22 Memory Care Facilities near Malden, MA

Malden, population 61,000, is an affluent, family-friendly community that is part of the greater Boston, Massachusetts, metro area. This state estimates over 130,000 of its residents have Alzheimer's disease or dementia, and many of Malden's 7,300 over-65 residents make up part of this number. To care for these folks, there are 50 memory care facilities in Malden and 60 more in the Boston area. 

In Malden, and all of Massachusetts, memory care facilities are regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. In order to work in an Alzheimer's or dementia care facility, employees are required by state law to undergo specific training for these conditions. Memory care facilities in Massachusetts can either be separate wings of an assisted living campus or a facility devoted entirely to memory care. Stand-alone memory care facilities are referred to as Dementia Special Care Units (DSCUs). Other memory care facilities attached to assisted living communities are called Special Care Residences (SCR). 

• The state of Massachusetts does not tax Social Security income, which may leave more money available for families budgeting for memory care costs. Other tax breaks include an over-65 state tax exemption, as well as several other exemptions for seniors and those with a qualifying disability. 
  
• Malden residents enjoy all four seasons. Winters are cold and often snowy, which may aggravate some health conditions for those in memory care. Summers are warm and may be more comfortable for aging joints. 
  
• Malden's cost of living is higher than the U.S. average, mainly due to high housing costs. This may increase the cost of operations for memory care facilities, something families on a budget should take into account.
  
• Malden, as part of the greater Boston area, is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Malden

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.

Malden 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 Malden, please visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.

Directory of Winners in the Malden Area

Malden-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.