The Residence at Bedford
240 South Rd, Bedford, MA 01730
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240 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 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 MORE56 Watertown Street , Lexington, MA 02421
125 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 MORE30 Sayles Hill Road , Manville, RI 02838
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother has been a resident just 1 week now. Everyday I leave from visiting, I feel better and happier that she is at Holiday. The whole staff from maintenance to head of admissions and in between have been amazing. Everyone makes it feel more l..."
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 ..."
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1100 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 MORE200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730
5.0
(2 reviews)
"This is an excellent facility! ..."
READ MORE2121 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 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 MORE555 Plantation St., Worcester, MA 01605
4.7
(4 reviews)
"My mother has been living in Notre Dame du Lac for around five months now. She is in the memory care unit. I think the place is very clean. It's quiet, and I think they're organized. The girls are good with the residents. They try to keep them busy, ..."
READ MORE100 Newbury Ct, Concord, MA 01742
4.7
(4 reviews)
"The tour I had at Newbury Court was excellent. The community was warm and vibrant. I was very impressed with the facility. The lady who gave the tour was very knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. She recognized and called by name the people in the co..."
READ MOREOne Countryside Drive, Milford, MA 01757
4.6
(6 reviews)
"My brother has moved to long-term care at Countryside Health Care of Milford. It has been excellent. The staff has been great. They are very helpful. I'm very happy with the rooms as well. The common areas are great. The cleanliness and maintenance a..."
READ MORE238 West Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532
4.6
(6 reviews)
"Whitney Place at Northborough is closer to me, so that was just one of the reasons why I chose them. I know the person who is in charge of that place from my work as a Journey Home Singer, and my neighbor works there, so it has a lot of good reviews...."
READ MORE11 Birch St,, Milford, MA 01757
4.6
(11 reviews)
"We got my sister into Cornerstone at Milford Assisted Living. They're very good to her. The apartment is beautiful. It's great. She loves it here. She's very active. They do things with them. The staff is very friendly and very nice. Everybody here h..."
READ MORE50 Greenleaf Way, Burlington, MA 01803
4.5
(18 reviews)
"I looked at Stonebridge at Burlington. What was different with this place was that there was no buy-in, but there was a very hefty monthly fee. For the two of us, it was going to come out to about $10,000 a month. We just cannot afford that. It is ..."
READ MORE68 Commonwealth Avenue, Concord, MA 01742
4.4
(11 reviews)
"Concord Park is like a 20-year old facility, so they're remodeling everything. It was under construction and they're expanding. But the rooms they showed us that had been updated were beautiful, you have nice, little, granite countertops, and new car..."
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 MORE65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606
4.4
(5 reviews)
"I have gone to Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community. I haven't officially moved in yet, but I have a commitment. One of the things that I was totally impressed with is that it's a nonprofit organization. Secondly, they have residents on the..."
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 MOREMemory care services often cost significantly more than basic assisted living care, which costs $5,685 per month in Framingham. That’s because memory care workers require special training and skills, and patients must be monitored more closely for safety and security. Framingham’s average cost of memory care is $8,750. In comparison, a semiprivate nursing home room costs about $11,863. In-home care costs about $5,720, while home health care is $5,911 monthly. Daytime health care programs cost just $1,842.
Memory Care
$8,750
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$5,685
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,863
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.
Memory care costs for Framingham seniors average about $8,750 per month, though the exact rates vary depending on the facility, area and specific services required.
In Framingham 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.
Memory care services often cost significantly more than basic assisted living care, which costs $5,685 per month in Framingham. That’s because memory care workers require special training and skills, and patients must be monitored more closely for safety and security. Framingham’s average cost of memory care is $8,750. In comparison, a semiprivate nursing home room costs about $11,863. In-home care costs about $5,720, while home health care is $5,911 monthly. Daytime health care programs cost just $1,842.
Memory Care
$8,750
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$5,685
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,863
Note: Data for Framingham was unavailable, so data for Worcester was used instead.
Currently, more than 130,000 Massachusetts residents have Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. The Bay State offers several programs and supportive agencies to assist those who need memory care and their families and caregivers. This table outlines a few that may be particularly helpful.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Massachusetts Council On Aging, Framingham Chapter | (508) 532-54121 | The Massachusetts Council on Aging offers many services for seniors, including outreach, social and health services, advocacy and information. It also offers referrals and support for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia disorders. |
Alzheimer's Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter | (617) 868-6718 | The Alzheimer's Association's Waltham office is about 30 minutes from Framingham. It offers many resources that are specifically aimed at memory care, including online educational programs, dementia care resources and helplines. |
Family Caregiver Support Program | (800) 243-4636 | The Family Caregiver Support Program offers several resources for caregivers, including training and senior transportation options. |
Senior Resource Center Inc. | (617) 472-6600 | The Senior Resource Center offers support and guidance issues that are relevant to seniors and caregivers, such as asset management, care coordination, financial protection and legal services. |
Mass Options | (800) 243-4636 | Mass Options helps connect seniors and caregivers with resources, agencies and programs that fit their specific needs. The organization works with local and national agencies. |
Frail Elder Waiver | (800) 841-2900 | A MassHealth program, Frail Elder Waiver is geared towards seniors who fit the requirements for moving to assisted living facilities, but who prefer to age in place. Services range from meal delivery to help with laundry and chores to home care. |
Dementia Friendly America Massachusetts | (508) 532-5981 | An initiative of the Massachusetts Council On Aging, Dementia Friendly America Massachusetts operates chapters throughout the area that offer tool kits, calendars of local memory cafés and other events for seniors with memory issues. |
Senior care in Massachusetts is regulated by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. This organization features several key initiatives aimed at helping seniors, including a home care program for people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and a call center that helps match seniors with needed resources. Information on specific laws and facilities is available through the office’s public records database.
Framingham 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.
Memory Care
Karen
5.0
Review of Bethany Health Care Center
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...
Memory Care
Ken S
5.0
Review of St. Patrick's Manor - Memory Care
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...
Memory Care
Beth
5.0
Review of Mary Ann Morse at Heritage
Mary Ann Morse is a little old and worn looking, but very homey, and clearly everybody loves being there. There were lots of activities going on. In the memory unit, they were really engaged in a...
Provider response
Thank you for your lovely review of Mary Ann Morse at Heritage/Homestead Program. We agree: Our families and residents love our warm, homelike environment, and friendly neighborhood settings....