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10 Best Nursing Homes in Braintree Highlands, MA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Braintree Highlands, MA

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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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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.
At Parkwell Rehabilitation Center, 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...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Hebrew Rehabilitation Center is the long-term chronic care and rehabilitative hospital of Hebrew SeniorLife, a Harvard Medical School-affiliate and national leader in geriatric research and senior care for all. Non-profit and nonsectarian, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center has been offering a wide...
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.
At The Ellis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...

Cost of nursing homes in Braintree Highlands, MA

The average cost of senior living in Braintree Highlands is $7,129 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taunton, MA with an average of $6,081 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Braintree Highlands, MA vs. nearby cities

Braintree Highlands, MA
$7,129/mo
$7,126/mo
$7,121/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Braintree Highlands, MA vs. the state and national average

Braintree Highlands, MA
$7,129/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Braintree Highlands vs. other types of senior living

$7,141/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,129/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Braintree Highlands, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$7,241/mo
Studio
$7,290/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,314/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,360/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Braintree Highlands over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Braintree Highlands

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Braintree Highlands

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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Serenity Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wrentham, MA

5.0
My mom was here for only 7 months in the long term unit. She had some dementia and came from assistant living for 5 years. She never thought of it as a nursing home. She still thought she was in assistant living.. To the family, that is the biggest compliment a nursing home can receive.. I ...
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The Residence at Melrose Station

5.0
My mom is doing great at The Residence at Melrose Station! The staff are taking very good care of her. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families! It is not cheap but it is worth the money.

Braintree Highlands nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Braintree Highlands nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Braintree Highlands, 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 Braintree Highlands 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 Braintree Highlands that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Braintree Highlands, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
19.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
41.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
58.1%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
43.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.2%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Braintree Highlands 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 Braintree Highlands Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Braintree Highlands, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.9%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Braintree Highlands 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 Braintree Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Braintree Highlands, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Braintree Highlands 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 Braintree Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Braintree Highlands, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Braintree Highlands 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 Braintree Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Braintree Highlands, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.8%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
0.4%
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and The Residence at Great Woods are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Braintree Highlands, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 91 nursing homes facilities near Braintree Highlands, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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