The Newbury of Brookline
123 Fisher Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445
" Located in Brookline's Fisher Hill, a neighborhood designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and full of history, Kisco's..."
READ MOREOur comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Brockton, MA below include 91 memory care communities with 834 reviews. On average in Brockton, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 3.0 out of 5 stars.
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123 Fisher Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445
" Located in Brookline's Fisher Hill, a neighborhood designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and full of history, Kisco's..."
READ MORE20 Hill Street, Woburn, MA 01801
"From studios to sprawling two-bedroom apartments, your new home will fit your every need. Spacious, light-filled, stylishly contemporary, wi..."
READ MORE434 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
"My husband moved into Rogerson House. We chose it because of its location, programming, longevity, the staff, and because I had several friends with husbands there. It's elegant, very pretty, and it's old, but it's maintained very well. The has a ver..."
READ MORE555 Cordwainer Drive, Norwell, MA 02061
" Welcome to The Cordwainer as a family-owned and operated Memory Care Assisted Living community, we are passionate about providing a safe, c..."
READ MORE1435 Main St, Weymouth, MA 02190
" At The Current Weymouth, you can fill your days with activities that bring joy, foster connections, and celebrate life. From independent l..."
READ MORE56 Watertown Street , Lexington, MA 02421
2121 Central Street, Stoughton, MA 02072
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Everyone is very nice and seems to care about the residents there. The facility is very updated. It was recently renovated, so everything's in really good shape. I'm very happy with them. The food is great. It's like restaurant quality. My mom is doi..."
READ MORE125 Turnpike St., Canton, MA 02021
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I saw the Brightview in Canton about a month ago. Their activities are very good, they have a nice staff, but they did not have any of the apartments that I wanted. That's why I did not choose to go there. I saw their independent living, and the sta..."
READ MORE656 King Street, Franklin, MA 02038
4.8
(6 reviews)
"The Enclave of Franklin was very nice and very clean. The staff was very professional and knowledgeable and personable. The dining room was OK. Mom's room was clean and accommodating. We also selected it because of its location...."
READ MORE1 Symmes Road, Arlington, MA 02474
4.8
(6 reviews)
"My mother-in-law just moved in at Brightview Arlington yesterday. She gets 5 hours of additional care a week, and we're getting help with her medication, and trying to socialize her. They have a beautiful library. Monthly, they have a hairdresser. Th..."
READ MORE565 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, MA 01907
4.5
(9 reviews)
"My dad lived at the Bertram House of Swampscott for 3 years and 2 months starting 3/19/21. He received excellent personal care, great food and socialization. His apt. on the first floor had access to a porch outside where I could sit with him in ..."
READ MORE140 Franklin Street, Stoneham, MA 02180
4.4
(7 reviews)
"The Arbors at Stoneham is a very good fit for my father. It's hard to tell with the COVID going on, but it seems very nice. The apartment is beautiful, the staff is very, very nice, and the meals look very good...."
READ MORE3 Vision Drive, Route 9W, Natick, MA 01760
4.4
(5 reviews)
"I am blown away by the level of care and deliberative memory care activities at Whitney Place assisted living memory care. They have THREE dedicated recreational activities staff with activities almost all day long; the staff engages the residents an..."
READ MORE134 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778
4.3
(9 reviews)
"This is a very active, caring, clean facility with a great nursing staff who give compassion care, and are easily accessible by phone, which is key since we live out of state. It has a very friendly atmosphere from the assisted residents sitting outs..."
READ MORE60 Stafford Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
4.3
(13 reviews)
"My friend's a resident of Stafford Hill. The area I visited was more of an Alzheimer's area because you didn't get down there and they'd have to buzz you in. The staff were very attentive to the residents and caring. They have a nice dining area, but..."
READ MORE66 Sherman Street , Cambridge, MA 02140
4.2
(7 reviews)
"I chose Cadbury Commons for my friend because of its location, it's clientele, its reputation, and I knew someone who is there, but it's not the least expensive from the ones I looked at. Their food is a little rich, but according to him it's very go..."
