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Assisted Living near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Wyndemere Woods
1044 Mendon Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Wyndemere Woods is an assisted living community located in the north eastern corner of Rhode Island in the town of Woonsocket. Deep in the heart of New England, residents enjoy a slower pace of life that is crowned with the annual glorious slow changing of the leaves from deep green to amber to...
Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
126 Smith Street, Waltham, MA 02451
Waltham Crossings is a comfortable and casual senior living community, with easy access to the surrounding Metrowest area. Residents of Waltham Crossings enjoy chatting with friends in the fireplaced living room, barbecuing among the gardens, or joining in on a game of cards in the Cape Cod room....
Cornerstone at Milford
11 Birch Street, Milford, MA 01757
Cornerstone at Milford 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...
The Gables of Fitchburg
935 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Residents at The Gables enjoy their spacious apartments in a quaint community with the affordability they deserve.The Gables of Fitchburg is locally owned and offers Assisted Living in the privacy of your own apartment.We offer deluxe studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom suites...
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Manor on the Hill
450 N Main St, Leominster, MA 01453
Manor on the Hill is an 81 Unit, family owned, Assisted Living Community designed to meet the needs of individuals who are still able to live independently with minimal assistance in their daily activities. Manor on the Hill promotes maximum independence by providing personal care & supportive...
Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living
One Railroad Street, Milford, MA 01757
Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living offers compassionate care in a peaceful neighborhood setting. We are located less than half a mile west of the Charles River and also enjoy activities at nearby parks and natural areas. We enjoy easy access to shopping and restaurants as well as day trips...
Bridges by EPOCH at Sudbury NOW OPEN
1 Farmstead Lane, Waltham, MA 02453
Bridges® by EPOCH at Sudbury is a memory care assisted living community located in Middlesex 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...
Corcoran House
40 Walnut St, Clinton, MA 01510
Corcoran House is an assisted living community born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse in the middle of Clinton. Opened in 1998, the house features 42 apartments and features a staff of trained professionals.
New Pond Village, a CCRC
180 Main Street, Walpole, MA 02081
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...
The Branches of Marlboro
421 Bolton Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill
4 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA 02038
Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill is Franklin's first senior living community. Located on Forge Hill Road less than a mile from routes 140 and 495, Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill is a state of the art community that offers a full complement of amenities and supportive services designed...
Sunrise of Wayland
285 Commonwealth Road, Wayland, MA 01778
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...
Atria Draper Place
25 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA 01747
Atria Draper Place offers a relaxing senior community in the historic New England town of Hopedale. Residents enjoy taking a stroll down to the pond or quietly reading a book from the public library. A variety of lectures and entertainment provide social interaction for residents, friends and...
Rivercourt Residences
8 W Main St #2, Groton, MA 01450
We invite you to consider RiverCourt Residences for a parent, family member, or for yourself. RiverCourt Residences offers an unbeatable value and a distinctive lifestyle for seniors through custom-tailored options for independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's Care. This wonderful...
Brookdale Eddy Pond East
667 Washington Street, Auburn, MA 01501
Brookdale Eddy Pond East is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts. Our community has an ideal location off Route 20 and convenient to I-395 just minutes from grocery stores, banks, restaurants, shopping and three world-class hospitals. Auburn is a historic...
Maplewood at Weston
99 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493
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...
The Branches of Framingham (Now Open)
518 Pleasant Street, Framingham, MA 01701
The Branches of Framingham in Framingham, 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...
The Wingate Residences of Needham & One Wingate Way
235 Gould Street, Needham Heights, MA 02494
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...
The Oasis at Dodge Park
102 Randolph Rd, Worcester, MA 01606
The Oasis at Dodge Park provides Dementia and Alzheimer's care in Worcester MA. The Alzheimer's Program at the Oasis is designed to promote independence within a comfortable and safe environment. The goal of the program is to help individuals maintain the optimum level of functioning and to...
White Oak Cottages
6 Longwood Drive, Westwood, MA 02090
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...
The Residence at Valley Farm
369 Pond Street, Ashland, MA 01721
Located in historic Ashland, our beautiful community boasts easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, I-495 and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 80 apartments for 84 residents; a combination of 29 studio, 29 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom...
The Overlook Life Community
88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton, MA 01507
Coleman House
112 W Main St, Northborough, MA 01532
This state of the art facility in Northborough, Massachusetts, offers 45 skilled nursing residences and 22 assisted living residences designed for individuals with memory loss. The Assisted Living Residence is a much needed alternative to nursing home care and offers personal care with no time...
Whitney Place at Natick
3 Vision Dr, Natick, MA 01760
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...
