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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shrewsbury, MA

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Shrewsbury 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 44 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Shrewsbury, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Shrewsbury is about $7,385, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 457 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shrewsbury, MA

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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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.
The Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...
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 our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Cost of nursing homes in Shrewsbury, MA

The average cost of senior living in Shrewsbury is $7,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Attleboro, MA with an average of $6,325 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shrewsbury, MA vs. nearby cities

Shrewsbury, MA
$7,385/mo
$7,215/mo

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

Shrewsbury, MA
$7,385/mo
U.S. national average
$4,907/mo

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

$7,278/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,385/mo

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

Semi-Private
$8,114/mo
Studio
$8,076/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,942/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,604/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Shrewsbury over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shrewsbury

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shrewsbury

The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Needham, MA

4.0
The Physical therapy has been very good. For the staff, some are great but getting a shower everyday for my loved one seems to be the biggest concern at this time.

Shrewsbury nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shrewsbury nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shrewsbury, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shrewsbury, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shrewsbury, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shrewsbury, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shrewsbury, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Residence at Orchard Grove, Atria Draper Place and The Oasis at Dodge Park are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 44 nursing homes facilities near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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