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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fort Dawes, MA
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I am so Happy that we found Providence House. The Sales and Marketing Director was so welcoming and informative of all they have to offer. She takes her time to answer all your questions and goes above and...
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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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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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
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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.
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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Seven months ago I could not even dream of a place as wonderful for my mother. She was living in a big old house that I had to maintain, with stairs up to her room, down to the cellar for laundry, I had to...
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.
Sophia Snow Place is a 164 year old not-for-profit, retirement community that offers two options for living. The Residences at Snow Place are 66 independent living apartments with entry fees and low monthly fees with the option of adding on services.Sophia Snow House is a licensed option that...
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My mom had to go to rehab after she had a stroke and was sent here. Omce it was decided she was not going to be able to return home we chose to keep her there. She was not happy to not be going home and...
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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 Marian Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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.
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.
The Chelsea Jewish Foundation is an assisted living community located in the quiet area of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Located just across the bridge from Boston, the Chelsea area has always been an independent, working-class industrial community from the beginning of its existence....
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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.
The Leonard Florence Center for Living, a state-of-the-art, 100-bed skilled nursing home sponsored by the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, is now accepting resident applications for its February opening. Located on Admiral's Hill in Chelsea, MA, the Leonard Florence Center for Living is the first...
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I think it is a pretty good place, overall it is a good value. Would like to see it a little cleaner. A little more attention to the residents and patients whom have memory problems. Overall generally a...
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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 Hingham is a memory care assisted living community located in Plymouth 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 designed...
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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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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...
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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.
At Braintree Landing Skilled Nursing Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for...
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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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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.
Cost of assisted living in Fort Dawes, MA
The average cost of senior living in Fort Dawes is $7,238 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA with an average of $6,667 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Dawes, MA vs. nearby cities
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fort Dawes, MA by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Dawes
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Dawes
Putnam Farm at Danvers
4.9
Staff is really nice. They look out for my mother. Like if she misses a meal, they check in on her.
Oh the appt transportation is a pain. It's only available 2 days a week half day. Have to get approval ahead of time. And the they drive you but do not assist into building. When it's a large ...
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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 Paine Estate in Wayland, MA
4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.
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Mixed food quality. Reviews show that while some residents enjoy the meals at their communities, others find the food to be of poor quality. For instance, at Providence House, the meals have been described as not fresh, and at Holiday Maplewood Place, residents wish for more healthy options and fewer repetitive ...
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Attentive and caring staff. Numerous reviews praise the friendliness and caring nature of the staff at their communities. For example, at Standish Village, residents and families express gratitude for the kindness and support shown by staff members. Similarly, at Brookdale Quincy Bay, the staff are described as treatin ...
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Varied activities. Communities offer a range of activities designed to keep residents engaged and active. At Standish Village, residents participate in classes, while at Holiday Maplewood Place, there are activities for those with diverse interests, from couch potatoes to triathletes. At Brookdale Quincy Bay ...
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Well-run facilities. Reviews highlight the cleanliness and overall upkeep of the facilities. For example, at Allerton House Weymouth, the apartment is described as beautiful and peaceful, while at Assisted Living at Fenno House, the interactions with the staff have been very good. At Brookdale Quincy Bay, the ...
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Supportive community environment. Residents and families frequently comment on the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at their communities. For instance, at Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community, residents are described as friendly and helpful, while at Atria Marina Place, residents enjoy the sense of community and support. ...
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Individualized care. Reviews mention that staff members cater to residents' unique needs and preferences. At Atria Marina Place, the food is accommodated to meet dietary requirements, while at Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community, the staff were helpful in facilitating the moving process for a resident. At Br ...
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Fort Dawes review score based on 121 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 121 reviews of 45 Fort Dawes assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Fort Dawes 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 Fort Dawes 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 121 reviews of 45 Fort Dawes assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Dawes 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.Fort Dawes, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
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Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
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Fort Dawes assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Dawes assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Dawes, 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 Fort Dawes 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 Fort Dawes 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
37.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Dawes 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 Fort Dawes Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Dawes 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 Fort Dawes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.2%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Dawes 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 Fort Dawes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Dawes 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 Fort Dawes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
68.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Dawes
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 Fort Dawes protect seniors.
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Atria Marland Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Dawes, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 48 assisted living facilities near Fort Dawes, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Fort Dawes, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Atria Marina Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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