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If your loved one needs memory care in Needham, A Place for Mom can help. With 72 memory care facilities in Needham, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Needham incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Needham memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Needham, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
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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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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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Newton is a 202-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). We serve the Newton community with postacute care, rehabilitation therapy and long-term care in a cheerful, pleasant atmosphere. Our facility...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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We toured many places and this was the only that catered to Chinese people. The manager there is Asian. He told me there are trying to be all Asian residents soon. They have special staff here that do...
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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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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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.
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...
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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I made the very difficult decision in July 2020 to move my mother into a memory care facility - during COVID, with only virtual tours available at all the facilities I looked into for her. The staff at...
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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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood is a memory care assisted living community located in Norfolk County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully designed...
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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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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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.
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.
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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
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.
Cost of memory care in Needham, MA
The average cost of senior living in Needham is $6,977 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mansfield Center, MA with an average of $6,424 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Needham, MA vs. nearby cities
Needham, MA
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Needham, MA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Needham, MA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Needham
Recent reviews for memory care in Needham
Brigham House in Watertown, MA
5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings.
Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.
Youville Place in Lexington, MA
5.0
We couldn't be more grateful to have our mom in the loving and capable hands of the Youville community. The Memory Care Unit there is top-notch. To this day, given all the challenges with her Alzheimer's, we feel it is one of the best decisions that we have made. The place is clean, ...
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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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Needham review score based on 181 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 181 reviews of 65 Needham memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Needham 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
Needham review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Needham 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 181 reviews of 65 Needham memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Needham 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.Needham, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Needham memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Needham memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Needham, 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 Needham 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 Needham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Needham, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.3%
66.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.6%
49%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
82.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.8%
73.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
89.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.7%
62.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.8%
73.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Needham 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 Needham Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Needham, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.6%
75.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
46.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.4%
71.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
26.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Needham 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 Needham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Needham, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.2%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70.8%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
58.5%
42%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.5%
50.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
16.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Needham 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 Needham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Needham, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.6%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
47.7%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.5%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Needham 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 Needham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Needham, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
73.8%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
34.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.4%
55.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.8%
52.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.3%
62.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
67.7%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.8%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
72.3%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.3%
47.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and Brookmeadow at Blue Hills are the top-rated memory care facilities near Needham, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 72 memory care facilities near Needham, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Needham, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 72 memory care facilities near you in Needham, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Needham, 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 Needham, 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 Needham, Massachusetts ranges from $300 to $69161. The average Memory Care cost in Needham, Massachusetts is $6,977. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Needham, 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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