20 Assisted Living Facilities in Plymouth County, MA
Home to some of America’s oldest cities, Plymouth County is now part of the greater Boston area. On the banks of the Cape Cod Bay, the area has a relaxed coastal feel and is home to some of the safest cities in the country. It has just over half a million residents and a high senior population. The county is home to iconic historical sites such as Plymouth Rock, the location of the first pilgrim landfall. Residents can learn about early American culture at Plimoth Patuxet Museums or Burial Hill. The area also has several picturesque beaches, gardens and wildlife preserves for those who prefer to spend time in nature.
There is a wide selection of assisted living communities in Plymouth County. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, they share an average cost of $6,338 per month.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Plymouth County, MA
Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings
157 South Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360
Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings is reasonably priced and small. There’s 24-hours care there if my mom gets up at night and goes to the bathroom and stuff like that. Some of the others we
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Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings is reasonably priced and small. There’s 24-hours care there if my mom gets up at night and goes to the bathroom and stuff like that. Some of the others were just too big and they weren’t going around to check on everybody. She’s in assisted living. They help her with medications, bathing, and if she needs to get up they’ll come and assist her to the bathroom. We like that she lives downstairs and is just down the hall. It’s not like a huge building where she has to walk a lot. They cater to her and they have a lot of activities. The staff is also excellent.
Her room is nice though it’s not the biggest thing. She has a roommate on the other side and they share a kitchenette and a bathroom. She has her own separate room and they share a kitchen area with tables and chairs and a little refrigerator.
They have music every Friday or Thursday night. They have a cocktail hour too, I just don’t know if they’re real cocktails or that’s maybe wine. The location is easy to get to from the highway. They have transportation back and forth to doctor’s appointments. They have a little minivan for any doctor’s appointment that would require her to leave the facility. They have an in-house doctor too and they do all her medication twice a day.
She says the food is really good. They have snacks and coffee that you can get whenever you want. Now because of COVID, you can go visit, but you have to stay contained. She goes to the dining area, but she can’t have her husband go in there. They serve them lunch, it’s a big meal, at the table. Whoever walks in, they take a temperature.
This place is a lot cheaper than a lot of the other ones.
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Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings is reasonably priced and small. There’s 24-hours care there if my mom gets up at night and goes to the bathroom and stuff like that. Some of the others we
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Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings is reasonably priced and small. There’s 24-hours care there if my mom gets up at night and goes to the bathroom and stuff like that. Some of the others were just too big and they weren’t going around to check on everybody. She’s in assisted living. They help her with medications, bathing, and if she needs to get up they’ll come and assist her to the bathroom. We like that she lives downstairs and is just down the hall. It’s not like a huge building where she has to walk a lot. They cater to her and they have a lot of activities. The staff is also excellent.
Her room is nice though it’s not the biggest thing. She has a roommate on the other side and they share a kitchenette and a bathroom. She has her own separate room and they share a kitchen area with tables and chairs and a little refrigerator.
They have music every Friday or Thursday night. They have a cocktail hour too, I just don’t know if they’re real cocktails or that’s maybe wine. The location is easy to get to from the highway. They have transportation back and forth to doctor’s appointments. They have a little minivan for any doctor’s appointment that would require her to leave the facility. They have an in-house doctor too and they do all her medication twice a day.
She says the food is really good. They have snacks and coffee that you can get whenever you want. Now because of COVID, you can go visit, but you have to stay contained. She goes to the dining area, but she can’t have her husband go in there. They serve them lunch, it’s a big meal, at the table. Whoever walks in, they take a temperature.
This place is a lot cheaper than a lot of the other ones.
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All American Assisted Living at Wareham
300 Rosebrook Way, Wareham, MA, 02571
All American Assisted Living at Wareham was very nice. I was impressed with the facility and they have in-house doctors and nurses that are there in the facility on certain days during the week and on
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All American Assisted Living at Wareham was very nice. I was impressed with the facility and they have in-house doctors and nurses that are there in the facility on certain days during the week and on-call during the weekends and holidays.
