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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average number of people aged 65 and over in America's cities and towns is 16.5%, which places Dartmouth squarely at the higher end because 20.3% of its estimated 34,188 population are seniors. With age, often comes age-related conditions, such as Alzheimer's, which, with other forms of dementia, accounts for one in three deaths among elder Americans. Figures published by the Centers for Disease Control support this, revealing Alzheimer's-related deaths in Dartmouth to have increased by 29.76% between the years 2014-2018. In real terms, that's a loss of 218 people a year from 168. For comparison, in the same period, the causes of all deaths increased by a much lower 6.99%.
However, the abundance of memory care communities in Dartmouth and the surrounding areas are helping seniors dealing with the condition live more fulfilling lives. These communities protect those with memory loss, creating environments that stimulate their senses, such as painting walls in pastel colors, while also managing their anxiety levels by minimizing disruption to their routines. In this guide, there is additional information regarding memory care resources in Dartmouth and a list of the town's memory care communities.
At 77, Dartmouth has an average SeniorScore for Massachusetts. However, its score is five points above the national average, which means that the town is more senior-friendly than many others. A SeniorScore has four categories, each with a unique score. In Dartmouth, the best performing category is Recreation & Leisure, which is partly due to the many seniors who call it home, but also because there is so much for them to do. For example, there are four malls and 81 grocery stores for those who like retail therapy and 51 churches for most congregations. Additionally, Dartmouth's older residents have five parks to choose from and 88 golf courses, if they prefer a few rounds while they walk.
In the Finances category, the town loses points for its overall cost of living, which is very high. However, adult day care costs are very low when compared to the national average, so too is the 6.25% city sales tax and 0.90% property tax of property value. Other factors that gain Dartmouth points in this category are the mean and median household incomes and per capita income, all of which are significantly higher than the U.S. average.
The Health & Safety and General Quality of Life categories share the third spot. Although Dartmouth has high annual levels of rainfall, the coastal town also has comfortable winters, warm summers, and the water quality is very good. Although there are no hospitals within close range, the town does have a high number of Medicare registered physicians and many home health care providers. In addition, the average lifespan of 80.5 is higher than the national average of 78.6.
Memory care communities in Dartmouth are found inside assisted living facilities, although these communities act as units within units. For example, residents living with memory loss have round-the-clock supervision, are monitored by security cameras night and day for their own safety and receive treatments designed to hold back dementia's advance as much as possible. The communities are also be staffed by personnel trained to support vulnerable adults. These additional services incur more costs, which is reflected in memory care fees being 20-30% more than assisted living fees. There isn't an authoritative source of memory care fees, so the following examples are the assisted living fees from the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey with 25% added.
Although Dartmouth's costs for memory care services are higher than the U.S. average of $5,375, the town is still, by some margin, the most affordable location in Massachusetts. Seniors across the state typically pay $1,418 more per month for similar services. However, it's worth remembering that every community has unique pricing policies and variations in memory care services. Comparing fees alone may be an unreliable comparison.
It doesn't take long when traveling from Dartmouth to find locations where memory care costs are significantly higher. Less than an hour east, in Barnstable, fees leap by $1,735 per month, while an hour's journey north to Boston, the figure rises $1,437 per month. Only in Worcester do fees come close to Dartmouth's, at $6,860, while further east, in Springfield, they rise again, to $7,188. The same is true across the border in Connecticut. Norwich and Hartford have fees of $7,125 and $7,191, respectively.
Note: Data for Dartmouth was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Providence, Rhode Island, was used instead.
239 Cross Rd
Dartmouth, MA 02747
Located at 239 Cross Rd, Autumn Glen At Dartmouth is a senior community serving Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with around 24,000 individuals residing in the 02747 zip code. With a median per-household income of ...
628 Old Westport Rd
Dartmouth, MA 02747
The Residence at Cedar Dell is a senior care facility located at 628 Old Westport Rd in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The facility is in a predominantly middle income area, with an average per-family income of $72,292. It has a ...
274 Slocum Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Brookdale Dartmouth Village is located at 274 Slocum Rd in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. It is a senior care facility for individuals over 55. The facility is in a largely middle income area, with an average per-family income of ...
5 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth is a 118 room senior community situated in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The community is in a generally middle income area, with an average per-family income of $72,885. With approximately 12,000 poeple living in the ...
5 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
Located at 19 Taber St in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Royal Taber Street Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 56 unit skilled nursing facility. The facility is in a predominantly middle income area, with an average family income of $38,238. ...
6 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
Brandon Woods of New Bedford is a 135 bed senior housing facility situated in New Bedford, Massachusetts. With an average household income of $38,238, the community is in a mostly middle income area. It has a dense population, ...
6 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
Kindred Nursing And Rehabilitation-Hallmark is located at 1123 Rockdale Ave in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It is a 107 unit nursing facility. With around 44,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 02740, the surrounding area is heavily populated. ...
