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10 Best Nursing Homes in Nantucket, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Nantucket 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 Nantucket, 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 Nantucket or another care type is right for you. Browse 55 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Nantucket.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Edgartown, Clevelandtown and Chappaquiddick.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Edgartown, Clevelandtown and Chappaquiddick.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Nantucket, MA

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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: 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: 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: 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.
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: 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.
At Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 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...
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Cost of nursing homes in Nantucket, MA

The average cost of senior living in Nantucket is $7,624 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mattapoisett Center, MA with an average of $6,861 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Nantucket, MA, vs. nearby cities

Nantucket, MA
$7,624/mo

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

Nantucket, MA
$7,624/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$7,641/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,624/mo

Nursing homes costs in Nantucket, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,791/mo
Studio
$7,493/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,598/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,903/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,995/mo

Senior living costs in Nantucket 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: Nantucket, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNantucket, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,624/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,641/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$7,641/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,071/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Nantucket, MA:$7,624/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Nantucket, MA:$7,641/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Nantucket, MA:$7,641/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Nantucket, MA:$6,071/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Nantucket, MA, over time

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

Nantucket, MAMA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Nantucket, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Nantucket 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
Nantucket, MA$7,600/mo$7,586/mo+0.2%
Massachusetts$7,601/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Nantucket, MA
2024 average cost:$7,600/mo
2023 average cost:$7,586/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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 Nantucket

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Nantucket

Laurelwood at The Pinehills in Plymouth, MA

5.0
The staff is very nice. I feel reassured that my loved one is safe, has people to talk to, and things to do. Some of the activities include yoga, movies, games, happy hour, field trips, and more for the residents to choose from. The community has transportation to mass services, and doctor ...
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Royal at Harwich Village

5.0
I cannot express enough how amazing our experience has been with the Royal at Harwich Village. The staff is wonderful, friendly, and so caring. When we went for our first visit , we were very impressed with the facilities and all the activities they have available for the residents. We met with ...
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Harbor Point at Centerville

4.9
Bad communication as a whole especially with medications when someone is going on vacation. Have had that happen on a few occasions. Everything else besides the one issue has been incredible and couldn't ask for anything more. All around great!!

Nantucket nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nantucket nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nantucket, 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 Nantucket 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 Nantucket that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nantucket, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
74.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nantucket 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 Nantucket Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nantucket, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nantucket 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 Nantucket partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nantucket, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.9%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Nantucket 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 Nantucket communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nantucket, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nantucket 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 Nantucket offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nantucket, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.2%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.9%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.4%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thirwood Place, Mill Hill Residence and All American Assisted Living at Wareham are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Nantucket, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 55 nursing homes facilities near Nantucket, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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