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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ashland, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ashland nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Ashland, MA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Ashland or another care type is right for you. Browse 58 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ashland.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brighton, Allston and Longwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as East Douglas Station, Sutton and Wawela Park.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Ashland, MA

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There is a lot of coordination between the health and the care with medical. They work hard to communicate with the family members of the residents to make sure that they are aware. The staff are well...
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 Sudbury is a memory care assisted living community located in Middlesex 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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I feel such gratitude for the staff at Carlisle House. They are taking incredible care of my mother. They are extremely attentive to her. We visit daily, and they seek us out to update us on her care and...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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My father-in-law was there before and now we’re moving him back. It has crappy food but nobody’s perfect. They are skilled nursing so they can monitor his blood pressure instead of sending him to the...
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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
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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.
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...
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All new management team has made some wonderful changes for the residents. Thank you!
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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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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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: Nursing Homes
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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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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.
Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...
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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
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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
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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.
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...

Cost of nursing homes in Ashland, MA

The average cost of senior living in Ashland is $7,082 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Attleboro, MA with an average of $5,964 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ashland, MA vs. nearby cities

Ashland, MA
$7,082/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ashland, MA vs. the state and national average

Ashland, MA
$7,082/mo
U.S. national average
$4,788/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ashland vs. other types of senior living

$7,051/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,082/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Ashland, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,426/mo
Studio
$6,793/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,320/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,726/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,152/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ashland over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ashland

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ashland

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.

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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Serenity Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wrentham, MA

5.0
My mom was here for only 7 months in the long term unit. She had some dementia and came from assistant living for 5 years. She never thought of it as a nursing home. She still thought she was in assistant living.. To the family, that is the biggest compliment a nursing home can receive.. I ...
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Ashland nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ashland nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ashland, 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 Ashland nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ashland 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
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.8%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.2%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.2%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ashland nursing homes

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 Ashland Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ashland, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.6%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ashland nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ashland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ashland, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
52.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Ashland nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ashland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ashland, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ashland nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ashland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ashland, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
34.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.2%
0.4%
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The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Longmeadow Place and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ashland, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 58 nursing homes facilities near Ashland, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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