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

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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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I am very impressed with The Inn at Fairview. The staff is welcoming, friendly and take really good care of my mother. The community is kept spotless. The meals provided for the residents are well balanced...
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.
At The Inn at Fairview, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking available at our...
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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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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.
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Bridges has been a godsend for us. It's expensive, for sure, but so worth it. My mother is not the easiest person on the planet, and they just roll with her and jolly her along. She is as happy as I have...
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Nashua is a memory care assisted living community located in Hillsborough County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully...
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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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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.
Sheltering Arms is a retirement care residence for men and women 60 years of age and older which offers a less restrictive but dignified alternative for seniors who could benefit from supervised living. Residents spend their “golden years” in comfort enjoying companionship, home style meals,...
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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
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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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO. While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide...
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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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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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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...
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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: 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.
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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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The staff has been very good. The food is pretty good. The price is very affordable. My loved one is very comfortable, pretty content and happy to be there. I picked this community because the location is...
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 Arbors is unique in that it is a third-generation family owned and run business with a well-established work ethic and the drive to make a difference in people’s lives. Fairness is of the utmost importance for family, pricing, staffing and residents. They work hard to provide a quality...
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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.
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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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 Randolph is a modern, 168-bed facility that delivers postacute care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy services to patients requiring both short- and long-term care. We meet the social, spiritual and recreational needs of our residents through a...
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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
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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.
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...

Cost of memory care in South Spencer, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Spencer is $6,502 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northampton, MA with an average of $5,578 per month.

Memory care costs in South Spencer, MA, vs. nearby cities

South Spencer, MA
$6,502/mo
$6,841/mo

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

South Spencer, MA
$6,502/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,502/mo

Memory care costs in South Spencer, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,224/mo
Studio
$6,859/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,124/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,945/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,091/mo

Senior living costs in South Spencer 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: South Spencer, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Spencer, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$6,502/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,505/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$5,657/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
South Spencer, MA:$6,502/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
South Spencer, MA:$6,505/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
South Spencer, MA:$5,657/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in South Spencer, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Spencer 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
South Spencer, MA$9,932/mo$8,981/mo+10.6%
Massachusetts$9,439/mo$8,798/mo+7.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
South Spencer, MA
2024 average cost:$9,932/mo
2023 average cost:$8,981/mo
Percent change:+10.6%
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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 South Spencer

Recent reviews for memory care in South Spencer

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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South Spencer review score based on 1,521 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1521 reviews of 294 South Spencer memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Spencer 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

South Spencer review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
South Spencer, MA294 facilities
8.7
Southbridge, MA6 facilities
8.9
Worcester, MA18 facilities

Review subcategories for South Spencer 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 1,521 reviews of 294 South Spencer memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Spencer 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.
South Spencer, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
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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South Spencer memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Spencer memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Spencer, 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 South Spencer 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 South Spencer 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
56.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.7%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.2%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Spencer 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 South Spencer Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Spencer, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.9%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Spencer 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 South Spencer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Spencer, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
58.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in South Spencer 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 South Spencer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
57.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Spencer 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 South Spencer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Spencer, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
67.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
40.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in South Spencer

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