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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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Addison strives to personalize the experience as much as possible to each person's wants and needs . The management is very open to discussions and constructive criticism if something is not working as...
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.
Situated just south of East Hartford, bordering Bell-Hebron Linear Park on 14 wooded acres, Addison Place at Glastonbury is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of...
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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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My Dad lives at this community, and we love it! It's a beautiful community, and the staff and residents are wonderful. It provides all sorts of activities and care for a great price.
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.
Springhouse is located in the Jamaica Plain area of Boston, across from the Faulkner Hospital and within walking distance of the Arnold Arboretum and public transportation. Springhouse is a not-for-profit community located on 13 acres of conservation land. We are within minutes of the Chestnut...
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Overall experience - Overall my experience with Providence House is very good. My meeting with [name removed] was very pleasant, informative and professional. She explained each step and helped get me...
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.
Providence House at Corey Park offers independent and assisted living for people age 62 and over who want or need supportive services. The non-sectarian community was co-developed by the Archdiocese of Boston Planning Office for Urban Affairs and E.A. Fish Associates, and is managed by Welch...
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My brother is fine living at this community. The staff are providing care that he is suppose to get. He likes all the activities and goes places too. He is enjoying the outings. I would recommend them to my...
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.
Brightview Arlington offers Assisted Living apartment homes and a dedicated neighborhood for dementia and Alzheimer's Care, Wellspring Village. In addition, unique to Brightview Arlington is Enhanced Care for people who need more focused support than traditional assisted living such as a two...
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The factors that made us choose Neville Place as a good fit for our mom continue to be the factors that bring satisfaction: the setting-direct access to the walking trails around Fresh Pond; the openness to...
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.
Neville Place offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss developed in affiliation with the Boston University School of Medicine Alzheimer's Disease...
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The staff is excellent here at Aynsley Place. The LNAs are fabulous, the nurses are great, and they are all very attentive and very much aware of my loved one's needs. They are great at keeping me updated...
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.
Conveniently located near the heart of downtown Nashua, New Hampshire, residents of Aynsley Place enjoy luxury living and unparalleled care. Our tastefully appointed and beautifully furnished assisted living center provides many of the personal care services desired with the added benefit of...
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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.
The Cambridge Homes is located in a historic Georgian-style building on Mount Auburn Street just a mile from Harvard Square and adjacent to Mount Auburn Hospital. A trusted senior community for over 125 years, the not-for-profit Cambridge Homes features 44 independent and assisted living...
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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.
Goddard House Assisted Living in Brookline is committed to providing residents with a healthful, stimulating lifestyle and the perfect recipe of services delivered with the kindness and compassion that inspired its founding over a century ago. This vibrant and innovative community offers both...
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I used A Place for Mom to research assisted living facilities for myself. They were very helpful in making contacts and arranging calls for information. I moved to Cadbury Commons in North Cambridge in...
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.
Cadbury Commons is a family owned and operated Assisted Living Community located across from Denehey Park in Cambridge, MA.  Seniors choose Cadbury as a residence that provides an independent lifestyle.  Assisted Living services are offered to foster that independence, not remove...
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This is an excellent community for my mom. The staff is always caring and attentive to her needs. I like that they are always making sure that she is engaging with the other residents. The community is very...
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.
Landmark at Longwood is a memory care and assisted living community located in the city of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Our community is located at the epicenter of academics and is also proximal to the coastline. Boston is an ideal destination for family and friends who come to visit...
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Although founded by the Sisters of Mercy, residents have diversity of faiths (Christian & Jewish) as well as non-practicing. Most residents live independently and there is one floor dedicated to assisted...
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.
Located on a 40-acre campus in West Hartford, CT adjacent to Saint Joseph College, The McAuley features beautifully landscaped grounds and lovely views of Avon Mountain.  Best of all, when you live at The McAuley, you're just minutes away from the area's most popular attractions -- the...
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It is restricted, as to who can apply, you have to live in a particular town or have family in the town. It's subsidized by a family foundation. They had good food. They really aren't set up for assisted...
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.
New Horizons at Choate is a private, not-for-profit, non-denominational independent and assisted living retirement community located on the historic site of the former Charles Choate Memorial Hospital, in a lovely residential neighborhood near Horn Pond in Woburn. Beautiful, private...
