Avita of Newburyport

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room area with a fireplace and comfortable seating.
  • Decor

    Cozy bedroom with elegant furniture and soft lighting.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with sofas, armchairs, and a fireplace.
  • Building

    A well-designed building with a landscaped entrance and clear blue sky.
  • Windows

    A cozy living room with comfortable sofas, a coffee table, and ample natural light.
  • Dining

    A stylish kitchen and dining area featuring elegant furniture and modern decor.
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    A cozy dining area with a kitchen in the background featuring elegant chairs and a well-set table.
  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room with a central fireplace and comfortable seating.

Avita of Newburyport

Avita of Newburyport is a memory care community in Newburyport, MA.

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4 Wallace Bashaw Junior Way, Newburyport, MA 01950

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.9 from 79 reviews
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Avita of Newburyport Costs & Pricing

Avita of Newburyport offers a range of living options with monthly costs that reflect both the quality of care and the desirable location in Massachusetts. For studio apartments, prices range from $5,075 to $7,450, which is competitive when compared to Essex County's average of $5,255 and the state average of $5,312. Semi-private rooms are priced at $6,330, slightly exceeding county and state figures of $5,800 and $5,805 respectively. One-bedroom units are available for $6,708, notably higher than both Essex County's average of $5,514 and the statewide average of $5,349. Private rooms command a premium at Avita, costing $7,795 compared to the averages of $6,771 in Essex County and $6,090 statewide. Lastly, two-bedroom accommodations start at $7,940 - again reflecting a higher cost than the county's average ($6,078) as well as the state's average ($6,151). Overall, while Avita's pricing may be above local averages for certain room types, it positions itself as a premium option likely reflective of superior services and amenities available to residents.

Floor plansAvita of NewburyportEssex CountyMassachusetts
Studio$5,075 to $7,450$5,255$5,312
Semi-Private$6,330$5,800$5,805
1 Bedroom$6,708$5,514$5,349
Private$7,795$6,771$6,090
2 Bedrooms$7,940$6,078$6,151

Overall Review of Avita of Newburyport

differentiator 38 reviews mention this

Memory care feels specialized

Residents and families describe dementia care as a core strength at Avita of Newburyport.

Multiple reviews frame Avita as a place that understands dementia and memory impairment, rather than a general facility. Families describe their loved ones feeling safe, adjusting over time, and staying engaged despite memory challenges. Residents and visitors also mention care support during end-of-life periods, including hospice coordination, as part of why they felt reassured. The community’s memory-care focus matches the way it is positioned by the offering details, including specialized memory care programming and related care services.

common 50 reviews mention this

Staff compassion brings peace of mind

Families consistently describe caring, attentive staff who help reduce stress.

Across reviews, the most repeated theme is the way staff show kindness, patience, and professionalism in day-to-day caregiving. Caregivers and family members say they felt reassured that their loved ones were safe and treated with dignity and respect. Several accounts also highlight responsive communication and support for families, not just residents. This emphasis aligns with the care services offered, including medication management, assistance with daily living, and coordination with health care providers.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Ongoing activities and socialization are a frequent reason families feel confident.

Many reviews describe residents staying engaged through scheduled activities, live entertainment, music, games, and outings. Families mention improvements in mood and confidence after moving in, along with residents making friends and participating throughout the day. Others specifically call out outdoor spaces and a neighborhood feel that supports daily interaction. The community also offers a large activities set, including fitness programming, art and cooking-focused options, and regular daily activities.

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Restaurant-style dining stands out

Dining experiences are repeatedly described as thoughtful and enjoyable for residents.

Several reviews mention food as a positive part of life at Avita, describing meals, snacks, and beverages as a routine residents look forward to. Families and visitors also reference variety and tastier dining experiences than they expected when searching for memory care. This feedback lines up with the community offering restaurant-style dining and meal service features such as room service and guest meals. Reviews also note dietary considerations in day-to-day care, which matches the supported dietary options described for dining and care.

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Features

Housing

  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Newburyport, Massachusetts, offers a range of medical services with physicians such as Coastal Medical Associates and Northeast Dermatology located within a short distance. Additionally, Anna Jaques Hospital is conveniently located nearby for any healthcare needs. The area also boasts an array of dining options including Riverwalk Brewing and Sea Level Oyster Bar, providing opportunities for socializing and enjoying local cuisine. For outdoor activities, residents can visit parks like Cashman Park and Waterfront Park, or venture slightly further to Maudslay State Park for nature walks. Pharmacies such as Daniel L Lynch Pharmacy and CVS are easily accessible for medication needs. Overall, this area provides a mix of conveniences and amenities suitable for seniors looking to live in a vibrant community with access to essential services.

Physicians

  • Coastal Medical Associates (0.1 miles)
  • Colden & Seymour, Ear Nose Throat & Allergy (0.1 miles)
  • Northeast Dermatology (0.1 miles)
  • Highland Primary Care (0.2 miles)
  • Seacoast Orthopedic Associates (0.2 miles)
  • Professional Building (0.6 miles)
  • New England Neurological Associates (0.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Anna Jaques Hospital (0.2 miles)
  • Anna Jaques Hospital Billing (3.3 miles)
  • Merrimack Valley Hospital (8.4 miles)
  • Whittier Pavilion (9.5 miles)
  • Exeter Hospital (10.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Riverwalk Brewing (0.6 miles)
  • Hodgies Too of Newburyport (1 miles)
  • Tuscan Sea Grill & Bar (1 miles)
  • Black Cow (1 miles)
  • Sea Level Oyster Bar (1.1 miles)
  • The Deck (1.1 miles)
  • Brown Sugar by the Sea (1.3 miles)

Parks

  • Cashman Park (0.7 miles)
  • Waterfront Park (1.1 miles)
  • Maudslay State Park (1.7 miles)
  • Lion's Park (2.7 miles)
  • Amesbury Town Park (3.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Daniel L Lynch Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Boyles Drug (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Changing Tides Cafe and Donut Shop (0.9 miles)
  • Market Square Bakehouse (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.9 miles)
  • Aroma Joe's (10.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.7 miles)

Transportation

  • C&J Bus Lines (5.4 miles)

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