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If your loved one needs memory care in Newton, A Place for Mom can help. With 86 memory care facilities in Newton, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of The Estates on Admiral's Hill
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 Chelsea Jewish Foundation is an assisted living community located in the quiet area of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Located just across the bridge from Boston, the Chelsea area has always been an independent, working-class industrial community from the beginning of its existence....
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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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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.
The Leonard Florence Center for Living, a state-of-the-art, 100-bed skilled nursing home sponsored by the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, is now accepting resident applications for its February opening. Located on Admiral's Hill in Chelsea, MA, the Leonard Florence Center for Living is the first...
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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Newton, MA

The average cost of senior living in Newton is $7,070 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin, MA with an average of $6,513 per month.

Memory care costs in Newton, MA, vs. nearby cities

Newton, MA
$7,070/mo
$7,058/mo

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

Newton, MA
$7,070/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,070/mo

Memory care costs in Newton, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,032/mo
Studio
$8,577/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,514/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,517/mo

Senior living costs in Newton 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: Newton, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNewton, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$7,070/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,071/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$6,572/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Newton, MA:$7,070/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Newton, MA:$7,071/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Newton, MA:$6,572/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Newton, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Newton 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
Newton, MA$9,947/mo$9,638/mo+3.2%
Massachusetts$9,439/mo$8,798/mo+7.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Newton, MA
2024 average cost:$9,947/mo
2023 average cost:$9,638/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$9,439/mo
2023 average cost:$8,798/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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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 Newton

Recent reviews for memory care in Newton

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
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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Newton review score based on 213 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 213 reviews of 78 Newton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Newton 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

Newton review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Newton, MA78 facilities
7.7
Watertown Town, MA97 facilities
7.9
Waltham, MA86 facilities

Review subcategories for Newton 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 213 reviews of 78 Newton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Newton 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.
Newton, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Newton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Newton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Newton, 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 Newton 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 Newton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Newton, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.9%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.9%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.6%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Newton 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 Newton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Newton, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.8%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Newton 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 Newton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Newton, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Newton 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 Newton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Newton, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
43.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Newton 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 Newton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Newton, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
70.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.9%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Newton

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Evans Park At Newton Corner, Scandinavian Living Center and The Residence at Boylston Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Newton, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 86 memory care facilities near Newton, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Newton, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and The Gables at Winchester. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 86 memory care facilities near you in Newton, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Newton, 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 Newton, 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 Newton, Massachusetts ranges from $300 to $69161. The average Memory Care cost in Newton, Massachusetts is $7,070. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Newton, 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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