We didn’t experience any meals there, but they had a nice dining hall. They also had another small dining area where you could just come and go and eat snacks. There were just certain times that you could go down for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and if you have any kind of a memory problem, they would have people go up and get you to bring you downstairs.
We only met the salesperson there, but everyone that was walking around looked very helpful. We didn’t see a lot of interaction other than residents walking up and down the hallway and they were calling the residents by their first and last names. It was like they knew who was walking around, so that was pretty good. The staff during the tour was very knowledgeable. The facility was very clean. There wasn’t any clutter. It was very nicely decorated. It was like a home away from home.
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All American Assisted Living at Wareham was very nice. I was impressed with the facility and they have in-house doctors and nurses that are there in the facility on certain days during the week and on
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All American Assisted Living at Wareham was very nice. I was impressed with the facility and they have in-house doctors and nurses that are there in the facility on certain days during the week and on-call during the weekends and holidays.
We didn’t experience any meals there, but they had a nice dining hall. They also had another small dining area where you could just come and go and eat snacks. There were just certain times that you could go down for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and if you have any kind of a memory problem, they would have people go up and get you to bring you downstairs.
We only met the salesperson there, but everyone that was walking around looked very helpful. We didn’t see a lot of interaction other than residents walking up and down the hallway and they were calling the residents by their first and last names. It was like they knew who was walking around, so that was pretty good. The staff during the tour was very knowledgeable. The facility was very clean. There wasn’t any clutter. It was very nicely decorated. It was like a home away from home.
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Sunrise of Plymouth Beach
97 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA, 02360
We moved my dad into Sunrise of Plymouth Beach. It was close to home. When I toured the facility, it is just absolutely beautiful, and I just felt like it was going to be a perfect fit for him. And wi
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We moved my dad into Sunrise of Plymouth Beach. It was close to home. When I toured the facility, it is just absolutely beautiful, and I just felt like it was going to be a perfect fit for him. And within one week, he is just thriving and enjoying himself, and it’s been perfect. They have done everything that they said they were going to do, and they are so welcoming. It has just been a very easy transition for him, which is great. The staff is wonderful.
My dad is very happy with the food. They have different kinds of activities throughout the day. They seem to have everything. It’s only been a week, but so far, so good. It’s right across the street from the beach. He has an ocean view from his bedroom, which is beautiful. It’s nice. It’s 10 minutes from my house, and his granddaughter is five minutes away and it’s just nice and convenient for all of us to be able to see him almost every day.
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We moved my dad into Sunrise of Plymouth Beach. It was close to home. When I toured the facility, it is just absolutely beautiful, and I just felt like it was going to be a perfect fit for him. And wi
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We moved my dad into Sunrise of Plymouth Beach. It was close to home. When I toured the facility, it is just absolutely beautiful, and I just felt like it was going to be a perfect fit for him. And within one week, he is just thriving and enjoying himself, and it’s been perfect. They have done everything that they said they were going to do, and they are so welcoming. It has just been a very easy transition for him, which is great. The staff is wonderful.
My dad is very happy with the food. They have different kinds of activities throughout the day. They seem to have everything. It’s only been a week, but so far, so good. It’s right across the street from the beach. He has an ocean view from his bedroom, which is beautiful. It’s nice. It’s 10 minutes from my house, and his granddaughter is five minutes away and it’s just nice and convenient for all of us to be able to see him almost every day.
