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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Royalston, MA

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9.8
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I recently visited my aunt to attend the annual Christmas party and was blown away! The food was amazing and the decorations were above and beyond. The attention to detail did not go unnoticed. What a...
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.
Spring Village at Summerhill is tucked into the heart of the Monadnock Region in Peterborough, New Hampshire. We opened our doors in 1966 and our highly trained staff have been providing quality senior care ever since.The local community of Peterborough prides itself on top-notch shops and...
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66 Floor plans available
9.2
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Excellence starts at the top. I have been a resident at American House Keene since 2016. I have enjoyed living here, we have a wonderful Director and wonderful staff. I have enjoyed many activities over the...
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.
American House Keene is everything you are looking for in an all-inclusive senior living community. Located within walking distance to downtown Keene with its many shops and restaurants, this beautifully designed senior living community offers an active lifestyle supported by a nurturing...
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8.0
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8.0
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Absolutely LOVE this place. They always treat the residents with respect. Absolutely everyone, regardless of their job. We chose this facility because of the director of admissions (now executive...
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.
Langdon Place of Keene, located in the quaint New England town of Keene, New Hampshire is a Genesis senior living community offering the best in quality care, recreational activities and personalized services. We are the proud recipient of the Bronze National Quality Award from The American...
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Staff is very caring, and full of nice surprises for the residents. As far as the food goes. I guess they have spoken with the current kitchen crew and some of the menu has started to change for the better.
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.
Known for its excellent care and quality services, Broadview offers the perfect balance of independence and assistance with daily life when it is needed. Our caring staff makes each day fulfilling with stimulating activities, regular field trips, and opportunities to stay connected with the...
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Mom is doing great at this community. They made the process of moving her in outstanding. The nurse is phenomenal she answers mom's questions and stays in contact with the family. The entire staff are...
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.
Scott-Farrar at Peterborough is a non-profit, charitable retirement community. In existence for 109 year, Scott-Farrar was fully rebuilt in 2016. Scott-Farrar offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care Assisted Living. Each neighborhood offers private apartments in a range of...
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She really likes it. They have done a good job. The food is pretty good. I think they could be a little more proactive with getting her up and walking her around, that kind of thing, being proactive with...
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.
Live Well With Peace of Mind The Woodward provides a warm, home-like environment where individuals can live with dignity, continue to enrich their lives, and participate in their community. Our care staff is well trained to meet the needs of our residents, overseeing medications and assisting...
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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.
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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: 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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Royalston, MA

The average cost of senior living in Royalston is $5,766 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,472 per month.

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

Royalston, MA
$5,766/mo
$7,240/mo
$7,243/mo

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

Royalston, MA
$5,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,766/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$5,655/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,448/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,363/mo

Senior living costs in Royalston 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: Royalston, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRoyalston, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$5,766/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,766/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$5,581/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Royalston, MA:$5,766/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Royalston, MA:$5,766/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Royalston, MA:$5,581/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Royalston

Recent reviews for memory care in Royalston

Broadview Assisted Living in Winchendon, MA

4.0
The staff at Broadview Assisted Living gave a wonderful tour of the community. They were very friendly and knowledgeable. It just was not a good fit as my in-laws are still very active and do not need the extra assistance.

Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings

4.7
I was unsure of the place at the beginning. But after having my mother there for a couple of months, I was quite impressed with all they do for her. They keep her busy all day. If she wants to be engaged, there are a lot of things for her to do (although she says there's not enough Bingo). ...
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Manor on the Hill in Leominster, MA

4.6
I feel that my loved one is in good hands there, and the staff have a wonderful concern for her well-being. She is in a semi-private room in memory care and there seems to be plenty of room for both her and her roommate. I would absolutely recommend Manor on the Hill to others looking.

Royalston review score based on 33 family reviews

8.5
Review score10 facilities33 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 10 Royalston memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Royalston 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

Royalston review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Royalston, MA10 facilities
8.7
Gardner, MA8 facilities
8.9
Fitchburg, MA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Royalston 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 33 reviews of 10 Royalston memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Royalston 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.
Royalston, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.2
3.9
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
4.2
3.8
Activities
4.2
3.7
Value for cost*
4.3
3.8
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Royalston memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Royalston memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Royalston, 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 Royalston 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 Royalston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Royalston, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Royalston 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 Royalston Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Royalston, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Royalston 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 Royalston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Royalston, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Royalston 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 Royalston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Royalston, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
60%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Royalston 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 Royalston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Royalston, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Royalston

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