10 Memory Care Facilities near North Chelmsford, MA
Also serving communities of Lowell, Dracut, Westford.
There are 10 Memory Care Facilities in the North Chelmsford area, with 2 in North Chelmsford and 8 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in North Chelmsford is $5,500 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,120. Cheaper nearby regions include Billerica with an average starting cost of $4,950.
To help you with your search, browse the 35 reviews below for memory care facilities in North Chelmsford. On average, consumers rate memory care in North Chelmsford 4.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Billerica with an average rating of 4.4 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 North Chelmsford, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 10 Memory Care Facilities in North Chelmsford, MA
The Residence at Freeman Lake
The Atrium at Drum Hill
Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica ...
Bridges by EPOCH at Westford
Giving Tree Senior Living
Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook
Blaire House of Tewksbury
Bayberry at Emerald Court
D’Youville Life & Wellness Community
Brightview Concord River
What to Consider About Memory Care in North Chelmsford
In Massachusetts, more than 130,000 residents live with dementia. Residents between the ages of 65-84 make up about 16.5 percent of North Chelmsford's population, and those searching for memory care living options here will find eight communities to choose from in this close-knit town in northern Massachusetts. In the Bay State, memory care facilities are officially referred to as “Dementia Special Care Units,” or DSCUs.
Some assisted living facilities in the North Chelmsford or surrounding areas also include a Special Care Residence, or SCR, for residents with dementia, Alzheimer's or other mental health disorders.
- New England has four distinct seasons, which may be enjoyable for those with Alzheimer's who enjoy spending time outside in the fall, spring and summer. North Chelmsford receives an average of 53 inches of snow a year, and winters can be quite cold. Those with Alzheimer's and dementia may enjoy indoor activities during the winter months.
- Massachusetts fully exempts Social Security retirement tax benefits. However, Massachusetts does tax most other forms of retirement income. Massachusetts's estate tax has an exemption of just $1 million, among the lowest in the United States.
- North Chelmsford is situated in a relatively safe area, as incidents of both violent crime and property crime are well below U.S. averages. Seniors can feel safe living in a memory care community in this region. On a scale of 1 to 100, North Chelmsford violent crime is 25.2, below the U.S. average of 31.1. Property crime in North Chelmsford is about the same at 25.5, while the U.S. average is 38.1.
- North Chelmsford is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Chelmsford Campus of Lowell General Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Memory Care in North Chelmsford
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in North Chelmsford start around $6,797 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,062 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in North Chelmsford 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 North Chelmsford
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 North Chelmsford
North Chelmsford 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 North Chelmsford, please visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in North Chelmsford
North Chelmsford-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 near North Chelmsford, MA
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in North Chelmsford
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Review of The Atrium at Drum Hill
I toured The Atrium at Drum Hill. The place was nice. They had activities for the people. When I was there, there was somebody there playing a musical instrument, and they were singing. I just thou... Read more
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Review of The Atrium at Drum Hill
The Atrium at Drum Hill was wonderful. I have not had anyone in there, but I did take a tour of it, and I met with the staff. This was not the place for my significant other at that time, but I had... Read more
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Review of The Atrium at Drum Hill
We've chosen The Atrium at Drum Hill for my mother. It was a well-laid-out facility. The people there were nice. They appeared to cater to memory care, and my mother has dementia. She's been there ... Read more
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