Memory Care Communities in Shrewsbury, MA

"We went to look at Brookdale Eddy Pond West. It's closer to my house. The people there were extremely nice. The staff was super pleasant. It didn't have a swimming pool. My mom seemed to like everything. She was just concerned because she loves to cook, but there was no stove. I liked it. I thought it was very nice. I think it would be perfect for my mom. The residents were walking up and down the aisles, saying hi, and waving my mom in to go watch a movie, so it was nice. The staff was very friendly and called a couple of times on the phone before we made the decision to go. She was very nice and pleasant. The menu looked awesome. The facility was very clean and nice. The staff showed us the patio outside, the dining room, and the barber shop. She showed us everything. The other thing my mother liked was the balcony."

"I toured The Branches of Marlboro. It seemed very friendly. It's very open. There are a lot of places where you can meet other people or other people may be gathered and you could join them. You also have your own space and just close the door and you're in your own little space. The staff were all so friendly. They'd look up from what they were doing to smile and say, "Hi. Welcome", and they were very nice. They have puzzles put out for anybody to do. I saw two rooms and both were extremely clean."

"The tour at The Branches of Framingham was excellent, and the lady that was running it was excellent. The staff was friendly, courteous, and very welcoming. We got to taste the food and we got to meet the cook. Everything was good. They had a new chef, we had grilled chicken and potatoes."

"From the moment we first visited Barbara, we knew it was something special. The warmth, professionalism, and genuine care shown by the entire staff made an immediate impression on us—and more importantly, on our loved one. The facility itself is beautiful, clean, and thoughtfully designed to feel like home while also ensuring safety and accessibility. Every detail, from the cozy common areas to the well-balanced meal options, reflects a deep commitment to the residents’ well-being. But what truly sets Atria Draper Place apart is the people. The caregivers, nurses, activity coordinators, and support staff all go above and beyond daily. They treat every resident with dignity, kindness, and patience. Our loved one has not only received excellent assistance with care but has also formed meaningful friendships, rediscovered hobbies, and found a renewed sense of joy and community. We are incredibly grateful for the peace of mind this place has given our family. We wholeheartedly recommend this facility to anyone looking for a compassionate and supportive assisted living environment. It truly feels like extended family."

"My father is in Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living. One of the reasons we chose it is his age and the fact that it does have a nursing home attached to it if he needs to go from assisted to nursing care. It's clean, and it's smaller. There's always staff present. They're fantastic. They know exactly what's going on with him and they're willing to help with everything. I have not tried their food, but my dad said it was a huge improvement over his rehab. Every time we walk in, activities are going on. They have painting, history trivia, and music trivia, and there is a classic movie shown. My dad is in a shared suite. It has a small kitchen facility with a table, a sink, and a refrigerator, and it has a large bathroom. He and his roommate each have separate bedrooms that are large enough to hold his recliner, his bed, and his bureau table."

"Brookdale Cushing Park was wonderful. The person who gave us the tour was very thorough in giving us information. They showed us several different styles of apartments that might work for my parents. We were able to talk with the people, and it was great. My mother is independent, but my father is not, so they would need assisted living. The staff who gave the tour was wonderful."

"Sunrise of Leominster was really good. It was better than the other facility we toured. The rooms were set up better, but they were constructed as an assisted living home. So, construction-wise, they look like regular apartments. They had a living area, separate bedrooms, a bathroom with two baths, and a kitchenette. They had space to put a microwave and a little fridge. They had a sitting area outside and a parking area for the residents if they had a vehicle. The staff members were fabulous. The dining area was very cozy and inviting. It looked nice. They had plenty of activities planned. They had different groups for activities. They also had a hairdresser, a podiatrist, and a priest who came by. They do a lot of community work."

"We looked at Bridges by EPOCH at Sudbury. It was exceptional. It strictly does memory care and they had round-the-clock nursing. The room was very nice. Mom's going to bring in her own furniture. It looks good, and it looks like it's going to be a nice fit for her since it is a secure facility. They had a beautiful garden with raised beds. Bridges strictly focus on memory care from early dementia to even hospice care. I think it's going to be good and they'll be able to transition her from one phase of her disease to another, and that'll be a good thing for her and a good thing for us, too. They have all sorts of programs, whether it's tactile programs like gardening. When I went in yesterday, they had a three-piece band and some of the residents were dancing. I think that's a really good thing and my mother was a ballroom dancer. I think it's going to be good. They have painting, they do lots of puzzles, and what's nice about Bridges is that my sister can bring her dog in and she'll just sit right on my mom's lap, and I'm sure everyone else there will fall in love with her, too. We as a family can go in and sit and play cards with her and work on a puzzle. We can sit in the garden with her. I know it's more costly at Bridges, but I think the reward is going to be immense. The food smelled really good. Each one of the pods or the wings of the building only has 18 residents, so it's a very small, intimate group and every pod has its own restaurant bistro. My mom is going to have a pureed diet, so I'm not quite sure how that's going to work, but they will take care of that for her. The staff I met was fantastic. It has a dedicated staff and small units and an open concept where people are always being looked at. I like that during the evening, they check on all the residents one time an hour. That was a huge plus for us."

"Manor on the Hill was a wonderful place. It's very clean and the people were wonderful. The young lady's name was Kim, who gave me the tour, and she's wonderful. I was very happy and very impressed with the place."

"Sunrise of Wayland was clean. It was nice and quiet. The residents looked happy. I saw two-bedroom apartments, and they were small. They did not have kitchens. They didn't have a microwave or anything. They had a very small refrigerator, so it wasn't suited for me. I was looking for independent living, but they were very pleasant. I met Gina, and she was delightful."

"I loved everything about them; the staff was very warm, caring, and aware of the residents. I really liked the space provided, I was impressed with the menu, and they had great activities. I only have positive things about it. "

"We toured The Residence at Natick South. It has a very beautiful, elegant, and very formal setting. It required furnishing for even a short-term rehab stay. They did not provide a television. They had a white linen dinner every night, a well-appointed exercise room, and very friendly staff."

"My brother moved into Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings. They have a lot of programs they offer to the clients there, and they have a very active social group and game group. They also have light activities and exercise activities, and they may be more moderate depending on what the clients can do. They have chair activities to keep them going. Also, with the activities, they provide good hand-eye coordination. There are a lot of sensory activities to help keep the perceptual and muscular system active. They provide simple ones like movies, and they have local entertainment. They come in and sing songs from different genres. They have a cocktail hour that they do once a month, where they create different cocktails of the month. It has a lot of things to choose from for participating. My brother says everybody is very friendly and very attentive, and if he doesn't go down for meals, they come and make sure he's okay. He says that the food is good. If he doesn't like what's there, they can always make him burgers and stuff like that that is not on the menu. They have a menu where you have a couple of options to choose from. They have a good maintenance staff, and they come and do his laundry. The place is very neat, and I haven't seen any issues there at all. Compared to some of the other places that we viewed, they were slightly above, but the quality of the environment just seemed welcoming, and that's why we chose the place."

"I went to Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill. They gave me detailed information. They walked me through the process. They got me to the rooms. I got to meet the people that would be taking care of my mother. Some of them were there that day. And, they were just very thorough and explained everything. They spent a good amount of time with me and gave me all the pricing and all the steps. The staff was excellent. They were doing construction work. But the rooms were incredibly well done. They walked me through and explained to me that they were making some improvements. I understand that maintenance is required for any of these places and improvements will be made. It was clean. It didn't smell. It was fine."