Artisan at Hudson NOW OPEN
235 Washington Street, Hudson, MA 01749
Artisan at Hudson - a great place to live the good life.We are owned and operated by SageLife. Our founders were pioneers in senior living; they helped define the companies that have defined the industry.Sage’s mission is to create the best home for each member of the SageLife family every day by...
Nashoba Park Assisted Living
15 Winthrop Avenue, Ayer, MA 01432
Nashoba Park, a Volunteer of America senior community, is a historic renovation of the former Ayer Community Hospital. It is nestled in the heart of the Historic District on the hilltop just above downtown Ayer, MA. Nashoba Park offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living in a...
Traditions of Wayland
10 Green Way, Wayland, MA 01778
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...
Whitcomb House
245 West Street, Milford, MA 01757
Make yourself at home in the warm, welcoming community of Whitcomb House in Milford, MA, where abundant amenities and thoughtful features provide comfort and convenience. Our Assisted Living residents enjoy regular live entertainment as well as several family events throughout the year. Imagine...
Concord Park
68 Commonwealth Ave., Concord, MA 01742
Concord Park, a Volunteer of America senior community, is conveniently located on Commonwealth Avenue in the heart of the West Concord, MA shopping village. Concord Park offers local seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted...
Tatnuck Park At Worcester
340 May Street, Worcester, MA 01602
Resting at the foot of Worcester's western hills is the historic village of Tatnuck... a place filled with family, fond memories and tradition. Today, traditions continue at Tatnuck Park at Worcester, a respected and valued assisted living community. Built on the site of a former family estate,...
The Enclave of Franklin
656 King Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Set in Norfolk County in the historic town of Franklin, The Enclave of Franklin is a senior living community where older adults can live comfortably and more independently, with discreet support from a caring, 24-hour staff. In addition to independent and assisted living options, The Enclave of...
Brookdale Cushing Park
300 West Farm Pond Road, Framingham, MA 01702
Quality Care Today and TomorrowIf you are ready to exchange the burdens of household chores and maintenance for a lifestyle rich in comfort and quality care, prepare to savor the good life. Nestled on more than 100 acres in Framingham, Massachusetts, our community offers a wonderful quality of...
Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook
10 Devon Drive, Acton, MA 01720
Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook in Acton, 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...
Dodge Park Rest Home
101 Randolph Rd, Worcester, MA 01606
Welcome to Dodge Park, Thank you for your interest in Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club. Dodge Park Rest Home is pleased to continue its tradition of service to the community. This year (2012) will be a milestone for Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club, when we will celebrating our 45 years...
Waterstone at Wellesley
27 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02481
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...
Sunrise of Leominster
6 Beth Avenue, Leominster, MA 01453
Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster is centrally located at the corner of Central Street and Beth Ave, surrounded by a residential neighborhood with easy access to Routes 2, 12 and 190. Inside and out, we offer superbly decorated common areas including beautiful dining areas, living room with...
The Falls At Cordingly Dam
2300 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462
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...
Brookdale Eddy Pond West
669 Washington Street, Auburn, MA 01501
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
All American Assisted Living at Wrentham
30 Ledgeview Way, Wrentham, MA 02093
Carmel Terrace
933 Central St, Framingham, MA 01701
Carmel Terrace is a not-for-profit, non-denominational, assisted living community operated by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, leaders in providing care for older adults for more than 75 years. We serve the individual who wishes to maintain their independence but would enjoy and...
Bridges by EPOCH at Westford
108 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westford is a memory care assisted living community located in Middlesex 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...
The Residence at Orchard Grove
258 Walnut St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
The Residence at Orchard Grove is a brand new monthly rental community in Shrewsbury. This luxury senior living community features independent and assisted living apartments along with a supportive neighborhood for those living with dementia and Alzheimer's. Featuring Anytime Dining in a...
The Pettee House at Newton
277 Elliot St, Newton, MA 02464
Mary Ann Morse at Heritage Senior Living Community
747 Water Street, Framingham, MA 01701
Heritage at Framingham is an Assisted Living community where seniors find the services and security they need without giving up the traditions and independence they cherish. Located in eight park-like acres in the Nobscot region of Framingham, Heritage at Framingham offers seniors personal care...
Whitney Place at Northbridge
85 Beaumont Dr, Northbridge, MA 01534
Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings
311 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Residents of Shrewsbury Crossings enjoy the pleasure of a close-knit community, the privacy of a spacious apartment home, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing our staff is always available to cater to their individual needs. Our spacious assisted living apartments have room for favorite...
Whitney Place at Northborough
238 W Main St, Northborough, MA 01532
Assisted Living Residences in Northborough, MA A lifestyle with the right amount of freedom and care. Whitney Place is a warm and gracious setting for seniors who may or may not need a little help with their daily routines. In addition to private or shared apartments and individualized care,...
