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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Abington, MA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Abington, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Abington or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Abington.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Abington for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 30 assisted living facilities in the Abington area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brighton, Fenway and Allston.
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Cost of assisted living in Abington, MA
The average cost of senior living in Abington is $7,062 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Attleboro, MA with an average of $5,856 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Abington, MA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Abington, MA
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VA benefits in Massachusetts
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What families are saying about assisted living in Abington
Recent reviews for assisted living in Abington
Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA
3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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The Residence at Melrose Station
5.0
My mom is doing great at The Residence at Melrose Station! The staff are taking very good care of her. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families! It is not cheap but it is worth the money.
Cornerstone at Canton
4.9
The staff at Cornerstone are so attentive, they know all of the residents by name and the families that come to visit. They are great about making sure nobody is stuck in their rooms and that everyone is engaging with each other whether that be in big groups or smaller groups. They are giving ...
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Abington review score based on 109 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 109 reviews of 26 Abington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Abington review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
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Review subcategories for Abington assisted living
When assisted living 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 109 reviews of 26 Abington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Abington resident and family assisted living 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.Abington, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Abington assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Abington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Abington, 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 Abington assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Abington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Abington, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.8%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.1%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Abington assisted living
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 Abington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Abington, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Abington assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Abington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Abington, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
65.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Abington assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Abington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Abington, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Abington assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Abington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Abington, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Abington
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Abington protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookmeadow at Blue Hills, The Residence at Great Woods and Grove Manor Estates are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Abington, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 30 assisted living facilities near Abington, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Abington, Massachusetts are Brookmeadow at Blue Hills, The Residence at Great Woods and Atria Marina Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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