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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wayland, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wayland 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 Wayland, 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 Wayland or another care type is right for you. Browse 83 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wayland.

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

Nursing Homes Facilities near Wayland, MA

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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.
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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.
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...
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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: 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...
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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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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: 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
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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Wayland, MA

The average cost of senior living in Wayland is $7,152 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin, MA with an average of $6,549 per month.

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

Wayland, MA
$7,152/mo
$7,058/mo

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

Wayland, MA
$7,152/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$7,148/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,152/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,864/mo
Studio
$9,286/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,507/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,381/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,290/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Wayland over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wayland

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wayland

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 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.

Wayland nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wayland nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wayland, 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 Wayland 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 Wayland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wayland, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.9%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.2%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.8%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.7%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wayland 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 Wayland Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wayland, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wayland 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 Wayland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wayland, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wayland 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 Wayland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wayland, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
41.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wayland 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 Wayland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wayland, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and Brookmeadow at Blue Hills are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wayland, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 83 nursing homes facilities near Wayland, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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