27 Memory Care Facilities near Tewksbury, MA

Tewksbury is home to about 31,000 residents, and more than 17 percent of these residents are aged 65 and older. Some of these seniors may live with Alzheimer's disease, representing some of the 130,000 Massachusetts residents living with the disease.

For these individuals, a memory care facility can provide the care these seniors require. Tewksbury is home to three memory care facilities, with another 21 nearby in cities like Burlington and Woburn. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs oversees these facilities, which fall into the category of assisted living residences. This oversight ensures that the memory care facilities deliver high-quality care to seniors with dementia.

• Tewksbury is more expensive than the national average. On a scale where 100 represents the U.S. average, Tewksbury's cost of living comes in at 141.9. Housing, grocery and utility costs exceed the national average. However, healthcare costs are below average. Memory care facility expenses are higher than the national median. Seniors' families may want to consider these factors when budgeting for a memory care facility.
• Seniors will enjoy some tax savings in Tweksbury. Massachusetts does not tax social security retirement income. However, the state taxes other forms retirement income.
• Tewksbury is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Tewksbury Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Seniors living in Tewksbury will experience all four seasons, with cold and snowy winters perhaps the most memorable. Tewksbury sees 55 inches of snow every year, with January lows reaching 16 degrees. Temperatures warm to the 80s in the summer months. Tewksbury also sees slightly more rain and a little fewer sunny days than the national average.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Tewksbury

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.

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

Directory of Winners in the Tewksbury Area

Tewksbury-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.