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10 Best Nursing Homes in East Acton, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a East Acton 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 East Acton, 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 East Acton or another care type is right for you. Browse 36 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in East Acton.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brighton, Allston and Longwood.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near East Acton, MA

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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Hearthstone at New Horizons
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
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in East Acton, MA

The average cost of senior living in East Acton is $7,321 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $6,854 per month.

Nursing homes costs in East Acton, MA, vs. nearby cities

East Acton, MA
$7,321/mo
$7,062/mo

Nursing homes costs in East Acton, MA, vs. state and national averages

East Acton, MA
$7,321/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in East Acton, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,373/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,321/mo

Nursing homes costs in East Acton, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,440/mo
Studio
$6,932/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,993/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,933/mo

Senior living costs in East Acton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: East Acton, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Acton, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,321/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,357/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,373/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,652/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
East Acton, MA:$7,321/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
East Acton, MA:$7,357/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
East Acton, MA:$7,373/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
East Acton, MA:$6,652/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in East Acton, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in East Acton 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.

East Acton, MAMA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in East Acton, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in East Acton 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
East Acton, MA$8,105/mo$6,641/mo+22.0%
Massachusetts$7,601/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
East Acton, MA
2024 average cost:$8,105/mo
2023 average cost:$6,641/mo
Percent change:+22.0%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,601/mo
2023 average cost:$7,171/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in East Acton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in East Acton

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.

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!!

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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East Acton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Acton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Acton, 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 East Acton 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 East Acton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Acton, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.1%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Acton 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 East Acton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Acton, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Acton 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 East Acton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Acton, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
57.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in East Acton 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 East Acton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Acton, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in East Acton 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 East Acton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Acton, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook, Atria Longmeadow Place and Artisan at Hudson are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near East Acton, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 36 nursing homes facilities near East Acton, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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