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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Barnstable County, MA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Barnstable County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Barnstable County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Barnstable County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Barnstable County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 8 assisted living facilities in the Barnstable County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Plymouth, Bourne and Mashpee.
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1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
53 reviews
The independent living here has been wonderful. Both the staff and the residents loving here have been very friendly and caring.
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.
At Maplewood at Mayflower Place, you will find the nautical spirit and coastal charm of Cape Cod. Settled on 40 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, you can relax, breathe the fresh ocean air and enjoy the good things in life. Our continuing care retirement community is minutes from a variety...
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9.7
Review score
41 reviews
They need to do a better job of accommodating family members in the dining room on holidays such as Thanksgiving. Spots for family members are too few and get taken too quickly. Visiting family members...
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.
Located in the heart of Cape Cod, the Mill Hill Residence is the newest addition to the Maplewood at Mayflower Place campus, an award-winning continuing care retirement community with a highly-respected reputation. The Mill Hill Residence continues Maplewood's unwavering commitment to quality,...
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9.7
Review score
24 reviews
Definitely a supportive community and would strongly recommend.Thirwood Place has been the perfect choice for my Mother-in-law!
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.
Thirwood Place is nestled on over 45 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, surrounded by wooded conservation land and overlooking scenic Flax Pond. While offering seclusion among these natural surroundings, Thirwood is conveniently located only minutes away from shopping, churches, medical...
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9.1
Review score
35 reviews
Front desk staff is always friendly & helpful. Moving in was easy. The place is super clean & the housekeeper in memory care unit is wonderful. She goes out of her way to talk to the residents. The...
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.
Home Sweet HomeDo you want more free time to explore new hobbies, deepen your friendships and spend more time with the people you love? If so, our assisted living and memory care community is ready to welcome you home. Nestled in the beautiful coastal community of Hyannis, Maine, you can enjoy...
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22 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
12 reviews
We would recommend it. We had an excellent experience. We picked this community, because it was close to family, a small facility, and had memory care only.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Harbor Point at Centerville is the first residential assisted living community on Cape Cod exclusively dedicated to serving the needs of individuals with memory loss. Our goal, in everything we do, is to create an environment that feels safe and familiar, empowering and fulfilling. The Harbor...
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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Cost of assisted living in Barnstable County, MA
The average cost of senior living in Barnstable County is $7,406 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,338 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Barnstable County, MA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Barnstable County, MA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Barnstable County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Barnstable County, MA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Barnstable County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Barnstable County, MA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Barnstable County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Barnstable County
All American Assisted Living at Wareham
5.0
I can state I am extremely impressed with All American as a whole. The staff is outstanding, the facility exceptionally clean. Very very pleased with facility. The staff have gone above and beyond
Atria Woodbriar in Falmouth, MA
4.4
I think Atria Woodbriar is a beautiful place. The people that live there seem to be very nice. There's also a lot of good food choices.
Barnstable County review score based on 71 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 71 reviews of 6 Barnstable County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Barnstable 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
Barnstable County review score compared against nearby cities
9.0
Barnstable County, MA6 facilities
8.7
Barnstable, MA10 facilities
9.1
Northwest Harwich, MA11 facilities
Review subcategories for Barnstable 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 71 reviews of 6 Barnstable County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Barnstable 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.Barnstable County, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.5
4.0
Value for cost*
4.6
4.1
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Barnstable County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barnstable County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barnstable 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 Barnstable 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 Barnstable County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Barnstable County, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Barnstable 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 Barnstable County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barnstable County, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barnstable 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 Barnstable County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barnstable County, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
83.3%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Barnstable 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 Barnstable County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barnstable County, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barnstable 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 Barnstable County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Barnstable 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 Barnstable County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Maplewood at Mayflower Place, Maplewood at Brewster and Mill Hill Residence are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Barnstable County, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Barnstable County
- Plymouth, Massachusetts
- Bourne, Massachusetts
- Mashpee, Massachusetts
- Marion, Massachusetts
- Dennis, Massachusetts
- Chatham, Massachusetts
- Yarmouth, Massachusetts
- Sandwich, Massachusetts
- Orleans, Massachusetts
- Harwich, Massachusetts
- Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
- Cataumet, Massachusetts
- Barnstable, Massachusetts
- Seabrook, Massachusetts
- Falmouth, Massachusetts
- Wareham, Massachusetts
- Brewster, Massachusetts
- Eastham, Massachusetts
- Harwich Port, Massachusetts
- West Yarmouth, Massachusetts
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