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Memory care in Hingham, MA

3 memory care communities with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care communities
3
in Hingham
Adults 65+
852
Census estimate for Hingham
Within 25 miles
90
of the center of Hingham
Memory CareAssisted Living 3Independent Living 1Nursing Homes 3Senior Apartments 1
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Source: Massachusetts EOEA, List of Certified Assisted Living Residences (as of 4/1/2025), Special Care Residence units, as of Oct 19, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Hingham (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Hingham

Counting neighboring towns, there are 90 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Hingham, 87 more than in Hingham itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Hingham

See all 90 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

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Local overview

Memory care in Hingham at a glance

Our directory lists 3 memory care communities with an address in Hingham, based on Massachusetts EOEA records.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (MassGIS / EOEA / DPH) licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.2 Of the 3 memory care communities listed in Hingham, 3 operate a state-licensed special care unit.2

Report a problem
Contact the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (MassGIS / EOEA / DPH) about a licensed community, or the Massachusetts long-term care ombudsman at (617) 222-74913.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Massachusetts

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Massachusetts Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.4 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.5 Massachusetts Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.6
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.7 The Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services helps with claims (617-210-5480).8
Medicare counseling
Massachusetts’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-243-4636.9

Local resources

Local help for families in Hingham

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Plymouth County10

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Plymouth County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Old Colony Planning Council LTC Ombudsman Program3

    (508)583-1833

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Plymouth County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Massachusetts Elder Abuse and Protective Services

    800-922-2275

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE)9

    1-800-243-4636

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services8

    617-210-5480

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Massachusetts Medicaid agency4

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline11

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Massachusetts.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Hingham

How many memory care communities are in Hingham, MA?

WeFoundCare lists 3 memory care communities in Hingham, MA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Hingham there are 90.

Do memory care communities in Hingham have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 3 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Who licenses memory care in Massachusetts?

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (MassGIS / EOEA / DPH) licenses memory care in Massachusetts. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Hingham?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Plymouth County, call (508)583-1833. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Massachusetts Adult Protective Services at 800-922-2275.

Are there memory care communities near Hingham?

Nearby cities with listings include Cohasset (1, 3.2 mi), Weymouth (2, 3.3 mi), Braintree (2, 6.1 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Hingham

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Massachusetts EOEA (List of Certified Assisted Living Residences (as of 4/1/2025), Special Care Residence units), Oct 19, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Hingham (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.12
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Hingham (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence: List of Certified Assisted Living Residences (as of 4/1/2025), Special Care Residence units. mass.gov/doc/list-of-certified-assisted-living-residences-as-of-april-2025/download Accessed Oct 19, 2026.
  2. Commonwealth of Massachusetts (MassGIS / EOEA / DPH). services1.arcgis.com/hGdibHYSPO59RG1h/arcgis/rest/services/Long_Term_Care_Residences/FeatureServer/0 Accessed .
  3. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.