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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ellis, MA

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Ellis is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 90 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ellis, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ellis is about $7,279, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 786 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ellis, MA

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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.
For more than 30 years EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Sharon has been providing skilled nursing to residents through a highly trained compassionate staff committed to providing exceptional, individualized care. This 66 bed community is the ONLY skilled nursing facility in Sharon and offers a...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 Stonebridge Rehabilitation and Skilled Care 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...
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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.
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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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Randolph is a modern, 168-bed facility that delivers postacute care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy services to patients requiring both short- and long-term care. We meet the social, spiritual and recreational needs of our residents through a...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Newton Wellesley Center for Alzheimer's Care
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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 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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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Photo of Sherrill House
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Golden Living Center of West Newton
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
Assisted Living Residences at Hancock Park is a senior living community that supports a resident's independence, while providing medical care or nursing support when necesssary. Our 42-apartment assisted living community is in the heart of historic Quincy near shopping, dining, and entertainment....
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ellis, MA

The average cost of senior living in Ellis is $7,279 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Attleborough, MA with an average of $6,359 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellis, MA vs. nearby cities

Ellis, MA
$7,279/mo
$7,375/mo
$7,423/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellis, MA vs. the state and national average

Ellis, MA
$7,279/mo
U.S. national average
$4,894/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellis vs. other types of senior living

$7,289/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,279/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Ellis, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$7,241/mo
Studio
$8,288/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,140/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,991/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,900/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ellis over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ellis

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ellis

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
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.

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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Serenity Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wrentham, MA

5.0
My mom was here for only 7 months in the long term unit. She had some dementia and came from assistant living for 5 years. She never thought of it as a nursing home. She still thought she was in assistant living.. To the family, that is the biggest compliment a nursing home can receive.. I ...
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Ellis nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellis nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellis, 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 Ellis nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ellis that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellis, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
2.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
67.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.5%
9.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
67.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellis nursing homes

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 Ellis Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellis, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellis nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ellis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellis, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellis nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ellis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellis, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellis nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ellis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellis, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.9%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.7%
6.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.4%
0.4%
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The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Longmeadow Place and Atria Lincoln Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ellis, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 90 nursing homes facilities near Ellis, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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