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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Follen Heights, MA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Follen Heights, A Place for Mom can help. With 90 memory care facilities in Follen Heights, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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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
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......Read more
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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
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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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.
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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.
The Leonard Florence Center for Living, a state-of-the-art, 100-bed skilled nursing home sponsored by the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, is now accepting resident applications for its February opening. Located on Admiral's Hill in Chelsea, MA, the Leonard Florence Center for Living is the first......Read more
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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 Chelsea Jewish Foundation is an assisted living community located in the quiet area of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Located just across the bridge from Boston, the Chelsea area has always been an independent, working-class industrial community from the beginning of its existence.......Read more
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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
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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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I have visited many senior living facilities and Avery Crossing is truly one of the best. On our visits the staff is incredibly helpful with anything we may need. In addition, we have found the facilities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Avery Crossings is a 60 apartment independent/assisted living residence located in Needham Heights. Our community is a short walk from shops, restaurants, medical offices and the train station. We have a long tenured, seasoned and caring staff that provide personal care and medication management.......Read more
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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.
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......Read more

Cost of memory care in Follen Heights, MA

The average cost of senior living in Follen Heights is $7,176 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waltham, MA with an average of $7,053 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Follen Heights, MA vs. nearby cities

Follen Heights, MA
$7,176/mo
$7,053/mo

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

Follen Heights, MA
$7,176/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Follen Heights vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$7,176/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Follen Heights, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,903/mo
Studio
$8,506/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,370/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,662/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Follen Heights

Recent reviews for memory care in Follen Heights

The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.7
My dad was determined and prepared to remain in his Wayland home. He moved to Traditions of Wayland in December for a two month “respite”, not long after a bad fall and several broken bones required hospitalizations and weeks in rehab. When the Traditions Resident Care Director, came to his ...
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Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

4.5
Very good staff for the most part. It is a good environment with a lot of bright people. The community is quite clean and have housekeepers on each floor. The staff is very friendly and knew my name immediately. The activities are good and they offer good off-community trips and normal on-site ...
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Alliance Health at Marina Bay in Quincy, MA

5.0
My mom had to go to rehab after she had a stroke and was sent here. Omce it was decided she was not going to be able to return home we chose to keep her there. She was not happy to not be going home and frequently told anyone who would listen that she wanted to go home. The staff was so kind ...
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Follen Heights review score based on 261 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 261 reviews of 81 Follen Heights memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Follen Heights 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

Follen Heights review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Follen Heights, MA81 facilities
8.0
Waltham, MA86 facilities
8.3
Hanscom AFB, MA60 facilities

Review subcategories for Follen Heights 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 261 reviews of 81 Follen Heights memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Follen Heights 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.
Follen Heights, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Follen Heights memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Follen Heights memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Follen Heights, 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 Follen Heights 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 Follen Heights 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
47.1%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.5%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.8%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.5%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.6%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.8%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.8%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.4%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Follen Heights 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 Follen Heights Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Follen Heights, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.7%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.6%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.5%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Follen Heights 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 Follen Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Follen Heights, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.5%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
47.1%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.8%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Follen Heights 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 Follen Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Follen Heights, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.6%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.6%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Follen Heights 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 Follen Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Follen Heights, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.1%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.1%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.1%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.7%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.8%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
59.8%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.9%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.6%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Atria Marland Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Follen Heights, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 90 memory care facilities near Follen Heights, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Follen Heights, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Atria Marina Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 90 memory care facilities near you in Follen Heights, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Follen Heights, 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 Follen Heights, 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 Follen Heights, Massachusetts ranges from $300 to $69161. The average Memory Care cost in Follen Heights, Massachusetts is $7,176. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Follen Heights, Massachusetts typically starts at $300. 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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