Whitney Place at Westborough
5 Lyman St, Westborough, MA 01581
Established in 1995, Whitney Place Assisted Living Residences at Westborough is a warm and gracious setting for seniors who may or may not need a little help with their daily routines. In addition to private or shared apartments and individualized care, assisted living Residents enjoy delicious...
New Horizons at Marlborough LLC
400 Hemenway St, Marlborough, MA 01752
New Horizons is a large not-for-profit continuing care retirement community where a safe, happy, and engaging retirement is everyone's most important concern. Fine dining and extensive activities are vital parts of every day. Our staff of exceptional people has enabled New Horizons to build its...
Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
1160 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Assisted Living
Assisted living communities offer social opportunities, personal care, and supervision to individuals around 65 years old. Assisted living communities often provide help with daily activities, care supervision, and outings for leisurely activity. In some instances, communities may offer “aging in place”, skilled nursing care, or respite. In Massachusetts, the annual median cost for an assisted living community is around $67,680 . Massachusetts maintains specific rules associated with this kind of community. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs governs this type of community. Public assistance is available through Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver program. Before a resident is accepted, they must go through a service plan screening to guarantee their needs are going to be met. This screening includes a number of areas of interest such as assessment of allergies and dietary needs, a comprehensive mental and physical assessment, assessment of residents need for assistance in emergency situations, and assessment of the individual’s needs and preferences. This type of community is required to offer a number of services. These include timely assistance with urgent or emergency needs, management of self-administered prescription or over-the-counter medications, assistance with instrumental activities of daily living, and assistance with activities of daily living . This community type has a number of provisions pertaining to medication assistance. These provisions include reminding residents to take medications, management of self-administered medications, and reading the medication label to residents. This community has a number of provisions concerning food and diet which include a qualified dietitian must review the residence’s dietary plans at least every 6 months, a qualified dietitian must review residents’ dietary needs, residence must provide or arrange for the availability of food selections that would permit a resident to adhere to a diet consistent with the most recent edition of Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and 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. This type of community is required to have a staff member on duty 24 hours a day. There must be one toilet for every 1 residents and one bath or shower for every 1 residents. Staff must receive education in a variety of subjects. These areas include Resident health, 7-hour general orientation , resident bill of rights, and Job requirements.
Cost of Living
The overall cost of living can be a major influence when choosing which location is the best fit for your loved one. Monthly, the median cost of rent in Shrewsbury is $1,763 and the median value of a house in Shrewsbury is $393,857. The rent burden for Shrewsbury is around 16.7% of the average monthly income.
Demographics and Values
Racially, the population of Shrewsbury is 4.2% mixed race, 3.5% black, 0.7% other or not specified, 17.9% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American, 73.6% white, and 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian. Shrewsbury has a population density of 683 people per square mile. The total population of Shrewsbury consists of 36,716 people. Out of the total population of Shrewsbury, 2.5% do not have health insurance, 4.6% live in poverty, 68.6% participate in the labor force, and 5.1% are widows. In terms of education, 17.3% have a high-school diploma, 26.8% have a graduate degree, and 56.6% have a college degree. Based on gender, 49.4% are male and 50.6% are female. The median age of Shrewsbury is 41 years old. In Shrewsbury, 5.9% of the citizens are veterans of the United States armed forces.
State Information
An overview of Massachusetts
Overall, Massachusetts ranks 8th in quality of life and 2nd in healthcare compared to other US states. There are 78 general hospitals and 129 health centers that provide care for 6,941,273 Massachusetts residents. The three highest ranked hospitals in Massachusetts are Cape Cod Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and New England Baptist Hospital. The natural beauty of Massachusetts is ranked 26th in the nation. 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.
Social demographics of the state
In Massachusetts, 23% of the population attend some form of religious service and there are 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. In the most recent presidential election, 33% of Massachusetts residents voted Republican and 60% voted Democrat. The state has a median age of 39 and 30% of its population being over the age of 55. The state of Massachusetts ranks 16th in the country for diversity and the state is considered very LGBTQ friendly.
State-wide weather information
On average, the state receives 4.04 inches of precipitation a month. The most precipitation occurs in May with an average of 6.10 inches of precipitation a month. The average air quality index rating in Massachusetts is 38.9 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 47.5 AQI. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 68F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 85F during 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, the humidity rating for Massachusetts is around 71%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 71% in the month of December. 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 White Spruce, Flowering Dogwood, Eastern Red Cedar, and Eastern Hemlock. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the Spike Gayfeather, the Cardinal Flower, the Blue Flag, or the Black Bears. The state animal of Massachusetts is the Woodchucks.
There are 50 assisted living facilities near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The Gables of Fitchburg, Bridges by EPOCH at Sudbury NOW OPEN and Dodge Park Rest Home are the top rated assisted living facilities near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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