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Memory Care Communities in Worcester, Massachusetts

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Worcester, MA below include 23 memory care communities with 341 reviews. On average in Worcester, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Prices for memory care vary widely throughout Massachusetts. West of Worcester in Springfield, prices drop to $6,310, but prices are far higher in Boston, where seniors can expect to pay $8,524. Pittsfield’s rates are well below the rest of the state, averaging only $2,605. The priciest city for memory care in Massachusetts is Barnstable Town, at $8,750.

Worcester

$7,106

Massachusetts

$8,125

The United States

$5,625

Springfield

$6,310

Boston

$8,524

Pittsfield

$2,605

Barnstable Town

$8,750

Paying for Memory Care in Worcester

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.

The average monthly cost for memory care in Worcester is $7,106. This is much higher than the U.S. average of $5,625 but cheaper than Massachusetts’ overall rate of $8,125.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Worcester

In Worcester, 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, Memory Care in Massachusetts page.

More ways to pay for memory care in Massachusetts

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Worcester can get home care for $5,720 per month, which includes personal attendant services, companionship, light housekeeping and help with daily living activities. Home health care, which also provides medical services, is a bit more expensive at $5,911. Adult day care offers part-time supervision for $1,842, and assisted living rates average $5,685. The most expensive option is a semiprivate nursing home room for $11,863.

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

Free Memory Care Resources in Worcester

Worcester has several government assistance options and nonprofit programs that offer free help to people with Alzheimer’s. Families can use these resources to find financial aid, Alzheimer’s education, tips for choosing a care facility and more.

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Alzheimer's Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter(800) 272-3900The Alzheimer's Association offers many free benefits and services for seniors affected by memory disease. These include early-stage Alzheimer's education, support groups for families, screening tools and future planning assistance. The organization also offers a personalized care consultation service to help seniors understand their diagnosis, find local resources and develop strategies for coping with disease effects.
Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging(800) 244-3032The Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging administers the Age-Friendly Worcester Initiative, which aims to improve the quality of life for Alzheimer's sufferers and other older adults. Trained volunteers can assist families with topics such as choosing a memory care facility and finding ways to pay for a loved one's care.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(617) 727-7750Massachusetts' long-term care ombudsmen advocate for the rights and welfare of seniors in memory care facilities throughout the state. The ombudsman can handle complaints about problems with staff, neglect, abuse, fraud and poor quality of care. On the Ombudsman Program website, families can find a checklist of things to consider when visiting a facility.
Veterans' Services Division(508) 799-1041Assistance offered by the Veterans' Service Division includes VA health care information, safety net programs, referrals to memory support programs and financial aid for low-income Worcester residents. Service officers can talk to seniors and their families about benefits they may have earned through military service to help them cover some memory care costs.
Memory Cafe of Worcester(508) 756-1545The Memory Cafe of Worcester provides a safe, comforting environment where seniors with Alzheimer's disease and dementia can socialize. It's open to seniors at any stage of the disease as well as family members, caregivers and personal attendants.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Worcester

In Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs under the Executive Office of Health and Human Services regulates Worcester’s memory care facilities. Memory care facilities must follow regulations for cleanliness, resident-staff ratios, medication administration and special training for workers who interact with Alzheimer’s patients.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Worcester

  • Worcester is home to several excellent hospitals, notably Umass Memorial Medical Center and St. Vincent Hospital. Both ranked among the state’s top 10 best hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. These facilities also received high marks in procedures related to cardiology, cancer care, neurology and others.
  • The Worcester Regional Transit Authority offers a reduced fare ID that allows residents 60 and over to ride for half the regular rate. WRTA also provides free door-to-door paratransit service for anyone who can’t ride the regular bus due to illness or disability. 
  • Worcester has a cost of living index of 102.2, slightly above the national index of 100. Groceries, housing and utilities cost more than average, but residents pay a bit less for health care and transportation.
  • Massachusetts is somewhat tax-friendly for retirees. Social Security benefits are tax-exempt, but seniors pay tax on most other kinds of retirement income. Additionally, the estate tax exemption is only $1 million, one of the lowest rates in the U.S.
  • Worcester is comfortable for people who don’t like hot weather. Summers are mild, with an average summertime high of just 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters tend to be harsh, however. The city gets an average of 51 inches of snow annually, and the typical low temperature in January is 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Worcester’s crime rates are a little higher than the Massachusetts average, but it’s still safer than 20% of other U.S. cities. The chances of becoming a violent crime victim in Worcester are one in 174, and the odds of being victimized by property crime are one in 54. Some of the safest neighborhoods in Worcester include Clark University, Newton Square, Westwood Hills and others on the city’s outskirts.
  • Worcester joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities in 2022. This indicates that Worcester’s local leaders pledged to make the city a comfortable place to live for residents of all ages. AARP Livable Communities aim to provide easy access to senior services, walkable neighborhoods, senior-friendly housing and social engagement opportunities for older adults.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Worcester

Danvers 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.

Laws and regulations for memory care in Massachusetts

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Suzanne

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of St Mary Health Care Center

I ended up putting Mom in St Mary Health Care Center. It's a rehab and skilled nursing with a memory care unit as well. She is in the memory care unit. She's been there a short time. Rehab and...

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Memory Care

Jsmit1

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Oasis At Dodge Park

Wonderful care. Very attentive staff. Leadership on site all the time. My dad love the activity program and the facility has a lot of it. He also enjoy the food and daily fresh fruits.

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David P

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Oasis At Dodge Park

Our interactions with every staff member we've spoken with over the past three years has been exemplary. Every single member we've ever spoken with has been professional, knowledgeable...

Provider response

Thank you David very much. It is our honor to continue caring mom. We all missing dad who was a resident of us. It always such a pleasure to deal with such caring and committed family that...

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