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Senior housing types near Dedham, Massachusetts
Traditions of Dedham
735 Washington Street, Dedham, MA
Since 2002, Traditions of Dedham has been committed to not only our residents, but also the Dedham and neighboring community seniors for over 15 years. We are your trusted choice with a great reputation for quality and care. Here you'll find an active, vibrant senior community at Traditions of...
The Linden at Dedham
391 Common St, Dedham, MA
Brookdale Dedham is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Dedham, Massachusetts. Our community boasts an ideal location surrounded by conservation land on the Charles River just minutes from some of the country's best shopping, dining and medical centers. Dedham has a rich...
NewBridge on the Charles Memory Care
6000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham, MA
You want the best for your loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. So do we. Strongly informed by research, memory care assisted living at NewBridge on the Charles offers comfortable and secure apartments and living areas, stimulating programming that keeps residents...
White Oak Cottages
6 Longwood Drive, Westwood, MA
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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Edelweiss Village
2220 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA
Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
40 Clapboardtree St, Norwood, MA
At Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree, we are committed to ensuring that our every service and amenity will help create the enriched, active life you deserve. It starts with our surroundings. Our community beautifully balances privacy, safety and security, with well-appointed dining rooms...
Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood
140 University Avenue, Westwood, MA
Peace of Mind for Massachusetts Seniors and Their Families, located in Westwood, MA, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood is built exclusively for area seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Here, our compassionate team, easy-to-navigate households...
Adelaide of Newton Centre NOW OPEN
157 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA
Sophia Snow House
1215 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA
Sophia Snow House, Inc. is a non-profit, licensed, residential care community in a state-of-the art building. Services include meals, housekeeping, laundry services, activities, transportation, nursing staff on site, hairdresser and much more! We are convenient to the attractions of downtown...
The Wingate Residences of Needham & One Wingate Way
235 Gould Street, Needham, MA
Voted Best Assisted Living in Boston in 2014 & 2015 by SENIORADVISOR.COM and Voted Best Retirement Living Residence in Needham and Surrounding Communities by the Readers of Hometown Weekly in 2014. The Residences at Wingate is an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Community in...
Sunrise of Norwood
86 Saunders Road, Norwood, MA
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
The Pettee House at Newton
277 Elliot St, Newton, MA
Wingate Residences at Boylston Place
615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA
Boylston Place at Chestnut Hill is a senior living community that provides traditional assisted living with security and every opportunity for a full, enriching life. Owned and operated by Wingate Senior Living, Boylston Place is located in one of Massachusetts' most exclusive and picturesque...
Rogerson House
434 Jamaica Way, Jamaica Plain, MA
Originally opened as the Boston Alzheimer’s Center in 1997, Rogerson House was the first community in the Boston area to provide care exclusively to individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. Rogerson House continues to be recognized as both a pioneer and leader in the...
Goddard House
165 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA
Standish Village
1190 Adams Street, Boston, MA
Standish Village offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss developed in affiliation with the Boston University School of Medicine Alzheimer's Disease...
New Pond Village, a CCRC
180 Main Street, Walpole, MA
Benchmark Senior Living at New Pond Village located in Walpole, MA provides independent living for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle? Wouldn’t it be great to have...
Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle
50 Sutherland Rd, Brighton, MA
Benchmark Senior Living at Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle in Brighton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or...
Orchard Cove Hebrew SeniorLife
1 Del Pond Dr, Canton, MA
Orchard Cove is a warm, inclusive, and award-winning senior living community in Canton, Massachusetts. Created by Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School and a leading nonprofit senior care and aging research organization, Orchard Cove is known for its resident-driven culture....
The Falls At Cordingly Dam
2300 Washington St, Newton, MA
A magnificent waterfall that once powered an 18th century mill creates a dramatic setting for The Falls at Cordingly Dam. Tucked away in a charming historic village, this is an extraordinary natural haven where fond memories and family traditions thrive. Inside, you'll find a familiar feeling of...
Cornerstone at Canton
175 Revere Street, Canton, MA
The new Cornerstone at Canton, opening Spring 2015, offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss developed in affiliation with the Boston University...
Waterstone at Wellesley
27 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA
Waterstone at Wellesley is the best there is in the Wellesley region. Located by the Charles River in Wellesley, Waterstone is the only assisted living community. We offer security and independence, giving you the peace and tranquility you require as a senior resident. Even more, Waterstone is...
Providence House
180 Corey Road, Brighton, MA
Providence House at Corey Park offers independent and assisted living for people age 62 and over who want or need supportive services. The non-sectarian community was co-developed by the Archdiocese of Boston Planning Office for Urban Affairs and E.A. Fish Associates, and is managed by Welch...
Sunrise of Newton (Opening Spring 2021)
431 Washington St., Newton, MA
Evans Park At Newton Corner
430 Centre Street, Newton, MA
Evans Park at Newton Corner in Newton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and from doctor’s...
Maplewood at Weston
99 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA
Maplewood at Weston is located along the Charles River in one of the most desirable suburbs in the country. Surrounded by the tranquil countryside, our community is just minutes from the many cultural attractions of Boston, including the Museum of Fine Arts and The Boston Symphony Orchestra. We...
Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community
352 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA
Located just minutes from Symphony Hall, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, residents of the Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community live in the heart of Boston's thriving cultural and entertainment world. Convenient to nearby shopping, restaurants, and a host of...
The Residence at Watertown Square
20 Summer St, Watertown, MA
We are located in the heart of historic Watertown, steps from the Charles River and an easy proximity to shopping, houses of worship, recreation and the many cultural attractions that the area offers. We serve the communities surrounding us including Belmont, Newton, Waltham and Cambridge.The...
The Arbors at Stoughton
2121 Central St, Stoughton, MA
Atria Marina Place
Four Seaport Drive, Quincy, MA
At Atria Marina Place, you'll find a welcoming senior community just 10 minutes from Boston on the seaside enclave of Marina Bay. Invite friends and family to enjoy the fresh breeze coming from the water or participate in one of more than 250 monthly activities.Atria Marina Place offers a choice...
Assisted Living at Fenno House
540 Hancock St, Quincy, MA
Fenno House has provided senior housing in the Wollaston section of Quincy for 42 years. Developed by Wollaston Lutheran Church and HUD, Fenno is not-for-profit and non-sectarian. Our residents come primarily from Boston and South Shore towns. Fenno House has offered certified Assisted Living for...
Brigham House
341 Mt Auburn Street, Watertown, MA
Brigham House is an affordable assisted living residence located in Watertown, MA about 10 minutes from downtown Boston. Situated near Watertown Square, Brigham House was born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse. Renovated in 2002, the house offers 62 apartments and features a staff...
Seth Mann 2
349 N Main, Randolph, MA
The Seth Mann 2nd Home for Women, located in Randolph, Mass., is a unique, small-scale residence. This lovely, historic home, which opened in 1921, can accommodate up to five women, each with a spacious private bedroom. It is a perfect option for an independent older woman who, rather than live...
Sunrise of Braintree
618 Granite Street, Braintree, MA
Sunrise of Braintree is located minutes from Route 128, Interstate 93 and Route 1, just minutes from South Shore Plaza. Our Victorian-style Mansion was built in 2007 and is set back from the road to provide a tranquil, peaceful environment, surrounded by lush landscaping, green lawns, and paved...
Bridges by EPOCH at Sudbury NOW OPEN
1 Farmstead Lane, Sudbury, MA
Designed exclusively for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, Bridges by EPOCH at Sudbury offers exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle to individuals living with dementia in Middlesex County, as well as peace of mind for their families. Our community...
Whitney Place at Natick
3 Vision Dr, Natick, MA
Whitney Place combines all the comforts and more convenience than you could ever find at home. It’s a warm and gracious setting for seniors needing a little help with daily routines, featuring private or shared apartments.Residents receive individual attention from our nurses, dedicated...
Brookdale Quincy Bay
99 Brackett Street, Quincy, MA
Welcome to the Good LifeIf you are ready to exchange the burdens of household chores for scenic views of Quincy Bay and the breathtaking Boston skyline, our independent and assisted living community is the place for you. You can enjoy all the conveniences of the city without sacrificing the...
The Atrium at Faxon Woods
2003 Falls Boulevard, Quincy, MA
The Atrium at Faxon Woods is an assisted living residence designed exclusively 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. Each detail of our unique, single story...
Neville Place
650 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA
Neville Place offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss developed in affiliation with the Boston University School of Medicine Alzheimer's Disease...
Cadbury Commons
66 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA
Cadbury Commons is a family owned and operated Assisted Living Community located across from Denehey Park in Cambridge, MA. Seniors choose Cadbury as a residence that provides an independent lifestyle. Assisted Living services are offered to foster that independence, not remove...
Sunrise of Wayland
285 Commonwealth Road, Wayland, MA
In beautiful, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care 24 hours a day/7 days a week and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of...
Grove Manor Estates
160 Grove St, Braintree, MA
Zelma Lacey House
9 West School Street, Charlestown, MA
Just like the gas-lit streets of Charlestown, Zelma Lacey House lights your life with care! This beautiful Assisted Living community of 66 studio and one-bedroom apartment homes, many with affordable programs, is situated in the heart of Boston's historic Charlestown neighborhood-- and within...
Sunrise of Weston
135 North Avenue, Weston, MA
Sunrise of Weston has been serving the needs of seniors and their families since 1997 in our historic home, formerly known as the Drabbington Inn and later as the Westonian Inn. Famous for a homelike ambiance, Sunrise of Weston offers 29 apartments, each of which has a private bathroom with a...
VNA Assisted & Senior Living Community
259 Lowell Street, Somerville, MA
Whitney Place at Sharon
675 South Main Street, Sharon, MA
NOW OPEN!This community offers traditional assisted living residences and memory care assisted living—warm and gracious settings for older adults needing a little help with daily routines, featuring private and shared apartments. Residents there will receive individual attention from nurses,...
