The median monthly cost of memory care in Massachusetts is about $7,300.
Overall, the community is very nice. I especially enjoy walking the grounds to see the nature we are surrounded by. I love reading large print books from the library. We recently found out that we will be...
The Atria is AMAZING! My mom has been here 5 months, and she loves it. I toured 9 places before mom & I chose Atria. Every staff member is warm, helpful & has the patience of a saint. They work together as...
A Place for Mom sent me a list of facilities in my desired area. We toured three. All were very good, but Residence at Orchard Grove stood above the rest. The facility itself has an open, modern design,...
the staff is caring, and engaging with the residents. The chef and wait staff understand allergies and go out of their way to accommodate. However, the weekly cleaning isn't always as hoped
Seven months ago I could not even dream of a place as wonderful for my mother. She was living in a big old house that I had to maintain, with stairs up to her room, down to the cellar for laundry, I had to...
We like the care that is received. The staff are nice and caring to her needs. We like the menu and the good variety that is offered and they will help with any special needs if required. I like knowing that...
Most of the department directors were very friendly and responsive in a timely manner. All staff we encountered seemed friendly, compassionate and attentive to my mom's needs. I would highly recommend Putnam...
Everyone is very accommodating. They all seem to take an interest in their guests. Facility is clean and has a nice feel to it, not stuffy. Overall a nice place for your loved ones.
I would recommend the facility. Satisfied with the facility and the care. We were attracted to them because they offered more services / care vs other facilities
Oasis is the best! Our loved one was in a total of four facilities before we found Oasis. It has the best of rooms, best of food and the best caring staff. They provide a supportive, loving family...
-The management was extremely helpful to me, especially with finances and room & dining placements. - The location just down the driveway, of Christopher House (which is the nursing home), is a definite plus...
My loved one was a resident at Dodge Park Rest Home and the overall experience was great for her at this facility. My experience with Dodge Park Rest Home was that they were a very reliable and honest...
If you want to keep your family member safe, the wellington is the place to be. It was the safest decision I made for myself. My family was happy with my choice. The rooms are good sized, and it is pet...
I find at this time which is very early on that everything meets my standards and above. Again the only complaint is no dinners on weekends but that is a minor inconvenience but can be handled very easily.
My stepdad was in the memory unit. The staff were very attentive to him a made his stay more comfortable. I also worked with a hospice patient in the memory unit. I was so impressed with the care he...
The Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) licenses and regulates memory care facilities in Massachusetts. Stand-alone memory care facilities are referred to as Special Care Residences while memory care units that share a campus with Assisted Living Residences are referred to as Special Care Units.[01]
To remain a licensed memory care facility in Massachusetts, Special Care Residences and Units must maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment and meet the following requirements.[01]
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
250 Washington St.
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617-624-6000
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The Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) conducts an initial compliance review before licensing a memory care facility and every two years thereafter.[01]
The EOEA may also conduct a compliance review at any time if there is cause to believe that a memory care facility has violated any regulations. If any violations are found, the facility must respond within 10 days of the notice with a corrective action plan. If the plan is deemed acceptable, the EOEA will then conduct a timely review to ensure corrections are made.[01]
In Massachusetts, compliance reviews of a memory care facility include:[02]
The EOEA doesn’t publicly publish any facility inspections. To access inspection reports, the general public can request a digital copy via email at information.resources@mass.gov or a physical copy through fax at 617-727-9368.
Executive Office of Elder Affairs. (2024, March 29). 651 CMR 12.00: Certification procedures and standards for assisted living residences. Mass.gov.
Executive Office of Elder Affairs. (2019, January 25). Compliance reviews of assisted living residences. Mass.gov.
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