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Photo of Mill Hill Residence
1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
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[name removed] room is large but cozy, the staff is friendly and always helpful, activities are offered all day 7 days a week, even church services Sun AM, the food is great, they serve snacks around 2 and ...
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 the heart of Cape Cod, the Mill Hill Residence is the newest addition to the Maplewood at Mayflower Place campus, an award-winning continuing care retirement community with a highly-respected reputation. The Mill Hill Residence continues Maplewood's unwavering commitment to quality,...
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Photo of Maplewood at Mayflower Place
1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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55 reviews
5 star
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The staff in the dining facilities are very friendly. Housekeeping staff is reliable and do a good job. Nurses are slow to respond and don't seem to go above and beyond- just the basics. Staff for recreation...
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.
At Maplewood at Mayflower Place, you will find the nautical spirit and coastal charm of Cape Cod. Settled on 40 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, you can relax, breathe the fresh ocean air and enjoy the good things in life. Our continuing care retirement community is minutes from a variety...
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44 Floor plans available
8.2
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37 reviews
8.2
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37 reviews
5 star
45%
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27%
3 star
11%
2 star
3%
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Right from the start, the staff was helpful, kind and accommodating. They helped us through every step of the process. Her 'apartment' in memory care is beautiful & spacious and, we've brought in her...
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.
Home Sweet HomeDo you want more free time to explore new hobbies, deepen your friendships and spend more time with the people you love? If so, our assisted living and memory care community is ready to welcome you home. Nestled in the beautiful coastal community of Hyannis, Maine, you can enjoy...
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8.0
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8 reviews
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8 reviews
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My person living there is a hard case.. she does not leave her room, mostly does not leave her bed.. does not shower on a regular basis because she is cold..is very distrustful of the food and severely...
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.
Decatur House is located in the heart of beautiful and historic Sandwich Village on Cape Cod. Located minutes from the Sagamore Bridge and Route 6 and 6A, Decatur House is a resident-focused, fully licensed assisted living community offering ample personalized care by a highly professional and...
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Photo of Laurentide at Mashpee Commons
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8.0
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Overall we had a great experience at Laurentide Mashpee Commons. The facility was practically brand new, looked lovely, and it was close enough to my sisters in Sandwich. The only complaint I have is the...
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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22 Floor plans available
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We would recommend it. We had an excellent experience. We picked this community, because it was close to family, a small facility, and had memory care only.
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.
Harbor Point at Centerville is the first residential assisted living community on Cape Cod exclusively dedicated to serving the needs of individuals with memory loss. Our goal, in everything we do, is to create an environment that feels safe and familiar, empowering and fulfilling. The Harbor...
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We have been very pleased with how things have been going at Keystone Place for my Dad. Honestly I would not change a thing. I have had lunch in the dining room with my Dad a few times and the food it really...
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.
Discover Keystone Place, the area's newest independent living, assisted living and memory care community! Located along the banks of the Cape Cod Canal, Keystone Place is a rental community offering some of the area's largest studio, one and two bedroom/two bathroom apartment homes. Keystone...
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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.
Photo of Plymouth Long Pond Village
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.
Photo of Bridges by EPOCH at Mashpee
44 Floor plans available
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There have been a few hiccups along the way but overall a decent and more importantly a safe place for my dad to reside. I would recommend to others.
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Mashpee is a memory care assisted living community located in Barnstable 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...
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Cost of assisted living in Scorton Shores, MA

The average cost of senior living in Scorton Shores is $7,396 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,329 per month.

Assisted living costs in Scorton Shores, MA, vs. nearby cities

Scorton Shores, MA
$7,396/mo

Assisted living costs in Scorton Shores, MA, vs. state and national averages

Scorton Shores, MA
$7,396/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Scorton Shores, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,396/mo
$7,396/mo

Assisted living costs in Scorton Shores, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,548/mo
Studio
$8,163/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,922/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,619/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,790/mo

Senior living costs in Scorton Shores 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: Scorton Shores, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScorton Shores, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,396/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,396/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,981/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Scorton Shores, MA:$7,396/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Scorton Shores, MA:$7,396/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Scorton Shores, MA:$5,981/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Scorton Shores, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Scorton Shores 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.

Scorton Shores, MAMA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Scorton Shores, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Scorton Shores 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
Scorton Shores, MA$7,060/mo$7,662/mo-7.9%
Massachusetts$6,967/mo$6,735/mo+3.4%
National$5,353/mo$5,129/mo+4.4%
Scorton Shores, MA
2024 average cost:$7,060/mo
2023 average cost:$7,662/mo
Percent change:-7.9%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$6,967/mo
2023 average cost:$6,735/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,353/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Scorton Shores, MA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Scorton Shores.

What families are saying about assisted living in Scorton Shores

Recent reviews for assisted living in Scorton Shores

Laurentide at Mashpee Commons

4.8
It was an overall good experience.

Stafford Hill in Plymouth, MA

4.1
They are very friendly, welcoming and have several activities. The biggest problem is staffing turnover. My Mother in law says the lunches are fantastic but the dinner is complete opposite and she does not like it at all. Overall is a very nice place for her.

Keystone Place at Buzzards Bay

4.9
We chose this facility because of the convenience to where he grew up and lived also we had a family member who was working here at the time. The staff have all been very friendly. They do have a lot more men in this facility, so they have activities geared towards men and women. They have trips ...
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Scorton Shores assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scorton Shores assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scorton Shores, 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 Scorton Shores 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 Scorton Shores that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scorton Shores, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scorton Shores 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 Scorton Shores Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scorton Shores, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scorton Shores 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 Scorton Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scorton Shores, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Scorton Shores 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 Scorton Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scorton Shores, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
70%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scorton Shores 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 Scorton Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scorton Shores, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
70%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
70%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
70%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Scorton Shores

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Scorton Shores protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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