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Photo of The Wellington at Springfield
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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189 reviews
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They seem short staffed, I stayed with my sister in her apartment for 8 days. Food was always cold when delivered. My sister does not go to dining room. Breakfast was fair, staff is good, pill distribution...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Be inspired to live life to the fullest when taking up residence at The Wellington at Springfield. Our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Springfield, MA Sixteen Acres/East Longmeadow/Wilbraham line, enriches the lives of seniors by providing an environment that is...
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Photo of The Residence at Natick South
1111 Photos available
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It's new and clean with very nice staff and residents. The food is very good, especially compared to the previous place I lived. The activities are very good, but it's hard to please everyone. I live in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Your next chapter in life starts at The Residence at Natick South. Ideally located just outside the city center and near Natick Mall, our luxury senior community offers a quiet, convenient setting where you can enjoy resort-style dining, sophisticated living options, and exceptional care anytime...
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The care services receives a 4 due to missed cleaning appts. The food most of the time it is good, however it is expensive for family members to dine with tenants. Maintenance is very reactive when a wo is...
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.
Quality Care and Peace of MindIf you want to exchange the humdrum senior living experience for one that offers you personalized care plans, a warm and welcoming atmosphere with resort-like amenities and endless opportunities to engage in activities, programs and events, look no further. Our...
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Photo of Middlewoods of Newington
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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Would give every category of five. Middlewoods has proved to be the perfect placement for [name removed]. We are extremely pleased with the staff, the size, and the friendliness of the staff and clients. I...
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.
Are you looking for Award-Winning Assisted and Independent Living? If so, Middlewoods of Newington is the place for you! Within the last year the community was awarded the following: • Assisted Living Federation of America’s "Champion for Seniors"; • Connecticut Assisted Living Association's...
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Photo of The Residence at South Windsor Farms
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9.2
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59 reviews
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Two years ago we were looking for an assisted living facility for our family member. We visited many places and The Residence at SW Farms was our last stop. Talk about saving the best for last! The staff and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
The Residence at South Windsor, our beautiful, new community is nestled on spectacular farmland, boasting easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, Wapping Park, I-84 and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 80 apartments; a combination of 31...
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What we like the most about the community is That it is small and feels like a community. Also, there is the availability of transportation to appointment through Valley Farm as well as the transit authority...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Located in historic Ashland, our beautiful community boasts easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, I-495 and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 80 apartments for 84 residents; a combination of 29 studio, 29 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom...
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Photo of River Ridge at Avon
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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59 reviews
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Overall - great. Activities are good. Apartment is great. Cleanliness is good (sometimes things are forgotten, i.e. laundry misplaced). Negative would've communicating between various staff doesn't always...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
River Ridge at Avon is nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood in the heart of beautiful Farmington Valley. We are conveniently located off Route 44 in the charming town of Avon, minutes from wonderful shops, dining, entertainment, and medical offices. Our superb location complements the...
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Photo of Brookdale Eddy Pond East
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The staff and residents at Brookdale Eddy Pond East are very welcoming and treated my mother like family. From the administrator to the business office , the support staff , nurses , CNA'S and kitchen staff-...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Brookdale Eddy Pond East is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts. Our community has an ideal location off Route 20 and convenient to I-395 just minutes from grocery stores, banks, restaurants, shopping and three world-class hospitals. Auburn is a historic...
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Photo of Brookdale Cushing Park
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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Great friendly staff, park is awesome, can walk to the pond, bus is helpful for seniors, everyone is nice. Ability to go to assisted living is a plus as well as memory care. Residents are pleasant and help...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Quality Care Today and TomorrowIf you are ready to exchange the burdens of household chores and maintenance for a lifestyle rich in comfort and quality care, prepare to savor the good life. Nestled on more than 100 acres in Framingham, Massachusetts, our community offers a wonderful quality of...
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Photo of Dodge Park Rest Home
66 Photos available
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Mom move d to Dodge Park recently from another assisted living and we are very happy. She is getting her meds on time, seen by the facility medical team and the nurses already keep me up to date an any new...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Dodge Park, Thank you for your interest in Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club. Dodge Park Rest Home is pleased to continue its tradition of service to the community. This year (2012) will be a milestone for Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club, when we will celebrating our 45 years...
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Photo of Sunrise of Leominster
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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45 reviews
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It had a more homey/less clinical feel than some others. Also the location was convenient for us. Staff are all very friendly and competent.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster is centrally located at the corner of Central Street and Beth Ave, surrounded by a residential neighborhood with easy access to Routes 2, 12 and 190. Inside and out, we offer superbly decorated common areas including beautiful dining areas, living room with...
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Photo of The Branches of Framingham
1111 Photos available
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9.1
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Our experience with Branches overall has been very positive. This is largely because the people who work there genuinely care about the residents. Every time I visit my Mom, I feel very good about the choice...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Branches of Framingham in Framingham, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and from...
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Photo of Day Brook Village Senior Living
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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My mother complains about lack of activities especially on the weekends. So I would say a 2. Because of the Veteran benefit I would say 3. However, yes we would recommend this community to other families....
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.
Day Brook Village Senior Living is an accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community offering a range of housing, healthcare and service options to meet residents’ changing needs. Residents enjoy a retirement lifestyle offering independent living, assistance in living and skilled...
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Photo of Whitney Place at Natick
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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The staff was incredibly helpful and made the transition seamless. The dining room has menus which enables residents to select from a wide variety of meals. The activities are geared towards older folks but...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Whitney Place combines all the comforts and more convenience than you could ever find at home. It’s a warm and gracious setting for seniors needing a little help with daily routines, featuring private or shared apartments.Residents receive individual attention from our nurses, dedicated...
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Photo of Anthology of Simsbury
11 Photo available
33 Floor plans available
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Bright and clean, friendly staff, responsive when you have questions. Some exceptional people here, for the very difficult job. Many activities and encouragement to partake.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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For me the staff and nursing staff in the memory care unit is what made it such a positive experience. My mom had a couple incidents they were right on top of. They take good care of people in memory care. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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Photo of The Residence at Glastonbury
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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The Residence at Glastonbury surpassed my expectations in care, nutrition, services, lodging and meaningful activities. Great staff. We went from independent living to memory care and hospice in place.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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Photo of The Gables of Fitchburg
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Even though my Dad was only there for a short time it was a safe and welcoming place. Felt like home. I would recommend to others. I would live there myself!
Provides: Assisted 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.
Residents at The Gables enjoy their spacious apartments in a quaint community with the affordability they deserve.The Gables of Fitchburg is locally owned and offers Assisted Living in the privacy of your own apartment.We offer deluxe studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom suites...
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Photo of Farmington Station, A Senior Living Residence
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My husband loved his 2 respite care stays at Farmington Station. He had absolutely no complaints and neither we did I. I would have to give them a 5 for all 7 categories.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Farmington Station offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences, features 89 assisted...
Photo of Whitney Place at Medway
88 Photos available
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I am not the resident, my dad is. 5 has been my experience so far. From the moving in to adjusting and settling in, they have been great! People have been ambassadors and stopped in to invite my Dad to meals...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of The Residence at Charles Meadow
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The Residence at Charles Meadow has been a great place for my Mom. All of the staff are friendly and compassionate. They seem to truly care about the residents they are taking care of. There are a lot of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
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Beautiful place very nice people great staff lots of activities i give it 5. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Our Premier Assisted Living Community is located in the beautiful Carriage Grove neighborhood that features walking paths and a common green. Our community has options that accommodate an individual's personal and financial needs allowing every resident to remain in a private apartment to live...
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Photo of The Arbors at Amherst
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The upper floor is extremely hot in the winter. There are not individual controls that are working in the rooms. As in any facility some staff members go above and beyond their duties. The facility itself is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Heritage Woods
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99 Floor plans available
9.0
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My father was a resident since the end of [date removed], unfortunately he passed away 5 days before Christmas, he loved Heritage Woods and the people who work there, these people are amazing, very friendly...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Our progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
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Photo of The Arbors at Westfield
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The heating system is either on or off. Once the building g switches to heat, AC cannot be used. I find The Arbors very hot when I visit my mother. Wearing sleeveless in the winter is a must.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of nursing homes in Palmer, MA

