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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bedford, MA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Bedford nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Bedford, MA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Bedford or another care type is right for you. Browse 74 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Bedford.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brighton, Allston and Fenway.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Watertown Town, Faneuil and Longwood Station.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Bedford, MA
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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: 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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of nursing homes in Bedford, MA
The average cost of senior living in Bedford is $7,142 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beverly, MA with an average of $7,018 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Bedford, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Bedford, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Bedford
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bedford
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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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
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!!
Bedford nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bedford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bedford, 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 Bedford nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Bedford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bedford, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.2%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
70.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.9%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bedford nursing homes
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 Bedford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bedford, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bedford nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bedford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bedford, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
43.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bedford nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bedford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bedford, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
43.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bedford nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Bedford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bedford, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.9%
0.4%
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Marland Place and The Gables at Winchester are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bedford, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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