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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dukes County, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dukes County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Dukes County, MA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Dukes County or another care type is right for you. Browse 228 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dukes County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Westport Point, Tisbury and Vineyard Haven.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Westport Point, Tisbury and Vineyard Haven.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Dukes County, MA

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Following a challenging extended hospital stay our mother has found a home at Atria Woodbriar Park. The entire team from executive management to nursing staff to caregivers met us, answered every question...
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Falmouth by Jones Pond, Atria Woodbriar has been the area’s senior living provider of choice for more than 20 years. Home to two communities – Atria Woodbriar Place and Atria Woodbriar Park – the campus offers all the comforts of home and discreet,...
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They communicate well. My loved one seems to be clean but her laundry does not get done. The bathrooms are not clean. There are two people there that give me updates.
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.
At Bannister Center, we are dedicated to accelerating positive, successful outcomes for our short-term recovery and rehab patients. After all, you come here for one reason: to complete your recovery and rehab and return home. And we intend to help you reach that goal. If you’re looking for...
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They are very friendly, welcoming and have several activities. The biggest problem is staffing turnover. My Mother in law says the lunches are fantastic but the dinner is complete opposite and she does not...
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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This review is based on the time prior to COVID. I would tell my friends that I feel that my loved on is well taken care of. Her basic needs are meet. I am very pleased with how the staff and how they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Your parents worked hard to build a good life, a loving family, and a warm home. Why should they live any differently in their senior years? Tockwotton on the Waterfront boasts a new six-acre location on the banks of Providence Harbor, complete with panoramic views of downtown Providence, Rhode...
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The care is good, the employees are friendly and the place us clean but the food is the worst of any nursing center I have ever visited in and I do not understand how you can feed elderly people the meals...
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.
Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield provides a plethora of specialized services and programs to ensure comfortable and effective care. Our rehab programs include Cardiac Rehab, Orthopedic Rehab, Memory Care and Wound Care. The rehab gym features modern equipment, with space and light to...
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My uncle is a resident there and when I was visiting, [name removed] was in the room sitting and talking with him. She is so sweet and caring to his needs. She goes above and beyond to check on him and to...
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.
Photo of Bridges by EPOCH at Mashpee
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There have been a few hiccups along the way but overall a decent and more importantly a safe place for my dad to reside. I would recommend to others.
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Mashpee is a memory care assisted living community located in Barnstable 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...
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My experience was good, I had all the help from staff.
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.
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Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility stands out as a meticulously maintained establishment with a team of warm and accommodating staff members. They go above and beyond to ensure that residents like my...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 grandmother was at Newfield for a year and a half and had a fantastic experience. [name removed] and his team made our whole family feel comfortable during a very stressful time. Her care while at...
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.
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My brother was sent here after being in the hospital and was able to receive the help he needed to recover and literally get back on his feet. The staff was so kind and helpful. He talks about possibly...
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.
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These all get a definite 5! The caregivers were incredibly skilled, kind, supportive and respondent. The director, [name removed], left a week after Dad died. She was as kind, an supportive as her staff. I...
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.
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It is a lovely, bright facility. The food is so good....not like institutional food. Only bad thing was that sometimes it was hard to find the individuals that sit at the desk...ie nurses etc. Otherwise...
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.
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My mother recently moved here and I can not speak highly enough about them! The staff is phenomenal! Personally, I was hesitant about moving my mother here but [name removed] has made this the best...
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.
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My mother was a resident at the Daggett Crandall Newcomb Home from December of 2010 until she passed away in February of 2019. It would be difficult for me to accurately describe the high level of care,...
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.
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The purpose of my stay at this beautiful facility was to rehab my legs. I could not even lift my feet from the floor and NOW, I’m walking up stairs….thanks to the wonderful therapists (Occupational and...
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.
Brandon Woods of New Bedford is a 135-bed skilled nursing center. We are family owned and operated by the Essex Group Management Corp, servicing the health care needs of seniors for more than 50 years. We specialize in Short and Long Term care, Rehab, Sub-acute care, and Alzheimer's Specialty...
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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
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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.
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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I can not say enough about this place and everything they have done for my mother while she has been in their care. The staff are very caring people with great hearts and remain professional in their work....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Charming surroundings, a friendly attentive staff, and personalized services...there's no better place to call home! Ideally located in the historic seaside village of Harwich, The Royal provides everything you need to live comfortably and securely, without worry.  Stroll our beautifully...
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Everything has been excellent here so far. Mom did have a hard time transitioning, but the staff was helping with that. They are the most affordable for what mom needed. She has finally started getting...
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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.
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I live at Life Care and I am pleased with it the rooms are clean and we are able to decorate them with our personal items the staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful the nurses are exceptional too the...
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.
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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.
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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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.
Located in Providence's historic Federal Hill district, Arbor Hill provides affordable assisted living options for seniors age 62 and older with low to moderate incomes. Arbor Hill offers apartment units that can accommodate one or two person living, individualized personal and health care...
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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.
At Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Ctr, 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 patients...
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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.
The Daniel Child House is located in the heart of Warren. It is an elegant historic home build by Daniel Child around the turn of the century. Our home is within walking distance to downtown Warren, and the historic water district. East Bay Bike path and Burrs Park are just beyond our home. Our...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Dukes County, MA

The average cost of senior living in Dukes County is $6,405 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $5,578 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dukes County, MA vs. nearby counties

Dukes County, MA
$6,405/mo

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

Dukes County, MA
$6,405/mo
U.S. national average
$4,783/mo

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

$6,300/mo
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$6,405/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,714/mo
Studio
$6,389/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,598/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,450/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Dukes County over time

Dukes County, MAMA stateNational

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Dukes County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dukes County

Village at Proprietors Green in Marshfield, MA

4.0
Units are very large. Friendly & responsive staff. We picked this community because, it's a larger community, layout of building, decor, staff, close to relatives. They also have a full large kitchen.

Laurelwood at The Pinehills in Plymouth, MA

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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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Brookdale Attleboro

5.0
My mom is very happy so far at Brookdale. It's a great place. We picked this community because of the cost and location, she is much closer to me now than when she lived in her house.

What are nursing homes?

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Rehabilitation care, including physical and speech therapy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Palliative and hospice care
  • Health care services
  • Complimentary transportation
  • 24-hour care and supervision
Complete guide to nursing homes
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Maplewood at Mayflower Place, The Residence at Cedar Dell and Maplewood at Brewster are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dukes County, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 228 nursing homes facilities near Dukes County, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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