The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Northborough, MA

Coleman House tailors individual service plans for each of the residents who move into its assisted living and memory care facility. Staff at the facility provide medication management, medical care and emergency response as needed. Professional caregivers provide assistance 24 hours a day, and they attend residents during the full range of their daily activities and recreational events scheduled at the facility. Transportation to and from medical office visits is provided at no extra cost, as is standby service during appointments. Meals are provided in the cafe-style dining room or in the private dining hall.

Oasis At Dodge Park provides memory care for seniors at locked-in monthly rates, which means fees don't increase after the initial admission. Caregivers at the facility provide assistance with residents' activities, including scheduled classes and community activities. The Memories in the Making art program is certified through the Alzheimer’s Association Art Program. Oasis At Dodge Park provides pet therapy and sends weekly emails to family members with pictures of their senior loved one enjoying activities. Residents are kept safe by alarms on windows and doors to prevent exit-seeking behavior, and staff members are able to de-escalate disturbed behavior.

Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings maintains studio and one-bedroom apartments for seniors who need assisted living, memory care and respite in a clean, welcoming environment. The 24/7 staff of compassionate caregivers provide assistance with activities of daily living, as well as individual care and medication management. Community amenities include a resident lounge, fitness room and wellness center, a large library with computer stations and internet access. Residents who are able to do their own laundry are invited to use the community laundry rooms, which are conveniently located on all floors.

Tatnuck Park at Worcester offers assisted living, memory care and short-term respite at its large May Street facility. Staff caregivers are on duty 24 hours a day to provide assistance with the activities of daily living and help managing medication. Medical staff coordinate with healthcare providers to develop and maintain a personalized care plan for each resident. Physical therapy is provided in the fitness center at the property, and visiting practitioners provide needed medical services for residents, such as podiatry and vision services. Community amenities include a lounge, library and a game room. Residents have access to internet-enabled computers and laundry rooms for independent seniors who can handle their own wash.

Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings get assisted living, memory care and respite care from the 24/7 staff of certified caregivers. Each resident gets an individual care plan to follow that is drafted in consultation with their healthcare providers, who are regularly advised of residents' condition and progress. Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings can relax in the community lounge and game room, or they can work out in the state-of-the-art fitness center. Outdoor patio areas and multiple walking paths around the facility are ideal for a stroll with visiting family. Parking is available for seniors who keep their care after moving in.

The 24-hour staff at Sunrise of Leominster lead assisted living and memory care residents in daily physical fitness and other activities, including creative, social, educational and spiritual programs. Group trips are scheduled for regular outings, and several clubs bring together residents with similar interests. Sunrise of Leominster arranges monthly wellness visits from a licensed staff nurse, and three meals a day are available with a variety of menu choices in the community dining room. The community meeting room is used for scheduled resident and family conferences, and a number of floor plans are available to choose from.

The rooms at Brookdale Eddy Pond East all have emergency call systems to summon help if needed, and the facility is protected by a 24-hour security system that includes video surveillance and rapid response. Community amenities include an art studio, beauty shop, game room and wellness center. A greenhouse on the property gives residents a chance to try gardening, while a general store near the lobby offers the must-haves of independent living. Meals are prepared in the community kitchen and served in a private dining room. Wi-Fi access is available throughout the facility, and computers are available in the business center. Residents with musical ability are welcome to practice on the community's piano.

Manor on the Hill offers independent and assisted living, as well as memory care and respite for seniors. Staff can assist with managing medication, and they can offer some limited administration of prescription drugs. Social services are available onsite to help seniors manage their family and personal issues, and staff members help out in the home with daily bed-making and weekly laundry service at no additional charge. All utilities, including local calls and cable TV, are included in the monthly rent. Three hot meals are served each day in an elegant dining room with a fireplace.

Whitcomb House offers three restaurant-style meals a day in a beautiful sun-filled dining room. Residents' loved ones are welcome to attend all meals as invited guests. The well-stocked community library is located just off of the lobby and is adjacent to the generous lounge area with a big-screen TV and computer area. The on-site activity center has a games alcove, and beauty services are provided at the facility salon. Housekeeping and laundry service are available for all residents.

Apartments at Atria Draper Place all have kitchenettes or full kitchens, as well as walk-in showers and individual thermostat controls. An in-room emergency call system helps keep residents safe, and housekeeping and linen services are provided at no additional charge. Residents have several choices for dining, from an intimate private dining room to the outdoor grill and community pub with a daily happy hour. A strong Wi-Fi signal is available in all common areas of the facility, which includes the full-service salon and spa that offers manicure and pedicure services for residents. Nurses are on call 24 hours a day to offer wellness checkups and monitoring.