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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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Memory Care Communities in Westwood, Massachusetts
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Westwood, MA below include 130 memory care communities with 1258 reviews. On average in Westwood, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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The Residence at Bedford
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,..."
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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,..."
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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..."
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Artis Senior Living of Reading
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..."
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Brightview Canton
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..."
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Bedford VA Medical Center
200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730
5.0
(2 reviews)
"This is an excellent facility! ..."
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Brookmeadow at Blue Hills
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..."
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Holiday Retirement Home Inc
30 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..."
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863 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..."
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Bethany Health Care Center
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...."
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Brightview Arlington
1 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..."
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Enclave of Franklin
656 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 MORENewbury Court
100 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..."
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Countryside Health Care of Milford
One 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 MORECornerstone at Milford Assisted Living
11 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..."
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Stonebridge at Burlington
50 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 ..."
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Bertram House of Swampscott
565 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 ..."
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Concord Park
68 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..."
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Cities in Massachusetts
Dedham
$8,820
Westwood
$8,715
Newton
$8,600
Needham
$7,745
Norwood
$6,851
Brighton
$6,530
US
$5,694
Waltham
$5,675
Paying for Memory Care in Westwood
Memory Care costs in Westwood start around $8,715 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Westwood 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Westwood
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 Westwood
Westwood 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 Westwood, please visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
What to Consider About Memory Care in Westwood
Westwood, Massachusetts, is a small town with a population of 14,618 residents, according to the 2010 census. Of this group, 2,051 residents are between the ages of 65 and 80, and there are two memory care facilities located in Westwood to accommodate residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. Forty-two more memory care facilities are located in nearby areas.
In Massachusetts, 130,000 residents have dementia, and there are hundreds of memory care facilities across the state to accommodate this population. In Westwood and the rest of the state, memory care facilities are officially known as "Dementia Special Care Units" (DSCUs). Some assisted living facilities in Westwood also may have special memory care wings where they specialize in caring for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Westwood
- Westwood is located in a quiet suburban area of Massachusetts, and the weather is relatively comfortable for most of the year. There are an average of 201 sunny days in Westwood each year, and since it's located in New England, the area experiences four distinct seasons. The summer and spring offer pleasant weather with occasional rain; however, winters can be a bit harsh, as the area receives an average of 54 inches of snow per year, well above the U.S. average of 26 inches. Seniors may enjoy their favorite indoor activities during the winter months while enjoying the outdoors the rest of the year.
- Massachusetts is moderately tax-friendly towards retirees. The state fully exempts Social Security retirement benefits, but they do tax other forms of retirement income. Withdrawals from retirement accounts, for instance, are fully taxed. Public pension income is not taxed, but private pension income is fully taxed.
- The cost of living in Westwood is relatively expensive compared to other areas of Massachusetts. Based on a U.S. average of 100, Westwood's cost of living sits at 198.2, much higher than the Massachusetts average of 139, so it's one of the most expensive places to live in the state.
- Seniors can feel safe living in Westwood since it has very low property and violent crime rates. Ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 high (100). Westwood's violent crime rate is 20.4, much lower than the state average at 31.6 and the Boston-Cambridge Metro area average of 34.2. It's also safer than Boston-Cambridge and the state average in terms of property crime - Westwood's is 17.5, compared to 21.1 for the state and 34.5 for Boston-Cambridge.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Westwood
Westwood-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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John
4.0
Review of White Oak Cottages
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...
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Laurie
5.0
Review of Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood
My mother-in law was in The Bridges for a couple of weeks before she passed away. It's brand new. They were wonderful, the staff was phenomenal, always willing to help us out with anything, and the...
Provider response
We are honored to have had your mother-in-law at our community. Thank you for choosing Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood, and for taking the time to write this review.
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anonymous113663950
4.0
Review of Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood
The Bridges is a beautiful place. It’s nice, and I like it. The services were nice. They had activities and do a couple of things. The nurses were great, but the aides could help out a little more....
Provider response
Thank you for your kind words. We work hard to provide services and activities that benefit our residents and contribute to their wellbeing. We also take pride in our team, of which our aides are...