
The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Needham, MA for 2023
Also serving communities of Wellesley.
There are 39 Memory Care Facilities in the Needham area, with 4 in Needham and 35 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Needham is $7,745 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwood with an average starting cost of $7,717.
To help you with your search, browse the 45 reviews below for memory care facilities in Needham. On average, consumers rate memory care in Needham 3.8 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Dedham with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Needham, call (855) 863-8283.
Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Needham, MA
Wingate Residences at Needham
Avita of Needham
Wingate Healthcare
Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcar...
Maplewood at Weston
Brookdale Cushing Park
Atria Marina Place
Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Cr...
New Pond Village
Mary Ann Morse at Heritage
Sunrise of Wayland
Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle
Evans Park at Newton Corner
The Residence at Watertown Square
Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
Providence House Assisted Living
The Residence at Valley Farm
Wingate Residences at Weston
Sunrise of Arlington MA
Adelaide of Newton Centre
Sunrise of Norwood
The Falls at Cordingly Dam
The Residence at Boylston Place
Sunrise of Newton
Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood
Traditions of Dedham
The Residence at Paine Estates
Rogerson House
The Linden at Dedham
Brightview Arlington
Landmark at Longwood
Carriage House at Lee’s Farm
Bethany Health Care Center
Brightview Canton
St. Patrick's Manor - Memory Care
Cadbury Commons
Newton Wellesley Center For Alzheimer...
White Oak Cottages
What to Consider About Memory Care in Needham
Needham, Massachusetts, is a safe, family-friendly suburb of Boston. The state of Massachusetts indicates that over 130,000 of its residents have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Needham, with a population of 29,000, has 5,500 seniors aged 65 and older, a population with many vulnerable to memory care conditions. To care for those with dementia and Alzheimer's, Needham has over two dozen memory care facilities.
Memory care facilities in Needham, as in all of 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 (SCRs).
- Weather in Needham means cold winters with plenty of snow; temperatures can regularly drop into the teens in January. Seniors in memory care with certain health conditions may be uncomfortable. Summers are warm and not overly hot, with July averages in the low 80s, which may bring relief to those sensitive to high heat.
- Massachusetts does not levy a state income tax on Social Security income. This may make budgeting for memory care easier for residents and their families.
- Needham, as part of the greater Boston metro area, is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston and Boston Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Needham's cost of living is nearly 2.5 times the national average, with high housing costs making this number so high. Housing, at over four times the rest of the country, may cause the operational costs for memory care facilities to increase, something that families on a budget may need to consider.
Paying for Memory Care in Needham
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Needham start around $7,745 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,747 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Needham 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Needham
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 Needham
Needham 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 Needham, please visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
Directory of Winners in the Needham Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Needham
Needham-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.
Other Options in Needham, MA
Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Needham
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Review of Avita of Needham
My mil was here for 1.5 years for us it was a nightmare. Which is too bad because the place itself is really nice! The sales staff promises you the world. Then no where to be found if there’s an ... Read more
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Review of Avita of Needham
SUMMARY * ROOMS-- safety issues: no call button/pendants. no shower seat or grab bars * ACTIVITIES-- none on the weekends and exercise is not daily. Over-reliance on TV watching. * HYGIE... Read more
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Review of Avita of Needham
My mom is at Avita of Needham. The main reason why we chose them is the proximity to the family. I like the cleanliness, and I like the size of each village. There are four quads, and she is in one... Read more
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