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10 Best Nursing Homes in Stow, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Stow 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 Stow, 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 Stow or another care type is right for you. Browse 35 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Stow.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brighton, Allston and Longwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Watertown Town, Faneuil and Longwood Station.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Stow, MA

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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: 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Stow, MA

The average cost of senior living in Stow is $7,316 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin, MA with an average of $6,549 per month.

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

Stow, MA
$7,316/mo

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

Stow, MA
$7,316/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

$7,352/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,316/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,358/mo
Studio
$6,397/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,886/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,547/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Stow over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Stow

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Stow

Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings

5.0
Benchmark at Waltham Crossing was great. My wife has since died but they still reach out to me. Benchmark had helpful ideas for any issue we encountered during the stay there. My wife was there 13 months and I was happy with the care.

Stow nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stow nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stow, 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 Stow 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 Stow that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stow, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
65.5%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.4%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
62.1%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stow 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 Stow Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stow, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stow 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 Stow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stow, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.3%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
44.8%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Stow 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 Stow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stow, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
31%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stow 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 Stow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stow, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Longmeadow Place, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Stow, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 35 nursing homes facilities near Stow, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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