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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Howe, MA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Howe, 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 Howe or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Howe.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Howe for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 32 assisted living facilities in the Howe 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, Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Boston, Quincy and Beverly.
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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.
Located on the Salem Common in a historic Federalist Mansion, the John Bertram House delivers the finest in senior care under the guidance of Sunrise Senior Living and local Board of Trustees. Serving Senior for over thirty years, the John Bertram House affords families peace-of-mind by providing...
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
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.
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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My loved one now needs extra assistance so she pays over [fee removed] per month. She no longer eats food, but will drink Ensure. I have to buy the Ensure myself. This aggravates me and is the reason for...
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 Andover is a memory care assisted living community located in Essex 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 and...
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Cost of assisted living in Howe, MA
The average cost of senior living in Howe is $7,328 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amesbury, MA with an average of $6,559 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Howe, MA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Howe, MA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Howe
Recent reviews for assisted living in Howe
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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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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Howe review score based on 126 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 126 reviews of 32 Howe assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Howe 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
Howe review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Howe 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 126 reviews of 32 Howe assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Howe 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.Howe, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Howe assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howe assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howe, 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 Howe 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 Howe that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Howe, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
78.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.9%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Howe 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 Howe Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Howe, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howe 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 Howe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howe, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
53.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Howe 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 Howe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howe, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
59.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howe 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 Howe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howe, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
65.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Howe
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 Howe protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, The Gables at Winchester and Ashland Farm at North Andover are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Howe, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 32 assisted living facilities near Howe, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Howe, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Marina Place and Maplewood at Weston. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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