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Allerton House at Harbor Park
15 Condito Road, Hingham, MA, 02043
I liked Allerton House at Harbor Park very much. It’s very bright and has a very warm feeling. My mother did end up going into the memory unit. I can’t say enough good things about it. I think it will
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I liked Allerton House at Harbor Park very much. It’s very bright and has a very warm feeling. My mother did end up going into the memory unit. I can’t say enough good things about it. I think it will be a very enriching and safe place for her to be. The food is good. The staff is very kind, they know everybody’s name, they know my name, and they always have a smile on their faces. They’re very involved with the residents. It is in excellent condition. It’s a very good fit, and the activities are incredible. They have six people that work five-hour shifts seven days a week just doing activities with the residents from cooking, to singing, to gardening. They have exercise people come in for yoga, Zumba, dancing, and painting.
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I liked Allerton House at Harbor Park very much. It’s very bright and has a very warm feeling. My mother did end up going into the memory unit. I can’t say enough good things about it. I think it will
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I liked Allerton House at Harbor Park very much. It’s very bright and has a very warm feeling. My mother did end up going into the memory unit. I can’t say enough good things about it. I think it will be a very enriching and safe place for her to be. The food is good. The staff is very kind, they know everybody’s name, they know my name, and they always have a smile on their faces. They’re very involved with the residents. It is in excellent condition. It’s a very good fit, and the activities are incredible. They have six people that work five-hour shifts seven days a week just doing activities with the residents from cooking, to singing, to gardening. They have exercise people come in for yoga, Zumba, dancing, and painting.
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Allerton House at Proprietors Green
10 Village Green Way, Marshfield, MA, 02050
Allerton House at Proprietors Green looked beautiful, was very open, and very well decorated. It has plenty of activities and it’s in a great location because there’s a supermarket or a restaurant wit
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Allerton House at Proprietors Green looked beautiful, was very open, and very well decorated. It has plenty of activities and it’s in a great location because there’s a supermarket or a restaurant within 300 yards of the facility. The staff was very welcoming and very knowledgeable. There were many staff members interacting with each other and with my brother and I. They answered all of our questions. It’s very well laid out, and there are a lot of room options.
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Allerton House at Proprietors Green looked beautiful, was very open, and very well decorated. It has plenty of activities and it’s in a great location because there’s a supermarket or a restaurant wit
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Allerton House at Proprietors Green looked beautiful, was very open, and very well decorated. It has plenty of activities and it’s in a great location because there’s a supermarket or a restaurant within 300 yards of the facility. The staff was very welcoming and very knowledgeable. There were many staff members interacting with each other and with my brother and I. They answered all of our questions. It’s very well laid out, and there are a lot of room options.
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Linden Ponds
300 Linden Ponds Way, Hingham, MA, 02043
I asked for information when we were looking for a place for mom. Mom went somewhere else and has since passed but Linden Ponds wont stop sending huge brochures. I called and asked them to stop, they
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I asked for information when we were looking for a place for mom. Mom went somewhere else and has since passed but Linden Ponds wont stop sending huge brochures. I called and asked them to stop, they said they would, but now I get 2 huge brochures, 1 in my moms name and 1 in my name! I am afraid to call again as I might get 3.
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I asked for information when we were looking for a place for mom. Mom went somewhere else and has since passed but Linden Ponds wont stop sending huge brochures. I called and asked them to stop, they
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I asked for information when we were looking for a place for mom. Mom went somewhere else and has since passed but Linden Ponds wont stop sending huge brochures. I called and asked them to stop, they said they would, but now I get 2 huge brochures, 1 in my moms name and 1 in my name! I am afraid to call again as I might get 3.
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Laurelwood at The Pinehills
10 Golf Drive, Plymouth, MA, 02360
Laurelwood at The Pinehills is a new facility, but the layout and the size of the one-bedroom are much too small, so we didn’t pursue that. We walked away from them because the rooms are super teeny,
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Laurelwood at The Pinehills is a new facility, but the layout and the size of the one-bedroom are much too small, so we didn’t pursue that. We walked away from them because the rooms are super teeny, we’re talking maybe 500 square feet, and the bathrooms aren’t attached in the bedroom. So she would have to walk out of her room in assisted living into the living room and into the bathroom, and I don’t want that. They wake up a lot in the middle of the night and that’s just too far. I want the bathroom in close proximity to the bedroom. That was the deal breaker right there, plus the rooms were too small. I don’t even know how you could put a couch in there. The facilities that they offer are very comparable to the other places we’ve looked at, so there’s nothing special about them.
