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Photo of The Arbors at Dracut
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The staff has been very good. The food is pretty good. The price is very affordable. My loved one is very comfortable, pretty content and happy to be there. I picked this community because the location is...
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 Arbors is unique in that it is a third-generation family owned and run business with a well-established work ethic and the drive to make a difference in people’s lives. Fairness is of the utmost importance for family, pricing, staffing and residents. They work hard to provide a quality...
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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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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: 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.
Photo of Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua
44 Floor plans available
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Bridges has been a godsend for us. It's expensive, for sure, but so worth it. My mother is not the easiest person on the planet, and they just roll with her and jolly her along. She is as happy as I have...
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 Nashua is a memory care assisted living community located in Hillsborough 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...
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The care is great and they have excellent activities. I can't think of any ways they could improve. What we like most about Seabury is the staff. They're always very upbeat and attentive. I'm not there all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Photo of Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham
44 Floor plans available
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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...
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 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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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 SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Fall River, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Part of community for more than 35 years, our 102-bed facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need...
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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.
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44 Floor plans available
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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
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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 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in North Oxford, MA

The average cost of senior living in North Oxford is $6,544 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Holyoke, MA with an average of $5,703 per month.

Assisted living costs in North Oxford, MA, vs. nearby cities

North Oxford, MA
$6,544/mo
$6,841/mo

Assisted living costs in North Oxford, MA, vs. state and national averages

North Oxford, MA
$6,544/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in North Oxford, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,544/mo
$6,541/mo

Assisted living costs in North Oxford, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,252/mo
Studio
$6,905/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,217/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,142/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,091/mo

Senior living costs in North Oxford 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: North Oxford, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Oxford, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$6,544/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,541/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,706/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
North Oxford, MA:$6,544/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
North Oxford, MA:$6,541/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
North Oxford, MA:$5,706/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in North Oxford, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in North Oxford 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 North Oxford, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in North Oxford 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
North Oxford, MA$7,037/mo$6,666/mo+5.6%
Massachusetts$7,013/mo$6,735/mo+4.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
North Oxford, MA
2024 average cost:$7,037/mo
2023 average cost:$6,666/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,013/mo
2023 average cost:$6,735/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in North Oxford, MA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in North Oxford.

What families are saying about assisted living in North Oxford

Recent reviews for assisted living in North Oxford

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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Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

North Oxford review score based on 1,650 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1650 reviews of 337 North Oxford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North Oxford 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

North Oxford review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
North Oxford, MA337 facilities
8.9
Worcester, MA18 facilities
8.7
Southbridge, MA6 facilities

Review subcategories for North Oxford 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 1,650 reviews of 337 North Oxford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare North Oxford 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 Oxford, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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North Oxford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Oxford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Oxford, 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 Oxford 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 Oxford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
North Oxford, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.7%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North Oxford 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 Oxford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Oxford, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.8%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Oxford 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 Oxford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Oxford, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
58.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in North Oxford 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 Oxford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Oxford, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
47.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Oxford 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 Oxford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Oxford, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
65.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
38%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in North Oxford

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 North Oxford protect seniors.
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The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Draper Place and Elmbrook Village at Bozrah are the top-rated assisted living facilities near North Oxford, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 373 assisted living facilities near North Oxford, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in North Oxford, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Atria Longmeadow Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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