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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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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 Braintree Landing 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 care for...
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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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44 Floor plans available
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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: 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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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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Randolph is a modern, 168-bed facility that delivers postacute care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy services to patients requiring both short- and long-term care. We meet the social, spiritual and recreational needs of our residents through a...
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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 Marian Manor, 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 care for patients and residents....
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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
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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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I made the very difficult decision in July 2020 to move my mother into a memory care facility - during COVID, with only virtual tours available at all the facilities I looked into for her. The staff at...
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood is a memory care assisted living community located in Norfolk 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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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.
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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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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 Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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 assisted living in South Commons, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Commons is $7,165 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mansfield Center, MA with an average of $6,430 per month.

Assisted living costs in South Commons, MA, vs. nearby cities

South Commons, MA
$7,165/mo
$7,149/mo
$7,136/mo

Assisted living costs in South Commons, MA, vs. state and national averages

South Commons, MA
$7,165/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in South Commons, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,165/mo
$7,164/mo

Assisted living costs in South Commons, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,095/mo
Studio
$7,172/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,105/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,045/mo

Senior living costs in South Commons 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: South Commons, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Commons, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,165/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,164/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,654/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
South Commons, MA:$7,165/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
South Commons, MA:$7,164/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Commons, MA:$6,654/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in South Commons, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in South Commons 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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Assisted living cost trends in South Commons, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South Commons 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
South Commons, MA$5,950/mo$5,040/mo+18.1%
Massachusetts$7,013/mo$6,735/mo+4.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
South Commons, MA
2024 average cost:$5,950/mo
2023 average cost:$5,040/mo
Percent change:+18.1%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,013/mo
2023 average cost:$6,735/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Commons, 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 South Commons.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Commons

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Commons

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

The Arbors at Stoneham

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at The Arbors at Stoneham. Overall, this facility is not a bad place and the staff try their best, they just need more help. The director of the Memory Care unit is nice and listens and corrects where she can. There have been issues with making sure that ...
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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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South Commons review score based on 123 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 123 reviews of 39 South Commons assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Commons 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

South Commons review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
South Commons, MA39 facilities
7.1
Quincy, MA61 facilities
7.7
Braintree, MA46 facilities

Review subcategories for South Commons 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 123 reviews of 39 South Commons assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Commons 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.
South Commons, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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South Commons assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Commons assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Commons, 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 South Commons 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 South Commons that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Commons 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 South Commons Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Commons, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Commons 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 South Commons partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Commons, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in South Commons 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 South Commons communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Commons, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
35.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Commons 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 South Commons offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Commons, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
28.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Commons

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 South Commons protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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The Atrium at Faxon Woods, Brookdale Quincy Bay and The Current South Shore are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Commons, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 43 assisted living facilities near South Commons, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in South Commons, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place and The Gables at Winchester. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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