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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shell Beach, MA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Shell Beach, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in Shell Beach, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: All American Assisted Living at Wareham, Atria Fairhaven and The Cottages at Dartmouth Village
zipAverageCost: $6,822

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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Wareham
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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22 reviews
9.3
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22 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
14%
3 star
9%
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0%
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It is a 5 in every category. We could not be happier with our choice. My sister is the happiest I have seen her in years. The staff is so attentive and genuinely friendly. There has been a change in...
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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1010 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.7
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26 reviews
8.7
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26 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
27%
3 star
0%
2 star
4%
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share the only item that they have failed at so far which was promised during the sale process, and that was Atria would provide transportation on any week day to and from his boat located close by. It was...
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.
Atria Fairhaven is an inviting senior community located in a charming seaside town. Residents gather with friends and family in one of several beautiful common spaces and an array of exciting daily activities provides many opportunities for social engagement. Atria Senior Living is a leading...
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44 Photos available
8.1
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32 reviews
8.1
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32 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
22%
3 star
9%
2 star
3%
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9%
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They were very helpful and yes, we would recommend The Cottages at Dartmouth Village to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
The Cottages at Dartmouth Village is a memory care and assisted living community in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Our community is nestled in a wooded area of the city giving residents peace and tranquility while still offering easy access to local attractions and amenities like Buttonwood Park Zoo,...
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7.0
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7.0
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Except the nursing staff boss - [name removed] - when I ask her something or tell her something about my brother's health, Well she isn't very helpful. They can't even take his temperature. Regular...
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.
Whaler's Cove Assisted Living has 120 safe and affordable rental apartments in a beautifully restored historic building. Life at Whaler's Cove means living independently for senior adults who no longer want the responsibility of maintaining a home but may need a helping hand with personal care...
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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.
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...
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Cost of memory care in Shell Beach, MA

The average cost of senior living in Shell Beach is $6,822 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,329 per month.

Memory care costs in Shell Beach, MA, vs. nearby cities

Shell Beach, MA
$6,822/mo

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

Shell Beach, MA
$6,822/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,822/mo

Memory care costs in Shell Beach, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,473/mo
Studio
$6,486/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,432/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,276/mo

Senior living costs in Shell Beach 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: Shell Beach, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShell Beach, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$6,822/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,822/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$6,112/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Shell Beach, MA:$6,822/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Shell Beach, MA:$6,822/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Shell Beach, MA:$6,112/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Shell Beach, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shell Beach 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
Shell Beach, MA$9,670/mo$6,990/mo+38.4%
Massachusetts$8,382/mo$7,794/mo+7.5%
National$5,864/mo$5,633/mo+4.1%
Shell Beach, MA
2024 average cost:$9,670/mo
2023 average cost:$6,990/mo
Percent change:+38.4%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$8,382/mo
2023 average cost:$7,794/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,864/mo
2023 average cost:$5,633/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Shell Beach

Recent reviews for memory care in Shell Beach

Autumn Glen at Dartmouth in North Dartmouth, MA

5.0
Previously my love one was at a different facility and I will say that it is much better for her. They provide a lot of nice programs that they run. They do have a Memory Care section and I find that the people here are just more caring. The staff team is very knowledgeable and communicative. If ...
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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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The Arbors at Taunton

4.9
They did very well with communication with us. I was happy with my experience with the asstisted living. I would recommend to other families.

Shell Beach memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shell Beach memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shell Beach, 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 Shell Beach 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 Shell Beach that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shell Beach, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
66.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shell Beach 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 Shell Beach Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shell Beach, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shell Beach 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 Shell Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shell Beach, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Shell Beach 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 Shell Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shell Beach, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
60%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shell Beach 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 Shell Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shell Beach, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Shell Beach

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