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Residential care homes in Ludlow may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Ludlow 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 Ludlow, 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.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Springfield, Chicopee or Ludlow Center.
Types of care available in Ludlow, MA
Residential Care Home
820 Front St, Chicopee, MA 01020
378 High St, Holyoke, MA 01040
103 Bowdoin St, Springfield, MA 01109
85 Spring St, Springfield, MA 01105
156 Mill St, Springfield, MA 01108
35 Holy Family Rd, Holyoke, MA 01040
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!
70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002
No Street, Northampton, MA 01060
No Street, Northampton, MA 01060
159 Pine St, Florence, MA 01062
1165 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002
30 Davis Ave, Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
15 Ellington Ave, Rockville, CT 06066
The average cost of senior living in Ludlow is 2,875 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:
A care home offers a communal environment for people who are capable of performing the activities of daily living with minimal assistance but want supervision within a safe and secure community. Amenities provided can include food service, laundry services, and transit. This type of community is resembles a single-family home. In Massachusetts, the annual median cost for an assisted living community is around $67,680. Massachusetts has specific rules associated with this type of community. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs supervises this community type.
The community where a community is located can have a large effect on the total cost. Cost of living is a major influence in selecting which destination is the best fit for you or your loved one’s needs. The rent burden for Ludlow is about 19.5% of the average person’s monthly income. Per month, the median cost of rent in Ludlow is $1,318 per month and the median price of a home in Ludlow is around $222,970.
In Ludlow, 7.5% of the people are veterans of the United States armed forces. Ludlow has a population density of 302 people per square mile. Currently, the population of Ludlow consists of 21,331 people. Racially, the population of Ludlow is 1.5% black, 1.2% mixed race, 3.0% other or not specified, 0.8% Asian, 93.4% white, 7.8% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American, and 0.1% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian. Based on gender, 49.3% are female and 50.7% are male. The median age of Ludlow is 44 years old. Of the population of Ludlow 33.8% have a high-school diploma, 7.6% have a graduate degree, and 23.8% have a college degree. Out of the total population of Ludlow, 15.3% have some form of disability, 7.6% are widowed, 5.8% live in poverty, and 62.6% participate in the labor force.
The natural beauty of Massachusetts is ranked 26th in the nation. There are 78 hospitals and 129 health centers that service 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. 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. In terms of personal well-being, Massachusetts ranks 2nd in healthcare and 8th in quality of life compared to other states.
The median age in the state is 39, and 30% of the population is over the age of 55. The state of Massachusetts ranks 16th in the country for diversity and the state is considered very LGBTQ friendly. Twenty-three percent of Massachusetts residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 4,200 different congregations. 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. During the latest presidential election, 33% voted for the Republican candidate while 60% voted for the Democratic candidate.
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. 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 temperature in the summer rises to 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. During the winter, the average temperature in Massachusetts drops to around 28F. The average high winter temperature is around 45F in the month of January. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 7F during 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 sycamore, American beech, butterfly weed, and eastern hemlock. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the blue flag, the lance leaf coreopsis, the obedient plant, or the bobcats. The state animal of Massachusetts is the woodchucks.
Pleasant Acres Rest Home, Lathrop Home and Chicopee Municipal Home are the top-rated care homes near Ludlow, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 14 care homes near Ludlow, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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