The Cordwainer
555 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..."
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555 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 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 MORE857 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 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 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 MORE300 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..."
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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 MORE56 Watertown Street , Lexington, MA 02421
97 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 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 MORE200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730
5.0
(2 reviews)
"This is an excellent facility! ..."
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MOREIn Massachusetts, there are an estimated 6,859,819 residents as of 2017. Of this population, approximately 130,000 people have Alzheimer's disease, and the Alzheimer's Association expects this number to grow to 150,000 by 2025.Â
Suffolk County, which includes Massachusetts's state capital of Boston, has 807,252 residents, 11.7 percent of whom are 65 or over. To support this population of seniors who may have Alzheimer's or dementia, there are five memory care facilities, two located in Boston, two in Brighton and one in Revere.
In Suffolk County as in the rest of Massachusetts, memory care facilities are officially known as Dementia Special Care Units (DSCUs).
Note:Â Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.Â
Memory Care costs in Suffolk County start around $6,542 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Suffolk County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Essex County
$8,757
Plymouth County
$8,028
Middlesex County
$7,877
Norfolk County
$7,667
Bristol County
$7,579
Suffolk County
$6,542
Providence County
$6,045
US
$5,743
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on 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.
Suffolk County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Suffolk County, please visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
Suffolk County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.
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Reviewer RC#0803b
5.0
Review of Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle
I liked Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle a lot. I found it more attractive in terms of the furnishing. It's sunnier. It's tucked away and quiet. It has some nice outdoor spaces. The activity...
Provider response
Hello, Thank you for the great review. We are so glad to hear about your experience with our community. Our dedicated associates take great pride in providing the very best experience possible and...
Memory Care
Moore
1.0
Review of Providence House Assisted Living
Quality care is greatly diminished. Admission policy changes have created an unsafe environment, including excessive drug use among some residence and drunkenness. Meals and activities are subpar.
Memory Care
Michael
4.0
Review of Parc at Harbor View
I spoke with a woman, Katie, here. She was very helpful. I thought the layout was great. It was tidy and a nice area. The common areas and the couple of rooms we looked at were very nice. There was...