Pricing ranges from
    $6,687 – 8,024/month

    Welch Healthcare & Retire Group

    Duxbury House, Duxbury, MA, 02332
    5.0 · 8 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Compassionate secure engaging memory care

    I couldn't be happier - the compassionate, well-trained staff know residents by name and provide respectful, 24/7 memory care attuned to dementia. I find the facility immaculate, secure and home-like - beautifully decorated, thoughtfully designed, and welcoming to families. I love the daily engaging activities and one-on-one attention, plus restaurant-quality meals. I highly recommend this A+ place; it exceeded my expectations and gave my family real relief.

    Pricing

    $6,687+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $8,024+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    5.00 · 8 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, well-trained, and welcoming staff
    • Staff know residents by name
    • Respectful and dignified care
    • Memory care expertise and dementia-attuned care
    • 24/7 care and strong staff teamwork
    • Clean, secure, and immaculate facility
    • Home-like, thoughtfully designed, and beautifully decorated spaces
    • Soothing color palette and comfortable environment
    • Wide variety of daily engaging activities
    • Personalized one-on-one attention
    • Strong social environment with opportunities to socialize
    • Regular outings and stimulating events (beach outings, movies, ice cream)
    • Talented and proactive activity directors
    • Restaurant-quality, very good, and beautifully prepared food
    • Welcoming atmosphere toward family and supportive family collaboration
    • Volunteers and staff-provided entertainment
    • Smooth transition process for new residents
    • Relieves family caregiver stress
    • Frequently highly recommended and described as exceeding expectations

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The provided reviews present an overwhelmingly positive and consistent picture of Welch Healthcare & Retire Group. Across the summaries, reviewers repeatedly emphasize the facility’s strengths in caregiving, memory care, resident engagement, and hospitality. Phrases such as "compassionate staff," "well-trained," "attuned to dementia," and "highly recommend" appear frequently, indicating a high level of satisfaction among families and presumably residents.

    Care quality and staff: The dominant theme is the staff — reviewers describe them as compassionate, attentive, respectful, and skilled. Multiple summaries note that staff know residents by name and provide dignified care, suggesting good continuity and personalization of care. Memory care expertise is called out specifically, with mentions of staff being "attuned to dementia," providing 24/7 care, and working effectively as a team. Reviewers describe the staff as giving gentle, respectful attention and creating an environment of pervasive joy and gratitude. The staff’s ability to ease family concerns is also emphasized, with statements about relief for family members and strong collaboration between staff and families.

    Memory care and clinical environment: Memory care is a clear specialty area for this community in reviewers’ eyes. Summaries label it the "very best memory care unit," noting warm, genuine environments, thoughtful space design, and staff who exceed expectations in dementia care. The consistent mention of team-oriented caregiving and 24/7 coverage supports the impression of reliable clinical oversight for residents with cognitive impairment. Reviewers point to tailored, respectful care and a soothing, well-designed physical environment that supports memory-care needs.

    Activities and social life: Activities are another frequently praised area. Reviewers highlight a broad and engaging programming slate — daily activities, social events, beach outings, movies, ice cream socials, and one-on-one attention by activity directors. Several summaries single out "amazing activity directors" and describe the environment as social and lively, with volunteers and staff providing entertainment. This combination of group outings, small-group or individual engagement, and volunteer involvement suggests a robust recreation program that supports residents’ social and emotional well-being.

    Facilities, dining, and atmosphere: The facility itself receives consistently high marks for cleanliness, organization, and atmosphere. Descriptions include "immaculate," "clean and secure," "beautifully decorated spaces," "home-like environment," and a "soothing palette." Dining is repeatedly described as restaurant-quality or very good and beautifully prepared, indicating attention to culinary standards and mealtime experience. Common language about welcoming living areas and family-friendly spaces reinforces the sense of a hospitality-focused community.

    Admissions, transitions, and family relations: Several summaries note a smooth transition process into the community and a welcoming attitude toward family members. Reviewers report that the facility collaborates with families and provides relief to caregivers, which points to effective communication and support during both move-in and ongoing care. The community’s openness to family involvement and its support structures are repeated strengths.

    Consistency and limitations of the sample: The reviews are remarkably uniform in praise — there are no negative aspects or recurring concerns mentioned in the supplied summaries. That unanimity reinforces the positive patterns described above (excellent staff, strong memory care, engaging activities, high-quality dining, and an immaculate facility). At the same time, because only positive summaries were provided, the dataset lacks critical perspectives; no information about wait times, cost, staffing ratios, or occasional operational issues is present in these summaries. Those items are not mentioned and therefore cannot be assessed from this set of reviews.

    Overall conclusion: Based on the supplied summaries, Welch Healthcare & Retire Group is perceived as excelling in person-centered memory care, staffed by compassionate and skilled employees who create a dignified, home-like, and engaging environment. The community appears to balance strong clinical/dementia care with high-quality dining and an active social calendar, while fostering strong family engagement and smooth transitions. Reviewers consistently recommend the community and describe it as exceeding expectations.

    Location

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    About Welch Healthcare & Retire Group

    Duxbury House at The Village Memory Care Residence is an inviting community dedicated exclusively to those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory loss. Operated as part of a longstanding, family-owned tradition, Duxbury House places a strong emphasis on caring for residents as individuals, understanding that each person brings unique histories, interests, and abilities. The residence is purposefully designed to foster comfort and independence, featuring two intimate, self-contained households that each offer just 12 suites. This intentional layout provides a warm, close-knit environment where residents are surrounded by familiar faces and supported by a compassionate team, encouraging meaningful participation in community life and daily routines.

    Ease of navigation is a hallmark of the residence, with suites and common areas crafted to accommodate those with memory impairment. The environment incorporates dementia-friendly elements, soothing decor, and open, supportive spaces to promote well-being and reduce anxiety or confusion. Fresh, chef-prepared meals and healthy snacks are served daily in a homelike setting, nourishing both body and spirit and contributing to a sense of comfort and normalcy.

    Duxbury House prioritizes a holistic approach to care by providing a robust schedule of programs, activities, and outings, all tailored to the varied interests and abilities of the residents. A full-time Life Enrichment Coordinator, along with dedicated Activities Assistants, ensures that residents have opportunities to engage in pursuits that give them joy and purpose while maintaining familiar routines. This focus on enrichment encourages positive moments each day, supporting both mental and physical health.

    The care provided at Duxbury House relies on a team of full-time Resident Care Assistants (RCAs) who are onsite 24/7. With a high RCA-to-resident ratio, caregivers are able to devote more time to each individual, creating trusting relationships and developing communication styles that help alleviate frustration, fear, or anxiety. The focus on continuity of care brings additional comfort, as both residents and their families can count on consistent support from people who truly know and understand them.

    Duxbury House stays at the forefront of evolving best practices and care protocols relating to memory care. Ongoing staff training ensures that every member of the community provides up-to-date and respectful support designed to enhance each resident’s quality of life. The staff regularly reviews the latest research and implements industry-recommended strategies to ensure care is suited to each form of memory loss.

    Throughout the journey, Duxbury House fosters an atmosphere of dignity, compassion, and respect. Families benefit from more quality time with their loved ones, supported by a knowledgeable team that is always ready to discuss care options or provide a listening ear. The residence is deeply committed to creating an environment where every resident feels valued, all while delivering expert support and nurturing moments that help residents thrive each and every day.

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