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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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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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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: 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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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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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...
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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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO. While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide...
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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 Suffolk Downs Station, MA

The average cost of senior living in Suffolk Downs Station is $7,190 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brockton, MA with an average of $6,911 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Suffolk Downs Station, MA vs. nearby cities

Suffolk Downs Station, MA
$7,190/mo
$7,192/mo
$7,156/mo

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

Suffolk Downs Station, MA
$7,190/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Suffolk Downs Station vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$7,190/mo
$7,200/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Suffolk Downs Station, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,507/mo
Studio
$7,003/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,430/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,595/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Suffolk Downs Station over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Suffolk Downs Station, 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 Suffolk Downs Station.

What families are saying about assisted living in Suffolk Downs Station

Recent reviews for assisted living in Suffolk Downs Station

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.

Suffolk Downs Station review score based on 201 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 201 reviews of 59 Suffolk Downs Station assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Suffolk Downs Station 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

Suffolk Downs Station review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Suffolk Downs Station, MA59 facilities
7.5
Winthrop, MA56 facilities
7.8
Chelsea, MA69 facilities

Review subcategories for Suffolk Downs Station 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 201 reviews of 59 Suffolk Downs Station assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Suffolk Downs Station 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
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Suffolk Downs Station assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Suffolk Downs Station assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Suffolk Downs Station, 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 Suffolk Downs Station 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 Suffolk Downs Station 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
40.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.9%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.2%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Suffolk Downs Station 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 Suffolk Downs Station 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
57.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Suffolk Downs Station 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 Suffolk Downs Station 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
39%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
55.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Suffolk Downs Station 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 Suffolk Downs Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
61%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
39%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Suffolk Downs Station 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 Suffolk Downs Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
69.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
69.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Suffolk Downs Station

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 Suffolk Downs Station protect seniors.

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Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Atria Marland Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Suffolk Downs Station, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 63 assisted living facilities near Suffolk Downs Station, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Suffolk Downs Station, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Atria Marina Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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