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Residential care homes in Chelmsford may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford, 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 South Chelmsford and East Chelmsford.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Nashua, Lowell or West Chelmsford.
Types of care available in Chelmsford, MA
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They are awesome, amazing. It's clean and the staff are friendly. It's going well, I have no concerns at all. They are great!
This community was very nice we had chosen it because it felt a little homier than others we had looked at. The staff is very nice and caring and we have good communication with them. In fact, it was them that brought it to our attention that mom was going to need hospice and they were going to take care of that for us. Mom is completely wheelchair bound now to the point where they need to deliver her meals to her room. The price wasn't any more expensive than others we looked at. My brother and I feel very confident in the choice we made and we know that she is receiving the best care she can get being there.
This was THEE place for my mom. They are very caring with everyone. It’s a small center and my mother received outstanding care all the way til her recent passing. [Name removed] is the heart of facility. She went above and beyond the call of duty. She stayed with my mom through the night while she was in hospice care and was with her until my mom’s last breath. I can’t say enough about her and the staff (especially [name removed]). I am grateful to the staff and the other residents who my mother met.
35 N Lowell Rd, Windham, NH 03087
What an amazing staff. The residents are well cared for. It has a “home-like” atmosphere not a facility atmosphere. [Name removed] and [Name removed] attended the calling hours after my mother recently...
Pine Hill Retirement Home is a small assisted living home offering a homelike atmosphere at an affordable rate. The quiet, safe, rural setting of Pine Hill is convenient to routes 93 and lll, shopping areas and emergency medical care. We offer an independent lifestyle with...
98 Smith Street, Lowell, MA 01851
The Horn Home for the Aged in uncomplicated and affordable. We provide the best possible care for those elders in need of supervised and supportive living arrangements.
486 Chandler St, Tewksbury, MA 01876
110 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742
74 Elm St, Woburn, MA 01801
175 Berkeley Street, Methuen, MA 01844
My mother has been a resident for almost 2 years and the care and attention she gets is the best. The atmosphere is like a home and she is very comfortable. It is very clean and all the workers are very...
Halcyon House is located in Methuen, MA in Essex County. This residential care home provides the help that you are seeking in an area that is historical and beautiful. Those who spend time in Methuen enjoy checking out the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Jay Gees Ice Cream and Fun Center, Riverside...
374 Howard St, Lawrence, MA 01841
23 Mammoth Road, Windham, NH 03087
32 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA 02180
704 Beaver St, Waltham, MA 02452
My 95 year old father was there for the last three months of his life. He was quite active, always wanted to move around and talk. They were always kind to him and someone was always near him to make sure...
The Dorothy Frances Home is an alternative living arrangement designed to meet the specific needs of the individual with Alzheimer's or other dementia's. It is not a nursing home, but rather a dignified, supportive community dedicated to making a very positive impact on the lives of those we...
5 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA 01880
542 Main St # Q, Waltham, MA 02452
300 South St, Waltham, MA 02453
300 South St, Waltham, MA 02453
25 Woodland Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180
My mother was in the assisted living and loved it. Everyone there was very kind and caring for each of the residents. It is a small Assisted Living with only 18 apartments and it was more like a family...
200 Harvard Road, Lancaster, MA 99999
200 Harvard Road, Lancaster, MA 99999
217 Bellevue St, Newton, MA 02458
217 Bellevue St, Newton, MA 02458
70 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148
70 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148
88 Walnut St, Clinton, MA 01510
271 Church St, Clinton, MA 01510
1 Great Hill Dr, Topsfield, MA 01983
95 High St, Milford, NH 03055
The Pillsbury Home, located in the southern New Hampshire town of Milford is a unique and charming assisted living facility for the elderly. The home has provided almost 100 years of continuous care for it's residents, and has enjoyed both prestige and support from the Milford community. Fully...
The average cost of senior living in Chelmsford is 4,031 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fitchburg, MA with an average of 2,375 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:
Residential care homes arrange for a personal care experience for your loved one. Residential care homes offer home-style living with 24-hour staffing and individualized care. Amenities offered can include food service, laundry services, and transportation. This type of community is like a single-family home. In Massachusetts, the annual median cost for an assisted living community is around $67,680. The state of Massachusetts has a number of provisions associated with this kind of community. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs regulates this community type.
Senior living community price is affected by the neighborhood where it is located. Monthly, the median rent in Chelmsford is $1,858 per month and the median home value in Chelmsford costs around $368,007. The rent burden for Chelmsford is around 18.7% of the average person’s monthly income.
In Chelmsford, 6.7% of the population are veterans of the United States armed forces. In Chelmsford, 3.6% live in poverty, 1.4% do not have health insurance, 10.3% have some form of disability, and 6.7% are widowed. Of the population of Chelmsford 20.9% have a high-school diploma, 52.2% have a college degree, and 23.2% have a graduate degree. The total population of Chelmsford consists of 35,067 people. Chelmsford has a population density of 604 people per square mile. Racially, the population of Chelmsford is 0.8% black, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.4% mixed race, 9.5% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 87.2% white, and 0.8% other or not specified. Based on gender, 50.8% are female and 49.2% are male. The median age of Chelmsford is 44 years old.
In terms of personal well-being, Massachusetts ranks 2nd in healthcare and 8th in quality of life compared to other states. In terms of resources, Massachusetts has a cost of living index of 133.8, a grocery index rating of 113.9, and a housing index rating of 170.3. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than said average. Based on natural beauty, Massachusetts ranks 26th in the nation. The state of Massachusetts has 78 hospitals and 129 health centers, providing care to a population of 6,941,273. The three highest ranked hospitals in Massachusetts are Cape Cod Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and New England Baptist Hospital.
In the last presidential election 60% of Massachusetts residents voted Democrat and 33% voted Republican. In Massachusetts, 30% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 39. In terms of diversity, Massachusetts ranks 16th in the nation and is considered very LGBTQ friendly. In terms of religion, 23% of Massachusetts residents attend religious services among the 4,200 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-9%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-3%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Massachusetts there are 27 masonic lodges.
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. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 7F during the month of December. During the summer, the average temperature in Massachusetts is around 68F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 85F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 50F during the month of June. 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. Massachusetts experiences an average humidity rating of about 71%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 71%. On average, the state receives 4.04 inches of precipitation a month. The most precipitation occurs in May with an average of 6.10 inches of precipitation a month. 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 eastern red cedar, butterfly weed, flowering dogwood, and sycamore. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the cardinal flower, the white pine, the bobcats, or the spotted geranium. The state animal of Massachusetts is the woodchucks.
Pleasant Acres Rest Home, Village Rest Home and Village Rest Home are the top-rated care homes near Chelmsford, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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