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Photo of The Seasons
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The facility is great! Additionally, most of the staff are quite wonderful as well. However, I am not a huge fan of most of the CNA's. I find most of them to be pretty rude, and seem quite lazy with their...
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.
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My Mom had a respite stay at the Residence at Five Corners in Easton, MA after leaving rehab from a fall in her house. She was well taken care of and we decided it was the best place for her. She has since...
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.
The Residence at Five Corners is located in the heart of Easton's Five Corners neighborhood, with close proximity to many of the town's historic landmarks, and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 84 apartments for 90 residents; a combination of 32...
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These all get a definite 5! The caregivers were incredibly skilled, kind, supportive and respondent. The director, [name removed], left a week after Dad died. She was as kind, an supportive as her staff. I...
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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It is a lovely, bright facility. The food is so good....not like institutional food. Only bad thing was that sometimes it was hard to find the individuals that sit at the desk...ie nurses etc. Otherwise...
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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There have been a few hiccups along the way but overall a decent and more importantly a safe place for my dad to reside. I would recommend to others.
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 Mashpee is a memory care assisted living community located in Barnstable 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...
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Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility stands out as a meticulously maintained establishment with a team of warm and accommodating staff members. They go above and beyond to ensure that residents like my...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center
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.
At Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative...
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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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My experience was good, I had all the help from staff.
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.
Photo of SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Fall River
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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Fall River, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Part of community for more than 35 years, our 102-bed facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need...
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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.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Newport on Bellevue Avenue is Heatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation. Heatherwood provides a charming setting to residents who require short-term rehabilitation, long-term or dementia care. Our staff of professionals places a priority on ensuring all residents’...
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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.
Photo of Royal at Harwich Village
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I can not say enough about this place and everything they have done for my mother while she has been in their care. The staff are very caring people with great hearts and remain professional in their work....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Charming surroundings, a friendly attentive staff, and personalized services...there's no better place to call home! Ideally located in the historic seaside village of Harwich, The Royal provides everything you need to live comfortably and securely, without worry.  Stroll our beautifully...
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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Everything has been excellent here so far. Mom did have a hard time transitioning, but the staff was helping with that. They are the most affordable for what mom needed. She has finally started getting...
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.
Photo of The Seasons East Greenwich
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.
Photo of Plymouth Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing C
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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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.
We are a family owned 36 bed cozy and comfortable historic home. We are located within walking distance from Plymouth harbor and Plymouth center. This geographical location allows our clients to be easily involved in all functions of the community. Public transportation is also available. The...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Dukes County, MA

The average cost of senior living in Dukes County is $6,320 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,338 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dukes County, MA vs. nearby counties

Dukes County, MA
$6,320/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dukes County, MA vs. the state and national average

Dukes County, MA
$6,320/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dukes County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,320/mo
$6,320/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dukes County, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,689/mo
Studio
$6,403/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,769/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,418/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,897/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dukes County, MA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dukes County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dukes County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dukes County

All American Assisted Living at Hanson

4.9
They are very kind caring and helpful. Everyone there knew me and my children always asked how we are and when my dad passed some staff reached out to send condolences and hugs

Atria Fairhaven

4.7
Atria Fairhaven is great! For the quick decision that had to be made, it has worked out for us. The people are extremely friendly, both the residents and the staff. The staff has been very helpful in making the transition, for both my loved one and for our family. As with any place, it takes ...
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Atria Bay Spring Village in Barrington, RI

4.8
We love that our mother is safe and happy. We always feel welcomed. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend Atria Bay Spring Village to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Dukes County review score based on 368 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 368 reviews of 90 Dukes County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dukes County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Dukes County review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Dukes County, MA90 facilities
8.1
Marion Center, MA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Dukes County assisted living

When assisted living 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 368 reviews of 90 Dukes County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dukes County resident and family assisted living 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.
Dukes County, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Dukes County assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dukes County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dukes County, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.1%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.3%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.7%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.9%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.2%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.6%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.8%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dukes County assisted living

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 Dukes County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dukes County, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.3%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.5%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.8%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dukes County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dukes County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.1%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.1%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.7%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dukes County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dukes County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.1%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
39.4%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dukes County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dukes County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.3%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.5%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.1%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.4%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.8%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.9%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.6%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.2%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.4%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
55.3%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
39.4%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.4%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dukes County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dukes County protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

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The Residence at Cedar Dell, Maplewood at Mayflower Place and Maplewood at Brewster are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dukes County, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 98 assisted living facilities near Dukes County, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Dukes County, Massachusetts are The Residence at Cedar Dell, Maplewood at Mayflower Place and Maplewood at Brewster. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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