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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Old Cambridge, MA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Old Cambridge, A Place for Mom can help. With 87 memory care facilities in Old Cambridge, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brighton, Longwood and Allston.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Boston, Weymouth and Peabody.

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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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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 Newton is a 202-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). We serve the Newton community with postacute care, rehabilitation therapy and long-term care in a cheerful, pleasant atmosphere. Our facility...
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Arnold House was the best place for our father. The nursing staff were highly educated and most important caring to my father and all of my sisters. We became part of the family. The food was excellent all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 Arnold House we now about life's choices.Residents and staff alike share in them daily.We also know that sometimes those decisions may be difficult to make, but when viewed from the perspective of genuine caring about others, the difficulties seem to diminish and the answers become...
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Best Memory Care Assisted Living facility out there. All inclusive pricing and excellent staff. Beautiful 4 star skilled nursing facility on the campus as well offering a full continuum of care. A hidden...
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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.
Wingate Residences at Weston is ideally located overlooking the Charles River. We have an onsite hair salon, Greenhouse and Patio area. We offer a full recreational program that meets the needs of the individual resident. Our community offers 24-hour skilled nursing for short and long term care...
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Really my only disappointment was with the senior staff once my mom moved in. They didn't check in during the first few days and also when she came back from a hospital stay (on hospice) they didn't check...
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.
Located along the banks of the Charles River, Waterstone at Wellesley is a premier senior living community offering both independent living and assisted living. Here, a world of luxury, attentive service and convenience come together to support and inspire a rewarding, carefree life.Residents of...
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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...
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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....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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: 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.
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Old Cambridge, MA

The average cost of senior living in Old Cambridge is $7,119 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $6,801 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Old Cambridge, MA vs. nearby cities

Old Cambridge, MA
$7,119/mo
$7,121/mo

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

Old Cambridge, MA
$7,119/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Old Cambridge vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$7,119/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Old Cambridge, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,881/mo
Studio
$8,426/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,291/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,561/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Old Cambridge

Recent reviews for memory care in Old Cambridge

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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Old Cambridge review score based on 272 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 272 reviews of 80 Old Cambridge memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Old Cambridge 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

Old Cambridge review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Old Cambridge, MA80 facilities
7.7
Cambridge, MA87 facilities
7.8
Somerville, MA88 facilities

Review subcategories for Old Cambridge 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 272 reviews of 80 Old Cambridge memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Old Cambridge 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.
Old Cambridge, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Old Cambridge memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Cambridge memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Cambridge, 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 Old Cambridge 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 Old Cambridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Old Cambridge, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.9%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.2%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.7%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.4%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.7%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.4%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.9%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Old Cambridge 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 Old Cambridge Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Old Cambridge, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.5%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.7%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.8%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.4%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Old Cambridge 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 Old Cambridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Old Cambridge, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.5%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.5%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50.6%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Cambridge 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 Old Cambridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Old Cambridge, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.1%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.5%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
37.6%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Cambridge 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 Old Cambridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Old Cambridge, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.9%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.5%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.8%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.6%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.4%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.9%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.3%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.5%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
63.5%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
28.2%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.6%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.4%
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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 Old Cambridge, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 87 memory care facilities near Old Cambridge, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Old Cambridge, 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 87 memory care facilities near you in Old Cambridge, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Old Cambridge, 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 Old Cambridge, 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 Old Cambridge, Massachusetts ranges from $300 to $69161. The average Memory Care cost in Old Cambridge, Massachusetts is $7,119. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Old Cambridge, 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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