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Residential care homes in Fitchburg may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg, 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 Cleghorn.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Leominster, Gardner or Wachusett Station.
Types of care available in Fitchburg, MA
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82 Mechanic St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
10 Prospect St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
69 High St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
55 Garnet St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
381 E Broadway, Gardner, MA 01440
200 Harvard Road, Lancaster, MA 99999
200 Harvard Road, Lancaster, MA 99999
88 Walnut St, Clinton, MA 01510
271 Church St, Clinton, MA 01510
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...
107 E Mountain St, Worcester, MA 01606
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...
24 Chester St, Worcester, MA 01605
16 Marble St, Worcester, MA 01603
10 Homestead Ave, Worcester, MA 01610
1398 Main St, Worcester, MA 01603
The average cost of senior living in Fitchburg is 2,375 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amherst, MA with an average of 2,100 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:
A care home offers a communal setting for individuals who are able to preform activities of daily living with minimal assistance but desire oversight within a safe and secure location. This type of community is akin to a single-family home. Services provided might include food service, washing clothes, and transit. In Massachusetts, the annual median cost for an assisted living community is around $67,680. The state of Massachusetts maintains a number of stipulations related to this type of community. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs regulates this type of community.
The total cost of care for a community is influenced by the neighborhood in which it is located. The median monthly price for rent in Fitchburg is $1,359 and the median value for a home for Fitchburg is $183,380. The rent burden for Fitchburg is about 21.8% of the average person’s monthly income.
Racially, the population of Fitchburg is 4.0% Asian, 80.9% white, 26.5% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American, 7.3% other or not specified, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 4.0% black, and 3.7% mixed race. In Fitchburg, 7.9% of the people are veterans. The current population of Fitchburg consists of 40,793 people. Fitchburg has a population density of 565 people per square mile. Out of the total city population, 48.8% are male and 51.2% are female. The median age of Fitchburg is 35 years old. Out of the total population of Fitchburg, 64.7% participate in the labor force, 4.4% do not have health insurance, 17.9% live in poverty, and 15.6% have some form of disability. In terms of education, 7.3% have a graduate degree, 20.8% have a college degree, and 35.5% have a high-school diploma.
There are 78 general hospitals and 129 health centers that provide care for 6,941,273 Massachusetts residents. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Cape Cod Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and New England Baptist Hospital. Out of a national average of 100, Massachusetts has a cost of living index rating of 134, a grocery index rating of 114, and a housing index rating of 170. Residents of Massachusetts enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 26th in the United States. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Massachusetts citizen is ranked 8th nation-wide. Additionally, Massachusetts is ranked 2nd by standards of healthcare.
The median age in the state is 39, and 30% of the population is over the age of 55. 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. In terms of diversity, Massachusetts ranks 16th in the nation and is considered very LGBTQ friendly. In the most recent presidential election, 33% of Massachusetts residents voted Republican and 60% voted Democrat.
The average temperature in the summer rises to 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. During the winter, the average temperature in Massachusetts drops 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. The most precipitation occurs in May with an average of 6.10 inches of precipitation a month. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Massachusetts is around 4.04 inches. Massachusetts experiences an average humidity rating of about 71%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 71%. The average air quality index rating in Massachusetts is 38.9 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of May with a rating of around 47.5 AQI. 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, American beech, flowering dogwood, and American linden. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the cut leaf coneflower, the coyotes, the woodchucks, or the cardinal flower. The state animal of Massachusetts is the woodchucks.
Pleasant Acres Rest Home, The Villager and The Rubin Home Assisted Living are the top-rated care homes near Fitchburg, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 16 care homes near Fitchburg, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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