Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Hampden County, MA below include 36 memory care communities with 308 reviews. On average in Hampden County, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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CARING STARS WINNER
460 West Street, Ludlow, MA 01056
4.7
(20 reviews)
"My father-in-law was at Keystone Commons and it was very good. It's clean and the staff was attentive. His room was well cared for. It was very good. Everything was more than adequate. As my father-in-law's abilities to take oral nutrition independen..."
$4,310
CARING STARS WINNER
942 Grayson Dr, Springfield, MA 01119
4.4
(37 reviews)
"I toured The Wellington at Springfield. It's in a beautiful area, very, very beautiful, pretty area. The building inside and out was very clean and very organized. The people up front were just wonderful. I can't remember that girl's name, but she wa..."
$2,813
CARING STARS WINNER
741 Parker Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
4.7
(8 reviews)
"I didn't have any negatives at The Reserve at East Longmeadow. It's absolutely beautiful. It's lovely, new, and spacious. It has a lot of natural light everywhere. It's larger than the other place, so it has a lot of different seating options for the..."
$4,881
153 Cardinal Drive, Agawam, MA 01001
4.5
(7 reviews)
"I'm happy to do a review for The Atrium at Cardinal Drive. It's not located as conveniently for my family, but I toured and spent a lot of time there, and I think very highly of it. It's a very intimate setting. The building itself is designed very u..."
$5,889
2387 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095
4.0
(15 reviews)
"Orchard Valley at Wilbraham was fabulous. All of the staff members were wonderful. Stephanie was the one that I dealt with, and she couldn't have been any more attentive or helpful. The room that my cousin was going to go into was way more than we ex..."
$5,370
7 River Mills Dr, Chicopee, MA 01020
5.0
(4 reviews)
"The person who took me around River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls was very knowledgeable. My husband has Parkinson's and Lewy Body and she was very knowledgeable about what residents with those kinds of problems need. When she was describin..."
$5,400
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50 Benton Dr, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
4.3
(13 reviews)
"Our father was at East Village for several years around 2010 and really enjoyed the community and the wonderful staff. Five years ago, we moved our mother to East Village and more than 50% of the staff was still there! What a great testimony to the c..."
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462 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
4.7
(7 reviews)
"My mom has moved into Heritage Woods. The staff is knowledgeable and caring. From the executive director to the nursing staff to the aides, they have all helped my mom and made her feel welcome there. They showed her around, and they've helped her ge..."
$2,000
110 Monastery Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089
4.8
(6 reviews)
"It looks like more of a place for living than a warehouse for dying. I just had a positive impression of it. The staff was engaging with the residents. The place smelled clean and the grounds were really nice. You have to furnish the room yourself, b..."
$3,000
40 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085
4.8
(6 reviews)
"My mother is at The Arbors at Westfield. It's very good. The facility is clean and they offered many activities. They have bingo, they have therapy dogs, outings to different venues, games, and they have manicures and pedicures. That's all included. ..."
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780 Converse Street, Longmeadow, MA 01106
4.3
(10 reviews)
"We have chosen Ruth's House for my mom, and she will move in. I loved this facility. I found them to be friendly, and I thought the food was good. The facility was clean. I just loved that they had a ton of activities. There was also a lot included w..."
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118 Hazard Ave, Enfield, CT 06082
5.0
(1 reviews)
"All American Assisted Living looked like it would be a very nice place. It was just a little bit expensive. They've got all the conveniences there. They have their own medical staff and your personal grooming is all taken care of right there. The roo..."
$4,600
1824 Manchester Rd, Glastonbury, CT 06033
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Buckingham Heights was only dedicated exclusively to memory care so that they can address every need at every stage, whatever happens to your loved one who's got dementia. Suzanne assisted us with the tour and she was wonderful. She's been there a lo..."
$7,806
550 Old County Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
4.7
(12 reviews)
"Rooms are spacious and clean. Staff is friendly and helpful. Food is fabulous! I highly recommend Stonebrook at Windsor Locks for your loved one!..."
$5,075
73 South Street, Ware, MA 01082
4.7
(7 reviews)
"I think that Cedarbook Village at Ware is a fabulous community. My uncle is there and they made it very easy to do the intake and to let me know what they had to offer on my uncle's behalf. They assessed him and determined the level of care he would ..."
$4,575
550 Avery Heights, Hartford, CT 06106
4.6
(6 reviews)
"I went to Avery Heights. I like the openness of the facility, and I like the activity that I saw around, and people interacting. It was very well maintained. It was clean, and they seemed to be very active on that. There were several floor plans avai..."
$4,340
100 Fisher Drive, Avon, CT 06001
4.4
(9 reviews)
"We have brought my aunt into Arden Courts of Avon, and they were all wonderful. She is there for a short-term respite. The reason we chose them was that they were very welcoming, the location was convenient to our home, and it didn't seem like a hosp..."
$9,682
CARING STARS WINNER
7 Canal Road, Suffield, CT 06078
4.4
(7 reviews)
"I visited Suffield by the River to see their memory care. It's top-notch and a great place. It's right near my home, very clean, and well-appointed. The staff could be a little bit friendlier, though. It's got everything that anybody would need but i..."
$4,965
CARING STARS WINNER
432 Buckland Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
4.4
(17 reviews)
"My father will be moving into The Village at Buckland Court. Everyone's been really friendly. They make my dad very welcome there. It's very spacious inside. We liked how there was a lot of little gathering spots in the building. Everyone's very welc..."
$4,305
200 Deming Street, South Windsor, CT 06074
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My father moved into The Residence at South Windsor Farms. Our overall experience with it is very positive. I like that they know all the residents and that they make sure that they're getting the care that they need. The room is bright and up to dat..."
$4,495
In Massachusetts, there are an estimated 6,859,819 residents as of 2017. Of these, approximately 130,000 people have Alzheimer's, and this number is expected to grow to 150,000 by 2025. With numbers like these, it's important for the state to have enough memory care facilities to support this population.
Hampden County, located in the western part of Massachusetts, includes the city of Springfield and has a population of 469,818 people, 16.5 percent of whom are age 65 or older. There are eight memory care facilities in Hampden County to support residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.
In Hampden County as in the rest of Massachusetts, memory care facilities are officially known as Dementia Special Care Units (DSCUs).
Memory Care costs in Hampden County start around $5,847 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 Hampden 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.
Worcester County
$8,001
Hartford County
$7,200
Middlesex County
$7,006
Hampshire County
$6,475
Hampden County
$5,847
Litchfield County
$5,755
Berkshire County
$5,737
US
$5,694
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.
Hampden 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 Hampden County, please visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
Hampden 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.
Memory Care
Gale_75
5.0
Review of The Atrium at Cardinal Drive
I'm happy to do a review for The Atrium at Cardinal Drive. It's not located as conveniently for my family, but I toured and spent a lot of time there, and I think very highly of it. It's a very...
Provider response
Hello Gale_75, We are glad to hear about your positive experience visiting The Atrium at Cardinal Drive. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
Memory Care
James
4.0
Review of The Wellington at Springfield
I toured The Wellington at Springfield. The staff was personable and open to showing me whatever I wanted to see. The facility appeared to be pretty clean and kept up well. The clients seem to be...
Provider response
James, we're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at The Wellington at Springfield. Thank you again for letting our team know how we did! We look forward to...
Memory Care
Nicole
5.0
Review of East Village Place
Our father was at East Village for several years around 2010 and really enjoyed the community and the wonderful staff. Five years ago, we moved our mother to East Village and more than 50% of the...
Provider response
Nicole, thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us at East Village Place! We are grateful to have known your father and that your mother is part of our community as well. It's...
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