Memory Care in Winchendon, MA

Name: Memory Care in Winchendon, MA: directory summary
Creator: WeFoundCare

Nearby

Memory care communities near Winchendon

Counting neighboring towns, there are 5 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Winchendon, 4 more than in Winchendon itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Winchendon

See all 5 within 25 miles

Manor on the Hill
450 N Main St, Leominster, MA 01453
17.0 mi from Winchendon
Leominster Crossings
1160 Main St, Leominster, MA 01453
17.1 mi from Winchendon
Sunrise of Leominster
6 Beth Ave, Leominster, MA 01453
19.8 mi from Winchendon
River Court Residences
8 W Main St, West Groton, MA 01450
21.8 mi from Winchendon

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Winchendon at a glance

Our directory lists one memory care community with an address in Winchendon, 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 1 memory care community listed in Winchendon, 1 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.
Check a license: Open the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (MassGIS / EOEA / DPH) records²

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 Winchendon

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

Area Agency on Aging
Aging services for Worcester County¹⁰
1-800-677-1116
The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Worcester County.
Website
Long-term care ombudsman
Central Massachusetts Area on Aging LTC Ombudsman Program³
(508) 853-1373
Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Worcester 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 Winchendon

How many memory care communities are in Winchendon, MA?

WeFoundCare lists 1 memory care community in Winchendon, MA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Winchendon there are 5.

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

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 1 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 Winchendon?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Worcester County, call (508) 853-1373. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Massachusetts Adult Protective Services at 800-922-2275.

Are there memory care communities near Winchendon?

Nearby cities with listings include Leominster (3, 17.7 mi), West Groton (1, 21.8 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Winchendon

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 Winchendon (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 Winchendon (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

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.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts (MassGIS / EOEA / DPH). services1.arcgis.com/hGdibHYSPO59RG1h/arcgis/rest/services/Long_Term_Care_Residences/FeatureServer/0 Accessed .
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.
National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
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.
CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
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.
U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.

Memory care in Winchendon, MA