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Memory care in Newton offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Newton is about $7,431 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 74 communities, read 967 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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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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....
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, 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 Newbury of Brookline is located on nearly four acres in Fisher Hill. Our community combines comfortable elegance with the unparalleled details that define Kisco Signature living. Our exemplary service and upscale amenities help us fulfill our mission of making a difference every day in the...
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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: 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: 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.
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.
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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The staff and administration have been top notch. They are friendly, helpful, professional, and caring. My loved one has not had an easy time, but that is due to her own state of mind. While she feels no...
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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.
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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.
Our goal at White Oak Cottages is to offer our residents homes where they enjoy excellent quality of life and quality of care. The home itself has been thoughtfully designed with the happiness and well being of our residents in mind. The White Oak Cottages are homes where people want to live and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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: 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 Marian Manor, 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 patients and residents....
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I made the very difficult decision in July 2020 to move my mother into a memory care facility - during COVID, with only virtual tours available at all the facilities I looked into for her. The staff at...
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 Westwood is a memory care assisted living community located in Norfolk 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 designed...
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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.
The Chelsea Jewish Foundation is an assisted living community located in the quiet area of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Located just across the bridge from Boston, the Chelsea area has always been an independent, working-class industrial community from the beginning of its existence....
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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.
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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.
The Leonard Florence Center for Living, a state-of-the-art, 100-bed skilled nursing home sponsored by the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, is now accepting resident applications for its February opening. Located on Admiral's Hill in Chelsea, MA, the Leonard Florence Center for Living is the first...

Cost of memory care in Newton, MA

The average cost of senior living in Newton is $7,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin, MA with an average of $6,853 per month.

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

Newton, MA
$7,431/mo
$7,397/mo

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

Newton, MA
$7,431/mo
U.S. national average
$4,918/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,431/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,967/mo
Studio
$7,902/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,223/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,107/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Newton over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Newton

Recent reviews for memory care in Newton

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

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Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Youville Place in Lexington, MA

5.0
We couldn't be more grateful to have our mom in the loving and capable hands of the Youville community. The Memory Care Unit there is top-notch. To this day, given all the challenges with her Alzheimer's, we feel it is one of the best decisions that we have made. The place is clean, ...
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The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and supportive staff. Several reviews highlight the exceptional care and support provided by the staff at different communities. At Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner, staff members go above and beyond to ensure residents are well cared for, while at Carriage House at Lee's Farm, the team's attention to care and follow-u ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Residents at various communities enjoy a wide range of activities designed to keep them engaged and stimulated. Activities include art and music programs, social events, games, and more. The Falls At Cordingly Dam mentions the most robust programming, while Artis Senior Living of Lexington e ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities. Facilities such as Artis Senior Living of Lexington and Maplewood at Weston are described as spotless and beautiful, while Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings and Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood mention the ...
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Thoughtful communication with families. Families appreciate the clear and consistent communication offered by staff members at their communities. At Sunrise of Newton, staff worked closely with families to ensure their loved ones were receiving the care they needed, while Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner mentions the friendly and suppor ...
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Flexible and accommodating care plans. Communities like Artis Senior Living of Lexington and Carriage House at Lee's Farm offer flexible care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs. This attention to individual care and accommodations helps create a comfortable and supportive living experience for residents and their fami ...
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Stimulating and safe outdoor spaces. Reviews often mention the importance of outdoor spaces for residents' well-being. Communities like Artis Senior Living of Lexington and Sunrise of Newton offer beautiful and secure outdoor areas for residents to enjoy, providing opportunities for relaxation, fresh air, and socialization.
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Newton review score based on 222 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 222 reviews of 67 Newton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Newton 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

Newton review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Newton, MA67 facilities
8.1
Watertown Town, MA86 facilities
8.0
Waltham, MA75 facilities

Review subcategories for Newton 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 222 reviews of 67 Newton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Newton 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.
Newton, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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4.0
Value for cost*
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Newton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Newton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Newton, 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 Newton 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 Newton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Newton, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.2%
65.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.9%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.6%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.1%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
28.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.6%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.6%
61.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.1%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Newton 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 Newton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.7%
74.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.7%
46.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.2%
70.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.4%
26.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Newton 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 Newton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Newton, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.6%
45.2%
No sugar
No sugar
61.2%
42%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.2%
50.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
20%
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Availability of select dining options in Newton 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 Newton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Newton, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
65.7%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.2%
40.5%
Room service
Room service
47.8%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Newton 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 Newton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Newton, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
76.1%
46.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.2%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.7%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.7%
54.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.6%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.6%
61.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.7%
40%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.7%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.1%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
73.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
32.8%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.6%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove are the top-rated memory care facilities near Newton, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 74 memory care facilities near Newton, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Newton, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 74 memory care facilities near you in Newton, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Newton, 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 Newton, 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 Newton, Massachusetts ranges from $83 to $88492. The average Memory Care cost in Newton, Massachusetts is $7,431. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Newton, Massachusetts typically starts at $83. 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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