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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shutesbury, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shutesbury 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 Shutesbury, MA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Liberty Heights, Bay and Upper Hill.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shutesbury, MA

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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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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.
Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Shutesbury, MA

The average cost of senior living in Shutesbury is $6,554 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $5,132 per month.

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

Shutesbury, MA
$6,554/mo
$6,380/mo

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

Shutesbury, MA
$6,554/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$6,102/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,554/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,154/mo
Studio
$6,300/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,695/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,228/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,145/mo

Senior living costs in Shutesbury 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: Shutesbury, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShutesbury, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,554/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,102/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,102/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,869/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Shutesbury, MA:$6,554/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Shutesbury, MA:$6,102/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Shutesbury, MA:$6,102/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shutesbury, MA:$4,869/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shutesbury, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Shutesbury 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.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Shutesbury, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shutesbury 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
Shutesbury, MA$7,371/mo$6,642/mo+11.0%
Massachusetts$7,601/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Shutesbury, MA
2024 average cost:$7,371/mo
2023 average cost:$6,642/mo
Percent change:+11.0%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,601/mo
2023 average cost:$7,171/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Shutesbury

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shutesbury

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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Salisbury Nursing & Rehab Ctr in Worcester, MA

4.5
This is a very nice place, very comfortable. This a very clean facility probably the cleanest I have seen. Everyone is pleasant.

Shutesbury nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shutesbury nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shutesbury, 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 Shutesbury 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 Shutesbury that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shutesbury, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75.2%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
68.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.6%
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 Shutesbury 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 Shutesbury Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shutesbury, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.2%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shutesbury 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 Shutesbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shutesbury, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Shutesbury 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 Shutesbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shutesbury, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shutesbury 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 Shutesbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shutesbury, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.8%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
30.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.7%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Arbors at Amherst, Artisan at Hudson and Spring Village at Summerhill are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shutesbury, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 288 nursing homes facilities near Shutesbury, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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