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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Duxbury, MA

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If your loved one needs memory care in West Duxbury, A Place for Mom can help. With 13 memory care facilities in West Duxbury, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of The Village at Duxbury and Allerton House, a CCRC
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Not too big or small; many many choices each day for meals; they have a wonderful free car service; there is a heated indoor pool open every day. There are quite a few physical exercise classes, as well...
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.
Imagine a picturesque setting, a carefree lifestyle, outstanding amenities, and personalized services provided by an exceptional staff. Imagine an elegant yet comfortable design, great neighbors, and an energizing atmosphere. Imagine The Village at Duxbury! Since opening in 1994, The Village at...
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Everything is a 5! Benchmark exceeded all of our expectations. The staff is amazing! They had really compassion and empathy for those suffering from Alzheimers and their family. At the end of my mother's...
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.
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I would say they get a five on everything, except number six. Because I've never eaten the food and have no opinion. Also, on number eight, I have no opinion because I've never compared prices that closely...
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.
Located in Plymouth County of Kingston, Massachusetts, The Inn at Silver Lake is the perfect assisted living community for you or your loved one. Our residents enjoy breathtaking views of lakes, gardens, woods and well-maintained landscaping. We are just moments away from area attractions such as...
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
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The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The facility is well maintained and offers multiple opportunities for the patients to participate in various activities and has a well balanced selection of...
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.
All American Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in tranquil Hanson, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Hanson has many things people love in small town life and it is a nice quiet place to raise a family and settle down. Rural roads and natural beauty are part of Hanson's charm....
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31 reviews
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The family's overall experience with Proprietor's Green was a positive one. I believe that the overall value for the cost was good. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and was always knowledgeable...
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.
South Shore's new premier senior rental community with a continuum of care. Independent living offers spacious one and two-bedroom apartment homes with attractive dining options, fitness program, library, theatre and much more. The neighboring Allerton House provides exceptional Assisted Living...
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Entire staff is wonderful, caring and so engaged. [name removed] is just an amazing human- so great to work with, authentic, knowledgeable, thoughtful, genuinely invested in clients experience/wellbeing. No...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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Very friendly staff. Always there to help the people. Check in on the people in their apartment often. Make sure the people are involved in activities. Recommend very highly!
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.
Stafford Hill, located less than two miles from the beaches and charming coastline of Massachusetts, is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community offering an array of services, care and amenities for seniors.Convenient to historic Plymouth, with close proximity to Beth Israel Lahey Hospital,...
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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66 Floor plans available
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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My Mom is being cared for at this wonderful facility.I can not say enough about the cna’s and nurses extremely caring and professional.They are accommodating in every sense of her care.These extraordinary...
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: 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.

Cost of memory care in West Duxbury, MA

The average cost of senior living in West Duxbury is $6,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,329 per month.

Memory care costs in West Duxbury, MA, vs. nearby cities

West Duxbury, MA
$6,816/mo

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

West Duxbury, MA
$6,816/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,816/mo

Memory care costs in West Duxbury, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,776/mo
Studio
$9,315/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,407/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,900/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,700/mo

Senior living costs in West Duxbury 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: West Duxbury, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Duxbury, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$6,816/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,816/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$5,736/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
West Duxbury, MA:$6,816/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
West Duxbury, MA:$6,816/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
West Duxbury, MA:$5,736/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in West Duxbury, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in West Duxbury 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
West Duxbury, MA$10,950/mo$6,009/mo+82.2%
Massachusetts$7,997/mo$7,317/mo+9.3%
National$5,727/mo$5,500/mo+4.1%
West Duxbury, MA
2024 average cost:$10,950/mo
2023 average cost:$6,009/mo
Percent change:+82.2%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,997/mo
2023 average cost:$7,317/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,727/mo
2023 average cost:$5,500/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in West Duxbury

Recent reviews for memory care in West Duxbury

Alliance Health at Marina Bay in Quincy, MA

5.0
My mom had to go to rehab after she had a stroke and was sent here. Omce it was decided she was not going to be able to return home we chose to keep her there. She was not happy to not be going home and frequently told anyone who would listen that she wanted to go home. The staff was so kind ...
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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.

The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living in Winthrop, MA

5.0
The Parc at Harbor View Senior Living is working out very well, it is a nice place and they take good care of him

West Duxbury review score based on 33 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 12 West Duxbury memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Duxbury 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

West Duxbury review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
West Duxbury, MA12 facilities
8.0
Bridgewater, MA11 facilities

Review subcategories for West Duxbury 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 33 reviews of 12 West Duxbury memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Duxbury 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.
West Duxbury, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.3
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.8
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

West Duxbury memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Duxbury memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Duxbury, 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 West Duxbury 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 West Duxbury that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Duxbury, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
66.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Duxbury 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 West Duxbury Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Duxbury, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Duxbury 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 West Duxbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Duxbury, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in West Duxbury 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 West Duxbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Duxbury, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Duxbury 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 West Duxbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Duxbury, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in West Duxbury

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