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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Barre Falls, MA

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Indian Hill-North Village, Montvale and Massachusetts Avenue Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Amherst, Westborough and Gardner.

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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Arnold House was the best place for our father. The nursing staff were highly educated and most important caring to my father and all of my sisters. We became part of the family. The food was excellent all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
At Arnold House we now about life's choices.Residents and staff alike share in them daily.We also know that sometimes those decisions may be difficult to make, but when viewed from the perspective of genuine caring about others, the difficulties seem to diminish and the answers become...
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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Sherrill House
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.
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I made the very difficult decision in July 2020 to move my mother into a memory care facility - during COVID, with only virtual tours available at all the facilities I looked into for her. The staff at...
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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 Westwood is a memory care assisted living community located in Norfolk 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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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.
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.
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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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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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
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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
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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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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...
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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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Briarcliffe Gardens is a brand new, state-of-the-art Memory Impaired Microcommunity™ meticulously crafted from the ground up on the 22 acre Briarcliffe Campus in Johnston, RI. Briarcliffe Gardens looks like a home, both outside and inside. Fresh air, diffuse sunlight, uplifting colors- designed...

Cost of memory care in Barre Falls, MA

The average cost of senior living in Barre Falls is $6,873 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northampton, MA with an average of $5,578 per month.

Memory care costs in Barre Falls, MA, vs. nearby cities

Barre Falls, MA
$6,873/mo
$7,240/mo

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

Barre Falls, MA
$6,873/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,873/mo

Memory care costs in Barre Falls, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,442/mo
Studio
$7,226/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,465/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,315/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,091/mo

Senior living costs in Barre Falls 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: Barre Falls, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarre Falls, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$6,873/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,867/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$6,011/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Barre Falls, MA:$6,873/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Barre Falls, MA:$6,867/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Barre Falls, MA:$6,011/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Barre Falls, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Barre Falls 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 Barre Falls, MA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Barre Falls 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Barre Falls, MA$9,623/mo$8,880/mo+8.4%
Massachusetts$9,439/mo$8,798/mo+7.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Barre Falls, MA
2024 average cost:$9,623/mo
2023 average cost:$8,880/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
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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 Barre Falls

Recent reviews for memory care in Barre Falls

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

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Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Youville Place in Lexington, MA

5.0
We couldn't be more grateful to have our mom in the loving and capable hands of the Youville community. The Memory Care Unit there is top-notch. To this day, given all the challenges with her Alzheimer's, we feel it is one of the best decisions that we have made. The place is clean, ...
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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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Barre Falls review score based on 1,296 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1296 reviews of 266 Barre Falls memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Barre Falls 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

Barre Falls review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Barre Falls, MA266 facilities
8.7
Gardner, MA8 facilities
8.9
Leominster, MA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Barre Falls 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 1,296 reviews of 266 Barre Falls memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Barre Falls 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
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4.1
Friendliness
4.1
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Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
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Meals & dining
3.7
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Activities
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3.7
Value for cost*
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3.8
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Barre Falls memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barre Falls memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barre Falls, 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 Barre Falls 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 Barre Falls that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Barre Falls, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Barre Falls 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 Barre Falls Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barre Falls, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.9%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barre Falls 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 Barre Falls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barre Falls, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
58.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Barre Falls 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 Barre Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barre Falls, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
48.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barre Falls 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 Barre Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barre Falls, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
69.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
40.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Barre Falls

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 Barre Falls protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Draper Place and Atria Longmeadow Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Barre Falls, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 295 memory care facilities near Barre Falls, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Barre Falls, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and Atria Lincoln Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 295 memory care facilities near you in Barre Falls, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Barre Falls, 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 Barre Falls, 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 Barre Falls, Massachusetts ranges from $35 to $69161. The average Memory Care cost in Barre Falls, Massachusetts is $6,873. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Barre Falls, Massachusetts typically starts at $35. 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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