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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.
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| The Residence at Orchard Grove |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Shrewsbury | 80
Facility
80
MA AVG
116
Rank
#158 / 279 | Yes | 20 |
24
Facility
24
MA AVG
48
Rank
#386 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
MA AVG
—
Rank
#82 / 180 | - | No | No |
| Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Leominster | 62
Facility
62
MA AVG
116
Rank
#206 / 279 | Yes | 17 |
35
Facility
35
MA AVG
48
Rank
#335 / 499 | Studio | 28
Facility
28
MA AVG
—
Rank
#56 / 180 | F | Yes | No |
| Atria Draper Place |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Hopedale | 68
Facility
68
MA AVG
116
Rank
#195 / 279 | Yes | 18 |
47
Facility
47
MA AVG
48
Rank
#276 / 499 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
MA AVG
—
Rank
#82 / 180 | - | No | No |
| The Oasis at Dodge Park |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Worcester (North Lincoln Street) | -
Facility
-
MA AVG
116 | No | - |
64
Facility
64
MA AVG
48
Rank
#198 / 499 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | -
Facility
-
MA AVG
— | - | No | - |
| Dodge Park Rest Home |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Worcester (North Lincoln Street) | -
Facility
-
MA AVG
116 | No | - |
60
Facility
60
MA AVG
48
Rank
#215 / 499 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | -
Facility
-
MA AVG
— | - | No | - |
| The Evergreens | — | Worcester | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Overview of Dodge Park Rest Home
Sister home of The Oasis at Dodge Park, expect Dodge Park Rest Home to also provide the highest 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 assisted living and memory care home creatively brings together each priority– healthy, 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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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.
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