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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bristol County, MA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Bristol County, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Bristol County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Blackstone, College Hill and Hope.
You may also consider nearby communities such as New Bedford, Fall River and Providence.

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zipAverageCost: $5,404

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5 out of 5. Clifton is a beautiful cape-cod Inn experience. Clean, bright, inviting. Every employee takes the time to greet, smile, and engage with guests and residents. It's part of their job. Whether it is...
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.
Clifton Assisted Living is nestled in a charming coastal setting on a beautiful New England country inn that overlooks scenic Mount Hope Bay. Discover a carefree senior lifestyle that provides a wonderful new feeling of comfort and security. Contrary to living alone in a large oversized house, ...
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The only thing I have to say is that I still thank God that you found this place from my aunt she would not be able to afford a different place. I would recommend to others.
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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It was professional, yet homey. The staff treated Mom kindly, patiently, respectfully. They met her right where she was. Mom never complained about being there. I'm very thankful we found The Arbors at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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The staff is very friendly to their residents, and are friendly to us as visitors. I would recommend this facility to anyone who is interested in a place like Prosper.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nestled in the heart of the Fall River historical district, the Prosper at Fall River provides gracious urbane living in a cozy, cordially appointed setting. Providing a supportive environment for seniors, the Prosper encourages independence, promotes good health, and provides customized...
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The room is spacious and very clean. Big enough for a sizeable seating area and sleeping area. Many activities are near the dining room which allows new residents to see what is going on. Also like the each...
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.
Situated near One Hundred Acre Cove Nature Preserve with beautiful water views, Anchor Bay at East Providence is a vibrant, cozy senior living community located near Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital and Roger Williams Hospital as well as Seekonk Shopping Center, RISD Museum and Haines...
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Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility stands out as a meticulously maintained establishment with a team of warm and accommodating staff members. They go above and beyond to ensure that residents like my...
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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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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Fall River, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Part of community for more than 35 years, our 102-bed facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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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Cost of memory care in Bristol County, MA

The average cost of senior living in Bristol County is $5,404 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,329 per month.

Memory care costs in Bristol County, MA, vs. nearby counties

Bristol County, MA
$5,404/mo
$5,958/mo

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

Bristol County, MA
$5,404/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,404/mo

Memory care costs in Bristol County, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,134/mo
Studio
$4,797/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,125/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,627/mo

Senior living costs in Bristol County 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: Bristol County, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBristol County, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$5,404/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,404/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$5,093/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Bristol County, MA:$5,404/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Bristol County, MA:$5,404/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Bristol County, MA:$5,093/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Bristol County

Recent reviews for memory care in Bristol County

Wingate Residences on the East Side in Providence, RI

4.5
I want to praise the staff at Wingate on the East Side for their prompt and compassionate response to a referral that I made on behalf of a patient. They were flexible with schedules, interviews and special requests, and were very adaptable when our plans changed. I was always able to reach ...
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Autumn Glen at Dartmouth in North Dartmouth, MA

5.0
Previously my love one was at a different facility and I will say that it is much better for her. They provide a lot of nice programs that they run. They do have a Memory Care section and I find that the people here are just more caring. The staff team is very knowledgeable and communicative. If ...
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The Arbors at Taunton

4.9
They did very well with communication with us. I was happy with my experience with the asstisted living. I would recommend to other families.

Bristol County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bristol County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bristol County, 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 Bristol County 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 Bristol County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bristol County, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
12.5%
66.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bristol County 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 Bristol County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bristol County, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
75.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bristol County 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 Bristol County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bristol County, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
51%
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Availability of select dining options in Bristol County 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 Bristol County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bristol County, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
37.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bristol County 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 Bristol County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bristol County, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Bristol County

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