Traditions of Wayland
10 Green Way, Wayland, MA
Traditions of Wayland is a senior community located in Wayland, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County, which offers assisted living, independent living and Alzheimer's memory care. Based in a stunning New England estate, the residence is surrounded by acres of beautiful land but is still within...
VNA Alewife Brook Pkwy
405 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Somerville, MA
Allerton House Weymouth
43 School House Rd, Weymouth, MA
Allerton House Weymouth provides pleasant, private apartments and a host of personal services, which emphasize independence, dignity and well-being. Help is available 24 hours a day. We offer: Choice of studio, 1 or 2 bedroom apartments Help with personal care: bathing, dressing, etc. is...
Chelsea Jewish Foundation
201 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA
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....
Dedham, Massachusetts
Assisted Living
Assisted living communities offer a sense of community as well as personalized assistance. The services provided often involve assistance with the activities of daily life. Inhabitants may be kept under supervision and evaluation. In select situations, communities may provide Alzheimer’s care, respite, or continuing care. In Massachusetts, the annual median cost for an assisted living community is around $67,680 . Massachusetts maintains a number of provisions related to this type of community. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs licenses this community type. Staff must receive education in a variety of areas. These include: communication skills, Dementia/cognitive impairment, Review of the aging process, and elder abuse and neglect. Before a resident is accepted, they must go through a service plan screening to make sure their needs are going to be met. This screening includes a number of areas of interest such as assessment of the individual’s needs and preferences, a comprehensive mental and physical assessment, assessment of allergies and dietary needs, and assessment of residents ability to manage medications. This community has a number of provisions concerning food and diet which include a qualified dietitian must review residents’ dietary needs, communities must use daily recommended dietary allowances as established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences, communities must provide up to three regularly scheduled meals daily, and a qualified dietitian must review the residence’s dietary plans at least every 6 months. This community type has a number of provisions pertaining to medication assistance. These provisions include opening containers and pre-packaged medications, reminding residents to take medications, and management of self-administered medications. Public assistance is available through Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver program. This type of community is required to offer a number of services. These include timely assistance with urgent or emergency needs, assistance with activities of daily living , assistance with instrumental activities of daily living, and management of self-administered prescription or over-the-counter medications. There must be one toilet for every 1 residents and one bath or shower for every 1 residents. This type of community is required to have a staff member on duty 24 hours a day.
Demographics and Values
Out of the total city population, 47.5% are male and 52.5% are female. The median age of Dedham is 43 years old. In terms of education, 23.2% have a high-school diploma, 22.1% have a graduate degree, and 48.9% have a college degree. Racially, the population of Dedham is 8.6% black, 0.2% Native American, 8.3% Hispanic, 2.4% other or not specified, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.2% mixed race, 84.0% white, and 2.6% Asian. In Dedham, 6.1% of the population are veterans of the United States military. The total population of Dedham consists of 25,377 people. Dedham has a population density of 954 people per square mile. In Dedham, 2.3% do not have health insurance, 8.4% consider themselves widows, 5.0% live in poverty, and 66.4% participate in the labor force.
Cost of Living
The neighborhood where a senior care community is located might have a big effect on the total price. Cost of living can be a major influence when selecting which community works for your family. The rent burden for Dedham is about 20.6% of the average person’s monthly income. Monthly, the median cost for rent in Dedham is about $1,990 and the median home value for Dedham is around $416,462.
State Information
An overview of Massachusetts
The natural beauty of Massachusetts is ranked 26th in the nation. There are 78 hospitals and 129 health centers that service a population of 6,941,273. The three highest ranked hospitals in Massachusetts are Cape Cod Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and New England Baptist Hospital. The state of Massachusetts has a cost of living index of 133.8 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than the average. The state has a grocery index rating of 113.9 and a housing index rating of 170.3. Overall, Massachusetts ranks 8th in quality of life and 2nd in healthcare compared to other US states.
Social demographics of the state
Twenty-three percent of Massachusetts residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 4,200 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-9%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-3%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Massachusetts there are 27 masonic lodges. During the latest presidential election, 33% voted for the Republican candidate while 60% voted for the Democratic candidate. In Massachusetts, 30% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 39. The state of Massachusetts ranks 16th in the country for diversity and the state is considered very LGBTQ friendly.
State-wide weather information
The average monthly precipitation for the state of Massachusetts is around 4.04 inches. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of May at around 6.10 inches. On average, the humidity rating for Massachusetts is around 71%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 71% in the month of December. During the summer, the average temperature in Massachusetts is around 68F. The average high summer temperature is around 85F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 50F in the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in Massachusetts drops to around 28F. The average high winter temperature is around 45F in the month of January. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 7F in the month of December. On average, Massachusetts has an air quality index rating of around 38.9 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of May with a rating of around 47.5 AQI. While residents of Massachusetts mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Massachusetts can include hurricanes, earthquakes (moderate), and and tornadoes.
Wildlife to be found in Massachusetts
The state of Massachusetts has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of Flowering Dogwood, Eastern Hemlock, Flowering Dogwood, and Butterfly Weed. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the Cardinal Flower, the Bobcats, the Cutleaf Coneflower , or the Bats. The state animal of Massachusetts is the Woodchucks.
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