Sandwich, the oldest town in Barnstable County, nestles on the shore of Cape Cod Bay. The...
Read on for 256 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in Sandwich and the surrounding areas, rated with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars stars.
176 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
5.0
(3 reviews)
"The staff at Decatur House was lovely. The people who owned it were very attentive and caring. It's a small family-owned place, which gave it an entirely different feel than the other places. This would have been our top choice had we been able to co..."
$7,300
820 Harwich Road, Brewster, MA 02631
5.0
(14 reviews)
"If you have an opportunity to place a family member at Maplewood, or if you are considering it, jump at the chance. You won't regret it. Working with the lead staff has been excellent. They answer all my questions, whether via e-mail or phone. My mot..."
$5,450
164 MA-28, West Yarmouth, MA 02673
4.9
(14 reviews)
"The Mill Hill Residences is such a warm and inviting community. My mother has been a resident for the last 18 months and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the food, staff, rooms, activities etc. My siblings and I feel fortunate to have found..."
$7,175
157 South Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
4.7
(11 reviews)
"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 c..."
$4,155
CARING STARS WINNER
391 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719
4.7
(10 reviews)
"Atria Fairhaven was lovely. I would have moved my aunt there in a minute if she would have gone. It was clean and bright and it smelled nice. I looked at an apartment on the first floor, and it was great. I looked at an apartment on the third floor, ..."
$4,395
CARING STARS WINNER
339 Gifford St, Falmouth, MA 02540
4.6
(19 reviews)
"I like Atria Woodbriar Park very, very much. What I saw was marvelous, but everybody was in great shape. The staff members were fine. They sent me home with some scones, which I normally do not like, but they were fabulous. And their menus, which inc..."
$4,695
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237 N Main St, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
4.6
(20 reviews)
"Larry was our tour guide at Thirwood Place and he was very well informed and answered all our questions. We toured one apartment and the amenities and the apartment were all topnotch. Especially impressive was the menu and the options for food throug..."
$5,400
CARING STARS WINNER
218 Main St., Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
4.6
(16 reviews)
"I toured Keystone Place at Buzzards Bay. I liked the location. There is nothing I like the least about it. I liked it very much. The staff were very friendly. They had everything that I cared about. They had a hair salon, they had a bus for transport..."
$4,425
790 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA 02601
4.4
(15 reviews)
"I'm moving into Brookdale Cape Cod. They showed me everything, including the amenities. They introduced me to the heads of different departments and made me feel completely at home. Pat was very pleasant, and she answered all our questions immediatel..."
$1,107
300 Rosebrook Way, Wareham, MA 02571
4.3
(16 reviews)
"My mother has moved into All American Assisted Living at Wareham. I like that the rooms are two-bedroom units, so they always have a roommate. They have a secure outside courtyard, and they provide a lot of activities for the residents. The staff is ..."
$4,450
97 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360
4.3
(10 reviews)
"Sunrise of Plymouth Beach has been very accommodating and proactive. My mother-in-law is in memory care and settling in well. The surroundings are beautiful. It's right near the beach with a great view. People have been very thoughtful and responsive..."
$6,901
21 Chipman Way, Kingston, MA 02364
4.1
(17 reviews)
"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..."
$3,995
579 Buck Island Road, West Yarmouth, MA 02673
4.1
(14 reviews)
"I went to Maplewood at Mayflower Place. Our tour guide, Julie, was exceptional. She took so much time with us, and since it was our first place we had a ton of questions. We were very impressed with the whole place. One of the impressive points is th..."
$5,200
114 Riverside Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746
4.1
(8 reviews)
"Whaler's Cove Assisted Living was a great place. It's beautiful. It used to be a department store a long time ago. It's very beautiful inside, and it's got elevators to everywhere. You bring your own furniture and you decorate your apartment the way ..."
$4,600
10 Village Green Way, Marshfield, MA 02050
3.5
(4 reviews)
"I toured Allerton House at Proprietors Green. It was exquisite. The staff were very friendly. They had everything that I could be interested in. They had a theater, they had a pub, they had transportation, and they had a lovely dining room. It's extr..."
$7,950
389 Gifford St, Falmouth, MA 02540
Cape Cod independent senior living and assisted living is at its best at Atria Woodbriar Place in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Enjoy three chef-prepared meals a day and our all-inclusive amenities. Spacious apartments have kitchenettes with full refrigerators, walk-in closets and individual thermostats. Get the personalized support you need from our friendly staff. Ask Alexa anything with Amazon's Echo Show® in-room devices. Our Engage Life® activities offer daily events for healthy aging. Swim in our indoor pool. Enjoy the pub, spa or theater. Nearby, explore Falmouth Heights Beach, Salt Pond Bird Sanctuary or tour the Cape Cod Winery. Sample local cuisine at Captain Kidd Restaurant and Bar or at the Glass Onion. Schedule your tour today. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Massachusetts Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification
$5,995
822 Rt 28, S. , Yarmouth, MA 02664
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140 Terrace Heun Dr, Falmouth, MA 02540
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We were able to see a variety of apartments at Heritage at Falmouth that were very nice, very bright, airy, and seemed to have ample room. They had a movie theater and a very nice kitchen that anyone could use. They had rooms that you could reserve i..."