The average cost of senior living in Palmer is $6,550 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenfield, MA with an average of $6,063 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Palmer, MA, vs. nearby cities

Palmer, MA
$6,550/mo

Nursing homes costs in Palmer, MA, vs. state and national averages

Palmer, MA
$6,550/mo
U.S. national average
$4,796/mo

Nursing homes costs in Palmer, MA, vs. other senior living options

$6,319/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,550/mo

Nursing homes costs in Palmer, MA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Palmer vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Palmer, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalmer, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,550/mo$6,886/mo$4,796/mo
Assisted Living$6,319/mo$6,883/mo$4,559/mo
Memory Care$6,319/mo$6,886/mo$4,796/mo
Independent Living$4,684/mo$6,112/mo$4,019/mo
Nursing Homes
Palmer, MA:$6,550/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Assisted Living
Palmer, MA:$6,319/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Memory Care
Palmer, MA:$6,319/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Independent Living
Palmer, MA:$4,684/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Palmer, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Palmer and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Palmer, MAMA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Palmer, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Palmer have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Palmer, MA$7,429/mo$6,836/mo+8.7%
Massachusetts$7,589/mo$7,168/mo+5.9%
National$5,665/mo$5,378/mo+5.3%
Palmer, MA
2024 average cost:$7,429/mo
2023 average cost:$6,836/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,589/mo
2023 average cost:$7,168/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,665/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Palmer

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Palmer

The Atrium at Rocky Hill

4.4
My dad liked being at the atrium. I thought he would have received better health care, but I guess that's not what they do. My dad contracted shingles on his face, and it took a while to be treated correctly. Overall, it was a much better place than the nursing home he is in now.

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.

Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Palmer nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmer, 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 Palmer 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 Palmer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Palmer, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
68.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Palmer 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 Palmer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Palmer, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palmer 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 Palmer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palmer, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Palmer 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 Palmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palmer, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmer 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 Palmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palmer, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
49.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
32.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.4%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Atria Draper Place and Elmbrook Village at Bozrah are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Palmer, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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