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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.
At Braintree Landing 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 care for...
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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....
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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, 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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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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Cost of assisted living in Ponkapoag, MA

The average cost of senior living in Ponkapoag is $7,085 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Attleborough, MA with an average of $6,011 per month.

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

Ponkapoag, MA
$7,085/mo
$7,116/mo
$7,135/mo

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

Ponkapoag, MA
$7,085/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,085/mo
$7,084/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,950/mo
Studio
$7,328/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,727/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,496/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ponkapoag, MA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Ponkapoag

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ponkapoag

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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The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

Ponkapoag review score based on 170 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 170 reviews of 54 Ponkapoag assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ponkapoag 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

Ponkapoag review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Ponkapoag, MA54 facilities
7.9
Randolph, MA49 facilities
8.0
Braintree, MA46 facilities

Review subcategories for Ponkapoag 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 170 reviews of 54 Ponkapoag assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ponkapoag 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
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4.2
4.1
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Ponkapoag assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponkapoag assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponkapoag, 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 Ponkapoag 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 Ponkapoag 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
38.6%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.4%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.2%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.8%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.2%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.1%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.9%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ponkapoag 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 Ponkapoag Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ponkapoag, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.1%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.6%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.1%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.5%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ponkapoag 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 Ponkapoag partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ponkapoag, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.4%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
54.4%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.4%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponkapoag 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 Ponkapoag communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
54.4%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.9%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
40.4%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.8%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponkapoag 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 Ponkapoag offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.4%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.9%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.1%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.1%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.6%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.4%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.9%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
59.6%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.6%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ponkapoag

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 Ponkapoag protect seniors.

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Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ponkapoag, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 57 assisted living facilities near Ponkapoag, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Ponkapoag, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Atria Draper Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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