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10 Best Nursing Homes in North Lexington, MA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near North Lexington, MA

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We toured many places and this was the only that catered to Chinese people. The manager there is Asian. He told me there are trying to be all Asian residents soon. They have special staff here that do...
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.
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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I have missed living outside on my own, believe me, but being at Watertown Health center has done a lot of good. My daughter has been able to visit me with the help of their Uber Car Service, as [Removed]...
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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I would like to write about the professional care that the employees of Woodbriar gave to my Dad while he was there. The facility is beautiful. Always spotless everywhere and a feeling that I would want to...
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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Best Memory Care Assisted Living facility out there. All inclusive pricing and excellent staff. Beautiful 4 star skilled nursing facility on the campus as well offering a full continuum of care. A hidden...
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.
Wingate Residences at Weston is ideally located overlooking the Charles River. We have an onsite hair salon, Greenhouse and Patio area. We offer a full recreational program that meets the needs of the individual resident. Our community offers 24-hour skilled nursing for short and long term care...
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The care there was really good. This was my mother's second round there. She had excellent therapist while she was there the first time. They took a very personal interest in her and they remembered her when...
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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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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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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Newton is a 202-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). We serve the Newton community with postacute care, rehabilitation therapy and long-term care in a cheerful, pleasant atmosphere. Our facility...
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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 Courtyard, 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 and residents....
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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.
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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...
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.
Photo of Winchester Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Salter Health Care)
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.
Photo of Winchester Mount Vernon House
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 Groves in Lincoln
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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 Walden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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...
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.
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 Golden Living Center of West Newton
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
Photo of Golden Living Center 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.
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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in North Lexington, MA

The average cost of senior living in North Lexington is $7,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beverly, MA with an average of $7,017 per month.

Nursing homes costs in North Lexington, MA, vs. nearby cities

North Lexington, MA
$7,162/mo
$7,206/mo

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

North Lexington, MA
$7,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$7,196/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,162/mo

Nursing homes costs in North Lexington, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,822/mo
Studio
$8,674/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,368/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,673/mo

Senior living costs in North Lexington 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: North Lexington, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Lexington, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,162/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,184/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$7,196/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,636/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
North Lexington, MA:$7,162/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
North Lexington, MA:$7,184/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
North Lexington, MA:$7,196/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
North Lexington, MA:$6,636/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in North Lexington, MA, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in North Lexington, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in North Lexington 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
North Lexington, MA$8,756/mo$8,264/mo+5.9%
Massachusetts$7,601/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
North Lexington, MA
2024 average cost:$8,756/mo
2023 average cost:$8,264/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in North Lexington

Recent reviews for nursing homes in North Lexington

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.

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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The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

North Lexington nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Lexington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Lexington, 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 North Lexington 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 North Lexington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
North Lexington, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North Lexington 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 North Lexington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Lexington, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.9%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Lexington 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 North Lexington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Lexington, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.6%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
39%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.4%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in North Lexington 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 North Lexington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Lexington, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Lexington 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 North Lexington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Lexington, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.2%
0.5%
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