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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Worcester County, MA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Worcester County, A Place for Mom can help. With 12 memory care facilities in Worcester County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Indian Hill-North Village, Massachusetts Avenue Historic District and Hammond Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Worcester, Framingham and Marlborough.

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The staff is very friendly and caring. There are different size rooms available. My mother's is a one bedroom and is a great size for her. There are activities going on every day. My mother is very happy...
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.
The Residence at Orchard Grove is a brand new monthly rental community in Shrewsbury. This luxury senior living community features independent and assisted living apartments along with a supportive neighborhood for those living with dementia and Alzheimer's.Featuring LCB's Everyday Gourmet dining...
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9.5
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Oasis is the best! Our loved one was in a total of four facilities before we found Oasis. It has the best of rooms, best of food and the best caring staff. They provide a supportive, loving family...
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.
The Oasis at Dodge Park provides Dementia and Alzheimer's care in Worcester MA. The Alzheimer's Program at the Oasis is designed to promote independence within a comfortable and safe environment. The goal of the program is to help individuals maintain the optimum level of functioning and to...
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9.2
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My loved one was a resident at Dodge Park Rest Home and the overall experience was great for her at this facility. My experience with Dodge Park Rest Home was that they were a very reliable and honest...
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.
Welcome to Dodge Park, Thank you for your interest in Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club. Dodge Park Rest Home is pleased to continue its tradition of service to the community. This year (2012) will be a milestone for Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club, when we will celebrating our 45 years...
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9.2
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I like it. It is expensive, but worth it if you have the money. It is assisted living and NOT nursing -- so good if the senior is still healthy and active, but could be bad if the senior has a lot 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.
Resting at the foot of Worcester's western hills is the historic village of Tatnuck... a place filled with family, fond memories and tradition. Today, traditions continue at Tatnuck Park at Worcester, a respected and valued assisted living community. Built on the site of a former family estate,...
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Excellent hospice care and activities for the dementia ward of Notre Dame assisted living. Very limited activities at the long term care, dementia care ward, due to ratio of ND staff to residents. Many...
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 peaceful, serene, scenic location and beautiful structure that was originally built in 1900 to serve as the convent for the Sisters of Notre Dame, today houses the vibrant du Lac Assisted Living community.Our mission remains deeply committed to that of Saint Julie Billiart, founder of the...
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My mom was previously a resident at Christopher Heights of Worcester. My mom only lasted for two weeks there before checking herself out, but they were fabulous people! I was very thrilled with everything!!!...
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.
At Christopher Heights of Worcester, our goal is to provide a comfortable, caring and uplifting atmosphere, where each resident’s rights, dignity, and individuality are treated with the utmost respect. We accomplish this by dedicating ourselves to the physical and emotional welfare of all those...
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Over all a huge improvement from where my loved one was at before. Our family is pleased with all aspects. The cost increase was well worth it. Mom actually improving, which at 90+ speaks volumes. I would...
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.
Residents of Shrewsbury Crossings enjoy the pleasure of a close-knit community, the privacy of a spacious apartment home, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing our staff is always available to cater to their individual needs. Our spacious assisted living apartments have room for favorite...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
The Blaire House of Worcester is a 75-bed Skilled Nursing Center and is devoted completely to the care of residents with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. We are family owned and operated by the Essex Group Management Corp, servicing the health care needs of seniors for over 50 years. We...

Cost of memory care in Worcester County, MA

The average cost of senior living in Worcester County is $6,731 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northampton, MA with an average of $5,578 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Worcester County, MA vs. nearby counties

Worcester County, MA
$6,731/mo
$6,822/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Worcester County, MA vs. the state and national average

Worcester County, MA
$6,731/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Worcester County vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,731/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Worcester County, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$10,258/mo
Studio
$8,565/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,524/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,183/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Worcester County over time

Worcester County, MAMA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Worcester County

Recent reviews for memory care in Worcester County

Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Broadview Assisted Living in Winchendon, MA

4.0
The staff at Broadview Assisted Living gave a wonderful tour of the community. They were very friendly and knowledgeable. It just was not a good fit as my in-laws are still very active and do not need the extra assistance.

Brookdale Cushing Park in Framingham, MA

5.0
Brookdale is terrific! They have wonderful policies and procedures in place, even before the Covid-19 pandemic, the community was spotless. My parents love the staff. Everyone I run into as well is terrific; from the director to the staff working the dinning room. There is a range of times for ...
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Worcester County review score based on 29 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 11 Worcester County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Worcester County 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

Worcester County review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Worcester County, MA11 facilities
8.3
Worcester, MA19 facilities
9.0
Leominster, MA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Worcester County 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 29 reviews of 11 Worcester County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Worcester County 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.
Worcester County, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
4.5
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.9
4.4
Meals & dining
4.5
4.0
Activities
4.6
4.0
Value for cost*
4.7
4.0
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Worcester County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Worcester County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Worcester County, 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 Worcester County 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 Worcester County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Worcester County, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Worcester County 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 Worcester County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Worcester County, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Worcester County 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 Worcester County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Worcester County, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
50.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Worcester County 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 Worcester County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Worcester County, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Worcester County 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 Worcester County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Worcester County, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarbrook Village at Ware, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Worcester County, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 12 memory care facilities near Worcester County, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Worcester County, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Atria Draper Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 12 memory care facilities near you in Worcester County, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Worcester County, Massachusetts, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Worcester County, Massachusetts, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Worcester County, Massachusetts ranges from $35 to $69161. The average Memory Care cost in Worcester County, Massachusetts is $6,731. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Worcester County, Massachusetts typically starts at $35. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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