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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Orleans, MA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Orleans, A Place for Mom can help. With 42 memory care facilities in Orleans, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brewster, Provincetown and Yarmouth.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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My experience was good, I had all the help from staff.
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
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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.
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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.
We are a family owned 36 bed cozy and comfortable historic home. We are located within walking distance from Plymouth harbor and Plymouth center. This geographical location allows our clients to be easily involved in all functions of the community. Public transportation is also available. The...
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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.
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: 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
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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.
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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: 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...
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Cost of memory care in Orleans, MA

The average cost of senior living in Orleans is $7,545 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Acushnet Center, MA with an average of $6,345 per month.

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

Orleans, MA
$7,545/mo

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

Orleans, MA
$7,545/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,545/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,905/mo
Studio
$7,560/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,478/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,691/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,897/mo

Senior living costs in Orleans 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: Orleans, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOrleans, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$7,545/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,545/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$5,964/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Orleans, MA:$7,545/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Orleans, MA:$7,545/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Orleans, MA:$5,964/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Orleans, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Orleans 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 Orleans, MA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Orleans 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Orleans, MA$9,019/mo$9,241/mo-2.4%
Massachusetts$9,443/mo$8,832/mo+6.9%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Orleans, MA
2024 average cost:$9,019/mo
2023 average cost:$9,241/mo
Percent change:-2.4%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$9,443/mo
2023 average cost:$8,832/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
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2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Orleans

Recent reviews for memory care in Orleans

Harbor Point at Centerville

4.7
They have always had a lot of activities going on, the residents are always kept very busy. The staff have been very outgoing and welcoming to all the people who have come to visit, and now the activities are open to the public and they are just so kind to everyone who participates in the ...
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Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings

4.9
We were extremely satisfied with this facility. My loved one received top quality care, we couldn't have asked for any better. The staff was wonderful. I've never met such nice people. They are a great group here. The food was very good. My loved one wasn't able to participate in any of the ...
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All American Assisted Living at Wareham

5.0
The staff are friendly. The food looks good. There are plenty of activities. Communication with the family is good. The price is fair for the area. All American Assisted Living at Wareham is an excellent facility. I would recommend this facility to family and friends.

Orleans review score based on 98 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 98 reviews of 35 Orleans memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Orleans 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

Orleans review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Orleans, MA35 facilities
8.7
Harwich Center, MA8 facilities
8.8

Review subcategories for Orleans 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 98 reviews of 35 Orleans memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Orleans 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.
Orleans, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.3
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.8
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Orleans memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orleans memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orleans, 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 Orleans 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 Orleans that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Orleans, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.4%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.7%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Orleans 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 Orleans Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Orleans, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.9%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orleans 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 Orleans partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orleans, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
54.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Orleans 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 Orleans communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orleans, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orleans 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 Orleans offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orleans, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.6%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.9%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
65.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
48.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Orleans

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 Orleans protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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