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Laurelwood at The Pinehills is a new facility, but the layout and the size of the one-bedroom are much too small, so we didn’t pursue that. We walked away from them because the rooms are super teeny,
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Laurelwood at The Pinehills is a new facility, but the layout and the size of the one-bedroom are much too small, so we didn’t pursue that. We walked away from them because the rooms are super teeny, we’re talking maybe 500 square feet, and the bathrooms aren’t attached in the bedroom. So she would have to walk out of her room in assisted living into the living room and into the bathroom, and I don’t want that. They wake up a lot in the middle of the night and that’s just too far. I want the bathroom in close proximity to the bedroom. That was the deal breaker right there, plus the rooms were too small. I don’t even know how you could put a couch in there. The facilities that they offer are very comparable to the other places we’ve looked at, so there’s nothing special about them.
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Wingate Residences at Silver Lake
21 Chipman Way, Kingston, MA, 02364
My mom had fallen and ended up in the hospital. We realized that she could not live at home any longer. We visited many assisted living facilities. Wingate had everything as far as rehab, memory care,
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My mom had fallen and ended up in the hospital. We realized that she could not live at home any longer. We visited many assisted living facilities. Wingate had everything as far as rehab, memory care, nursing home. The rooms are gorgeous over looking the lake and garden. She went from rehab to assisted living. She was not easy to deal with but the staff was able to win her over. My moms health declined quickly. The staff went above and beyond to make my mom and our family comfortable. If I ever had any concerns they always addressed it and never dismissed it. My mom passed in March 2022. I have zero regrets and would recommend Wingate Inn to any of my friends looking for elder care.
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My mom had fallen and ended up in the hospital. We realized that she could not live at home any longer. We visited many assisted living facilities. Wingate had everything as far as rehab, memory care,
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My mom had fallen and ended up in the hospital. We realized that she could not live at home any longer. We visited many assisted living facilities. Wingate had everything as far as rehab, memory care, nursing home. The rooms are gorgeous over looking the lake and garden. She went from rehab to assisted living. She was not easy to deal with but the staff was able to win her over. My moms health declined quickly. The staff went above and beyond to make my mom and our family comfortable. If I ever had any concerns they always addressed it and never dismissed it. My mom passed in March 2022. I have zero regrets and would recommend Wingate Inn to any of my friends looking for elder care.
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Stafford Hill
60 Stafford Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360
My parents moved into Stafford Hill. It is really nice and lovely. The room was what she was looking for. It is small and not really large; it is kind of intimate and it seems quiet. I like the staff
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My parents moved into Stafford Hill. It is really nice and lovely. The room was what she was looking for. It is small and not really large; it is kind of intimate and it seems quiet. I like the staff and the food seems pretty delicious. And the location is perfect for me. The staff is young, energetic, and attentive. The rooms are beautiful. They have gorgeous floors, clean, with nice paint. They have beautiful windows with great views. They have wide doors, heavy closet doors, big closets, and a little kitchenette; it is very nice. I know they have a paint room where they can learn how to paint. She had to go in and be quarantined for 14 days so she’s just now allowed to roam about and check out the stuff. It is very expensive, but I took it because there was a lot of value there.
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My parents moved into Stafford Hill. It is really nice and lovely. The room was what she was looking for. It is small and not really large; it is kind of intimate and it seems quiet. I like the staff
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My parents moved into Stafford Hill. It is really nice and lovely. The room was what she was looking for. It is small and not really large; it is kind of intimate and it seems quiet. I like the staff and the food seems pretty delicious. And the location is perfect for me. The staff is young, energetic, and attentive. The rooms are beautiful. They have gorgeous floors, clean, with nice paint. They have beautiful windows with great views. They have wide doors, heavy closet doors, big closets, and a little kitchenette; it is very nice. I know they have a paint room where they can learn how to paint. She had to go in and be quarantined for 14 days so she’s just now allowed to roam about and check out the stuff. It is very expensive, but I took it because there was a lot of value there.
