Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke

Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke

Overview of Bridges® by Epoch at Pembroke

Bridges® by Epoch at Pembroke is a memory care community in Pembroke, MA. Memory care provides a secure setting with supervision for residents with memory loss, including someone who may be at risk of wandering. Its secure, easy-to-navigate layout is designed to reduce confusion. The community is a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory care in a setting focused on those needs.

There are 48 beds here. That smaller scale gives staff and residents the chance to get to know each other. Private suites provide one resident’s living space, while companion suites can suit someone moving in with or sharing space with a companion. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Bridges® by Epoch at Pembroke is in the North Pembroke neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 44 places the area in a car-dependent setting. Most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. Around the clock telehealth services allow health consultations to take place virtually, and educational events provide scheduled opportunities for learning within the community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 48 Rank #153 / 173Bed count — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 153rd out of 173 memory care communities we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #115 / 134Years in operation — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 115th out of 134 memory care communities we track in Massachusetts for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
9 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #108 / 232Walk Score — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 108th out of 232 memory care communities we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

License Details

Year Opened2017
AccreditationsPurple Flag for Dementia Care™ accreditation

Awards

U.S. News & World Report Best Senior LivingU.S. News rates communities from independent surveys of residents and their families (the 2025 edition analyzed ~450,000 responses across 3,800+ communities) covering safety, caregiving, activities, dining, management and value. Only communities meeting its data thresholds earn a Best designation for that year.

Certifications & Programs

Purple Flag for Dementia Care accreditation — Institute for Senior Living Education (ISLE) and Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA)Voluntary accreditation from an independent standards body, involving external review against published quality standards - a higher bar than mandatory state licensure.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Nonprofit OwnershipNo

Type Of Units

Special Care
48 units
Low Income Rooms Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
No
Total beds
48 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Telehealth Care Coordination

Additional Services

3 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
24-Hour Support
ConciergeListed as: Financial concierge referrals

Contact Information

Fax(781) 924-5941
Business HoursMonday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Garden
Salon
Activities
Stretches with Citrus Aromatherapy
Low-Impact Barre Fitness Classes
Guitar Lessons
Art Therapy/Painting Classes
Hand Massages
Cognitive Games
Live Entertainment
Exercise Classes
Baking
Purposeful Household Tasks
  • Sports and movie trivia using dementia-friendly technology

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Suite

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Type of Rooms Available

Private Suite
Private Suite
1 / 4
Private Suite
1
Companion Suite
Companion Suite
1

Managed by Lori Luzzo

Acting Executive Director

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke

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Places of interest near Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke

Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Pembroke's city center to Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around Plymouth

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. 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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Sunrise of Plymouth Beach
MC
AL
Plymouth (Jabez Corner)
87
Facility 87
MA AVG 87
Rank #78 / 173
Yes29
22
Facility 22
MA AVG 43
Rank #169 / 232
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
26
Facility 26
MA AVG 22
Rank #61 / 134
-NoNo
Stafford Hill Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
Plymouth
86
Facility 86
MA AVG 87
Rank #82 / 173
Yes25
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 43
Rank #94 / 232
Private / Companion Suites
19
Facility 19
MA AVG 22
Rank #84 / 134
-NoNo
Laurelwood at The Pinehills
MC
AL
IL
Plymouth (The Pinehills)
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 87
Rank #92 / 173
Yes29
34
Facility 34
MA AVG 43
Rank #133 / 232
Studio / Companion Suite
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 22
Rank #104 / 134
-NoNo
Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke
MC
Pembroke (North Pembroke)
48
Facility 48
MA AVG 87
Rank #153 / 173
No48
44
Facility 44
MA AVG 43
Rank #108 / 232
Private / Companion Suites
9
Facility 9
MA AVG 22
Rank #115 / 134
-NoNo
Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings
MC
AL
RC
Plymouth-Yes-
53
Facility 53
MA AVG 43
Rank #80 / 232
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #19 / 134
ANo-

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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Massachusetts

Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke is located in Pembroke, Massachusetts.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Massachusetts.

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+
General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car
MA

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MA

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
MA

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MA

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MA

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed.
MA

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits
Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MA

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke

What neighborhood is Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke in?

Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke is in the North Pembroke neighborhood of Pembroke.

Is Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke in a walkable area?

Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke has a walk score of 44. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke been in business?

Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke?

No, Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke has a no-pet policy.

Does Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke is registered as a for-profit in MA.

How many beds does Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke have?

Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke has 48 beds.

Are there photos of Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke?

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