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Residential care homes in Amherst may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Amherst care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.
Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Amherst, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.
We are also serving Residential Care Home facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Amherst Center and North Amherst.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chicopee, Chicopee or Mill Valley.
Types of care available in Amherst, MA
Residential Care Home
70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002
1165 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
No Street, Northampton, MA 01060
No Street, Northampton, MA 01060
215 South St, Northampton, MA 01060
Wonderful staff, especially the nurses! Kathy is very knowledgeable and friendly she gave me brother and I a tour and we can't wait to move our mother into the Lathrop Home!
159 Pine St, Florence, MA 01062
378 High St, Holyoke, MA 01040
35 Holy Family Rd, Holyoke, MA 01040
148 Montague City Rd, Greenfield, MA 01301
820 Front St, Chicopee, MA 01020
103 Bowdoin St, Springfield, MA 01109
85 Spring St, Springfield, MA 01105
156 Mill St, Springfield, MA 01108
45 Water St, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Located in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, MMRH is a family run business passed from generation to generation. We have been providing residential care in our community for over 40 years. We celebrate and encourage independence while providing services to the highest quality in an...
171 S Royalston Rd, Athol, MA 01331
We are a 23 bed licensed level 4 rest home located less than a 1/4 mile off rt. 2. Our size allows us to do the little extras that are so important to the elderly community. We are rated one of the top 5 rest homes in Massachusetts. Applewood is a family and our residents are treated with love...
The average cost of senior living in Amherst is 2,100 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of 2,025 per month.
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.
Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:
Care homes arrange for an intimate care for seniors. Care homes offer community living with 24-hour staff and individual support. This type of community is resembles a single-family home. Services offered can include three meals a day, washing clothes, and transit. In Massachusetts, the annual median cost for an assisted living community is around $67,680. The state of Massachusetts maintains specific regulations related to this kind of community. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs licenses this community type.
The community in which a senior care community is located can have a huge influence on the price of care. The overall cost of living can be a motivating factor when choosing which care choice meets the needs of you or your loved one. The rent burden for Amherst is around 17.4% of the average monthly income. Monthly, the median price of rent in Amherst is $1,562 per month and the median home value in Amherst costs around $349,353.
Out of the total city population, 50.1% are female and 49.9% are male. The median age of Amherst is 21 years old. In Amherst, 1.8% of the people are veterans. Demographically, Amherst is 6.1% black, 3.6% mixed race, 6.1% Hispanic, 75.8% white, 0.1% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 12.9% Asian, 0.6% Native American, and 1.0% other or not specified. In Amherst, 6.1% have some form of disability, 3.2% do not have health insurance, 33.2% live in poverty, and 56.5% participate in the labor force. Of the population of Amherst 11.9% have a high-school diploma, 42.3% have a graduate degree, and 66.7% have a college degree. The total population of Amherst consists of 39,880 people. Amherst has a population density of 557 people per square mile.
The state of Massachusetts has a cost of living index of 133.8 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than the average. The state has a grocery index rating of 113.9 and a housing index rating of 170.3. Massachusetts is ranked 8th in quality of life and 2nd in healthcare. The state of Massachusetts has 78 hospitals and 129 health centers, providing care to a population of 6,941,273. Cape Cod Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and New England Baptist Hospital are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. The natural beauty of Massachusetts is ranked 26th in the nation.
During the latest presidential election, 33% voted for the Republican candidate while 60% voted for the Democratic candidate. The state of Massachusetts ranks 16th in the country for diversity and the state is considered very LGBTQ friendly. The median age in the state is 39, and 30% of the population is over the age of 55. Twenty-three percent of Massachusetts residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 4,200 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-3%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-9%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. In Massachusetts there are 27 masonic lodges.
The average air quality index rating in Massachusetts is 38.9 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 47.5 AQI. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Massachusetts is around 4.04 inches. The most precipitation occurs in May with an average of 6.10 inches of precipitation a month. Massachusetts experiences an average humidity rating of about 71%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 71%. During the summer, the average temperature in Massachusetts is around 68F. The average high summer temperature is around 85F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 50F in the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 28F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 45F during the month of January. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 7F in the month of December. While residents of Massachusetts mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Massachusetts can include hurricanes, earthquakes (moderate), and and tornadoes.
The state of Massachusetts has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of flowering dogwood, white spruce, American beech, and butterfly weed. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the bobcats, the obedient plant, the lance leaf coreopsis, or the cardinal flower. The state animal of Massachusetts is the woodchucks.
Pleasant Acres Rest Home, Lathrop Home and Highland Valley Elder Svc are the top-rated care homes near Amherst, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 15 care homes near Amherst, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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