The average cost of memory care in Worcester County is $7,922 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include ...
To help you with your search, browse the 77 reviews below for memory care facilities in Worcester County. On average, consumers rate memory care in Worcester County 4.76 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 9 families in Worcester County find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Worcester County, call (855) 948-3865.
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101 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA, 01606
"The rooms are clean and comfortable. My dad loves the food at Dodge Park. He’s never been a big eater and has always been skinny as a rail until now. He’s a healthy weight and raves about the food. The people at Dodge Park truly care about the res..."
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102 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA, 01606
4.9
(75 reviews)
"Rooms were Perfectly Clean and Organized with care The food was excellent The staff was above and beyond expectations...."
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25 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA, 01747
4.8
(28 reviews)
"Staff is always caring, upbeat and helpful. Rooms are bright and roomy and there are plenty of activities for various interests...."
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340 May Street, Worcester, MA, 01602
4.8
(22 reviews)
"We toured Tatnuck Park at Worcester. It was excellent. Their director of dining makes quilts, and they have quilts in their entry area. There were wall hangings and table runners, and they were beautiful. They told me that they had one for all the di..."
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311 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
"We toured Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings. It's beautiful. Everyone was very nice and very accommodating. They understood my mother-in-law's difficulties with being there. It was a very pleasant experience for us, even though Jenny wa..."
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1160 Main Street, Leominster, MA, 01453
4.5
(15 reviews)
"My husband will be moving into Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings. We chose it because it had a very high level of care. It's a small facility. They have 50 residents at the most, and that includes assisted living and memory care. It see..."
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669 Washington Street, Auburn, MA, 01501
"It offers a memory care unit, which we are going to need because my mother-in-law has dementia. I was impressed by the different activities that they offer. The clients and the staff that I met were very caring and very in tuned to what the elderly p..."
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450 N Main Street, Leominster, MA, 01453
"We at Manor On The Hill strive to provide our Residents with a level of service that continually exceeds their expectations. We believe in o..."
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6 Beth Avenue at Route 12, Leominster, MA, 01453
4.1
(16 reviews)
"My father moved into Sunrise of Leominster last December. The care has been very good, the communication not so good. They're short-staffed like everybody else, so I understand. But for the money that we're paying, my one complaint is that the commun..."
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258 Walnut St, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
4.7
(9 reviews)
"The Residence At Orchard Grove is a new facility. It's only a few years old, so it was, you know, a lot more up-to-date and nice. They had a nice outdoor area. The common areas were just more airy, newer, and just a more upbeat, more up-to-date feel...."
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669 Washington Street, Auburn, MA, 01501
4.2
(13 reviews)
"We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance..."
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One Railroad Street, Milford, MA, 01757
4.4
(7 reviews)
"I toured Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living and got some information. I was very happy. The woman was on time, explained things, and answered a lot of questions. I actually had someone else with me, so it was nice. She took her time to answer th..."
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555 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA, 01605
"My mother has been living in Notre Dame du Lac for around five months now. She is in the memory care unit. I think the place is very clean. It's quiet, and I think they're organized. The girls are good with the residents. They try to keep them busy, ..."
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65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA, 01606
4.4
(5 reviews)
"Right now, we have plans to bring my mother into Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community. It seems to be the right environment for her. We toured the memory care unit and it seemed to click. We feel comfortable having her spend the later years..."
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47 E Main St, West Brookfield, MA, 01585
4.0
(4 reviews)
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MOREApproximately 130,000 Massachusetts residents have Alzheimer's disease. This figure includes residents from Worcester County, which is the second-most populous county in Massachusetts. Worcester County has 830,839 residents as of July 2017, and of these, 15.3 percent, or approximately 127,118 residents, are age 65 or over. To accommodate seniors who may require memory care services, there are 12 memory care facilities in Worcester County.
In Worcester County as in the rest of Massachusetts, memory care facilities are officially known as "Dementia Special Care Units" or DSCUs. Some assisted living facilities in Massachusetts include a Special Care Residence (SCR) for residents with dementia or other mental health issues.
Memory Care costs in Worcester County start around $8,001 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 Worcester County 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.
Worcester County
$8,001
Cheshire County
$7,827
Middlesex County
$7,662
Hillsborough County
$7,571
Norfolk County
$7,552
Hampshire County
$6,475
US
$5,694
Providence County
$5,545
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
Worcester County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Worcester County, please visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
Worcester County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Bernie Gardner
5
Review of Oasis At Dodge Park
Rooms were Perfectly Clean and Organized with care The food was excellent The staff was above and beyond expectations.
Memory Care
Sue W.
5
Review of Oasis At Dodge Park
After a brief hospital stay, my dad, Bernie, was admitted to Oasis at Dodge Park in August, 2023, and my family and I will be forever grateful that he was able to reside there throughout the...
Memory Care
Kprest
5
Review of Dodge Park Rest Home
The rooms are clean and comfortable. My dad loves the food at Dodge Park. He’s never been a big eater and has always been skinny as a rail until now. He’s a healthy weight and raves about the...
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