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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in East Sandwich, MA

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55 Floor plans available
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The independent living here has been wonderful. Both the staff and the residents loving here have been very friendly and caring.
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.
At Maplewood at Mayflower Place, you will find the nautical spirit and coastal charm of Cape Cod. Settled on 40 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, you can relax, breathe the fresh ocean air and enjoy the good things in life. Our continuing care retirement community is minutes from a variety...
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22 Floor plans available
9.8
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Thirwood Place is a beautifully furnished space with apartments full of light and room to set up your new home. Clean with patios or balconies for your personal outdoor space. Pets are allowed. A huge plus...
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.
Thirwood Place is nestled on over 45 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, surrounded by wooded conservation land and overlooking scenic Flax Pond. While offering seclusion among these natural surroundings, Thirwood is conveniently located only minutes away from shopping, churches, medical...
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44 Floor plans available
9.8
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Our only concern is that the cost quickly exceeded what we had originally thought when working with A Place for Mom. We had been looking for places in the range of (fee removed) a month, but the costs at...
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.
Located in the heart of Cape Cod, the Mill Hill Residence is the newest addition to the Maplewood at Mayflower Place campus, an award-winning continuing care retirement community with a highly-respected reputation. The Mill Hill Residence continues Maplewood's unwavering commitment to quality,...
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The place is smaller than most other places and the staff try hard to be accommodating of my friend's special needs. Initial outlay is costly..but you will get it back.. staff is friendly and helpful they...
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.
Decatur House is located in the heart of beautiful and historic Sandwich Village on Cape Cod. Located minutes from the Sagamore Bridge and Route 6 and 6A, Decatur House is a resident-focused, fully licensed assisted living community offering ample personalized care by a highly professional and...
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44 Floor plans available
8.4
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Front desk staff is always friendly & helpful. Moving in was easy. The place is super clean & the housekeeper in memory care unit is wonderful. She goes out of her way to talk to the residents. The...
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.
Home Sweet HomeDo you want more free time to explore new hobbies, deepen your friendships and spend more time with the people you love? If so, our assisted living and memory care community is ready to welcome you home. Nestled in the beautiful coastal community of Hyannis, Maine, you can enjoy...
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77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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We would recommend it. We had an excellent experience. We picked this community, because it was close to family, a small facility, and had memory care only.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Harbor Point at Centerville is the first residential assisted living community on Cape Cod exclusively dedicated to serving the needs of individuals with memory loss. Our goal, in everything we do, is to create an environment that feels safe and familiar, empowering and fulfilling. The Harbor...
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Overall we had a great experience at Laurentide Mashpee Commons. The facility was practically brand new, looked lovely, and it was close enough to my sisters in Sandwich. The only complaint I have is the...
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.
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1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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We have been very pleased with how things have been going at Keystone Place for my Dad. Honestly I would not change a thing. I have had lunch in the dining room with my Dad a few times and the food it really...
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.
Discover Keystone Place, the area's newest independent living, assisted living and memory care community! Located along the banks of the Cape Cod Canal, Keystone Place is a rental community offering some of the area's largest studio, one and two bedroom/two bathroom apartment homes. Keystone...
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I would highly recommend Cape Cod Senior Residences to others. The staff is very caring. The meals were good. And the communication with the family was very good.
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.
Cape Cod Senior Residences is a unique 100% affordable community offering the best value in senior housing on Cape Cod! It is open to individuals 65 years or older whose incomes are at or below 60 percent of the area median income. The creation of Cape Cod Senior Residences was spearheaded by the...
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44 Floor plans available
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There have been a few hiccups along the way but overall a decent and more importantly a safe place for my dad to reside. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Mashpee is a memory care assisted living community located in Barnstable 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, 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.
Photo of Plymouth Long Pond Village
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.

Cost of assisted living in East Sandwich, MA

The average cost of senior living in East Sandwich is $7,234 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,338 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Sandwich, MA vs. nearby cities

East Sandwich, MA
$7,234/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Sandwich, MA vs. the state and national average

East Sandwich, MA
$7,234/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in East Sandwich vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$7,234/mo
$7,234/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in East Sandwich, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,548/mo
Studio
$8,241/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,275/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,957/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,790/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in East Sandwich over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in East Sandwich, MA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in East Sandwich.

What families are saying about assisted living in East Sandwich

Recent reviews for assisted living in East Sandwich

Maplewood at Brewster

4.9
We are very happy with our parent's successful transition to the maplewood community. There are so many varied activities each day to enjoy, but most importantly a cheerful, very engaged, and extremely helpful staff at all levels of care.

All American Assisted Living at Wareham

5.0
I can state I am extremely impressed with All American as a whole. The staff is outstanding, the facility exceptionally clean. Very very pleased with facility. The staff have gone above and beyond

Atria Fairhaven

4.7
Atria Fairhaven is great! For the quick decision that had to be made, it has worked out for us. The people are extremely friendly, both the residents and the staff. The staff has been very helpful in making the transition, for both my loved one and for our family. As with any place, it takes ...
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East Sandwich assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Sandwich assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Sandwich, 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 East Sandwich 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 East Sandwich 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
66.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Sandwich 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 East Sandwich Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Sandwich, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Sandwich 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 East Sandwich partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Sandwich, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
77.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in East Sandwich 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 East Sandwich communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Sandwich, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Sandwich 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 East Sandwich offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Sandwich, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
77.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
77.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in East Sandwich

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 East Sandwich protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

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Maplewood at Mayflower Place, Maplewood at Brewster and Thirwood Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near East Sandwich, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 9 assisted living facilities near East Sandwich, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in East Sandwich, Massachusetts are Maplewood at Mayflower Place, Maplewood at Brewster and Mill Hill Residence. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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