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10 Best Nursing Homes in Marlborough, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Marlborough 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 Marlborough, 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 Marlborough or another care type is right for you. Browse 42 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Marlborough.

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 Manchaug.

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zipAverageCost: $7,294

Nursing Homes Facilities near Marlborough, MA

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Photo of Hearthstone at New Horizons
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.
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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.
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
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of nursing homes in Marlborough, MA

The average cost of senior living in Marlborough is $7,294 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mansfield Center, MA with an average of $6,478 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Marlborough, MA, vs. nearby cities

Marlborough, MA
$7,294/mo
$7,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Marlborough, MA, vs. state and national averages

Marlborough, MA
$7,294/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Marlborough, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,248/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,294/mo

Nursing homes costs in Marlborough, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,405/mo
Studio
$6,656/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,482/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,377/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,290/mo

Senior living costs in Marlborough vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Marlborough, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarlborough, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,294/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,248/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,248/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,642/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Marlborough, MA:$7,294/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Marlborough, MA:$7,248/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Marlborough, MA:$7,248/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Marlborough, MA:$6,642/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Marlborough, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Marlborough 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.

Marlborough, MAMA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Marlborough, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Marlborough 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
Marlborough, MA$7,473/mo$6,698/mo+11.6%
Massachusetts$7,601/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Marlborough, MA
2024 average cost:$7,473/mo
2023 average cost:$6,698/mo
Percent change:+11.6%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,601/mo
2023 average cost:$7,171/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Marlborough

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Marlborough

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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Marlborough nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marlborough nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marlborough, 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 Marlborough 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 Marlborough that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Marlborough, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Marlborough 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 Marlborough Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marlborough, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marlborough 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 Marlborough partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marlborough, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.6%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
53.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Marlborough 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 Marlborough communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marlborough, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
39.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marlborough 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 Marlborough offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marlborough, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Branches of Marlboro, New Horizons at Marlborough LLC and Christopher Heights of Marlborough are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Marlborough, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 42 nursing homes facilities near Marlborough, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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