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Residential care homes in Westfield may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Westfield 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 Westfield, 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 Downtown Westfield.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Springfield, Chicopee or Tatham.
Types of care available in Westfield, MA
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35 Holy Family Rd, Holyoke, MA 01040
378 High St, Holyoke, MA 01040
820 Front St, Chicopee, MA 01020
85 Spring St, Springfield, MA 01105
103 Bowdoin St, Springfield, MA 01109
156 Mill St, Springfield, MA 01108
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
No Street, Northampton, MA 01060
No Street, Northampton, MA 01060
70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002
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 Westfield 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 provides a communal setting for people who are who do not require skilled nursing care. This type of community is similar to a single-family home. Services provided might include food service, laundry services, and transportation. In Massachusetts, the annual median cost for an assisted living community is around $67,680. Massachusetts has a number of provisions associated with this kind of community. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs regulates this type of community.
The location in which a care community is based can have a significant impact on the cost of care. Cost of living is a motivating factor in determining which destination is best for your loved one. The rent burden for Westfield is around 19.9% of the average person’s monthly income. Monthly, the median price of rent in Westfield is about $1,278 per month and the median price of a house in Westfield is around $220,540.
Based on gender, 48.9% are male and 51.1% are female. The median age of Westfield is 38 years old. In Westfield, 9.2% of the population are veterans of the United States armed forces. Westfield has a population density of 348 people per square mile. The current population of Westfield consists of 41,700 people. In terms of education, 10.9% have a graduate degree, 32.0% have a college degree, and 30.9% have a high-school diploma. Demographically, Westfield is 2.2% Asian, 1.3% mixed race, 93.0% white, 0.1% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.7% other or not specified, 1.6% black, 0.1% Native American, and 8.3% Hispanic. In Westfield, 7.1% are widowed, 8.5% live in poverty, 65.4% participate in the labor force, and 14.6% have some form of disability.
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. In terms of personal well-being, Massachusetts ranks 2nd in healthcare and 8th in quality of life compared to other states. 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. Residents of Massachusetts enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 26th in the United States.
In the last presidential election 60% of Massachusetts residents voted Democrat and 33% voted Republican. 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 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.
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 amount of precipitation peaks during the month of May at around 6.10 inches. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Massachusetts is around 4.04 inches. 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. 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. 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, eastern red cedar, flowering dogwood, and sycamore. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the bobcats, the black bears, the white pine, or the spotted geranium. The state animal of Massachusetts is the woodchucks.
Morning Star Residential Care Home, Lathrop Home and Mount Saint Vincent Home are the top-rated care homes near Westfield, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 14 care homes near Westfield, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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