The Best Memory Care Communities in Essex County, MA

"I went to Ashland Farm at North Andover. I know they seem very nice, very helpful, and wanted to make sure that the people who live there are part of the community and not just living in their own rooms and never coming out. They want them to get out and be active. The staff was great. They have activities every day. Everything looked fine."

"My mom moved to Sunrise of Lynnfield. One of the things that impressed me was most of the people who work there have been there for years. The people are always smiling and happy, and very helpful. She got one of the bigger rooms with a two-bedroom with a small dining room and a bathroom. They have a library and a TV video room. They have an arts and crafts room. They have a beautiful garden area with trees, flowers, and bushes. There are lots of things they do including shopping trips. They walk, play games, and have parties, too."

"The Current Beverly is a few blocks away from the beach. They had bedroom units, which were large enough that I could get much of the furniture I currently have in storage into those units. Three meals a day are supplied and their menu looked very appetizing. The dining room is very nice. So, I don't think there'll be any problems there. They have a common area where they give talks and concerts and you can watch movies on a large screen TV. They have a wine and beer bar on the top floor. Just beyond this is a full-width promenade area with chairs that goes around the corner. The facility is up on the top of a hill and when you look down from this promenade, you look over the trees right down to the ocean and the beach. It's a beautiful view and I would probably be out there sitting and reading out in the open air. It's a nice full-width balcony that runs the full length of the building. So, it's quite large. The facility has been completely refurbished and everything is brand new. The salesperson was very friendly and nice. He is continuing to communicate with me and keep me up to date. They have periodic get-togethers that he invites me to. I haven't been to any yet, because I pretty much made up my mind. The facility has weekly housekeeping. They have a linen service. Each floor has its own laundry that you can use at no extra cost. It's pretty much a standard kind of business. Of the places I've visited, I haven't found any that are any different there. It was a clean place. They were just starting to fill it in again. There weren't that many residents yet because they had just reopened. As I mentioned, it is up on a hill. It's up on the very pinnacle of a hill and if you don't have a car, if you are walking, you have to go up to get into it. I'm on supplemental oxygen and if I have to walk up a hill, I get tired pretty fast. So, ingress into the place could be a consideration for somebody who is walking, because you have to go uphill to get into it."

"My mother-in-law moved into The Residence at Pearl Street 2 weeks ago. She is very comfortable and very happy there. So far, they're doing a nice job. It's a very beautiful and clean place. It was a former school, which they've done over. On the inside, they have a lot of really nice common areas with television or tables for playing cards. They have a big and beautiful dining room with sunny windows. They also have daily and weekly activities, including going shopping which they do once or twice a week. She's been able to attend church services. Right now, they're doing it televised in the residence. And then someone brings over communion for them, which is nice. She has a studio apartment with a full bathroom and a little kitchenette that has enough room for a table and two chairs, a 2-burner stove, a refrigerator, and a sink. She has a big common room that's large enough for her bed, a chair, a TV, and a big walk-in closet. They offer meals there - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But she can make herself food if she wants to. They have a beauty salon and a library, and there are washers and dryers on site. Since it's assisted living, there is an attendant that comes by every day if you need someone to help you with your medication. They bring people in to do various things like music. My mother-in-law was telling me that they had someone playing the piano and they were playing music from the 40s and 50s. She says the food is good, but she doesn't rave about it. "

"I went to Bridges by EPOCH at Andover. The space was designed very well, and I like that their prices are all together. There's no calculating involved. The people were amazing. I met several people that lived here. I was very happy with the place. I got to see the menu and it looked delicious. They had a lot of options. I talked to a few of the residents and they said the food is great. Everybody seemed very happy. The atmosphere was very pleasant. I did not see any activity. Everyone was just finishing up lunch. It's beautiful, spacious, and very secure."

"We were directed to Windsor Place by a Care Patrol employee. From my first phone call to Sandra and virtual tour, I got a good feeling about this facility. They were very a ccomodating about a month of respite care while we looked for a permanent home for our relative in NYC. The memory care unit staff were excellent, attentive to each individual's needs, planning varied activities each day and ensuring each resident's safety. The nurses were in regular contact with us. Sandra was always available by phone or e-mail. The owners were on the premises and always willing to speak with you. The front desk staff greeted you warmly every time that you entered. From day one, our family's experience was terrific. I would highly recommend Windsor Place to potential residents."

"I saw the Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn. I thought the facility was wonderful. The woman who gave us the tour was great. They had a lot to offer. The one I interacted with seemed lovely. They had a lovely courtyard. A group had just come back from the memory care unit for a little trip outside. Some were in wheelchairs, so it didn't impede the fact that residents who were in wheelchairs were still taken out for a little drive, which I thought was lovely."

"We had a very good experience at The Residence at Vinnin Square. It's beautiful. Everything was nice. It was open. It was airy. It didn't smell. There's a lot of light in there. The layout was good. I don't have anything bad to say. The staff was very nice, welcoming, and informative. They have a salon. They have a movie theater. They have a gym. They have activity areas. They have these little cafes that are all around the facility, or places where people can gather. I was impressed with it."

"My father is in Windrose at Woburn. They only take people who have dementia and Alzheimer's. It's very clean. The staff and the services are excellent. They have all kinds of activities. They play games, they do arts and crafts, they have entertainment come in, and they sing. One thing I am not happy about is the food. I'm going to reach out to the executive director of the facility, and we need to have a conversation because I am not happy with the food. They're very reasonable price-wise."

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"Benchmark Senior Living at Haverhill Crossings was very nice. The advantage of that place was that it's all on one single floor for memory care. Their staff was very friendly. They all smiled and the residents that we saw were very, very friendly to us. We just peeked into some occupied rooms. It was a double room with a shared area. We saw the dining room and the common areas, like the recreation room or day room, and all were very nice and clean."

"If I had to put my sister somewhere, Wingate Residences at Haverhill is where she will go. First of all, everyone was very friendly. But what I liked most about it was when you went in, you could see from one side of the building to the other. There were no corridors or hallways. The memory care was absolutely beautiful in the sense of the colors. They used bright colors like orange and lime green. Not totally, but with cream colors. And then every person's doorway was painted a different color, so they would know their doorway. You could walk from the very beginning to the end of the building, but you could still see on both sides. It was very open. I loved it. They had a butterfly walk when the butterflies come in the spring and summer. And the courtyards were very nicely done. It's just one white building, and that's it. It had assisted living and memory care all in one building. The staff that I met was fabulous."

"It was such a lovely place. It was all so bright, cheerful, and beautiful. I enjoyed the place. The people seemed friendly. As for the downside, they're expensive. The apartment is spacious enough if you're ready for that change. The facility was very clean. It was spotless. I was very impressed with that. It was lovely to talk with the staff and have my questions answered."

"The facility and staff at Atria at Merrimack Place are wonderful! The business director has answered every single question about my parent's ever changing bill. Maintenance has been on duty with my parent's multiple moves and apartment needs. Nursing staff has gone above and beyond to help with my parents needs. Receptionist makes me feel like family when I sign in. Bus driver has been such a help their adjustment to Atria with providing rides to church, Dr's appointments (even outside of scheduled times), trips around town, and just a listening ear. Executive Director has been there for me and my family as my parents adjusted to their new living situation. Your entire staff is so kind and I tell everyone that I talk to that I haven't met a single person that works at Atria that isn't awesome. I absolutely love seeing the Atria Facebook posts that Community Director adds. The care and engagement that you provide for my parents (and all of the residents) honestly moves me to tears."