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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buzzards Bay, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Buzzards Bay nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Buzzards Bay, MA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Buzzards Bay or another care type is right for you. Browse 15 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Buzzards Bay.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Buzzards Bay, MA

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Photo of Keystone Place at Buzzards Bay
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
16 reviews
8.0
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16 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
38%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
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0%
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We have been very pleased with how things have been going at Keystone Place for my Dad. Honestly I would not change a thing. I have had lunch in the dining room with my Dad a few times and the food it really...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Discover Keystone Place, the area's newest independent living, assisted living and memory care community! Located along the banks of the Cape Cod Canal, Keystone Place is a rental community offering some of the area's largest studio, one and two bedroom/two bathroom apartment homes. Keystone...
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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Wareham
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
18 reviews
9.5
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18 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
11%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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I would have to say that All American had provided my sister a safe,clean and welcoming home. Everyone from administrative staff to dining room staff, personal care attendants to.maintence staff and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
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Photo of Decatur House Assisted Living Residence
1515 Photos available
8.9
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7 reviews
8.9
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7 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
14%
3 star
0%
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0%
1 star
14%
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The place is smaller than most other places and the staff try hard to be accommodating of my friend's special needs. Initial outlay is costly..but you will get it back.. staff is friendly and helpful they...
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.
Decatur House is located in the heart of beautiful and historic Sandwich Village on Cape Cod. Located minutes from the Sagamore Bridge and Route 6 and 6A, Decatur House is a resident-focused, fully licensed assisted living community offering ample personalized care by a highly professional and...
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Photo of Cape Cod Senior Residences
44 Photos available
7.0
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5 reviews
7.0
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5 reviews
5 star
40%
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40%
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20%
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I would highly recommend Cape Cod Senior Residences to others. The staff is very caring. The meals were good. And the communication with the family was very good.
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.
Cape Cod Senior Residences is a unique 100% affordable community offering the best value in senior housing on Cape Cod! It is open to individuals 65 years or older whose incomes are at or below 60 percent of the area median income. The creation of Cape Cod Senior Residences was spearheaded by the...
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Photo of Laurelwood at The Pinehills
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5 star
63%
4 star
14%
3 star
5%
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18%
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My aunt lived at Laurelwood for 4 1/2 years first in a unit for Independent Living and at age 100 in Avita. Laurelwood provided her with an excellent quality of life. The staff were friendly, respectful,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Situated within a beautiful woodland of trees, hills and valleys, Laurelwood at The Pinehills, proudly takes its place as the newest neighborhood within The Pinehills, a village in the heart of Plymouth, recently named 2015 Community of the Year in the Best in American Living Awards by the...
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8.9
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4 reviews
8.9
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4 reviews
5 star
75%
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1 star
25%
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My uncle is a resident there and when I was visiting, [name removed] was in the room sitting and talking with him. She is so sweet and caring to his needs. She goes above and beyond to check on him and to...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Photo of Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of nursing homes in Buzzards Bay, MA

The average cost of senior living in Buzzards Bay is $7,514 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,607 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buzzards Bay, MA vs. nearby cities

Buzzards Bay, MA
$7,514/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buzzards Bay, MA vs. the state and national average

Buzzards Bay, MA
$7,514/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buzzards Bay vs. other types of senior living

$7,476/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,514/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Buzzards Bay, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,600/mo
Studio
$7,633/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,657/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,608/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,790/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Buzzards Bay over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buzzards Bay

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buzzards Bay

Laurelwood at The Pinehills in Plymouth, MA

5.0
The staff is very nice. I feel reassured that my loved one is safe, has people to talk to, and things to do. Some of the activities include yoga, movies, games, happy hour, field trips, and more for the residents to choose from. The community has transportation to mass services, and doctor ...
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Atria Fairhaven

4.0
Friendly, helpful, go above and beyond to make sure the resident feels like they belong. Would have gave a 5 but price wise it was a little too much.

Village at Proprietors Green in Marshfield, MA

4.5
It was expensive, but my mother had a positive experience there. Toward end of life, my mother was often challenging. The staff had the ability to roll with that. A majority of the employees really had their heart in it. We very rarely ran into red tape. We always felt there was an open door ...
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Buzzards Bay nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buzzards Bay nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buzzards Bay, 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 Buzzards Bay nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Buzzards Bay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buzzards Bay, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buzzards Bay nursing homes

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 Buzzards Bay Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buzzards Bay, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buzzards Bay nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buzzards Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buzzards Bay, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buzzards Bay nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buzzards Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buzzards Bay, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buzzards Bay nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Buzzards Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buzzards Bay, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Residence at Cedar Dell, Maplewood at Mayflower Place and Thirwood Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 15 nursing homes facilities near Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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