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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in East Watertown, MA

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If your loved one needs memory care in East Watertown, A Place for Mom can help. With 87 memory care facilities in East Watertown, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brighton, Longwood and Allston.
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Photo of Marian Manor
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.
At Marian Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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I have visited many senior living facilities and Avery Crossing is truly one of the best. On our visits the staff is incredibly helpful with anything we may need. In addition, we have found the facilities...
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.
Avery Crossings is a 60 apartment independent/assisted living residence located in Needham Heights. Our community is a short walk from shops, restaurants, medical offices and the train station. We have a long tenured, seasoned and caring staff that provide personal care and medication management....
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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.
Photo of Hearthstone Alzheimer's Care - Woburn
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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO. While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide...
Photo of Oosterman's Melrose Rest Home
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Newton Wellesley Center for Alzheimer's Care
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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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
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.
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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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.
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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.
Our goal at White Oak Cottages is to offer our residents homes where they enjoy excellent quality of life and quality of care. The home itself has been thoughtfully designed with the happiness and well being of our residents in mind. The White Oak Cottages are homes where people want to live and...
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Photo of Clark House Nursing Center at Fox Hill Village
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Oosterman's Rest Home, Inc.
Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of memory care in East Watertown, MA

The average cost of senior living in East Watertown is $7,201 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $6,843 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in East Watertown, MA vs. nearby cities

East Watertown, MA
$7,109/mo
$7,121/mo

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

East Watertown, MA
$7,109/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in East Watertown vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$7,109/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in East Watertown, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,881/mo
Studio
$8,392/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,344/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,542/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in East Watertown over time

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What families are saying about memory care in East Watertown

Recent reviews for memory care in East Watertown

The Gables at Winchester

4.9
I like living here, it’s close to Boston so we have interesting outings. The staff is friendly and competent. The apartments are spacious and clean. There are many windows in my apartment that have great views

Scandinavian Living Center in West Newton, MA

4.8
The whole place has a very friendly atmosphere. SLC offers a lot of programs that are open to people who live in the surrounding community, so the residents feel like they are still part of the community. The food is very good. I would recommend Scandinavian Living Center to others.

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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East Watertown review score based on 257 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 257 reviews of 87 East Watertown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Watertown 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

East Watertown review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
East Watertown, MA87 facilities
7.8
Watertown Town, MA97 facilities
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Cambridge, MA87 facilities

Review subcategories for East Watertown 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 257 reviews of 87 East Watertown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare East Watertown 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
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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East Watertown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Watertown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Watertown, 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 East Watertown 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 East Watertown 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
48.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.7%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.5%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.7%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.5%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.2%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in East Watertown 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 East Watertown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Watertown, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.8%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.8%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Watertown 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 East Watertown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Watertown, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.8%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
54%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.6%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in East Watertown 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 East Watertown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
57.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
40.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Watertown 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 East Watertown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Watertown, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
69%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.9%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.8%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
67.8%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
29.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Atria Marland Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near East Watertown, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 87 memory care facilities near East Watertown, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The 87 memory care facilities near you in East Watertown, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in East Watertown, Massachusetts, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

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The cost of memory care facilities in East Watertown, Massachusetts ranges from $300 to $69161. The average Memory Care cost in East Watertown, Massachusetts is $7,201. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in East Watertown, 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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