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Residential care homes in Hingham may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Hingham 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 Hingham, 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 Shore Plymouth.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Boston, Brockton or South Hingham.
Types of care available in Hingham, MA
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203 Linden Ponds Way, Hingham, MA 02043
I really like Linden Ponds. They are my favorite place so far. It's borderline too expensive, but they have a pool, and some really great activities. They had a big activity fair with over a hundred activities that the residents sponsored. I really l...
670 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184
The Irish Manor is a home away from home, where you will find peace, quiet and comfort care from our truly dedicated care assistants.The home is for people in need of twenty-four hour care, whether it is for convalescing from an illness or for terminally ill patients. We can meet your needs...
670 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184
The Irish Manor is a home away from home, where you will find peace, quiet and comfort care from our truly dedicated care assistants.The home is for people in need of twenty-four hour care, whether it is for convalescing from an illness or for terminally ill patients. We can meet your needs...
56 W. Water St PO Box 534, Rockland, MA 02370
349 N Main, Randolph, MA 02368
The Seth Mann 2nd Home for Women, located in Randolph, Mass., is a unique, small-scale residence. This lovely, historic home, which opened in 1921, can accommodate up to five women, each with a spacious private bedroom. It is a perfect option for an independent older woman who, rather than live...
9 Bossi Ave, Randolph, MA 02368
9 Bossi Ave, Randolph, MA 02368
The average cost of senior living in Hingham is 4,000 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mansfield Center, MA with an average of 2,902 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.
In Hingham, Massachusetts, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
In Hingham, Massachusetts, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Hingham, Massachusetts, is somewhat car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Hingham include bus routes. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Hingham has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.
Hingham offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including South Shore Hospital and Carney Hospital.
Hingham, Massachusetts, is a part of the Greater Boston area on the South Shore of the state and is known for its vibrant colonial history. Seniors can take in the Boston skyline over the bay at World’s End park, visit the many surrounding historical sites, catch a film at Loring Hall, and much more. With such a wide variety of activities offered, seniors will always have something to do.
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 provide a personal care for seniors. Care homes offer home-style living with around the clock staffing and individual support. This type of community is like a single-family home. Services offered might include food service, laundry services, 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 associated with this kind of community. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs licenses this type of community.
Cost of living is a major factor when selecting which community is best for your loved one’s needs. Hingham has a median home value of $709,747 and the median cost of rent is $2,584 per month. The rent burden for Hingham is about 20.3% of the average monthly income.
Demographically, Hingham is 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.3% black, 0.1% other or not specified, 1.4% Hispanic, 96.4% white, 0.0% Native American, 1.8% Asian, and 1.4% mixed race. The current population of Hingham consists of 23,047 people. Hingham has a population density of 400 people per square mile. In Hingham, 1.0% do not have health insurance, 7.9% are widows, 5.7% live in poverty, and 8.2% have some form of disability. In Hingham, 6.2% of the citizens are veterans of the United States military. Based on gender, 52.4% are female and 47.6% are male. The median age of Hingham is 46 years old. Of the population of Hingham 33.0% have a graduate degree, 12.2% have a high-school diploma, and 69.7% have a college degree.
The quality of life enjoyed by the average Massachusetts citizen is ranked 8th nation-wide. Additionally, Massachusetts is ranked 2nd by healthcare standards. 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. 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. Residents of Massachusetts enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 26th in the United States.
In terms of diversity, Massachusetts ranks 16th in the nation and is considered very LGBTQ friendly. The median age in the state is 39, and 30% of the population is over the age of 55. In the last presidential election 60% of Massachusetts residents voted Democrat and 33% voted Republican. In terms of religious values, 23% of Massachusetts’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 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.
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. 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 average air quality index rating peaks in the month of May with a rating of around 47.5 AQI. The average humidity across the state is 71%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 71% in the month of December. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Massachusetts is around 4.04 inches. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of May at around 6.10 inches. 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 white spruce, eastern red cedar, sycamore, and flowering dogwood. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the white pine, the new england aster, the coyotes, or the black bears. 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 Hingham, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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