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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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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 Leonard Florence Center for Living, a state-of-the-art, 100-bed skilled nursing home sponsored by the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, is now accepting resident applications for its February opening. Located on Admiral's Hill in Chelsea, MA, the Leonard Florence Center for Living is the first...
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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.
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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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: 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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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...
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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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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.
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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Things have worked out well so far for my Mom here. It is a clean, nice looking facility, and they've provided everything she has needed carewise thus far. The staff I've interacted with have been fine, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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, Independent 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.
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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My 95 year old father was there for the last three months of his life. He was quite active, always wanted to move around and talk. They were always kind to him and someone was always near him to make sure...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
The Dorothy Frances Home is an alternative living arrangement designed to meet the specific needs of the individual with Alzheimer's or other dementia's. It is not a nursing home, but rather a dignified, supportive community dedicated to making a very positive impact on the lives of those we...
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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 Marian Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....

Cost of assisted living in Stoneham, MA

The average cost of senior living in Stoneham is $7,214 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beverly, MA with an average of $7,035 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stoneham, MA vs. nearby cities

Stoneham, MA
$7,214/mo
$7,205/mo
$7,226/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stoneham, MA vs. the state and national average

Stoneham, MA
$7,214/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stoneham vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$7,214/mo
$7,223/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Stoneham, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,674/mo
Studio
$8,342/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,050/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,093/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Stoneham over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Stoneham, 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 Stoneham.

What families are saying about assisted living in Stoneham

Recent reviews for assisted living in Stoneham

Putnam Farm at Danvers

4.9
Our loved one was only there for 10 days, but the Putnam Farm at Danvers community is beautiful. It is a well kept facility with very very nice personnel working there .

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

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.

Stoneham review score based on 241 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 241 reviews of 62 Stoneham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Stoneham 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

Stoneham review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Stoneham, MA62 facilities
8.0
Melrose, MA75 facilities
8.2
Woburn, MA66 facilities

Review subcategories for Stoneham 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 241 reviews of 62 Stoneham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Stoneham 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
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
4.1
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Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
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Activities
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3.9
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Stoneham assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stoneham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stoneham, 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 Stoneham 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 Stoneham 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
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.4%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Stoneham 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 Stoneham 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
59.7%
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
58.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stoneham 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 Stoneham 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
46.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
53.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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13%
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Availability of select dining options in Stoneham 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 Stoneham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
59.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stoneham 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 Stoneham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stoneham, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
67.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Stoneham

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 Stoneham protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

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Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and The Gables at Winchester are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Stoneham, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 69 assisted living facilities near Stoneham, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Stoneham, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, The Gables at Winchester and Atria Marland Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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