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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bristol County, MA for 2024

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Bristol County

An estimated 130,000 residents in Massachusetts have Alzheimer's disease, and this number is expected to grow to 150,000 by 2025, an increase of 15.4 percent. Bristol County, Massachusetts has a population of 561,483 residents, and 16.7 percent of them are 65 or over. For residents who have Alzheimer's disease or dementia in Bristol County, there are nine memory care facilities to choose from.

In all of Massachusetts, including Bristol County, memory care facilities are known as Dementia Special Care Units (DSCUs). Special Care Residences, or SLRs, may be part of some assisted living facilities in Bristol County that are designed specifically for residents with dementia, Huntington's disease or other memory impairments. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • Since Bristol County is part of New England, the area experiences four distinct seasons each year. Spring, summer and fall are considered to be the most comfortable and suitable for outdoor activities, including supervised walks on the grounds of memory care facilities. The average high in July is 83 degrees, and the area features beautiful foliage in the fall. Winters may be challenging for memory care residents in Bristol County, as the area receives about 42 inches of snow each year.
  • The cost of living in Bristol County is relatively affordable -- on a cost of living index where 100 is the national average, Bristol County sits at 118, which is much less than the state average of 139. Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference, although it is one of the more affordable places to live in Massachusetts, as housing costs are at 158 on the same index, whereas the state average is 210.
  • Crime rate is an important consideration for families searching for memory care for their loved ones in Bristol County. On a scale of one (low crime) to 100 (high crime), this region of Massachusetts falls at 43.9 for violent crime and 42.2 for property crime. These numbers are both higher than the overall state and national averages and higher than the crime rates in the nearby Providence-Warwick Metro area in Rhode Island. Families may want to inquire about security measures at memory care facilities in this area.
  • Massachusetts is considered to be moderately tax friendly towards retirees. Income from Social Security and public pension funds are fully tax exempt, but other forms of retirement income are taxed at the state rate of 5.1 percent. These include private pensions and income from a 401k, IRA or other retirement savings account.

Paying for Memory Care in Bristol County

Memory Care costs in Bristol County start around $7,579 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Bristol 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.

Counties in Massachusetts

Newport County

$8,565

Plymouth County

$8,028

Norfolk County

$7,667

Bristol County

$7,579

Suffolk County

$6,542

Providence County

$6,045

Kent County

$5,790

US

$5,743

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Bristol County

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Bristol County

Bristol 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 Bristol County, please visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Bristol County

Bristol 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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Jbsmith

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Cottages of Dartmouth

Extremely under staffed. Many residences have fallen and become injured due to no staff. Be very careful. They only care about the money they receive not about the care they give

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Robert

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Residence at Great Woods

My wife is a resident of The Residence at Great Woods. I don't think she's had a shower in more than a week. I noticed her teeth were getting orange, not yellow. I started bringing in a toothbrush...

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Nancy

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Branches of North Attleboro

Mom is being well cared for at The Branches of North Attleboro. They have brought in physical therapy for her. The facility is pristine, but the people are what make the facility. They are very...

Provider response

Hello Nancy, Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are so glad to hear about your experience with our community. Our dedicated associates take great pride in providing the very best...

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