The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dartmouth, MA for 2024

Also serving communities of North Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Falmouth.

There are 5 Memory Care Facilities in the Dartmouth area, with 2 in Dartmouth and 3 nearby.

The average cost of memory care in Dartmouth is $9,195 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include Warwick with an average starting cost of 7,700.

To help you with your search, browse the 2 reviews below for memory care facilities in Dartmouth. On average, consumers rate memory care in Dartmouth 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Warwick with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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The coastal town of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is home to about 35,000 people, more than a fifth of whom are age 65 or older. In Dartmouth and throughout Massachusetts, a growing number of seniors in this age group have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Across the state, one report estimates that as many as 130,000 seniors are affected by dementia. In the Dartmouth area, five memory care facilities provide memory care services to local seniors who are experiencing Alzheimer's disease and various forms of dementia. The state of Massachusetts calls these memory care facilities Dementia Special Care Units (DSCUs) and has established a special set of rules that they must follow to ensure residents' safety.

• Tax laws in Massachusetts give seniors several advantages over the general population. For one, the state does not tax Social Security income. Also, those age 65 or older are allowed a $700 exemption.
  
• Dartmouth is more affordable for seniors than the average town in Massachusetts. The average cost of living in the state of Massachusetts is about 39 percent above the national average. By comparison, Dartmouth's living costs are only 27.9 percent above the national average.
  
• Summers in Dartmouth are often sunny and warm, with highs in the low 80s. However, the town's cold, snowy winters with average low temperatures of just 22 degrees Fahrenheit may be hard on some seniors.
  
• Dartmouth's overall crime rate, which includes both property and violent crimes, is below national and state averages. A resident's risk of being the victim of any type of crime in the city is about one out of 36. Around 79 percent of American cities are safer than Dartmouth, and around 92 percent of the state's towns and cities are considered safer.  

Memory Care costs in Dartmouth start around $9,195 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Dartmouth and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.