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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dingley Dell, MA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Dingley Dell, A Place for Mom can help. With 12 memory care facilities in Dingley Dell, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Six Corners/Maple Heights, South End and Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Springfield, Amherst and East Longmeadow.

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My stepdad was in the memory unit. The staff were very attentive to him a made his stay more comfortable. I also worked with a hospice patient in the memory unit. I was so impressed with the care he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Now doing in person tours!Tucked into the verdant hills of the Pioneer Valley is the town of Ware, Massachusetts. Named the “Manour of Peace” in 1716 by its founder, John Read, Ware remains to this day a quiet town that embraces commercial and recreational growth without allowing it to impose on...
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9.5
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9.5
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Reserve at East Longmeadow is a new and exceptional assisted living and memory care community in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. East Longmeadow is a beautiful city just outside of Springfield, one of the 'greenest' cities in the country with over 2,400 acres of parks. Springfield is also the...
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Mom spent the winter of '23-24 at this assisted living home - on the social plan. She was treated with dignity and respect by the loving and caring staff. "CLEAN" has always been an extremely high priority...
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.
Our Premier Assisted Living Community is located in the beautiful Carriage Grove neighborhood that features walking paths and a common green. Our community has options that accommodate an individual's personal and financial needs allowing every resident to remain in a private apartment to live...
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66 Floor plans available
8.6
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The facility itself is fairly old so climate control can be an issue at times. The food in dining room is fair but not great. Service can be difficult as they are only allowed 2 servers. Space is limited...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Orchard Valley at Wilbraham blends the best of assisted living with a small town atmosphere. Known for its working farms and annual peach festival, our community embodies close family ties, fond memories and lasting traditions. Just a short drive from Main Street in Wilbraham, MA, Orchard Valley...
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8.5
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29 reviews
8.5
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29 reviews
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There is a new Director just coming on board. Theses ratings are based on the previous Director. I am already seeing positive changes with the Interim and new Director and hope they will continue. Hopefully...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Keystone Commons provides Independent, Assisted, Alzheimer's and Memory Care residential living in Ludlow, MA.  Keystone Commons is a rental community that offers people over the age of 55 years a delightful way to live.  Independent Living (44 apartments) provides 31 meals per month,...
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44 Floor plans available
7.9
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154 reviews
7.9
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We are really happy. She is very comfortable and has met a few people. She has been painting a lot and sharing her paintings with the place which I think is really really positive. I would recommend it to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Be inspired to live life to the fullest when taking up residence at The Wellington at Springfield. Our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Springfield, MA Sixteen Acres/East Longmeadow/Wilbraham line, enriches the lives of seniors by providing an environment that is...
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7.0
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My mother does not participate in any activities, her Alzheimer's is limiting her ability to participate For value for cost - we are paying [price removed]/ month. That is more than her last location, but...
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.
At East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living, our specialized memory care community provides an ideal and homelike setting. Our beautiful newly renovated building in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts offers families the confidence that their loved one can experience the best that each day...
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8.0
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8.0
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Great care in memory unit. Clean, attractive facility with excellent food. My husband has dementia and it's his 1st time in a facility. He was apprehensive about it but with encouragement from staff,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again.  Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...
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Provides: Memory Care
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.
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.
Reeds Landing Retirement Community is a member of the Loomis Communities, a not-for-profit organization which has served seniors for over 100 years. The only community in Western Massachusetts offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under one roof, Reeds Landing...
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for East Longmeadow provides quality healthcare to our community in a JCAHO-accredited facility designed for people who have complex medical conditions or are recovering from surgery or illness. Each resident receives ongoing healthcare assessments from our...

Cost of memory care in Dingley Dell, MA

The average cost of senior living in Dingley Dell is $5,784 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northampton, MA with an average of $5,578 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dingley Dell, MA vs. nearby cities

Dingley Dell, MA
$5,784/mo
$6,383/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dingley Dell, MA vs. the state and national average

Dingley Dell, MA
$5,784/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dingley Dell vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,784/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dingley Dell, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,353/mo
Studio
$5,636/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,060/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,268/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Dingley Dell over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Dingley Dell

Recent reviews for memory care in Dingley Dell

All American at Enfield Assisted Living

5.0
I would give a rating of 5 to every category. My mom lived there for 13 months before she passed away. My family and I were very grateful to AA for the excellent care and compassion that was shown to her AND to me. They will always have a special place in my heart. I'm so glad I called A Place ...
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Prosper at Monastery Height in West Springfield, MA

5.0
I would highly recommend this community. They have activities like baking, art projects, they take them out to lunches, when the weather is nicer they go outside and also musical entertainment to keep the residents busy in the community. The staff I am very comfortable with taking care of my ...
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Armbrook Village in Westfield, MA

5.0
The staff is wonderful. They're very, very caring, and any kind of medical issue is promptly taken care of. It has been a very good experience for our family.

Dingley Dell review score based on 77 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 77 reviews of 12 Dingley Dell memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dingley Dell 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

Dingley Dell review score compared against nearby cities

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8.6
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8.7
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Review subcategories for Dingley Dell 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 77 reviews of 12 Dingley Dell memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dingley Dell 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
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Dingley Dell memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dingley Dell memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dingley Dell, 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 Dingley Dell 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 Dingley Dell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dingley Dell 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 Dingley Dell Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dingley Dell, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dingley Dell 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 Dingley Dell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dingley Dell, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dingley Dell 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 Dingley Dell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dingley Dell, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dingley Dell 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 Dingley Dell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
75%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Suffield by the River and The Reserve at East Longmeadow are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dingley Dell, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 12 memory care facilities near Dingley Dell, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Dingley Dell, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Suffield by the River. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 12 memory care facilities near you in Dingley Dell, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dingley Dell, 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 Dingley Dell, 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 Dingley Dell, Massachusetts ranges from $7 to $273400. The average Memory Care cost in Dingley Dell, Massachusetts is $5,784. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dingley Dell, Massachusetts typically starts at $7. 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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