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There is a lot of coordination between the health and the care with medical. They work hard to communicate with the family members of the residents to make sure that they are aware. The staff are well...
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 Sudbury 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 designed...
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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.
Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...
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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.
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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: 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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Really my only disappointment was with the senior staff once my mom moved in. They didn't check in during the first few days and also when she came back from a hospital stay (on hospice) they didn't check...
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.
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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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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Best Memory Care Assisted Living facility out there. All inclusive pricing and excellent staff. Beautiful 4 star skilled nursing facility on the campus as well offering a full continuum of care. A hidden...
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.
Wingate Residences at Weston is ideally located overlooking the Charles River. We have an onsite hair salon, Greenhouse and Patio area. We offer a full recreational program that meets the needs of the individual resident. Our community offers 24-hour skilled nursing for short and long term care...
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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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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 Newton is a 202-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). We serve the Newton community with postacute care, rehabilitation therapy and long-term care in a cheerful, pleasant atmosphere. Our facility...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Framingham Center, MA

The average cost of senior living in Framingham Center is $7,056 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Attleborough, MA with an average of $6,011 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Framingham Center, MA vs. nearby cities

Framingham Center, MA
$7,056/mo

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

Framingham Center, MA
$7,056/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Framingham Center vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$7,056/mo
$7,054/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Framingham Center, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,216/mo
Studio
$7,221/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,659/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,642/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,543/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Framingham Center over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Framingham Center, MA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Framingham Center

Recent reviews for assisted living in Framingham Center

The Gables at Winchester

4.9
I like living here, it’s close to Boston so we have interesting outings. The staff is friendly and competent. The apartments are spacious and clean. There are many windows in my apartment that have great views

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.

Framingham Center review score based on 131 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 131 reviews of 34 Framingham Center assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Framingham Center 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

Framingham Center review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Framingham Center, MA34 facilities
8.5
Framingham, MA37 facilities
8.2
Marlborough, MA28 facilities

Review subcategories for Framingham Center 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 131 reviews of 34 Framingham Center assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Framingham Center 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
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4.0
4.1
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Framingham Center assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Framingham Center assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Framingham Center, 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 Framingham Center 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 Framingham Center 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
52.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Framingham Center 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 Framingham Center Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Framingham Center, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Framingham Center 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 Framingham Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Framingham Center, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
61.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Framingham Center 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 Framingham Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
47.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Framingham Center 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 Framingham Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
73.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
70.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Framingham Center

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 Framingham Center protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

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Atria Longmeadow Place, The Lighthouse at Lincoln and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Framingham Center, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 38 assisted living facilities near Framingham Center, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Framingham Center, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, The Lighthouse at Lincoln and Atria Draper Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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