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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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We thought it was going to be a hard placement and my loved one was going to be resistant, but he loves it there. He likes the people and the food. He is comfortable, so overall it is good experience and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Your parents have been there for you since day one. They made sure that you were well taken care of as a child and made many sacrifices for you through adolescence. As the years pass, you soon find yourself in the position where the tables turn. It is now your turn to make sure that they are well...
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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.
We are a family owned 36 bed cozy and comfortable historic home. We are located within walking distance from Plymouth harbor and Plymouth center. This geographical location allows our clients to be easily involved in all functions of the community. Public transportation is also available. The...
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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.
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My loved one was previously a resident at Courville At Manchester and it was a great experience. They have a great staff. I would recommend this facility to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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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: 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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Cost of assisted living in Rockport, MA

The average cost of senior living in Rockport is $7,020 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newburyport, MA with an average of $6,542 per month.

Assisted living costs in Rockport, MA, vs. nearby cities

Rockport, MA
$7,020/mo
$7,034/mo

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

Rockport, MA
$7,020/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Rockport, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,020/mo
$7,052/mo

Assisted living costs in Rockport, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,501/mo
Studio
$7,768/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,927/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,858/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,995/mo

Senior living costs in Rockport 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: Rockport, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRockport, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,020/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$7,052/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,198/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Rockport, MA:$7,020/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Rockport, MA:$7,052/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rockport, MA:$6,198/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Rockport, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Rockport 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
Rockport, MA$7,350/mo$7,053/mo+4.2%
Massachusetts$7,013/mo$6,735/mo+4.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Rockport, MA
2024 average cost:$7,350/mo
2023 average cost:$7,053/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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 Rockport, 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 Rockport.

What families are saying about assisted living in Rockport

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rockport

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

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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Rockport review score based on 1,042 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1042 reviews of 258 Rockport assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rockport 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

Rockport review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Rockport, MA258 facilities
7.6
Gloucester, MA15 facilities
8.0
Beverly, MA21 facilities

Review subcategories for Rockport 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 1,042 reviews of 258 Rockport assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rockport 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.
Rockport, 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
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Rockport assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rockport assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rockport, 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 Rockport 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 Rockport that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rockport, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rockport 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 Rockport Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rockport, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rockport 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 Rockport partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rockport, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
57.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Rockport 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 Rockport communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rockport, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rockport 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 Rockport offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rockport, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rockport

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 Rockport protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Atria Longmeadow Place, Carriage Hill Assisted Living and Arbors of Bedford are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Rockport, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 287 assisted living facilities near Rockport, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Rockport, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Carriage Hill Assisted Living and Arbors of Bedford. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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