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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dana Center, MA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Dana Center, A Place for Mom can help. With 172 memory care facilities in Dana Center, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Dana Center incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Dana Center memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Dana Center, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Indian Orchard, Boston Road and Indian Hill-North Village.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Worcester, Northampton and Fitchburg.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I am very impressed with The Inn at Fairview. The staff is welcoming, friendly and take really good care of my mother. The community is kept spotless. The meals provided for the residents are well balanced...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At The Inn at Fairview, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking available at our...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The care is great and they have excellent activities. I can't think of any ways they could improve. What we like most about Seabury is the staff. They're always very upbeat and attentive. I'm not there all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Best Memory Care Assisted Living facility out there. All inclusive pricing and excellent staff. Beautiful 4 star skilled nursing facility on the campus as well offering a full continuum of care. A hidden...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Wingate Residences at Weston is ideally located overlooking the Charles River. We have an onsite hair salon, Greenhouse and Patio area. We offer a full recreational program that meets the needs of the individual resident. Our community offers 24-hour skilled nursing for short and long term care...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Really my only disappointment was with the senior staff once my mom moved in. They didn't check in during the first few days and also when she came back from a hospital stay (on hospice) they didn't check...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located along the banks of the Charles River, Waterstone at Wellesley is a premier senior living community offering both independent living and assisted living. Here, a world of luxury, attentive service and convenience come together to support and inspire a rewarding, carefree life.Residents of...

Cost of memory care in Dana Center, MA

The average cost of senior living in Dana Center is $6,550 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,472 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dana Center, MA vs. nearby cities

Dana Center, MA
$6,550/mo
$6,066/mo
$7,237/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dana Center, MA vs. the state and national average

Dana Center, MA
$6,550/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dana Center vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,550/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dana Center, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,215/mo
Studio
$6,604/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,969/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,605/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,705/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Dana Center

Recent reviews for memory care in Dana Center

The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.7
My dad was determined and prepared to remain in his Wayland home. He moved to Traditions of Wayland in December for a two month “respite”, not long after a bad fall and several broken bones required hospitalizations and weeks in rehab. When the Traditions Resident Care Director, came to his ...
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Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

The Arbors at Greenfield

5.0
I was always getting quick replies via email whenever I had a question about adding money or if my MIL needed something. Also ongoing communication with onsite staff during visits. Room size was comfortable refrigerator, microwave and stove top available. Need to provide all linens but they ...
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Dana Center review score based on 681 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 681 reviews of 157 Dana Center memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dana Center review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Dana Center review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Dana Center, MA157 facilities
8.6
Amherst, MA143 facilities
8.9
Gardner, MA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Dana Center memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 681 reviews of 157 Dana Center memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dana Center resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
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Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Dana Center memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dana Center memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dana Center, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dana Center memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Dana Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dana Center, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49.4%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.7%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.2%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.1%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.7%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.6%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.4%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.9%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dana Center memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dana Center Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dana Center, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.6%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.4%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.3%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dana Center memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dana Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dana Center, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.3%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.6%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
56.7%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.6%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dana Center memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dana Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dana Center, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.5%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.6%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
42.7%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dana Center memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Dana Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dana Center, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.1%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.7%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.9%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.9%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.5%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.3%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.1%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.7%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.2%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.1%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
64.6%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
37.8%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.9%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and The Residence at Orchard Grove are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dana Center, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 172 memory care facilities near Dana Center, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Dana Center, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Atria Draper Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 172 memory care facilities near you in Dana Center, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dana Center, Massachusetts, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Dana Center, Massachusetts, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Dana Center, Massachusetts ranges from $300 to $17460. The average Memory Care cost in Dana Center, Massachusetts is $6,550. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dana Center, Massachusetts typically starts at $300. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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