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8 Assisted Living Facilities near Scituate, MA
The Scituate area offers a wealth of care options for seniors. But with 8 assisted living facilities inside a 10-mile radius radius of downtown, finding assisted living near you isn’t the hard part — it’s knowing how to choose the best option for your loved one based on their unique needs.
We’re here to help simplify that process. We’ve drawn from our years of senior living experience, proprietary data, and 14,000 network partners to create this detailed guide to Scituate assisted living. You’ll find the best senior living options within the Scituate area, and you can browse based on what’s important to you: dining, staff, affordability, or a number of other features. Plus, you’ll see details about payment options, regulations, Scituate-area resources for seniors, and more.
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9.4
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28 reviews
It was expensive, but my mother had a positive experience there. Toward end of life, my mother was often challenging. The staff had the ability to roll with that. A majority of the employees really had their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type"
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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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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9.0
Review score
17 reviews
The facility is clean and well maintained. There are many common gathering areas and all are very appealing, tastefully decorated, and comfortable - and some even have cozy fireplaces. It's a beautiful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type"
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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
Allerton House Weymouth provides pleasant, private apartments and a host of personal services, which emphasize independence, dignity and well-being. Help is available 24 hours a day. We offer: Choice of studio, 1 or 2 bedroom apartments Help with personal care: bathing, dressing, etc. is...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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55 Floor plans available
8.8
Review score
16 reviews
My mother was a resident at Penniman for about two years. She was in Assisted Living for a year and a half and Memory Care for about four months. The care she received at Penniman Hill was outstanding. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type"
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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
The Residence at Penniman Hill is ideally located just around the corner from the Derby Street Shoppes in picturesque Hingham. Whether enjoying historic Main Street, which Eleanor Roosevelt called “the most beautiful in America,” a harbor sunset, or the many charms of this lovely town, residents...
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8.7
Review score
4 reviews
Facility staff are very nice and helpful, rooms are beautiful, nice location. Only going off of feedback from my relative, but could possibly have more variety on the food menu and then my personal belief...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type"
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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
20 reviews
I have been up to the facility quite a few times and I have not seen activities that get the residents involved. There is a calendar posted that says what activities are being offered but I don’t see...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type"
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.
Our community in Cohasset sits on historic Route 3A and is minutes from the South Shore coastline. Our activities program is second to none and we implement quite bit of outdoor excursions and trips. Some of the trips we take our seniors to include musicals, theatre, concerts, Scituate and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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66 Floor plans available
6.3
Review score
14 reviews
The staff do care about the residents and they have a decent numbers of people who have been there for a long time which also tells us they care about their employees which is very important. We would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type"
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.
We offer the comfort of a country estate near Hingham Harbor, buffered by white birches and wild meadows. Residents can enjoy a comfortable chair on our wrap around porch, or take a brisk walk along our extensive paths. At Allerton House, we offer a comprehensive array of housing, hospitality and...
8.0
Review score
2 reviews
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: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type"
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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
44 Floor plans available
7.5
Review score
10 reviews
I think it is a pretty good place, overall it is a good value. Would like to see it a little cleaner. A little more attention to the residents and patients whom have memory problems. Overall generally a...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type"
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 Hingham is a memory care assisted living community located in Plymouth 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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Cost of Assisted living in Scituate, MA
The cost of Assisted Living starts at $1 a month in Scituate, and the price builds from there based on the floor plan, amenities, and services that families choose. Costs also vary by location because real estate and personnel costs fluctuate by city and state throughout the U.S.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Scituate, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Scituate, MA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Scituate vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Scituate, MA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Scituate over time
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What families are saying about assisted living in Scituate
Recent reviews for assisted living in Scituate
Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA
3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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Brookdale Quincy Bay
4.0
I believe that it's a well run facility with a friendly staff. It's been a little frustrating at times coordinating between the different departments that provide the services. We feel that due to its large size it makes it possible to keep costs down, but some minor details get lost in the ...
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Grove Manor Estates in Braintree, MA
5.0
I would 100% recommend this facility to others. The food is phenomenal. The staff is always attentive to all demands in and out of the room. The facility is very clean. There are plenty of daily activities for all to enjoy. I will also add that [name removed] , GM , is the nicest, easiest person ...
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Scituate review score based on 34 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 8 Scituate assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Scituate review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
Scituate review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Scituate assisted living
When assisted living 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 34 reviews of 8 Scituate assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Scituate resident and family assisted living 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.Scituate, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Scituate assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scituate assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scituate, 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 Scituate assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Scituate that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scituate, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
50.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
32.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
98.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
55.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
98.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
48.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
53.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Scituate assisted living
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 Scituate Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scituate, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
50%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
30.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
40.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scituate assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Scituate partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scituate, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
25.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
37.5%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
35.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Scituate assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Scituate communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scituate, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
29%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
33%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scituate assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Scituate offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scituate, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
75%
29.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.5%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
48.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
46.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
51.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
38.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
35.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
43.9%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
44.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
26.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
43.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Scituate
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Scituate protect seniors.
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