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Mclean has closed a few times due to Covid concerns. This is why the overall experience is a 4. My father says that the food that is served is good, but not great. It is a caring environment that provides...
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.
The Village at McLean includes 15 barrier-free cottages, 48 large, spacious apartments plus a neighborhood of 13 villas . We are under construction of a beautiful new apartment building that will have 55 one & two bedroom apartments. Some will have balconies and fireplaces. Amenities will be...
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My Mom has been living at The Residence for 18 months and she is thriving. Her quality of life has improved significantly after moving from an apartment where she lived alone. She engages in many activities...
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.
The Residence at Five Corners is located in the heart of Easton's Five Corners neighborhood, with close proximity to many of the town's historic landmarks, and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 84 apartments for 90 residents; a combination of 32...
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My mom is very happy here. The staff is very nice and helpful. She seems to be happy with the meals. She likes the activities that she is participating with the others. This community is clean and we would...
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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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.
Somerville HomeThe Somerville Home is an assisted living community in Somerville, Massachusetts. Somerville is located just two miles north of Boston and is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States. Because of this, Somerville offers rich history and culture, and all the...
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My parents wanted to stay in their home town. Our experience is based on one other community. Bayberry was very pleasant and helpful in making our decision. They were able to step back when needed in order...
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.
Welcome to a new way of life at Bayberry at Emerald Court. Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Tewksbury, MA, Bayberry is an assisted living community ideally located just minutes from major shopping, entertainment and medical centers with easy access to I-93 and I-495. Bayberry offers...
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We've had a good experience, no complaints so far. They've been very good to my loved one, very friendly and helpful. My loved one was cognitively declining, so a lot of the activities were too difficult...
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.
Wood Haven Senior Living is an assisted living community specializing in memory care. We believe our residents are our most important resource and we strive to provide an environment where your loved one will live a life full of possibilities.We welcome you to visit and stay for lunch, and see...
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We like the care that is received. The staff are nice and caring to her needs. We like the menu and the good variety that is offered and they will help with any special needs if required. I like knowing that...
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.
Just like the gas-lit streets of Charlestown, Zelma Lacey House lights your life with care! This beautiful Assisted Living community of 66 studio and one-bedroom apartment homes, many with affordable programs, is situated in the heart of Boston's historic Charlestown neighborhood-- and within...
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They were FANTASTIC to work with when my uncle was alive they bent over backwards for him. HOWEVER when he passed [date removed] I was owed a substantial refund because I prepaid and he passed a lot quicker...
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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Last spring, I visited eight different assisted living communities in the greater Hartford area and beyond. Aviva was the last stop on my itinerary. The moment I walked through the doors of Aviva, I knew...
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.
AVIVA West Hartford is located at 1 Hamilton Heights Dr. in West Hartford, CT. Our building is a member of the National Historic Society and was originally built to be a school; Mount St. Joseph.We offer independent, assisted, assisted plus and memory care living options.
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I cannot say enough about Bridges, from the maintenance crew to the chef, the CNA’s, the Nurses….everyone gets to know the resident, and the family. The care and social activities are amazing. Mom’s first...
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 Westford is a memory care assisted living community located in Middlesex 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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Waterstone at Wellesley is a terrific community. We enjoy living here as well as the residents. A very warm, welcoming community! We recommend highly!
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.
Located along the banks of the Charles River, Waterstone at Wellesley is a premier senior living community offering both independent living and assisted living. Here, a world of luxury, attentive service and convenience come together to support and inspire a rewarding, carefree life.Residents of...
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I have nothing but glowing things to say! By The River is a small facility in Marlborough Ct. it is run by a very wonderful and caring staff. They keep the facility very clean The meals are family style at a...
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 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
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%
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 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 1,517 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1517 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 1,517 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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*Learn more about cost details

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.
South Spencer, MANational
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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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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.
South Spencer, MANational
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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Draper Place and Elmbrook Village at Bozrah are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Spencer, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 330 memory care facilities near South Spencer, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in South Spencer, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Atria Longmeadow Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 330 memory care facilities near you in South Spencer, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Spencer, 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 South Spencer, 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 South Spencer, Massachusetts ranges from $35 to $69161. The average Memory Care cost in South Spencer, Massachusetts is $6,502. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Spencer, 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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