The Best Memory Care Communities in Barnstable County, MA

"My dad moved into Brookdale Cape Cod. We picked it because it was nearby. It's very clean, and the people are very friendly. They seem to be very caring. They serve three meals a day. However, it's expensive. They have an outdoor courtyard."

"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 around and available. They have a garden where their residents can walk. The staff is very caring. I haven't tried the food, but I assume that they're good. My brother has gained weight. They have activities planned virtually several times a day every day, singing and other community activities like that. The staff are all very good with the residents, very kind, and very available. It's always very clean. It's pretty expensive."

"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 that their independent and assisted care is combined. So if my friend went to independent care but then was disabled somehow and needed assistance, she would not have to move. She would stay in her same place and just get the care she needed. The dining room is combined, so if she had a friend who left and went to assisted care, she wouldn't really be leaving. She would just be getting new services, so that seemed exceptional to both of us. She would move once and not move again unless she, of course, had dementia, but then they can accommodate that in a separate facility. Their accommodations, their amenities, everything was topnotch. We saw three apartments and she could see herself staying there. The room sizes had a variety. The kitchens were all the same and adequate, and the bathrooms were spacious and handicap accessible. The differences were the bedroom, living, and dining options, but the decks were spacious. One apartment had two decks. They seemed airy and the rooms were very bright and the ceilings were high, so you didn't feel closed in at all. We were given a coffee cake, which was exceptional, but we have not had a meal there. We have decided to come back for one."

"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 such a perfect fit for our mom!"

"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 only had singles. They were nice, but it wasn't going to meet her needs. The facility was brand new, so everything was clean and pretty. They all had little villages that they lived in and a lot of activities going on. They had a beautiful outdoor area, a bunch of function rooms where some lady was playing piano for them, a screening room, and all sorts of medical staff. It was top-of-the-line."

"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 mother suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm in Aug 2022, and given what she went through it was unclear when (and if) she'd be able to move there. They kept in communication with me as I made decisions that were best for her, so that when my mom was ready to leave rehab four months later, they knew the situation and had the perfect room for her. Having looked at many facilities of all stripes, Maplewood at Brewster is one of the nicest of all. And it still proves true six months after my mom moved in: gorgeous and clean setting, excellent food (seriously), friendly and caring staff throughout, fun and abundant activities (many holiday themed, music groups, movies in the theatre, etc.), exercise classes including aqua classes which my mom takes full advantage of, transportation to take residents to doctor's appointments/groceries/CVS/outings...it's really ideal. And there is a wellness center on site for my mom when she needs something. I sleep much better knowing that my mom is at Maplewood, and feel a huge sense of gratitude that things worked out for her to live there."