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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in North Commons, MA
If you’re looking for assisted living in North Commons, 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 North Commons or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in North Commons.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in North Commons for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 59 assisted living facilities in the North Commons area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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.
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...
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.
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, 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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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
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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Cost of assisted living in North Commons, MA
The average cost of senior living in North Commons is $7,149 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mansfield Center, MA with an average of $6,420 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North Commons, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North Commons, MA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North Commons vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in North Commons, MA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in North Commons over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in North Commons, MA
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What families are saying about assisted living in North Commons
Recent reviews for assisted living in North Commons
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.
North Commons review score based on 147 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 147 reviews of 54 North Commons assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The North Commons 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 North Commons 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 147 reviews of 54 North Commons assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare North Commons 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.North Commons, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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North Commons assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Commons assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Commons, 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 North Commons 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 North Commons 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
44.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.9%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in North Commons 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 North Commons 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
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
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 North Commons 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 North Commons 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
40.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
63%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in North Commons 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 North Commons communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
64.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Commons 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 North Commons offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
68.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in North Commons
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 North Commons protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and The Residence at Great Woods are the top-rated assisted living facilities near North Commons, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 59 assisted living facilities near North Commons, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in North Commons, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and The Residence at Great Woods. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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