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Decatur House Assisted Living Residence

176 Main Street, Sandwich, MA

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

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About Decatur House Assisted Living Residence

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4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

The staff works hard to make everyone living there comfortable

My person living there is a hard case.. she does not leave her room, mostly does not leave her bed.. does not shower on a regular basis because she is cold..is very distrustful of the food and severely limits what she will eat..the staff tries hard to accommodate her. I would recommend Decatur House to those who can afford it..l love the place and wish my friend would take advantage of all that they offer. I wish to remain anonymous

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Decatur House Assisted Living Residence

The place is smaller than most other places and the staff try hard to be accommodating of my friend's special needs. Initial outlay is costly..but you will get it back.. staff is friendly and helpful they try hard to make residents get involved.

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Very nice place. Highly recommend.

Decatur House is a very nice place. They took very good care of my Mom while she was there. It was decorated like a Bed & Breakfast. I would highly recommend it.

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Fantastic

I would highly recommend the community to others for their loved ones. This has been an amazing experience for our loved one and family. The staff is very personable, friendly, and caring towards the residents. The resident count is around 38 at the max. The staff communication with the family is great and they are willing to answer any of our questions. They have a very tenured staff, with staff members being there upwards of 20 years.

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 4.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Beautiful facility, highly recommended

We have been super pleased with our experience at Decatur House. The facility itself is beautiful. It is not like some other places I visited that look more like apartment buildings - it is like she is living in a big colonial home and she has an apartment within that home. It is expensive but worth every penny because she is getting everything that they promised that she would get in the beginning. I would absolutely recommend this facility as long as it fits your needs.

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Critical

Bait and switch

Very nice at first meetings. Lots of promises. Do not send you loved one if they have health issues or any level of dementia. Not equatorial handle. Never a night nurse. Food average. They call frequently with situations they can’t handle. Disruptive to elderly person’s family. Family operated and huge lack of communication. Sometimes they use chef to distribute medications. Always late with meds. Broken promises. Boring for clients.

Assisted Living

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Cleanliness: 2.0 / 5
Friendliness: 1.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 1.0 / 5
Care Services: 1.0 / 5
Activities: 1.0 / 5
Staff: 1.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 1.0 / 5

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What we know from public sources

Care options: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Operator: Not yet resolved
Public price status: Not publicly found
Last source check: August 16, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

Professional Chef
Vegan
Gluten-free
Guest Meals
Low / No Sodium
Room Service
Meals Provided
Vegetarian
No Sugar
Restaurant Style Dining
Pureed Meals

Health & wellness

Incontinence Care
Medication Management
Diabetic Care
Staffing & Ancillary Services
Memory Care
Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

Cats Allowed
Beautician
Laundry Service / Drycleaning
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Housekeeping
English
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Resident Parking Available
Complimentary Transportation
Uncovered Parking
Transportation at Cost
Pet Care Available
Dogs Allowed

Activities & engagement

Community Service Organizations
Trivia Games
Book Club
Bridge Club
Karaoke
Stretching Classes
Tai Chi
Day Trips and Outings
Yoga / Chair Yoga
Resident Band or Musicians
Cooking Classes
Jewish Services
Live Dance or Theater Performances
Live Musical Performances
Gardening Club
Current Events Club
Catholic Services
Art Classes
Pet-focused Programs
Cooking Club
Activities Off-site
Walking Club
Men's Club
Community Service Programs
Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Devotional Activities On-Site
Activities On-site
Cards / Pinochle Club
Wine Tasting
Holiday Parties
Happy Hour
Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
BBQs or Picnics
Birthday Parties
Quilting or Sewing Club
Protestant Services
Intergenerational Programs
Visiting Rabbi
Christian Services

Outdoor spaces

Beauty Salon
Outside Patio
Indoor Atrium
Central Fireplace
Computer or Media Center
Meeting Room
Private Bath
Outdoor Common Areas
Library
Barber Shop
TV Lounge
Main Street Shops
Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
Indoor Common Areas
Raised Garden Beds
Arts and Crafts Center
Piano or Organ
Movie or Theater Room

Apartment & room features

Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Ground Floor Units
Kitchenette
Handicap Accessible
Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Cable or Satellite TV
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Garden View
Air Conditioned

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 16, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees: Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee: Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability: Confirmation required

Decatur House Assisted Living Residence

About Decatur House Assisted Living Residence

4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews

The staff works hard to make everyone living there comfortable

Review for Decatur House Assisted Living Residence

Very nice place. Highly recommend.

Fantastic

Beautiful facility, highly recommended

Bait and switch

What we know from public sources

Amenities and services

Meals & dining

Health & wellness

Services & convenience

Activities & engagement

Outdoor spaces

Apartment & room features

Inspection and quality records

Questions to confirm with the community

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