Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Barnstable County, MA below include 22 Assisted Living facilities...
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820 Harwich Road, Brewster, MA 02631
5.0
(14 reviews)
If you have an opportunity to place a family member at Maplewood, or if you are considering it, jump at the chance. You won't regret it. Working with the lead staff has been excellent. They answer all my questions, whether via e-mail or phone. My mot...
$5,450
164 MA-28, West Yarmouth, MA 02673
4.9
(14 reviews)
The Mill Hill Residences is such a warm and inviting community. My mother has been a resident for the last 18 months and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the food, staff, rooms, activities etc. My siblings and I feel fortunate to have found...
$7,175
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339 Gifford St, Falmouth, MA 02540
4.6
(19 reviews)
I like Atria Woodbriar Park very, very much. What I saw was marvelous, but everybody was in great shape. The staff members were fine. They sent me home with some scones, which I normally do not like, but they were fabulous. And their menus, which inc...
$4,695
237 N Main St, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
4.6
(20 reviews)
Larry was our tour guide at Thirwood Place and he was very well informed and answered all our questions. We toured one apartment and the amenities and the apartment were all topnotch. Especially impressive was the menu and the options for food throug...
$5,400
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218 Main St., Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
4.6
(16 reviews)
I toured Keystone Place at Buzzards Bay. I liked the location. There is nothing I like the least about it. I liked it very much. The staff were very friendly. They had everything that I cared about. They had a hair salon, they had a bus for transport...
$4,425
790 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA 02601
4.4
(15 reviews)
I'm moving into Brookdale Cape Cod. They showed me everything, including the amenities. They introduced me to the heads of different departments and made me feel completely at home. Pat was very pleasant, and she answered all our questions immediatel...
$6,811
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579 Buck Island Road, West Yarmouth, MA 02673
4.1
(14 reviews)
I went to Maplewood at Mayflower Place. Our tour guide, Julie, was exceptional. She took so much time with us, and since it was our first place we had a ton of questions. We were very impressed with the whole place. One of the impressive points is th...
$5,200
389 Gifford St, Falmouth, MA 02540
Cape Cod independent senior living and assisted living is at its best at Atria Woodbriar Place in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Enjoy three chef-prepared meals a day and our all-inclusive amenities. Spacious apartments have kitchenettes with full refrigerators, walk-in closets and individual thermostats. Get the personalized support you need from our friendly staff. Ask Alexa anything with Amazon's Echo Show® in-room devices. Our Engage Life® activities offer daily events for healthy aging. Swim in our indoor pool. Enjoy the pub, spa or theater. Nearby, explore Falmouth Heights Beach, Salt Pond Bird Sanctuary or tour the Cape Cod Winery. Sample local cuisine at Captain Kidd Restaurant and Bar or at the Glass Onion. Schedule your tour today. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Massachusetts Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification
$5,795
176 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
5.0
(3 reviews)
The staff at Decatur House was lovely. The people who owned it were very attentive and caring. It's a small family-owned place, which gave it an entirely different feel than the other places. This would have been our top choice had we been able to co...
$7,300
100 Dr. Julius Kelley Lane, Bourne, MA 02559
4.5
(4 reviews)
My sister will be moving into the Cape Cod Senior Residences. It was a smaller place than the others we had visited, and that's what my sister was looking for. It was cozier and more like home. My sister will have a kitchenette, and it has a small re...
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64 Great Neck Rd S, Mashpee, MA 02649
5.0
(2 reviews)
Laurentide at Mashpee Commons was quiet and not huge. The facility was new. One of the little apartments had an alcove, which was really cute. They had a big common area in the back that kind of tied everything together. It was beautiful. They had a ...
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390 Orleans Road, North Chatham, MA 02650
5.0
(1 reviews)
The caring of the staff is evident. The dining room is elegant, food beautifully served. There were optional programs available to participate in; the grounds are lovely. ...
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140 Terrace Heun Dr, Falmouth, MA 02540
5.0
(1 reviews)
We were able to see a variety of apartments at Heritage at Falmouth that were very nice, very bright, airy, and seemed to have ample room. They had a movie theater and a very nice kitchen that anyone could use. They had rooms that you could reserve i...
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383 South Orleans Rd, Brewster, MA 02631
2.9
(13 reviews)
My father-in-law is at Pleasant Bay Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. It's a great group of professionals who came along fine and helped out my father-in-law to the point where he's sorry, he's leaving, which is amazing to me. He likes the food a lot....
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120 S Main Street, Centerville, MA 02632
2.1
(7 reviews)
This is a very nice facility. The staff is friendly and goes out of their way to ensure that the family feels welcome when visiting their loved ones. I have called numerous times and always forget the room number of my family member and they know wh...
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822 Rt 28, S. , Yarmouth, MA 02664
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157 South Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
4.7
(11 reviews)
Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings is reasonably priced and small. There's 24-hours care there if my mom gets up at night and goes to the bathroom and stuff like that. Some of the others were just too big and they weren't going around to c...
$4,155
300 Rosebrook Way, Wareham, MA 02571
4.3
(16 reviews)
My mother has moved into All American Assisted Living at Wareham. I like that the rooms are two-bedroom units, so they always have a roommate. They have a secure outside courtyard, and they provide a lot of activities for the residents. The staff is ...
