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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in North Lexington, MA

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If your loved one needs memory care in North Lexington, A Place for Mom can help. With 72 memory care facilities in North Lexington, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of The Groves in Lincoln
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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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
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.
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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: 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
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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.
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 Golden Living Center of West Newton
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Best Memory Care Assisted Living facility out there. All inclusive pricing and excellent staff. Beautiful 4 star skilled nursing facility on the campus as well offering a full continuum of care. A hidden...
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.
Wingate Residences at Weston is ideally located overlooking the Charles River. We have an onsite hair salon, Greenhouse and Patio area. We offer a full recreational program that meets the needs of the individual resident. Our community offers 24-hour skilled nursing for short and long term care...
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We toured many places and this was the only that catered to Chinese people. The manager there is Asian. He told me there are trying to be all Asian residents soon. They have special staff here that do...
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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
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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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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Newton is a 202-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). We serve the Newton community with postacute care, rehabilitation therapy and long-term care in a cheerful, pleasant atmosphere. Our facility...
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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.

Cost of memory care in North Lexington, MA

The average cost of senior living in North Lexington is $7,196 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beverly, MA with an average of $7,045 per month.

Memory care costs in North Lexington, MA, vs. nearby cities

North Lexington, MA
$7,196/mo
$7,244/mo

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

North Lexington, MA
$7,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,196/mo

Memory care costs in North Lexington, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,822/mo
Studio
$8,674/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,368/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,673/mo

Senior living costs in North Lexington vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: North Lexington, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Lexington, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$7,196/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,184/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$6,636/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
North Lexington, MA:$7,196/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
North Lexington, MA:$7,184/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
North Lexington, MA:$6,636/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in North Lexington, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in North Lexington 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
North Lexington, MA$9,678/mo$9,410/mo+2.9%
Massachusetts$9,439/mo$8,798/mo+7.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
North Lexington, MA
2024 average cost:$9,678/mo
2023 average cost:$9,410/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$9,439/mo
2023 average cost:$8,798/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
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 North Lexington

Recent reviews for memory care in North Lexington

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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North Lexington review score based on 219 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 219 reviews of 64 North Lexington memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North Lexington 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

North Lexington review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
North Lexington, MA64 facilities
8.5
Hanscom AFB, MA60 facilities
8.1
Woburn, MA65 facilities

Review subcategories for North Lexington 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 219 reviews of 64 North Lexington memory care communities. This chart helps you compare North Lexington 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
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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North Lexington memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Lexington memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Lexington, 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 North Lexington 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 North Lexington 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
51.6%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.1%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.1%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.3%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in North Lexington 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 North Lexington Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Lexington, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.8%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.9%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Lexington 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 North Lexington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Lexington, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in North Lexington 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 North Lexington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Lexington, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.4%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
48.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.4%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Lexington 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 North Lexington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Lexington, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.2%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.2%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
67.2%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
34.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.8%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in North Lexington

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Longmeadow Place, The Gables at Winchester and Youville Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near North Lexington, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 72 memory care facilities near North Lexington, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in North Lexington, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, The Gables at Winchester and Atria Marland Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 72 memory care facilities near you in North Lexington, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in North Lexington, 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 North Lexington, 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 North Lexington, Massachusetts ranges from $300 to $69161. The average Memory Care cost in North Lexington, Massachusetts is $7,196. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in North Lexington, 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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