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Life Care Center of West Bridgewater
765 West Center Street , West Bridgewater, MA, 02379
Life Care Center of West Bridgewater is located in a western neighborhood of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, near parks, shopping centers and Amvets Memorial Highway. Residents and visitors give the
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Life Care Center of West Bridgewater is located in a western neighborhood of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, near parks, shopping centers and Amvets Memorial Highway. Residents and visitors give the community high marks on its residential setting and comfortable rooms. In particular, residents praise the building’s attentive staff which is on the premises 24 hours per day. Staff is on-site to help with physical therapy, rehabilitation and medical care for conditions such as dementia. Life Care Center of West Bridgewater also received complimentary comments for the cleanliness of its rooms and common areas.
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Life Care Center of West Bridgewater is located in a western neighborhood of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, near parks, shopping centers and Amvets Memorial Highway. Residents and visitors give the
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Life Care Center of West Bridgewater is located in a western neighborhood of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, near parks, shopping centers and Amvets Memorial Highway. Residents and visitors give the community high marks on its residential setting and comfortable rooms. In particular, residents praise the building’s attentive staff which is on the premises 24 hours per day. Staff is on-site to help with physical therapy, rehabilitation and medical care for conditions such as dementia. Life Care Center of West Bridgewater also received complimentary comments for the cleanliness of its rooms and common areas.
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Tiffany II Rest Home
56 West Water Street, Rockland, MA, 02370
From the outside, the Tiffany II Rest Home in Rockland, Massachusetts, resembles an ordinary two-story dwelling, but inside, it contains a retirement community with assisted living options for seniors
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From the outside, the Tiffany II Rest Home in Rockland, Massachusetts, resembles an ordinary two-story dwelling, but inside, it contains a retirement community with assisted living options for seniors. The small facility offers quiet rooms, personalized care, and an attentive staff ready to help out whenever needed by providing assistance with grooming, bathing, and medication distribution. Visitors note that the building is new, making it clean and comfortable to live in. A majority of the rooms in the facility are shared, and residents eat their meals in a communal dining room where they are able to socialize with other seniors.
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From the outside, the Tiffany II Rest Home in Rockland, Massachusetts, resembles an ordinary two-story dwelling, but inside, it contains a retirement community with assisted living options for seniors
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From the outside, the Tiffany II Rest Home in Rockland, Massachusetts, resembles an ordinary two-story dwelling, but inside, it contains a retirement community with assisted living options for seniors. The small facility offers quiet rooms, personalized care, and an attentive staff ready to help out whenever needed by providing assistance with grooming, bathing, and medication distribution. Visitors note that the building is new, making it clean and comfortable to live in. A majority of the rooms in the facility are shared, and residents eat their meals in a communal dining room where they are able to socialize with other seniors.
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All American Assisted Living
1074 West Washington St, Hanson, MA, 02341
All American Assisted Living is a community-oriented facility located in Hanson, Massachusetts. Visitors frequently compliment the facility’s suite-style living quarters. Residents appreciate the priv
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All American Assisted Living is a community-oriented facility located in Hanson, Massachusetts. Visitors frequently compliment the facility’s suite-style living quarters. Residents appreciate the privacy of individual bedrooms while still enjoying the communal aspects of clean, shared living rooms. Family members feel comfortable leaving their loved ones in the care of the attentive staff, noting that medications are always administered in a timely manner. Another of the facility’s main draws is the separate Alzheimer’s care unit. Visitors also mention the home-cooked meals and the many events organized by the activities department.
