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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shrewsbury, MA
If your loved one needs memory care in Shrewsbury, A Place for Mom can help. With 27 memory care facilities in Shrewsbury, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Shrewsbury incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Shrewsbury memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Shrewsbury, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Indian Hill-North Village, Montvale and Massachusetts Avenue Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Worcester, Framingham and Natick.
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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.
The Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...
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Cost of memory care in Shrewsbury, MA
The average cost of senior living in Shrewsbury is $7,074 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Attleboro, MA with an average of $5,962 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Shrewsbury
Recent reviews for memory care in Shrewsbury
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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Corcoran House in Clinton, MA
4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Brookdale Cushing Park in Framingham, MA
5.0
Brookdale is terrific! They have wonderful policies and procedures in place, even before the Covid-19 pandemic, the community was spotless. My parents love the staff. Everyone I run into as well is terrific; from the director to the staff working the dinning room. There is a range of times for ...
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Shrewsbury review score based on 126 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 126 reviews of 25 Shrewsbury memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shrewsbury 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
Shrewsbury review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Shrewsbury 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 126 reviews of 25 Shrewsbury memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shrewsbury 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.Shrewsbury, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Shrewsbury memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shrewsbury memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shrewsbury, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shrewsbury, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
52%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shrewsbury, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
36%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shrewsbury, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
68%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
56%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Draper Place, The Residence at Orchard Grove and The Gables of Fitchburg are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 27 memory care facilities near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Maplewood at Weston. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 27 memory care facilities near you in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury, Massachusetts ranges from $35 to $69161. The average Memory Care cost in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is $7,074. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts typically starts at $35. 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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