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10 Best Nursing Homes in West Duxbury, MA

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West Duxbury 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 20 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in West Duxbury, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in West Duxbury is about $7,394, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 223 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near West Duxbury, MA

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Photo of The Village at Duxbury and Allerton House, a CCRC
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Not too big or small; many many choices each day for meals; they have a wonderful free car service; there is a heated indoor pool open every day. There are quite a few physical exercise classes, as well...
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.
Imagine a picturesque setting, a carefree lifestyle, outstanding amenities, and personalized services provided by an exceptional staff. Imagine an elegant yet comfortable design, great neighbors, and an energizing atmosphere. Imagine The Village at Duxbury! Since opening in 1994, The Village at...
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Everything is a 5! Benchmark exceeded all of our expectations. The staff is amazing! They had really compassion and empathy for those suffering from Alzheimers and their family. At the end of my mother's...
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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I would say they get a five on everything, except number six. Because I've never eaten the food and have no opinion. Also, on number eight, I have no opinion because I've never compared prices that closely...
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.
Located in Plymouth County of Kingston, Massachusetts, The Inn at Silver Lake is the perfect assisted living community for you or your loved one. Our residents enjoy breathtaking views of lakes, gardens, woods and well-maintained landscaping. We are just moments away from area attractions such as...
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33 Floor plans available
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The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The facility is well maintained and offers multiple opportunities for the patients to participate in various activities and has a well balanced selection of...
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.
All American Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in tranquil Hanson, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Hanson has many things people love in small town life and it is a nice quiet place to raise a family and settle down. Rural roads and natural beauty are part of Hanson's charm....
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The family's overall experience with Proprietor's Green was a positive one. I believe that the overall value for the cost was good. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and was always knowledgeable...
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.
South Shore's new premier senior rental community with a continuum of care. Independent living offers spacious one and two-bedroom apartment homes with attractive dining options, fitness program, library, theatre and much more. The neighboring Allerton House provides exceptional Assisted Living...
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Entire staff is wonderful, caring and so engaged. [name removed] is just an amazing human- so great to work with, authentic, knowledgeable, thoughtful, genuinely invested in clients experience/wellbeing. No...
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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Very friendly staff. Always there to help the people. Check in on the people in their apartment often. Make sure the people are involved in activities. Recommend very highly!
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.
Stafford Hill, located less than two miles from the beaches and charming coastline of Massachusetts, is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community offering an array of services, care and amenities for seniors.Convenient to historic Plymouth, with close proximity to Beth Israel Lahey Hospital,...
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They take care of the business. The people are nice there. The food is not as great as it could be, but that's personal preferences.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Webster Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is an award-winning skilled nursing and post-acute facility serving the greater Massachusetts South Shore community. We are proudly recognized as one of the Best Nursing Homes in America by US News & World Report, and affiliated with the leading...
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Beautiful and quiet location on Silver Lake Reservoir. Fairly rural community. Have to travel by car or Wingate van for shopping. Rooms are a better than many of the other facilities I visited for my...
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.
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My Mom is being cared for at this wonderful facility.I can not say enough about the cna’s and nurses extremely caring and professional.They are accommodating in every sense of her care.These extraordinary...
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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I have been very satisfied with the staff and the care at Bridges. It's a very nice facility. It's neat, clean, modern, and well cared for.
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Pembroke is a memory care assisted living community located in Plymouth 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, 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.
We are a family owned 36 bed cozy and comfortable historic home. We are located within walking distance from Plymouth harbor and Plymouth center. This geographical location allows our clients to be easily involved in all functions of the community. Public transportation is also available. 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.
At South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation, 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...
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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66 Floor plans available
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.
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering Sachem Nursing and Rehab Center. Our healthcare center offers a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled 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.

Cost of nursing homes in West Duxbury, MA

The average cost of senior living in West Duxbury is $7,394 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,972 per month.

Nursing homes costs in West Duxbury, MA, vs. nearby cities

West Duxbury, MA
$7,394/mo

Nursing homes costs in West Duxbury, MA, vs. state and national averages

West Duxbury, MA
$7,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,945/mo

Nursing homes costs in West Duxbury, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,390/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,394/mo

Nursing homes costs in West Duxbury, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,212/mo
Studio
$9,923/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,066/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,649/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,296/mo

Senior living costs in West Duxbury vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: West Duxbury, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Duxbury, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,394/mo$7,238/mo$4,945/mo
Assisted Living$7,390/mo$7,232/mo$4,711/mo
Memory Care$7,390/mo$7,238/mo$4,945/mo
Independent Living$6,402/mo$6,344/mo$4,159/mo
Nursing Homes
West Duxbury, MA:$7,394/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,945/mo
Assisted Living
West Duxbury, MA:$7,390/mo
Massachusetts:$7,232/mo
U.S.:$4,711/mo
Memory Care
West Duxbury, MA:$7,390/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,945/mo
Independent Living
West Duxbury, MA:$6,402/mo
Massachusetts:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
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Nursing homes costs in West Duxbury, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in West Duxbury and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

West Duxbury, MAMA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in West Duxbury, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in West Duxbury have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Duxbury, MA$9,226/mo$6,811/mo+35.5%
Massachusetts$7,504/mo$7,120/mo+5.4%
National$5,618/mo$5,322/mo+5.6%
West Duxbury, MA
2024 average cost:$9,226/mo
2023 average cost:$6,811/mo
Percent change:+35.5%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,504/mo
2023 average cost:$7,120/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,618/mo
2023 average cost:$5,322/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in West Duxbury

Recent reviews for nursing homes in West Duxbury

The Village at Duxbury and Allerton House, a CCRC

5.0
It has everything I was looking for and the staff was welcoming. The total number of residents was just the right size. The attitude of everyone was/is definitely centered around the residents. Also, it's run like a co-op, so the residents have a say in how the place is run. The activities ...
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Cornerstone at Canton

5.0
The Compass neighborhood at Cornerstone of Canton has been a blessing for my mom and my family. She was very reluctant to leave her home, but she finally did and has found a whole new life at Cornerstone and absolutely loves it there. Can't say enough about how wonderful it is, the activities, ...
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Laurelwood at The Pinehills in Plymouth, MA

5.0
The staff is very nice. I feel reassured that my loved one is safe, has people to talk to, and things to do. Some of the activities include yoga, movies, games, happy hour, field trips, and more for the residents to choose from. The community has transportation to mass services, and doctor ...
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West Duxbury nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Duxbury nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Duxbury, 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 West Duxbury 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 West Duxbury that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Duxbury, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
64.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
64.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.1%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Duxbury 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 West Duxbury Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Duxbury, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Duxbury 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 West Duxbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Duxbury, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in West Duxbury 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 West Duxbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Duxbury, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Duxbury 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 West Duxbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Duxbury, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Village at Duxbury and Allerton House, a CCRC, Benchmark at Hanover and The Inn at Silver Lake are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near West Duxbury, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 20 nursing homes facilities near West Duxbury, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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