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Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
73 Chestnut Street, Saugus, MA 01906
3.3
(3 reviews)
This building is pretty and well kept. The nurses aides work really hard and are kind to the patients....
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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Suffolk County, MA for 2025
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Suffolk County, MA below include 132 memory...
care communities with 1273 reviews. On average in Suffolk County, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 3.9 out of 5 stars.
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Harriett and Ralph Kaplan Estates
240 Lynnfield St., Peabody, MA 01960
3.2
(12 reviews)
My sister moved into Kaplan in December of last year and it immediately became apparent that it was a good move. I noticed how happy and comfortable the residents appeared. Unfortunately my sister became very ill and passed in April. In the few month...
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Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
75 Brimbal Avenue, Beverly, MA 01915
3.0
(11 reviews)
It is so much easier for many to write a negative review about an establishment than to be realistic and sincere about the difficulties those who care for our loved-ones face day in and day out. My loved-one was at Blueberry Hill for a while and ulti...
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Heights Crossing Assisted living
35 Christy's PLace, Brockton, MA 02301
3.0
(1 reviews)
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 and memory care. The memory unit is old and worn out. I...
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Casa de Ramana
485 Franklin Street, Framingham, MA 01702
3.0
(2 reviews)
My dad is still at Casa de Ramana. The staff is terrific. He is getting good care. It seems to be clean. The food is bland and not particularly interesting, but I don't think that's different in any other place. I don't think it's better or not as go...
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Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
150 Lincoln Street, Needham, MA 02492
2.8
(15 reviews)
My mother rehabbed at Briarwood recently after a total knee replacement. The staff were warm and welcoming, her first day there, she was up walking for 15 minutes on the Alter G treadmill. It was amazing! She was discharged home to her second floo...
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Brightview Wakefield
21 Crescent St., Wakefield, MA 01880
2.6
(3 reviews)
My mother will be moving into Brightview Wakefield. The rooms are very clean, spacious, and bright. The staff was extremely helpful, friendly, and welcoming. I think it's going to be a nice community atmosphere for my mom....
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Newbridge On The Charles Memory Care
6000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham, MA 02026
NewBridge on the Charles Memory Care is located in Dedham, Massachusetts, an appealing suburban town southwest of Boston. Residents of Newbridge have easy access to local amenities, including Legacy Place mall, Cutler Park Reservation and the Needham Golf Club. At NewBridge on the Charles, seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia live in the Gilda and Alfred A. Slifka Memory Care Assisted Living Residences. In this supportive environment, seniors receive unlimited personal care from round-the-clock staff. The therapeutic programming team works with residents and their families to devise individualized care plans, with an emphasis on expressive therapies that help seniors communicate. On-site security and EMT staff provide aid in emergency situations, and primary and specialty care is offered through the campus medical practice. The NewBridge on the Charles Memory Care Assisted Living program arranges hours of daily enrichment and therapeutic programs, such as music therapy, drum circles and dance therapy. These programs are conducted in residences designed to meet the environmental needs of seniors with dementia. The facility uses looped hallways, enhanced lighting and color coding to make seniors feel at home. Open-concept chef's kitchens help seniors socialize at mealtimes, and secure outdoor courtyards offer safe, serene ambiance. 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
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Grove Manor Estates
160 Grove St, Braintree, MA 02184
Grove Manor Estates is located in Braintree, a suburban locale in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The expansive campus is highlighted by lush forestry and expertly maintained landscapes, perfect for seniors who are outdoor enthusiasts. Grove Manor Estates offers independent living, assisted living and specialized memory care services. The Glen at Grove Manor allows seniors to enjoy independence with convenient assistance available as needed. Residents live in spacious apartments with 24-hour security and are free to enjoy the community atmosphere. Seniors who desire more assistance can choose The Grove, a 70-apartment residential area. Along with personal care, a full schedule of social activities is available, which includes crafts, exercise, films, games and weekly shopping trips. Seniors with memory impairments are housed in The Woodlands, a specialized neighborhood that caters to their needs. A Program Director, Activities Director, physician and other professionals are available to support Woodlands residents. Grove Manor Estates offers a range of amenities. Residents have access to a cinema, gift shop, tavern, beauty salon and private dining room with a fireplace. Studio or one-bedroom apartments are equipped with kitchenettes, or residents can choose to enjoy three delicious prepared meals per day, with dietary consultation if necessary.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
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The Residence At Penniman Hill
266 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, learning a new language or just relaxing with the people you enjoy. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you being you again. This is the life that awaits you at The Residence at Penniman Hill. Our stunning, newly opened Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community, located in Hingham on the lovely South Shore, puts a premium on service and hospitality while providing a wealth of amenities to make life easy and enjoyable. Serving Hingham, Cohasset, Hanover, Holbrook, Hull, Norwell, Scituate and other fine South Shore communities.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Massachusetts Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification
$5,860
Neville Place
650 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
We chose Neville Place because they have good security. The staff is caring, and the place has a good feel. My mother joins their activities, and they take their residents out a lot. More importantly, they're one of the cheaper places around....
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Artis Senior Living Of Lexington Now Open
430 Concord Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
Lexington, MA, is a suburb of Boston and the home of Artis Senior Center. History buffs here have plenty of choices for visiting important sites of the American Revolution. Seniors in Lexington live in a suburban setting, but have easy access to the big-city amenities and health care facilities that Boston offers. Artis Senior Living is an assisted living facility that's organized into four cottage-style neighborhoods, which feature private resident accommodations and share a central Town Center. These smaller communities allow caretakers and nurses to provide seniors with more personalized care. Residents with memory concerns are carefully monitored by staff trained in Alzheimer's disease and dementia care. Services provided include reminders and redirection, personal grooming assistance and escorts to meals and activities. An on-call board-certified physician serves as the facility's primary care doctor. The community is situated on six acres, with a private courtyard for each of the neighborhoods. Meals are served three times daily in each cottage's dining room. Amenities in the Town Center are available to all residents, and include a health and wellness center, creative arts studio, beauty salon and barbershop. Here, seniors can attend community meetings, special events and celebrations, exercise classes and a variety of other planned activities.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
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On this page:
- Memory Care Facilities in Suffolk County, MA
- What to Consider About Memory Care in Suffolk County
- Paying for Memory Care in Suffolk County
- Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Suffolk County
- Free Memory Care Resources in Suffolk County
- Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Suffolk County
- Reviews of Communities Nearby
What to Consider About Memory Care in Suffolk County
In 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.
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).
- Suffolk County has a relatively comfortable climate, but since it's located in New England, winters can be difficult for seniors who don't like cold temperatures. The average low in January is about 20 degrees, and the area receives an average of 47 inches of snow each year. Summers, on the other hand, are more comfortable, as the average high in July is 83 degrees.
- The cost of living in Suffolk County is a bit higher than average nationally and above the state average as well. On a cost of living index of 100, where 100 is the national average and includes factors such as utilities, housing and food, the cost of living in Suffolk County is 172.7, above the Massachusetts average of 139.
- Massachusetts is considered to be moderately tax friendly for retirees. It does fully exempt Social Security and public pension income from taxation, but the state taxes other forms of retirement income, including IRAs, 401k accounts and private pensions at the state income tax rate of 5.1 percent.
- Suffolk County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Neurology Department at Mass General Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Paying for Memory Care in Suffolk County
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.
Counties in Massachusetts
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
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Suffolk County
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
Free Memory Care Resources in Suffolk County
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.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Suffolk County
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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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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...