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10 Best Nursing Homes in Willows, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Willows 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 Willows, 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 Willows or another care type is right for you. Browse 11 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Willows.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brighton, Indian Hill-North Village and Montvale.
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zipAverageCost: $7,417

Nursing Homes Facilities near Willows, MA

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Photo of Nashoba Park Assisted Living
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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What we like the most about Nashoba Park is that it is very clean, and easy to get around. The staff members are very friendly who really know the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
Nashoba Park Assisted Living is a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, professionally managed by Senior Living Residences of Braintree, MA.At Nashoba Park, residents have their choice of private studio and one-bedroom apartments and enjoy a variety of beautifully furnished...
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2020 Photos available
9.8
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9.8
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Artisan at Hudson - a great place to live the good life.We are owned and operated by SageLife. Our founders were pioneers in senior living; they helped define the companies that have defined the industry.Sage’s mission is to create the best home for each member of the SageLife family every day by...
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Photo of The Atrium At Drum Hill
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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39 reviews
9.6
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39 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
23%
3 star
3%
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The room size is nice, good space. They worked so hard to help us get him moved in as fast as possible. Which was better than any other place was willing to do. The staff has been helpful and very nice. Dad...
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.
The Atrium at Drum Hill is an assisted living residence designed exclusively to serving the needs of individuals with memory loss. Our goal, in everything we do, is to create an environment that feels safe and familiar, empowering and fulfilling.Each detail of our unique, single story residence...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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21 reviews
9.0
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21 reviews
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A 4 will be my max rating as Robbins Brook is a first. NA is for insufficient experience. The food looks good but haven't sampled. My wife is not a regular participant of the activities. What we like the...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook in Acton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and...
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Photo of The Residence at Freeman Lake
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9.0
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9.0
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Facility very clean and bright. Staff has been wonderful about everything and so very friendly. My friend [name removed] who lives there says it is Totally better than she ever expected.
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.
Home Sweet HomeLocated in the beautiful town of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, our assisted living and memory care community is a place where you can thrive. Enjoy a full and active life knowing our care team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you with anything you need. You...
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8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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6 reviews
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Everything was included. As my dad needed more help there was no extra charge. My dad had food allergies and the chef met with him personally and took his allergies seriously. When you rang the bell for help...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
We invite you to consider RiverCourt Residences for a parent, family member, or for yourself. RiverCourt Residences offers an unbeatable value and a distinctive lifestyle for seniors through custom-tailored options for independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's Care. This wonderful...
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I haven't seen anything bad in River Terrace, I have nothing negative to say from what I've seen. Everybody there seemed to be very friendly. My Aunt has been hospice for the last four months, so she's very...
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.
At River Terrace, we provide a "Home Sweet Home" feel for all our residents and staff. We are proudly a CMS 5-star, Deficiency-Free facility, and recognized as one of the Best Nursing Homes in America by U.S. News & World Report (2017-18). River Terrace offers 33 private, semi-private and...
Photo of Bridges by EPOCH at Westford
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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15 reviews
8.0
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I cannot say enough about Bridges, from the maintenance crew to the chef, the CNA’s, the Nurses….everyone gets to know the resident, and the family. The care and social activities are amazing. Mom’s first...
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westford is a memory care assisted living community located in Middlesex County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully...
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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
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.
At Apple Valley, 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: 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 Willows, MA

The average cost of senior living in Willows is $7,417 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $6,854 per month.

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

Willows, MA
$7,417/mo
$7,228/mo

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

Willows, MA
$7,417/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$7,464/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,417/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,295/mo
Studio
$7,791/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,024/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,465/mo

Senior living costs in Willows 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: Willows, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillows, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,417/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,441/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$7,464/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,829/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Willows, MA:$7,417/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Willows, MA:$7,441/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Willows, MA:$7,464/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Willows, MA:$6,829/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Willows, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Willows 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 Willows, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Willows 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
Willows, MA$8,505/mo$8,209/mo+3.6%
Massachusetts$7,496/mo$7,092/mo+5.7%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Willows, MA
2024 average cost:$8,505/mo
2023 average cost:$8,209/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,496/mo
2023 average cost:$7,092/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Willows

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Willows

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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Willows nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willows nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willows, 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 Willows 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 Willows that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Willows, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Willows 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 Willows Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Willows, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willows 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 Willows partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willows, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Willows 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 Willows communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willows, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willows 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 Willows offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willows, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
70%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.5%
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Nashoba Park Assisted Living, Artisan at Hudson and The Atrium At Drum Hill are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Willows, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Willows, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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