
The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Newburyport, MA for 2023
There are 7 Memory Care Facilities in the Newburyport area, with 2 in Newburyport and 5 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Newburyport is $10,197 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper nearby regions include Haverhill with an average starting cost of $7,090.
To help you with your search, browse the 19 reviews below for memory care facilities in Newburyport. On average, consumers rate memory care in Newburyport 4.8 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Andover with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Newburyport, MA
Atria Merrimack Place
Avita of Newburyport
The Residence at Riverbend
Benchmark Senior Living at Haverhill ...
Wingate Residences at Haverhill
Langdon Place of Exeter
Cornerstone at Hampton
What to Consider About Memory Care in Newburyport
Newburyport is a small, seaside community located on the outskirts of the greater Boston, Massachusetts, metro area. Estimates by the state of Massachusetts indicate that over 130,000 of its residents have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Newburyport, population 18,000, has 3,500 seniors aged 65 and older. To provide around-the-clock care for Newburyport seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's, the city has a dozen memory care facilities and there are more in the greater Boston area.
Memory care facilities in Newburyport, as in all of Massachusetts, may either stand alone as a dedicated memory care home or be separate wings of an assisted living campus. 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 Newburyport includes cold winters with plenty of snow, including blizzards. 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.
- Newburyport, 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.
- Newburyport's cost of living is more than one and a half times the national average. Housing costs, more than two and a half times the rest of the country, skew this number higher, as healthcare and grocery costs are more in line with the rest of the country. The higher housing costs 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 Newburyport
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Newburyport start around $10,197 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 Newburyport 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 Newburyport
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 Newburyport
Newburyport 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 Newburyport, please visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
Directory of Winners in the Newburyport Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Newburyport
Newburyport-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 Newburyport, MA
Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Newburyport
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Review of Atria Merrimack Place
Atria Merrimack Place had nice facilities. I tried their food and it was good. They had lots of activities. It seemed it was well-staffed and they were all very friendly. It had a nice outdoor spac... Read more
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Review of Atria Merrimack Place
I would want to give the facility five stars overall but I can't. The people who cared for my wife were excellent; personable, professional, skilled, kind, experienced. The corporate administratio... Read more
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Review of Avita of Newburyport
My mother entered Avita in 2019 . She passed last month but during her time there she was treated with the utmost care and compassion. They kept her safe and healthy through the covid pandemic. Ma... Read more
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