dodge Park, Notre Dame du Lac) licensed memory care communities in Worcester, MA.

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.