6 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility is a 142 unit senior housing facility situated in New Bedford, Massachusetts. With a median per-household income of $38,238, the facility is in a predominantly middle class area. It is densely populated, with ...
7 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
Sacred Heart Home is located at 359 Summer St in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It is a 217 unit senior community. With roughly 44,000 people residing in the 02740 zip code, the neighboring area is densely populated. It ...
7 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
Our Lady's Haven is a 117 bed senior care facility. It is located at 71 Center St in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with about 17,000 individuals living in the 02719 zip code. ...
7 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
Located at 184 Main St in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, The Royal of Fairhaven is a 100 unit senior care facility. The facility is in a largely middle class area, with a median per-household income of $53,936. It has a ...
8 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
Located at 389 Alden Rd in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Alden Court Nursing Care and Rehab Center is a 142 bed nursing care facility. The community is in a mostly middle income area, with a median family income of $53,936. ...
9 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
391 Alden Rd
Fairhaven, MA 02719
Atria Fairhaven is a senior community serving those over the age of 65 located in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. With a median per-family income of $53,936, the facility is in a generally middle income area. It has a medium-density population, ...
9 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
Located at 1215 Main Rd, Brookdale Sakonnet Bay is a senior care facility in Tiverton, Rhode Island. The facility is in a mostly middle class area, with a median household income of $62,530. With around 17,000 individuals living ...
12 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
Fall River Jewish Home is a 62 unit senior housing community situated in Fall River, Massachusetts. With a median per-household income of $47,794, the community is in a largely middle class area. It is heavily populated, with around ...
13 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
The Landmark at Fall River is a senior housing community located at 400 Columbia St in Fall River, Massachusetts. The encompassing area is densely populated, with about 27,000 people residing in the zip code of 02721. With a ...
13 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
Atria Aquidneck Place is a senior care facility serving individuals 65 and up located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The facility is in a largely middle class area, with an average household income of $59,264. It has a medium-density ...
13 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
Kindred Transitional Care And Rehab-Highlander is a 176 unit nursing home facility. It is located at 1748 Highland Ave in Fall River, Massachusetts. The neighboring area has a dense population, with about 31,000 individuals residing in the zip ...
14 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
Catholic Memorial Home is a 300 unit senior care facility situated in Fall River, Massachusetts. With approximately 31,000 individuals living in the 02720 zip code, the encompassing area has a dense population. It is a generally middle class ...
14 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
Somerset Ridge Center is a 135 bed senior community situated near by the Ocean Grove neighborhood of Somerset, Massachusetts. With a median per-household income of $68,267, the community is in a generally middle income area. It has an ...
14 miles away from Dartmouth, MA
SHINE Program SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) is a program for adults with Medicare who are on low incomes. It offers free information and counseling on the benefits available to help beneficiaries pay for their health care, including seniors in or preparing to enter memory care communities. Counselors can help seniors understand their insurance coverage, help them access the best coverage for their needs and find programs that can help them pay for prescription drugs. 1 Ashburton Place, 5th Floor, Boston, MA,02108 (800) 243-4636 |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman The long-term care ombudsman advocates for elders who have complaints about their memory care communities. These complaints can range from relatively simple to more complex and serious issues, such as neglect and abuse. Ombudsmen regularly visit memory care communities and have unrestricted access to their residents. They can resolve disputes between seniors and their facilities and, if necessary, take cases further. 1646 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740 (800) 243-4636 |
VA Boston Healthcare System - Geriatric Mental Health Clinic The clinic treats veterans aged 65 and over who may be dealing with early and mid-stage age-related disorders, such as Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The main focus of the clinicians is to treat anxiety and depression, in addition to sleep problems and other challenges associated with aging. The clinic is open Mondays to Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is most often held within the Brockton Campus, which is roughly 40 minutes from Dartmouth. 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA, 02301 (774) 826-2834 |
Alzheimer's Association - Massachusetts/NewHampshire Chapter The local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association complements the work of the national chapter. Its free programs include Social Engagement, a means of connecting seniors with early-stage dementia with others at the same stage. The meeting takes place in the Fuller Craft Museum, 40 minutes from Dartmouth, on Thursdays, from 1-2 p.m. There are also various educational programs designed to help seniors understand their condition and develop daily strategies to deal with it. Of particular use to seniors recently diagnosed with dementia are the care consultations, where they receive one-on-one support and advice from trained volunteers. 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA, 02452 (617) 868-6718 |
South Coastal Counties Legal Services Inc. (SCCLS) SCCLS is a nonprofit charity that helps seniors access free legal services. It operates from several centers in Bristol County. Its attorneys can help with matters of civil law. This includes assisting seniors who may be struggling to get health care and medical services. 21 South Sixth Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740 (508) 979-7150 |
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