$4,450
97 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360
4.3
(10 reviews)
Sunrise of Plymouth Beach has been very accommodating and proactive. My mother-in-law is in memory care and settling in well. The surroundings are beautiful. It's right near the beach with a great view. People have been very thoughtful and responsive...
$6,749
10 Golf Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360
4.9
(11 reviews)
staff very impressive. greatinteraction staff/patient. people are active and staff response xcellemt, i am volunteer from hospice. ...
$6,500
The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey reports that nationally, seniors pay approximately $4,300 per month for assisted living, but care costs range drastically throughout the country based on factors such as local living costs and licensing requirements. Seniors in Massachusetts pay some of the highest costs in the United States, with rates coming in at $6,085 per month, on average. In Barnstable County, which has comparable senior care fees with its largest city, Barnstable Town, seniors pay even more, with average monthly fees of $6,338.
The average assisted living rate in Barnstable County exceeds the state median by about 4% at $6,338, making it the most expensive area in Massachusetts for this type of care. In the Boston area, fees are closer to the state median at $6,100. In Pittsfield, seniors pay $5,789 per month, and in Springfield, assisted living care costs are a little lower at $5,750. Worcester is the most cost-effective option in the state, with monthly rates averaging $5,488. Across state lines, care costs are lower than in Barnstable County, with seniors paying $4,950 per month in the Providence area of Rhode Island and $5,753 in Hartford, Connecticut.
Barnstable County/Barnstable Town
$6,338
The United States
$4,300
Boston
$6,100
Pittsfield
$5,789
Springfield
$5,750
Worcester
$5,488
Providence, RI
$4,950
Hartford, CT
$5,753
Seniors in Barnstable County who require assistance with the cost of services at an ALR are fortunate to have a number of options at their disposal. As part of the Massachusetts Medicaid State Plan, seniors can receive financial aid through the Group Adult Foster Care program and Money Follows the Person (MFP) waiver program. Low-income seniors are also eligible to apply for an optional state supplement (OSS) to be added to their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. | (508) 394-4630 | Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc., is a local nonprofit agency that administers services to seniors in the Barnstable County area. As the designated Area Agency on Aging, it arranges free and low-cost services, including long-term care screening, which provides the required screening for those seeking Medicaid-reimbursed services in assisted living facilities. It provides options counseling, a short-term decision support process that guides seniors in evaluating their long-term care needs, as well as a long-term care ombudsman program that advocates on behalf of those in assisted living. |
| Barnstable Adult Community Center | (508) 862-4750 | The Barnstable Adult Community Center is located in the heart of Barnstable County and offers an engaging environment that promotes social connections and recreational opportunities. Among its activities are art classes, technology support, social clubs, travel talks and cooking classes, as well as special events, workshops and intergenerational activities. Its robust wellness program includes cooking demonstrations, health talks and fitness activities to support health aging, as well as ask-a-nurse sessions, blood pressure screenings and foot care clinics. The center also provides health insurance counseling, a telephone reassurance program and a community resource library to help older adults connect with local services and supports. |
| Cape Cod Vet Center | (508) 778-0124 | The Cape Cod Vet Center is centrally located in Hyannis and provides a wide array of services for qualifying veterans and their dependents. At this location, veterans can get help with applying for benefits that may help cover assisted living expenses, including veterans’ home placement, the Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefit and the VA pension. The center is open on weekdays during normal business hours, and services are provided by appointment only. In some cases, appointments may be available outside of normal operating hours to accommodate a senior’s schedule. |
| South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. | (508) 775-7020 | South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc., is a local nonprofit agency that provides free legal services to seniors aged 60 and over. At the Hyannis office, seniors can obtain assistance with applying for federal benefits such as Medicare and Social Security, as well as help with resolving issues related to healthcare, housing or finances. |
| SHINE | (800) 243-4636 | SHINE is the statewide senior health insurance information program. This federally funded program provides seniors with free assistance and guidance with insurance-related issues, helping them make educated decisions regarding their long-term care and financial planning. Volunteer counselors are trained to answer questions and help seniors compare health insurance and prescription drug plans, sort their medical bills and identify and resolve billing errors. Counselors can also assist income-qualifying seniors with finding programs that can help them cover insurance and healthcare costs. |
Barnstable County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Marie
4.0
Review of Cape Cod Senior Residences
I visited Cape Cod Senior Residences. It's a small assisted living place in Bourne and it's one large building. I spoke to two residents there who were very satisfied. I checked the dining areas...
Assisted Living
Reviewer#BD0711A
4.0
Review of Brookdale Cape Cod
I went to Brookdale Cape Cod. They were very nice. Everybody looked happy. They had good food. I went around the facility with the salesperson. She was good.
Assisted Living
ReviewerPS
5.0
Review of Maplewood At Mill Hill
I placed my cousin at Mill Hill, August,2021. I chose Mill Hill from numerous other facilities based on the outstanding introduction by Pam and the activity director , Kelly. Their enthusiasm and...
Provider response
We're so grateful for your trust in choosing Maplewood at Mill Hill for your cousin. It's wonderful to hear that our team have made a positive impact on your cousin's experience. Your feedback is...
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