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64 Great Neck Rd S, Mashpee, MA 02649
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Laurentide at Mashpee Commons was quiet and not huge. The facility was new. One of the little apartments had an alcove, which was really cute. They had a big common area in the back that kind of tied everything together. It was beautiful. They had a ..."
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290 Kingstown Way, Duxbury, MA 02332
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My folks are living at The Village. I am very impressed with their quality of care, the facility, and their employees. The rooms are very pretty. They have a variety of room sizes as well as garden apartments. I have eaten there, and the food is quit..."
$6,923
Assisted Living
Melody
5.0
Review of Decatur House
The staff at Decatur House was lovely. The people who owned it were very attentive and caring. It's a small family-owned place, which gave it an entirely different feel than the other places. This...
Provider response
Thank you for visiting and for your kind review of Decatur House. We strive to provide all of the features and amenities described to our residents — and their families — every day. We appreciate...
Assisted Living
Conrad
5.0
Review of Decatur House
Decatur House was very, very nice. The owner operators were extremely attentive and thoughtful. It was a small family run business. It's got nice grounds, and the rooms were lovely. We didn't...
Assisted Living
Valerie
5.0
Review of Decatur House
My mother is in Decatur House for respite, and it's been amazing. Her apartment is very comfortable. The only complaint she has is it's just very quiet right now and we're gonna relate that to...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that retirees in Sandwich pay approximately $9,783 per month for assisted living, which makes Sandwich one of the priciest places in Massachusetts for this service. The median expense in Massachusetts, which is $2,663 lower than that of Sandwich, confirms this. Monthly assisted living costs in Boston, Worcester and Springfield fall below $7,000, with Springfield being the most affordable at $6,368.
Sandwich
$9,783
Massachusetts
$7,120
United States
$5,350
Boston
$6,750
Worcester
$6,906
Springfield
$6,368
MassHealth, the Medicaid program of the state of Massachusetts, covers the cost of assisted living services through the Moving Forward Plan – Residential Supports (MFP-RS) waiver for eligible seniors in Sandwich or through the Supportive Senior Housing Initiative for residents of state-funded assisted living residences.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
Older adults in Sandwich pay about $9,783 per month for assisted living. Nursing home care is considerably more expensive at $13,688 monthly but may be essential for those who require continuous monitoring and skilled nursing services. Seniors who prefer skilled nursing at home can opt for home health for roughly $9,533 per month, slightly less than the cost of assisted living.
Home Health Care
$9,533
Assisted Living Facility
$9,783
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$13,688
Note: Since data for Sandwich is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Barnstable Town, instead.
Government agencies provide a variety of free and low-cost services and informational programs to seniors in Sandwich and surrounding areas. Learn more about some of the resources that can help you maintain an independent lifestyle at home or in a residential community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands | (508) 394-4630 | Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands is the Area Agency on Aging for seniors in Sandwich and more than 20 surrounding communities. It administers a number of programs designed to enhance residents’ quality of life, including an information and referrals hotline for individuals who are considering long-term care. Seniors can also contact the agency to learn more about volunteer opportunities, nutritional benefits and ways to access affordable care and housing. |
| Sandwich Council on Aging | (508) 888-4737 | The Sandwich Council on Aging offers a variety of programs to residents aged 60 and older and their caregivers. It manages a book club and discussion group and hosts in-person and virtual fitness classes for seniors who enjoy activities like chair yoga and walking. The council also helps seniors apply for prescription drug assistance, food stamps, utility bill relief and transportation. |
| Barnstable County Veterans Services | (508) 778-8740 | Every year, the Veterans' Services District Office in Barnstable claims millions of dollars in federal benefits on behalf of local veterans. It helps qualifying residents apply for health care and financial assistance, including programs like Aid & Attendance that can pay for assisted living. Officers can also help with tax breaks, medical transportation and long-term care. |
| Sandwich Durable Medical Equipment Shed | (508) 833-8020 | The Sandwich Public Health Nursing Department operates a Medical Equipment Shed that lends items to city residents for free. The department supplies wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs, bedside commodes and other items that can enhance seniors’ safety and mobility. The shed is open Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment. |
Sandwich-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.
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