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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Athol, MA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Athol, A Place for Mom can help. With 154 memory care facilities in Athol, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Athol incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Athol memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Athol, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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There is a lot of coordination between the health and the care with medical. They work hard to communicate with the family members of the residents to make sure that they are aware. The staff are well...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Sudbury is a memory care assisted living community located in Middlesex County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully designed...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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All new management team has made some wonderful changes for the residents. Thank you!
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The staff has been very good. The food is pretty good. The price is very affordable. My loved one is very comfortable, pretty content and happy to be there. I picked this community because the location is...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Arbors is unique in that it is a third-generation family owned and run business with a well-established work ethic and the drive to make a difference in people’s lives. Fairness is of the utmost importance for family, pricing, staffing and residents. They work hard to provide a quality...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Courville At Manchester and it was a great experience. They have a great staff. I would recommend this facility to others.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I am so pleased with the care that my mom receives. The rehab department is exceptional and the food is delicious! Every staff member that I have interacted with would highly recommend this center for...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mother in law has Alzheimer's and could no longer safely live alone. She had a difficult time leaving her home of 50+ years. She now has lived in Sugar Hill for months. She loves it and is so happy. She...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Sugar Hill Senior Living Community is a recently restored mansion located on over 20 acres of manicured grounds in the heart of the Berkshires. We offer 24-hour personal assistance in a socially active, gracious residential setting. Our residents enjoy such amenities as beautifully appointed...
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Cost of memory care in Athol, MA

The average cost of senior living in Athol is $6,650 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,472 per month.

Memory care costs in Athol, MA, vs. nearby cities

Athol, MA
$6,650/mo
$7,240/mo

Memory care costs in Athol, MA, vs. state and national averages

Athol, MA
$6,650/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Athol, MA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,650/mo

Memory care costs in Athol, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,153/mo
Studio
$6,627/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,008/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,634/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,774/mo

Senior living costs in Athol vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Athol, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAthol, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$6,650/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,649/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$5,614/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Athol, MA:$6,650/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Athol, MA:$6,649/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Athol, MA:$5,614/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Athol, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Athol and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Athol, MA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Athol have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Athol, MA$9,916/mo$8,525/mo+16.3%
Massachusetts$9,439/mo$8,798/mo+7.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Athol, MA
2024 average cost:$9,916/mo
2023 average cost:$8,525/mo
Percent change:+16.3%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$9,439/mo
2023 average cost:$8,798/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Athol

Recent reviews for memory care in Athol

The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.7
My dad was determined and prepared to remain in his Wayland home. He moved to Traditions of Wayland in December for a two month “respite”, not long after a bad fall and several broken bones required hospitalizations and weeks in rehab. When the Traditions Resident Care Director, came to his ...
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Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

Sunrise of Leominster

4.5
The staff seems to be happy, friendly, responsive. (They are not CNA's, and some additional training to help with my dad has been needed). The food is good, tasty, but the portions are smallish on the AL side (when my mom was there for respite). They are flexible with meals for my dad in regards ...
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Athol review score based on 683 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 683 reviews of 139 Athol memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Athol review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Athol review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Athol, MA139 facilities
8.7
Gardner, MA8 facilities
8.6
Greenfield, MA95 facilities

Review subcategories for Athol memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 683 reviews of 139 Athol memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Athol resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Athol memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athol memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Athol, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Athol memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Athol that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Athol, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.1%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.4%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Athol memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Athol Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Athol, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Athol memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Athol partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Athol, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
61.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.2%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Athol memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Athol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Athol, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
46%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athol memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Athol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Athol, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.2%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
69.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Athol

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Massachusetts memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Athol protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Draper Place, Artisan at Hudson and Spring Village at Summerhill are the top-rated memory care facilities near Athol, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 154 memory care facilities near Athol, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Athol, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Spring Village at Summerhill and Arbors of Bedford. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 154 memory care facilities near you in Athol, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Athol, Massachusetts, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Athol, Massachusetts, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Athol, Massachusetts ranges from $300 to $16250. The average Memory Care cost in Athol, Massachusetts is $6,650. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Athol, Massachusetts typically starts at $300. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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