Landmark at Longwood
63 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA, 02120
3.9
(14 reviews)
"Landmark is an ideal retirement home for anyone seeking assisted living and memory care services in a spectacular location at an affordable ..."
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Waltham is a charming New England community with walkable streets, low crime rates and high access to affordable health care, making it a favorite retirement destination for seniors. Of its estimated 64,000 residents, about 15% are aged 65 and over and more vulnerable to developing Alzheimer’s, promoting the need for compassionate dementia care solutions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of deaths linked to Alzheimer’s in the Waltham region increased by 26% between 2016 and 2020, slightly outpacing the total increase in the number of deaths.Â
Memory care doesn’t cure Alzheimer’s, but it can be a key component that helps older adults maintain a high quality of life as their condition evolves. This long-term care solution includes secured housing, daily meals and highly trained caregivers who administer individualized care plans. Residents can participate in engaging recreational opportunities and enjoy early stage engagement activities that promote cognitive health.
This guide provides more information on memory care in Waltham, including how much care costs. It also highlights the top ways seniors and families pay for residential care.Â
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63 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA, 02120
3.9
(14 reviews)
"Landmark is an ideal retirement home for anyone seeking assisted living and memory care services in a spectacular location at an affordable ..."
READ MORE880 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492
4.2
(11 reviews)
"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 of the quads. It limits them to probably about 12 to..."
READ MORE134 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA, 01778
4.3
(9 reviews)
"This is a very active, caring, clean facility with a great nursing staff who give compassion care, and are easily accessible by phone, which is key since we live out of state. It has a very friendly atmosphere from the assisted residents sitting outs..."
READ MORE66 Sherman Street , Cambridge, MA, 02140
4.3
(7 reviews)
"As People age, their needs often change. At Cadbury Commons, we offer a vibrant, active environment for Seniors who like the security of kno..."
READ MORE63 Kendrick Street, Needham, MA, 02494
4.0
(3 reviews)
"Wingate Healthcare was formed 22 years ago to meet the challenges facing the senior long term care industry. Based in Needham, MA, Wingate c..."
READ MORE150 Lincoln Street, Needham, MA, 02492
2.9
(15 reviews)
"My relative stayed at this facility for almost 18 months. Some of the nurses were very friendly and capable. Then turnover occurred and my relative's care declined sharply. I mentioned my concern to the team caring for my relative, but the care didn'..."
READ MORE694 Worcester Rd, Wellesley, MA, 02482
"We placed my mother-in-law in Newton & Wellesley. They have specialized care for dementia and Alzheimer's patients, and I think that they are terrific. It is just what she needs, and she's doing well. It is not easy to move a person that has Alzheime..."
READ MOREMemory care facilities in Waltham are overseen by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and they comply with minimum guidelines related to housing, nutrition service and care planning. While they’re licensed as assisted living facilities, they must meet increased requirements for staffing, staff training and specialized safety features to provide dementia care.
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Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
In Waltham, memory care facilities charge $8,524 monthly for care.
Waltham is a relatively expensive place to obtain memory care, with local facilities charging $8,524 per month for services. This is about $400 over the state average, and it is considerably higher than the national norm of $5,625. In Barnstable Town, monthly fees are higher at $8,750, but families may save about $1,400 by choosing a memory care facility in Worcester. In Springfield, care costs are about $2,200 less than in Waltham, and in Pittsfield, care costs are very competitive at $2,605.
Waltham
$8,524
Massachusetts
$8,125
United States
$5,625
Barnstable Town
$8,750
Pittsfield
$2,605
Springfield
$6,310
Worcester
$7,106
In Waltham, dementia care is costly compared to most other senior care options, with monthly fees coming in at $8,524. This is significantly less than nursing home rates, which average about $13,155 for semiprivate rooms, but other long-term care solutions may be more economically priced. Seniors without memory-related conditions pay $6,819 for assisted living, and those who obtain private care at home pay $6,292 for in-home care and $6,244 for home health care. Adult day health care costs are even lower at $1,614.
Memory Care
$8,524
In-Home Care
$6,292
Home Health Care
$6,244
Adult Day Health Care
$1,614
Assisted Living Facility
$6,819
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$13,155
Note: Data for Waltham was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
Waltham 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 Waltham, please visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.
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Waltham Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.
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DebM
5
Review of Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
I am so appreciative of the great care that the Harbor (Memory care) staff are giving my husband. Their patience, kindness, and gentle ways have reduced his difficult behavior which have led to him...