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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.
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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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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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This place is like a 5 star resort, it's prestine, it's brighter, cleaner. It's an upscale place with people at a higher income level. It's a lot more expesnive and doesn't have the PACE program.
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.
The Herrick House has been enriching the lives of seniors on the North Shore since 1994. Located on the upper campus of Beverly Hospital, The Herrick House features traditional assisted living and Spectrum, a dementia care neighborhood. Services include 24-hour on site licensed nursing staff,...
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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
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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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
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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Cost of assisted living in Merrimac Terrace, MA

The average cost of senior living in Merrimac Terrace is $7,288 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gloucester, MA with an average of $7,013 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merrimac Terrace, MA vs. nearby cities

Merrimac Terrace, MA
$7,288/mo
$7,272/mo
$7,205/mo

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

Merrimac Terrace, MA
$7,288/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merrimac Terrace vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$7,288/mo
$7,299/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Merrimac Terrace, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,355/mo
Studio
$7,477/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,846/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,063/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merrimac Terrace, 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 Merrimac Terrace.

What families are saying about assisted living in Merrimac Terrace

Recent reviews for assisted living in Merrimac Terrace

Putnam Farm at Danvers

4.9
Staff is really nice. They look out for my mother. Like if she misses a meal, they check in on her. Oh the appt transportation is a pain. It's only available 2 days a week half day. Have to get approval ahead of time. And the they drive you but do not assist into building. When it's a large ...
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The Gables at Winchester

4.9
I like living here, it’s close to Boston so we have interesting outings. The staff is friendly and competent. The apartments are spacious and clean. There are many windows in my apartment that have great views

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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Merrimac Terrace review score based on 141 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 141 reviews of 50 Merrimac Terrace assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merrimac Terrace 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

Merrimac Terrace review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Merrimac Terrace, MA50 facilities
7.5
Lynn, MA47 facilities
7.7
Melrose, MA75 facilities

Review subcategories for Merrimac Terrace 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 141 reviews of 50 Merrimac Terrace assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merrimac Terrace 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.
Merrimac Terrace, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Merrimac Terrace assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrimac Terrace assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrimac Terrace, 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 Merrimac Terrace 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 Merrimac Terrace 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
45.5%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.8%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.1%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.3%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.3%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.5%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.3%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Merrimac Terrace 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 Merrimac Terrace Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrimac Terrace, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.9%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.7%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrimac Terrace 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 Merrimac Terrace 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
40%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.6%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
43.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrimac Terrace 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 Merrimac Terrace communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
49.1%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.9%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.6%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrimac Terrace 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 Merrimac Terrace offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.4%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.6%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.7%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.7%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
56.4%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
29.1%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.4%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merrimac Terrace

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 Merrimac Terrace protect seniors.

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Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Marland Place and The Gables at Winchester are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merrimac Terrace, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 54 assisted living facilities near Merrimac Terrace, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Merrimac Terrace, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Marina Place and Maplewood at Weston. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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