READ MORE880 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
4.1
(11 reviews)
"My mom is at Avita of Needham. The main reason why we chose them is the proximity to the family. I like the cleanliness, and I like the size of each village. There are four quads, and she is in one of the quads. It limits them to probably about 12 to..."
READ MORE1074 West Washington St, Hanson, MA 02341
4.0
(12 reviews)
"My friend is at All American Assisted Living and every interaction I've had with the staff has been great and friendly. The place is clean. It's brand new and that's probably the thing I like the most. They have a movie night every night after dinner..."
READ MORE6 Longwood Dr, Westwood, MA 02090
4.0
(1 reviews)
"White Oak Cottages was very nice. The doors are locked from the inside so the residents can't wander. They have a lot of staff on board and you know the people are going to be watched on a regular basis. The whole thing is built around a central atri..."
READ MORE63 Kendrick Street, Needham, MA 02494
4.0
(3 reviews)
"Wingate is a lovely place. It's brand new and the people there are very easy to work with, very friendly and very helpful. They're going to do a very good job. I'm a nurse and I know some of the nurses who work there. ..."
READ MOREMemory care prices in Brockton are significantly higher than in most U.S. cities and other parts of Massachusetts. Rates are about $400 higher than the state median, and residents pay almost $2,900 more than the typical American. Most large towns in Massachusetts have lower monthly memory care costs than Brockton, including Pittsfield at only $2,605, along with Springfield at $6,310 and Worcester at $7,106. Only residents of Barnstable pay more at $8,750.
Brockton
$8,524
Massachusetts
$8,125
The United States
$5,625
Pittsfield
$2,605
Springfield
$6,310
Worcester
$7,106
Barnstable
$8,750
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
The median cost of memory care is $8,524 per month in Brockton according to Genworth Financial. These rates are significantly higher than the national average and slightly above the state average.
In Brockton, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
Brockton offers other choices besides memory care facilities for seniors who require assistance with daily living activities. The cheapest of these options is adult day health care, which costs $1,614 per month. Home care in the area averages $6,292 per month, while home health care costs $6,244 per month on average. The monthly cost for an assisted living facility averages $6,819. The most expensive care option in the Brockton area is a nursing home facility, where a semiprivate room averages $13,155 per month.
Home Care
$6,292
Home Health Care
$6,244
Adult Day Health Care
$1,614
Assisted Living Facility
$6,819
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$13,155
Note: Data for Brockton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
Seniors in Brockton may be surprised by how many resources are available through the local government and other agencies. Nonprofits like the Alzheimer’s Association and local charities work together to provide additional services to spouses, caregivers and families.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Old Colony Planning Council Area Agency on Aging | (508) 583-1833 | This Area Agency on Aging serves seniors in Brockton and 23 counties across the region. It's a clearinghouse for information about personal care, transportation, legal concerns and decision-making issues. Federal funding helps to support ombudsman services and resources for dementia patients of all ages. |
Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts New Hampshire Chapter | (508) 799-2386 | The Alzheimer's Association has a long history of serving Alzheimer's patients and their families. It's active at the local and national level by supporting memory cafes, early-stage intervention programs and dementia research. This nonprofit gives families access to one-on-one care consultations as well as a nationwide network of peers. |
South Coastal Counties Legal Services | (800) 244-9023 | SCCLS operates a Senior Law Project that serves older adults in Brockton and several surrounding counties across the region. It can help older adults with a variety of issues, including housing, government benefits, consumer rights and health care. These services are available to disadvantaged adults and seniors aged 60 and older. |
Old Colony Elder Services | (508) 584-1561 | Based in Brockton, OCES has been serving local seniors since 1974, and it offers several programs for those affected by memory loss. It's part of the Music & Memory therapy network, and its support group for dementia caregivers meets twice a month on Fridays. |
Memory care units provide individualized services plans based on each resident’s unique needs. They’re also responsible for following statewide licensing regulations enforced by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
Brockton Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.
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Anna
3.0
Review of Heights Crossing Assisted living
I didn't like the memory care unit at Heights Crossing. I didn't like that you don't have a private bedroom in the memory care. They are near a mall and a hospital. I toured both assisted living...