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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Great Barrington, MA
If your loved one needs memory care in Great Barrington, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Great Barrington, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Great Barrington incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Great Barrington memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Great Barrington, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hudson, Pittsfield and Lee.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Hudson, Pittsfield and Lee.
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I would recommend them. They have a good community. We picked this community because, she liked it better. The other places were a little stuffy. The staff are very friendly and courteous.
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.
The award-winning Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place provides traditional Assisted Living and Memory Care. Located on a scenic hillside in Pittsfield, the Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place features bright and spacious common areas, beautiful landscaping and breathtaking views. It’s a...
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My mom (90 yearsold ) has been living in the memory care area for almost a year.They are caring and wonderful. She loves it. It’s small and I feel so happy knowing she is there.
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.
Kimball Farms, a not-for-profit retirement community in Lenox, Massachusetts, in the heart of The Berkshires of Western MA. Kimball Farms is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a continuum of care with a variety of housing options. Kimball Farms Lifecare Retirement Community...
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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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
The Village at Laurel Lake is located in the cozy little town of Lee, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. This location is perfect if you love to go fishing, kayak, bird watch, or take in the beautiful local scenery. For those that are avid hikers, there is access to the Appalachian Trail through...
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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
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.
Geer Village is a non-profit, community owned senior living facility which has accommodated seniors for over forty years. It is conveniently located in Canaan, CT in a facility which also hosts a community center, television station, and a YMCA. Our residents are able to enjoy day trips to...
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.
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 home was established in 1983. Our home’s configuration is two houses that were located side by side to each other and were connected in 1994 by a newly constructed building. Hence the name, Side By Side. We have thirty-six private furnished rooms and one two-bedroom apartment. This connection...
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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.
Rosewood Assisted Living is situated in Pittsfield, MA, a city that is the heart of Berkshire County. This historic area offers much to those who are visiting their family members in the area, and it is a great place for residents to move to and call home. With lush, beautiful landscapes,...
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Cost of memory care in Great Barrington, MA
The average cost of senior living in Great Barrington is $4,291 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Egremont, MA with an average of $4,019 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Great Barrington
Recent reviews for memory care in Great Barrington
Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place in Pittsfield, MA
3.6
Beautiful facility; Director of the Neighborhood, [name removed], is very attentive and accommodating; fun activities offered; quality care, although the staff is extremely busy; mediocre food. Overall very satisfied with our choice to move our mom into the locked unit over a year ago. She is ...
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Home Sweet Home of Athens
5.0
My mother spent the last 5 years of her life at this wonderful Assisted Living Facility. Grateful is an understatement. We were blessed to have found such a homey place. The staff and care was exceptional and my mom made several friends there. The size of the facility really made a difference ...
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Great Barrington memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Great Barrington memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Great Barrington, 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 Great Barrington 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 Great Barrington 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
22.2%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
72.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Great Barrington 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 Great Barrington Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Great Barrington, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
71.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Great Barrington 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 Great Barrington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Great Barrington 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 Great Barrington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Great Barrington 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 Great Barrington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place, Home Sweet Home of Athens and Sugar Hill Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Great Barrington, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Great Barrington, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Great Barrington, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Great Barrington, 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 Great Barrington, 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 Great Barrington, Massachusetts ranges from $7 to $17460. The average Memory Care cost in Great Barrington, Massachusetts is $4,291. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Great Barrington, 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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