Windrose at Woburn
857 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801
"Thank you for visiting Windrose at Woburn, an assisted living community dedicated to seniors with Alzheimer�s disease and related forms of m..."
READ MOREOur comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Cambridge, MA below include 132 memory care communities with 1264 reviews. On average in Cambridge, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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857 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801
"Thank you for visiting Windrose at Woburn, an assisted living community dedicated to seniors with Alzheimer�s disease and related forms of m..."
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 MORE266 Whiting St, Hingham, MA 02043
"Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends,..."
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 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 MORE123 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..."
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300 West Farm Pond Road, Framingham, MA 01702
"Brookdale Cushing Park is in a scenic area of the city of Framingham, close to shops and medical facilities and surrounded by picturesque fo..."
READ MORE240 South Rd, Bedford, MA 01730
"Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends,..."
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 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 MORE21 Broadway Road, Dracut, MA 01826
5.0
(6 reviews)
"I loved how sunny and bright and airy It was at The Arbors at Dracut. They have high ceilings. The apartments were good size, and all very well thought out and designed. I think the bathroom was bigger than my bedroom in my house. It was so huge, it ..."
READ MORE575 Osgood St, North Andover, MA 01845
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I visited Edgewood LifeCare Community. The staff is very nice and professional. We like them. The rooms are spacious and in excellent condition, and they have very nice views out onto the woods and fields. We had lunch there and the food was very goo..."
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 MORE863 Central Street, Framingham, MA 01701
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My wife has been a resident of St. Patrick's Manor for more than a year and I have nothing but admiration for the work they do, from my initial contact with the admissions director (One special Lady ) to the Director of the The Lourdes Center for Mem..."
READ MORE200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730
5.0
(2 reviews)
"This is an excellent facility! ..."
READ MORE97 Bethany Road , Framingham, MA 01701
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I found Bethany Health Care Center for my friend, and she has moved in. We chose it because of the caring nature of the nursing and ancillary staff, as well as the unit that she is on. It's a locked unit, which is what she needs. They are very clean...."
READ MORE1100 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad is at Artis Senior Living of Reading. It is fine. I like the cleanliness, the staff, and my father seems to be very content and happy there. They have a nice and ample parking area and an enclosed recreational area on the backside of the build..."
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 MOREMemory care in Cambridge is higher than both the national and state averages. The state’s average is $8,125 a month, while the national average is $2,899 less monthly than in Cambridge. In Massachusetts, the most affordable memory care is found in Pittsfield, where the average is $2,605, and the most costly is in Barnstable Town, where the average is $8,750 a month. In Springfield, seniors can expect to pay $6,310 for memory care.
Cambridge
$8,524
Massachusetts
$8,125
United States
$5,625
Pittsfield
$2,605
Springfield
$6,310
Barnstable Town
$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.
Seniors in Cambridge who need the services of a memory care facility will pay an average of $8,524 for care.
In Cambridge 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, visit our 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.
The most affordable senior care option in Cambridge is adult day health care, which averages $1,614 a month. Seniors who require care at home can expect to pay $6,292 a month for in-home care and $6,244 a month if they need basic nursing care at home. Assisted living facilities average $6,819 a month compared to the more intensive care of a nursing home, which averages $13,155 for a semiprivate room. In contrast, memory care is the next most costly, at $8,524 a month.
Memory Care
$8,524
In-Home Care
$6,292
Home Health Care
$6,244
Adult Day Health Care
$1,614
Assisted Living Facility
$6,819
Nursing Home Care Facility (semiprivate room)
$13,155
Note: Data for Cambridge was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
Many nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Cambridge offer free and low-cost services for seniors and their caregivers impacted by memory loss. Through these groups, families can receive help with everything from legal services to snow removal.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Cambridge Council on Aging | (617) 349-6220 | The Cambridge Council on Aging connects local seniors to the resources they need to thrive. This includes discount programs, utility exemptions, snow removal help, transportation, and information and referral services. SHINE health insurance counseling is also available here. |
Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | Through the Alzheimer’s Association, families of older adults with dementia can connect with local support groups to learn more about living with these conditions. The Association also operates a helpline to assist families in finding local support and services to help them navigate memory loss. |
Massachusetts Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (617) 727-7750 | Seniors living in memory care communities can contact the state Long-Term Care Ombudsman to learn about their rights to proper care. Families can get help advocating for their loved ones and protecting them against abuse and neglect. The Ombudsman will investigate complaints and help facilities and families reconcile them. |
Cambridge Connections Memory Cafe | (617) 349-6220 | The Cambridge Connections Memory Cafe provides a social gathering for seniors with memory loss and their caregivers. This inclusive space allows families access to friendly conversation and activities that support memory. Groups meet at the Citywide Senior Center. |
Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services | (617) 603-2700 | Low-income seniors dealing with memory concerns can get free legal help through CASLS. Volunteer legal experts will assist with concerns about MassHealth, public benefits and affordable housing services. |
Memory care and other senior living residential facilities must get licensed through and follow the rules and regulations of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. The EOEA is a division of the Department of Health and Human Services and is responsible for monitoring the quality of care given through the state’s residential facilities for older adults.Â
Cambridge 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.