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10 Best Nursing Homes in Merrimac Terrace, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Merrimac Terrace 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 Merrimac Terrace, 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 Merrimac Terrace or another care type is right for you. Browse 110 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Merrimac Terrace.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brighton, Fenway and Allston.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Watertown Town, Longwood Station and Faneuil.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Merrimac Terrace, MA

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Photo of SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for the North Shore
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.
SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation for the North Shore provides rehabilitation for residents who exhibit a variety of behavioral symptoms that may include substance abuse as a result of traumatic brain injury or other acquired neurological disorders. Our experienced healthcare professionals...
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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.
Photo of EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Melrose
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.
For more than 35 years EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Melrose has been committed to the health and well-being of the community. We earned the trust of so many by staying true to our mission of providing individualized care with compassion and unwavering dedication to quality of life. A close-knit...
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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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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.
Photo of Wakefield Care and Rehabilitation Center
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.
Photo of Crestview Manor Nursing Home
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.
Photo of Lynn Shore Rest Home
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.
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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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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Photo of Rainbow Nursing Home
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.
Photo of Charles Haven For Aged Men
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: 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.
Located on the Salem Common in a historic Federalist Mansion, the John Bertram House delivers the finest in senior care under the guidance of Sunrise Senior Living and local Board of Trustees. Serving Senior for over thirty years, the John Bertram House affords families peace-of-mind by providing...
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Photo of The Brookhouse for Women
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.
Photo of The Estates on Admiral's Hill
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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: 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.
Photo of North Shore Rehabilitation
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.
Photo of Winchester Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Salter Health 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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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.
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.
Photo of Hearthstone Alzheimer's Care - Woburn
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Photo of Jeanne Jugan Residence
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Merrimac Terrace, MA

The average cost of senior living in Merrimac Terrace is $7,235 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beverly, MA with an average of $7,018 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merrimac Terrace, MA vs. nearby cities

Merrimac Terrace, MA
$7,235/mo
$7,220/mo
$7,170/mo

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

Merrimac Terrace, MA
$7,235/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merrimac Terrace vs. other types of senior living

$7,299/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,235/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Merrimac Terrace, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,355/mo
Studio
$7,477/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,846/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,063/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Merrimac Terrace over time

Merrimac Terrace, MAMA stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Merrimac Terrace

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merrimac Terrace

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

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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Merrimac Terrace nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrimac Terrace nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrimac Terrace, 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 Merrimac Terrace 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 Merrimac Terrace that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merrimac Terrace, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.4%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.1%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.9%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
65.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.8%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merrimac Terrace 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 Merrimac Terrace Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrimac Terrace, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrimac Terrace 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 Merrimac Terrace partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrimac Terrace, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrimac Terrace 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 Merrimac Terrace communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrimac Terrace, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
30.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrimac Terrace 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 Merrimac Terrace offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrimac Terrace, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.1%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Marland Place and Grove Manor Estates are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Merrimac Terrace, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 110 nursing homes facilities near Merrimac Terrace, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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