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All American Assisted Living is a community-oriented facility located in Hanson, Massachusetts. Visitors frequently compliment the facility’s suite-style living quarters. Residents appreciate the priv
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All American Assisted Living is a community-oriented facility located in Hanson, Massachusetts. Visitors frequently compliment the facility’s suite-style living quarters. Residents appreciate the privacy of individual bedrooms while still enjoying the communal aspects of clean, shared living rooms. Family members feel comfortable leaving their loved ones in the care of the attentive staff, noting that medications are always administered in a timely manner. Another of the facility’s main draws is the separate Alzheimer’s care unit. Visitors also mention the home-cooked meals and the many events organized by the activities department.
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Life Care Center of Plymouth
94 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360
I cannot say enough about the staff at Lifecare in Plymouth. My mother was there for rehab after suffering a fall. Despite the pandemic, the staff was very communicative, arranged FaceTime calls, and
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I cannot say enough about the staff at Lifecare in Plymouth. My mother was there for rehab after suffering a fall. Despite the pandemic, the staff was very communicative, arranged FaceTime calls, and often the doctor would call me directly with updates. Their kindness and professionalism was greatly appreciated during this difficult time.
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I cannot say enough about the staff at Lifecare in Plymouth. My mother was there for rehab after suffering a fall. Despite the pandemic, the staff was very communicative, arranged FaceTime calls, and
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I cannot say enough about the staff at Lifecare in Plymouth. My mother was there for rehab after suffering a fall. Despite the pandemic, the staff was very communicative, arranged FaceTime calls, and often the doctor would call me directly with updates. Their kindness and professionalism was greatly appreciated during this difficult time.
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Guardian Center
888 N Main St, Brockton, MA, 02301
The Guardian Center of Brockton, Massachusetts, is nestled in the northern end of this peaceful town and easily accessed directly from Highway 28. It is a two-minute drive away from the green space of
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The Guardian Center of Brockton, Massachusetts, is nestled in the northern end of this peaceful town and easily accessed directly from Highway 28. It is a two-minute drive away from the green space of Ames Nowell State Park and just five minutes away from New England Sinai Hospital. Relatives find the in-house dental and psychiatric care, as well as the complimentary transportation of clients to medical appointments to be impressive features of this facility. Guardian Center is also praised by clients for showing special consideration for morbidly obese patients and the provision of beds to accommodate patients with mobility issues.
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The Guardian Center of Brockton, Massachusetts, is nestled in the northern end of this peaceful town and easily accessed directly from Highway 28. It is a two-minute drive away from the green space of
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The Guardian Center of Brockton, Massachusetts, is nestled in the northern end of this peaceful town and easily accessed directly from Highway 28. It is a two-minute drive away from the green space of Ames Nowell State Park and just five minutes away from New England Sinai Hospital. Relatives find the in-house dental and psychiatric care, as well as the complimentary transportation of clients to medical appointments to be impressive features of this facility. Guardian Center is also praised by clients for showing special consideration for morbidly obese patients and the provision of beds to accommodate patients with mobility issues.
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Life Care Center of the South Shore
309 Driftway, Scituate, MA, 02066
Don’t do it. Dad went in after back surgery and within 2 weeks, he was at death’s door. During COVID, we couldn’t see him. He had a follow-up with his surgeon who called me absolutely livid. They had
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Don’t do it. Dad went in after back surgery and within 2 weeks, he was at death’s door. During COVID, we couldn’t see him. He had a follow-up with his surgeon who called me absolutely livid. They had misled my mother into authorizing Seroquel and it damn near killed him. He went in there completely fine mentally. Within 2 weeks he couldn’t sit up and he was incontinent. Nobody at Lifecare told us. Of course not. They were causing it!! Absolutely disgusting, vile, and no compassion or regard for basic human dignity. This is what nursing homes due. They drug patients to a vegetative state to make them easier to care for. It’s all over the country. Who knew? Watch where you put your loved ones. This place almost killed my 72-year-old father.
