Letters at the end of each listing indicate levels of care available: Basic care (B) includes help with activities of daily living. Skilled care (S) is provided by a licensed health professional such as an R.N., L.P.N., or physical therapist. D indicates dementia care; A indicates Alzheimer’s care.

Chelsea Retirement Community

Offers a continuum of care, assisted living 24-hour care, skilled rehabilitation, and memory care. Ages 60 & over for assisted living; ages 62 & over. See also Independent Living, below. Call for rates. www.umrc.com B, S, D, A

Kresge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

This 55-bed rehabilitation facility for ages 60 & over offers 24-hour skilled care as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance accepted. Meals, medication dispensing, activities, and programming included. Private and semiprivate rooms. Call for rates. cday@umrc.com, www.umrc.com/umrc/kresge.html B, S

The Meadows at Silver Maples of Chelsea

Sixty-one apartments provide seniors age 60 & over with respite care and four levels of personal assistance and supervision with daily living. Three meals a day, activities, scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping, laundry service, 24-hour emergency call system, and administration of medications. Also offers respite care. Call for monthly rates; private pay only. No entrance fee. www.silvermaples.org/pages/meadows.html B

Towsley Village

Ninety-two rooms offering assisted living for persons age 60 & over at any stage of Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss. Provides a full range of care. Amenities include a movie theater, cafe, chapel, and secure outdoor park and garden areas. Meals, snacks, medication dispensing, laundry, housekeeping, assistance with bathing and dressing, and 24-hour care. Private and companion rooms available. Call for rates. sandys@umrc.com, www.umrc.com/umrc/alzheimers.html B, S, D, A

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