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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fitchburg, MA

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

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Photo of The Gables of Fitchburg
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9.3
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The place is beautiful the staff were excellent. It was a very nice place. My aunt was there for a year. She didn't like it. She ended up in a nursing home and she is thriving there. But, it has nothing to...
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.
Residents at The Gables enjoy their spacious apartments in a quaint community with the affordability they deserve.The Gables of Fitchburg is locally owned and offers Assisted Living in the privacy of your own apartment.We offer deluxe studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom suites...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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The room size is great. My mom has a 3 room unit. The food is just like a restaurant - choose off of a menu with 2 specials each meal. All meals are made to order. The staff is amazing-always, friendly,...
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.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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It had a more homey/less clinical feel than some others. Also the location was convenient for us. Staff are all very friendly and competent.
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.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster is centrally located at the corner of Central Street and Beth Ave, surrounded by a residential neighborhood with easy access to Routes 2, 12 and 190. Inside and out, we offer superbly decorated common areas including beautiful dining areas, living room with...
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food is plentiful with different options. Mom has been there now for 2 months and is happy.
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.
Manor on the Hill is an 81 Unit, family owned, Assisted Living Community designed to meet the needs of individuals who are still able to live independently with minimal assistance in their daily activities. Manor on the Hill promotes maximum independence by providing personal care &...
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Everything was included. As my dad needed more help there was no extra charge. My dad had food allergies and the chef met with him personally and took his allergies seriously. When you rang the bell for help...
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.
We invite you to consider RiverCourt Residences for a parent, family member, or for yourself. RiverCourt Residences offers an unbeatable value and a distinctive lifestyle for seniors through custom-tailored options for independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's Care. This wonderful...
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I am staying here at the rest home and I haven't been so happy for a long time. I love it here, very supportive staff who assist day or night no matter what. I enjoy the meals and the other peers, every one...
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.
In the Autumn of our loved ones years, certain needs and services become vital to their continued well-being. We at the Village Rest Home encourage on-site and/or telephone meetings with family and friends. We can arrange for primary care physicians, schedule doctor's appointments or any other...
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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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Cost of memory care in Fitchburg, MA

The average cost of senior living in Fitchburg is $7,243 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenfield, MA with an average of $5,877 per month.

Memory care costs in Fitchburg, MA, vs. nearby cities

Fitchburg, MA
$7,243/mo
$7,240/mo

Memory care costs in Fitchburg, MA, vs. state and national averages

Fitchburg, MA
$7,243/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Fitchburg, MA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,243/mo

Memory care costs in Fitchburg, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,466/mo
Studio
$6,794/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,623/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,790/mo

Senior living costs in Fitchburg vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fitchburg, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFitchburg, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$7,243/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,243/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$5,819/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Fitchburg, MA:$7,243/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Fitchburg, MA:$7,243/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Fitchburg, MA:$5,819/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Fitchburg, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Fitchburg and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Fitchburg, MA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Fitchburg have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fitchburg, MA$12,038/mo$10,340/mo+16.4%
Massachusetts$7,710/mo$7,263/mo+6.2%
National$5,499/mo$5,516/mo-0.3%
Fitchburg, MA
2024 average cost:$12,038/mo
2023 average cost:$10,340/mo
Percent change:+16.4%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,710/mo
2023 average cost:$7,263/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,499/mo
2023 average cost:$5,516/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Fitchburg

Recent reviews for memory care in Fitchburg

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!!

Sunrise of Leominster

4.5
The staff seems to be happy, friendly, responsive. (They are not CNA's, and some additional training to help with my dad has been needed). The food is good, tasty, but the portions are smallish on the AL side (when my mom was there for respite). They are flexible with meals for my dad in regards ...
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Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Fitchburg review score based on 36 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 7 Fitchburg memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fitchburg 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

Fitchburg review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Fitchburg, MA7 facilities
8.9
Leominster, MA7 facilities
8.7
Gardner, MA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Fitchburg 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 36 reviews of 7 Fitchburg memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fitchburg 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.
Fitchburg, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.3
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.8
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Fitchburg memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fitchburg memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fitchburg, 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 Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fitchburg, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
85.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fitchburg, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fitchburg, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fitchburg, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
37.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fitchburg, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Fitchburg

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Massachusetts memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Fitchburg protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Gables of Fitchburg, Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings and Sunrise of Leominster are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fitchburg, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 7 memory care facilities near Fitchburg, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Fitchburg, Massachusetts are Spring Village at Summerhill and The Residence at Orchard Grove. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 7 memory care facilities near you in Fitchburg, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fitchburg, 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 Fitchburg, 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 Fitchburg, Massachusetts ranges from $300 to $69161. The average Memory Care cost in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is $7,243. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Fitchburg, 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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