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Don’t do it. Dad went in after back surgery and within 2 weeks, he was at death’s door. During COVID, we couldn’t see him. He had a follow-up with his surgeon who called me absolutely livid. They had
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Don’t do it. Dad went in after back surgery and within 2 weeks, he was at death’s door. During COVID, we couldn’t see him. He had a follow-up with his surgeon who called me absolutely livid. They had misled my mother into authorizing Seroquel and it damn near killed him. He went in there completely fine mentally. Within 2 weeks he couldn’t sit up and he was incontinent. Nobody at Lifecare told us. Of course not. They were causing it!! Absolutely disgusting, vile, and no compassion or regard for basic human dignity. This is what nursing homes due. They drug patients to a vegetative state to make them easier to care for. It’s all over the country. Who knew? Watch where you put your loved ones. This place almost killed my 72-year-old father.
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Paying for Assisted Living in Plymouth County
Because of Plymouth County’s proximity to Barnstable Town, it shares the town’s average assisted living price of $6,338 per month. This price is higher than the state average of $6,085, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Assisted living in Plymouth County is considerably more expensive than the national average, which comes to $4,300 per month.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
At $6,338, Plymouth County has the highest assisted living prices in all of Massachusetts. The Boston area has the second-highest prices, averaging $6,100 per month. Costs are lowest in the central city of Worcester, which averages $5,488. This is $850 per month more affordable than assisted living in Plymouth County. Further inland, the Springfield area averages $5,750. Pittsfield has a similar assisted living price, at $5,789. Similar assisted living prices can be found elsewhere in New England, with Connecticut city New Haven averaging $6,445 and the nearby Hartford area averaging $5,753. Costs can be lower in neighboring Rhode Island, where Providence has an average assisted living price of $4,950 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Plymouth County
Seniors in Plymouth County who require assistance with the cost of services at an ALR are fortunate to have a number of options at their disposal. As part of the Massachusetts Medicaid State Plan, seniors can receive financial aid through the Group Adult Foster Care program and Money Follows the Person (MFP) waiver program. Low-income seniors are also eligible to apply for an optional state supplement (OSS) to be added to their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Plymouth County
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Old Colony Planning Council Area Agency on Aging | (508) 583-1833 | As the local Area Agency on Aging, this state body offers support and advocacy to seniors throughout Plymouth and surrounding counties. A long-term care ombudsman program helps residents of care homes resolve concerns about their treatment, and the Aging Service Access Point serves as a central collection of housing, medical and community resources. |
| Plymouth Center for Active Living | (508) 747-1620 | Adults over 60 can get help with health insurance applications or access other social services such as legal aid and long-term housing counseling at this senior center. A wellness program offers low-impact exercise and dance classes and courses on nutrition and healthy aging. Members also have access to blood pressure and foot care clinics. Seniors can participate in language, computer and crafting classes or enjoy live entertainment and communal luncheons. |
| Cape Cod Vet Center | (508) 778-0124 | Operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this organization supports service members with financial assistance for housing, health care and education. This body also acts as an access point for pensions, life insurance and disability benefits. Veterans can get individual and group mental health care as well as pharmaceutical and laboratory services through the VA medical system. |
| Old Colony Elder Services | (508) 584-1561 | This nonprofit offers a wide range of educational services, which include classes on nutrition, chronic disease management and financial planning. Here, seniors can also get health insurance and housing options counseling as well as information on scams and consumer rights. An emergency assistance program can provide financial aid for rent, bills and sudden expenses. |
| South Shore Community Action Council | (508) 747-7575 | Elderly and disabled adults can access a free transportation program that offers rides to medical appointments, errands and social engagements. This nonprofit body also offers case management services, emergency financial assistance programs and free help with filing taxes. The Consumer Aid Program offers information and resources designed to protect vulnerable populations from fraud and exploitation. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Plymouth County
Plymouth County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.
