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10 Best Nursing Homes in Agawam, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Agawam nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Agawam, MA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Agawam or another care type is right for you. Browse 55 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Agawam.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Southwest, Sheldon Charter Oak and Parkville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Little Rest, Wales and Brimfield.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Agawam, MA

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Reeds Landing Retirement Community is a member of the Loomis Communities, a not-for-profit organization which has served seniors for over 100 years. The only community in Western Massachusetts offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under one roof, Reeds Landing...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Agawam, MA

The average cost of senior living in Agawam is $6,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $5,132 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Agawam, MA vs. nearby cities

Agawam, MA
$6,162/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Agawam, MA vs. the state and national average

Agawam, MA
$6,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Agawam vs. other types of senior living

$5,929/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,162/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Agawam, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,313/mo
Studio
$5,921/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,013/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,307/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,527/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Agawam over time

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Agawam

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Agawam

Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

All American at Enfield Assisted Living

5.0
I would give a rating of 5 to every category. My mom lived there for 13 months before she passed away. My family and I were very grateful to AA for the excellent care and compassion that was shown to her AND to me. They will always have a special place in my heart. I'm so glad I called A Place ...
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Keystone Commons in Ludlow, MA

4.8
They have an amazing and wonderful variety of activities!!! Artsong, ballroom dancing, bowling, outside bbq and musical performances, new minigolf, monthly themed activities where all residents participate, happy hour at pub every Friday before dinner, weekly field trips to wineries, museums, ...
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Agawam nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Agawam nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Agawam, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Agawam nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Agawam that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Agawam, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Agawam nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Agawam Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Agawam, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.2%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Agawam nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Agawam partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Agawam, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.4%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Agawam nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Agawam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Agawam, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
31%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Agawam nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Agawam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Agawam, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.6%
0.4%
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