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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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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We toured many places and this was the only that catered to Chinese people. The manager there is Asian. He told me there are trying to be all Asian residents soon. They have special staff here that do...
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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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Arnold House was the best place for our father. The nursing staff were highly educated and most important caring to my father and all of my sisters. We became part of the family. The food was excellent all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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 Arnold House we now about life's choices.Residents and staff alike share in them daily.We also know that sometimes those decisions may be difficult to make, but when viewed from the perspective of genuine caring about others, the difficulties seem to diminish and the answers become...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Hanscom Afb, MA

The average cost of senior living in Hanscom Afb is $7,182 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $6,813 per month.

Assisted living costs in Hanscom Afb, MA, vs. nearby cities

Hanscom Afb, MA
$7,182/mo
$7,051/mo
$7,231/mo

Assisted living costs in Hanscom Afb, MA, vs. state and national averages

Hanscom Afb, MA
$7,182/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Hanscom Afb, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,182/mo
$7,194/mo

Assisted living costs in Hanscom Afb, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,906/mo
Studio
$9,407/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,789/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,550/mo

Senior living costs in Hanscom Afb 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: Hanscom Afb, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHanscom Afb, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,182/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$7,194/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,654/mo$6,112/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Hanscom Afb, MA:$7,182/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Hanscom Afb, MA:$7,194/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hanscom Afb, MA:$6,654/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Assisted living costs in Hanscom Afb, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hanscom Afb 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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Assisted living cost trends in Hanscom Afb, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Hanscom Afb 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hanscom Afb, MA$8,561/mo$7,972/mo+7.4%
Massachusetts$7,013/mo$6,735/mo+4.1%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Hanscom Afb, MA
2024 average cost:$8,561/mo
2023 average cost:$7,972/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,013/mo
2023 average cost:$6,735/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Hanscom Afb, MA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Hanscom Afb

Recent reviews for assisted living in Hanscom Afb

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.

The Arbors at Stoneham

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at The Arbors at Stoneham. Overall, this facility is not a bad place and the staff try their best, they just need more help. The director of the Memory Care unit is nice and listens and corrects where she can. There have been issues with making sure that ...
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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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Hanscom Afb review score based on 186 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 186 reviews of 55 Hanscom Afb assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hanscom Afb 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

Hanscom Afb review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Hanscom Afb, MA55 facilities
8.0
Waltham, MA87 facilities
8.0
Woburn, MA66 facilities

Review subcategories for Hanscom Afb 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 186 reviews of 55 Hanscom Afb assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Hanscom Afb 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
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.7
Staff
4.0
3.9
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.6
Value for cost*
3.6
3.6
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Hanscom Afb assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hanscom Afb assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hanscom Afb, 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 Hanscom Afb 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 Hanscom Afb 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
49.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.8%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hanscom Afb 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 Hanscom Afb Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hanscom Afb, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.9%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hanscom Afb 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 Hanscom Afb partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hanscom Afb, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
52.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Hanscom Afb 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 Hanscom Afb communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hanscom Afb, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
49.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hanscom Afb 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 Hanscom Afb offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hanscom Afb, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
67.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hanscom Afb

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Hanscom Afb protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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