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Nursing Homes near Canton, Massachusetts
Compass on the Bay
1380 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02127
Compass on the Bay is a state-of-the-art Memory Support Assisted Living community offering research-based treatment programming for those with varying levels of memory loss, including Mild Cognitive Impairment (early memory loss) and diagnosed Alzheimer's disease in a comfortable dignified...
Evans Park At Newton Corner
430 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458
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...
Brookdale Quincy Bay
99 Brackett Street, Quincy, MA 02169
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 Residence at Penniman Hill NOW OPEN
276 Whiting St, Hingham, MA 02043
The Residence at Penniman Hill is ideally located just around the corner from the Derby Street Shoppes in picturesque Hingham. Whether enjoying historic Main Street, which Eleanor Roosevelt called “the most beautiful in America,” a harbor sunset, or the many charms of this lovely town, residents...
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Atria Marina Place
Four Seaport Drive, Quincy, MA 02171
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...
Connemara Senior Living
25 East Nilsson Street, Brockton, MA 02301
Connemara Senior Living Campello (formerly Emmanuel House Residence) offers safe, enjoyable and affordable assisted living within an attractive apartment retirement community. A wide range of individualized services are available, enabling residents to enjoy their independence to the fullest.Our...
All American Assisted Living at Wrentham
30 Ledgeview Way, Wrentham, MA 02093
Heights Crossing
35 Christy Pl, Brockton, MA 02301
At Heights Crossing, we've mastered the art of living well! We offer the highest quality Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Memory Support Neighborhood.We work hard to make every corner of the residence feel like your home. We've designed for gracious country living inside and out, including...
Brigham House
341 Mt Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472
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...
Grove Manor Estates
160 Grove St, Braintree, MA 02184
The Pettee House at Newton
277 Elliot St, Newton, MA 02464
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 Atrium at Faxon Woods
2003 Falls Boulevard, Quincy, MA 02169
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...
Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham
1 Sgt. William B. Terry Drive, Hingham, MA 02043
Bridges by EPOCH, set in picturesque Hingham, MA, is an assisted living community that offers beautiful outdoor areas, with peaceful, comfortable seating, gorgeous planters and colorful gardens. The staff and care-givers at Bridges by EPOCH have a unique and sincere respect for the many...
Whitney Place at Sharon
675 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067
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,...
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...
Windrose at Weymouth
670 Main St, Weymouth, MA 02190
Conveniently located on Main Street (Route 18) in South Weymouth, just down the street from South Shore Hospital, Windrose at Weymouth is a purpose-designed and service-enhanced assisted living community exclusively dedicated to those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss. Its...
Allerton House at Hingham
15 Condito Road, Hingham, MA 02043
We offer the comfort of a country estate near Hingham Harbor, buffered by white birches and wild meadows. Residents can enjoy a comfortable chair on our wrap around porch, or take a brisk walk along our extensive paths. At Allerton House, we offer a comprehensive array of housing, hospitality and...
Sunrise of Norwood
86 Saunders Road, Norwood, MA 02062
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 Residence at Watertown Square
20 Summer St, Watertown, MA 02472
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...
Allerton House Weymouth
43 School House Rd, Weymouth, MA 02188
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...
Adelaide of Newton Centre NOW OPEN
157 Herrick Road, Newton, MA 02459
Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
40 Clapboardtree St, Norwood, MA 02062
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...
Rogerson House
434 Jamaica Way, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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...
Edelweiss Village
2220 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02132
Goddard House
165 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA 02445
Goddard House Assisted Living in Brookline is committed to providing residents with a healthful, stimulating lifestyle and the perfect recipe of services delivered with the kindness and compassion that inspired its founding over a century ago. This vibrant and innovative community offers both...
The Village At Willow Crossings
25 Cobb Street, Mansfield, MA 02048
The Village at Willow Crossings is an active Senior community situated on a 20-acre woodland campus in the heart of Mansfield, MA. Manicured gardens grace the winding drives that travel through the picturesque campus, accented by the white picket fences of the charming cottage neighborhood. The...
Standish Village
1190 Adams Street, Boston, MA 02124
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...
Landmark at Longwood
63 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120
Landmark at Longwood is a memory care and assisted living community located in the city of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Our community is located at the epicenter of academics and is also proximal to the coastline. Boston is an ideal destination for family and friends who come to visit...
Traditions of Dedham
735 Washington Street, Dedham, MA 02026
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...
Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle
50 Sutherland Rd, Brighton, MA 02135
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...
Doolittle Home
16 Bird Street, Foxborough, MA 02035
The decision to explore retirement communities is complex, involving different considerations for you, your spouse, your children, or your advisers.Since 1915, Doolittle Home has been providing exceptional care and peace of mind for residents and their families. Frequently described as a bed and...
Providence House
180 Corey Road, Brighton, MA 02135
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...
Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood
140 University Avenue, Westwood, MA 02090
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...
Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community
352 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
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...
Sophia Snow House
1215 Centre St, Boston, MA 02132
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...
Waterstone at Wellesley
27 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02481
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...
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...
Wingate Residences at Norton
190 Mansfield Ave, Norton, MA 02766
Imagine spending every day as you wish enjoying friends and family, participating in stimulating cultural and social activities, and surrounding yourself with familiar furnishings in the privacy of your own home. Wingate Residences at Assisted Norton is the area's premier assisted living...
Assisted Living at Fenno House
540 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02170
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...
Sunrise of Newton (Opening Spring 2021)
431 Washington St., Newton, MA 02458
At Sunrise of Newton, you will enjoy living in the lively suburban neighborhood of Newton Corner, just 20 minutes from downtown Boston, and with a unique car courtyard featuring ample visitor parking. Our community is also conveniently situated within easy reach of I-90 for excursions to the...
Orchard Cove Hebrew SeniorLife
1 Del Pond Dr, Canton, MA 02021
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....
All American Assisted Living at Hanson
1074 West Washington Street, Hanson, MA 02341
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....
The Residence at Five Corners
678 Depot Street, North Easton, MA 02356
The Residence at Five Corners is located in the heart of Easton's Five Corners neighborhood, with close proximity to many of the town's historic landmarks, and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 84 apartments for 90 residents; a combination of 32...
Sunrise of Braintree
618 Granite Street, Braintree, MA 02184
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...
Cornerstone at Canton
175 Revere Street, Canton, MA 02021
Cornerstone at Canton 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 Arbors at Stoughton
2121 Central St, Stoughton, MA 02072
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...
NewBridge on the Charles
6000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham, MA 02026
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...
Wingate Residences at Boylston Place
615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
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...
Canton, Massachusetts
Nursing Homes
A nursing home offers residence to at least two individuals who are not related by blood or by marriage to the administrator. A nursing home community provides its occupants with 24-hour care administered by registered nurses. These nurses offer care for people who are unable to take care of themselves due to mental or physical conditions, including age.
Nursing homes are a helpful and comfy care choice for individuals 65 years or older, however nursing homes will often accept persons 55 and greater (a rarity in the realm of senior care).Nursing homes are required to provide nursing and related services, room and bed maintenance services, pharmaceutical services, and routine personal hygiene items to residents. A large number of residents are single women who have less social support, and about fifty percent of nursing home residents are older than the age of 85. Often times individuals may decide life in a nursing home due to a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for them to accomplish their standard of living. The most common mental disease experienced by residents of nursing homes is dementia, which can hinder their memory function, and their sense of familiarity, and decision making capacities. Many residents of nursing homes are seniors with . These can comprise of verbal antagonism, resisting care, or an inclination to wander.
Cost of Living
The total cost of living is a major factor when deciding what community is the best fit for your family. Monthly, the median price for rent in Canton is about $1,962 and the median home value for Canton is around $464,053. The rent burden for Canton is around 21.6% of the average monthly income.
Demographics and Values
Based on gender, 53.0% are female and 47.0% are male. The median age of Canton is 41 years old. The current population of Canton consists of 22,829 people. Canton has a population density of 470 people per square mile. In Canton, 5.2% of the population are veterans. In terms of education, 17.8% have a high-school diploma, 24.7% have a graduate degree, and 56.4% have a college degree. Demographically, Canton is 83.0% white, 0.1% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 4.2% Hispanic, 7.2% Asian, 6.1% black, 0.0% Native American, 1.4% other or not specified, and 2.3% mixed race. Out of the total population of Canton, 6.1% are widowed, 70.4% participate in the labor force, 6.0% live in poverty, and 10.7% have some form of disability.
State Information
An overview of Massachusetts
The natural beauty of Massachusetts is ranked 26th in the nation. Massachusetts is ranked 8th in quality of life and 2nd in healthcare. 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. In total, Massachusetts has 78 general hospitals and 129 health centers that provide care for 6,941,273 citizens. The three highest ranked hospitals in Massachusetts are Cape Cod Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and New England Baptist Hospital.
Social demographics of the state
In the most recent presidential election, 33% of Massachusetts residents voted Republican and 60% voted Democrat. In Massachusetts, 30% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 39. In terms of diversity, Massachusetts ranks 16th in the nation and is considered very LGBTQ friendly. 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.
State-wide weather information
The average temperature in the winter falls 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. 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. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 50F during the month of June. 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, 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. The average humidity across the state is 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, sycamore, and flowering dogwood. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the new England aster, the black bears, the cutleaf coneflower, or the bobcats. The state animal of Massachusetts is the woodchucks.
There are 50 nursing homes near Canton, Massachusetts. See the full list.
Adelaide of Newton Centre NOW OPEN, Sophia Snow House and All American Assisted Living at Wrentham are the top rated nursing homes near Canton, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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