Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Barnstable County, MA below include 13 memory care communities with 176 reviews. On average in Barnstable County, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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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
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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22 Richardson Road, Centerville, MA 02632
4.8
(13 reviews)
"My brother is in Harbor Point at Centerville. It is very nice. They're very good with the residents and they take care of them. It's a very homey atmosphere. They're very clean. The rooms were very adequate. They're very private. There's always staff..."
$6,420
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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
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462 Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee, MA 02649
4.4
(9 reviews)
"Bridges by EPOCH at Mashpee is a memory care facility. It was beautiful, but also very, very expensive. Everybody was great. They're all trained to handle memory care residents. The rooms were nice, but my aunt needed someone to be with her and they ..."
$11,225
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
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
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..."
$7,113
10 Golf Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360
4.9
(11 reviews)
"staff very impressive. greatinteraction staff/patient. people are active and staff response xcellemt, i am volunteer from hospice. ..."
$6,500
CARING STARS WINNER
60 Stafford Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
4.3
(13 reviews)
"My friend's a resident of Stafford Hill. The area I visited was more of an Alzheimer's area because you didn't get down there and they'd have to buzz you in. The staff were very attentive to the residents and caring. They have a nice dining area, but..."
$5,650
In Massachusetts, where an estimated 130,000 residents have Alzheimer's, it's important for counties and cities to have enough memory care facilities to accommodate this population. This is no exception in Barnstable County, where there are eight memory care facilities. Barnstable County, which consists of Cape Cod and nearby islands, is home to 213,444 residents, 29.9 percent of whom are 65 or over.
In Barnstable County as in the rest of Massachusetts, memory care facilities are known as “Dementia Special Care Units”, (DSCUs). In addition, some assisted living facilities in Barnstable County may include a Special Care Residence, or SCR, for residents with dementia, Huntington's disease or other mental health issues.
Memory Care costs in Barnstable County start around $7,721 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 Barnstable 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.
Newport County
$8,565
Plymouth County
$8,058
Barnstable County
$7,721
Bristol County
$7,579
Norfolk County
$7,552
Suffolk County
$6,542
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.
Barnstable 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 Barnstable County, please visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
Barnstable 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.
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ReviewerFC031524C
5.0
Review of Harbor Point at Centerville
My brother is in Harbor Point at Centerville. It is very nice. They're very good with the residents and they take care of them. It's a very homey atmosphere. They're very clean. The rooms were very...
Memory Care
Brenda D.
5.0
Review of Maplewood At Mill Hill
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...
Provider response
Dear Brenda, We're so glad to hear that your mother has found a warm and inviting home at Maplewood at Mill Hill. It's heartwarming to know that you and your siblings feel fortunate to have chosen...
Memory Care
cheryllj
5.0
Review of Maplewood At Mill Hill
My mother moved into Maplewood At Mill Hill a little over a year ago. Since then, her condition has actually improved! They provide structure ,as well as, activities which have helped her...
Provider response
Dear Cheryl, We're delighted to hear about your mother's improved condition and her positive experience at Maplewood at Mill Hill. Our structured activities are designed to enhance the well-being...
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