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My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.
They were very friendly and caring-my father enjoyed it while he was there!!! Always willing to answer any questions I had!! We have a great experience there
They have an amazing and wonderful variety of activities!!! Artsong, ballroom dancing, bowling, outside bbq and musical performances, new minigolf, monthly themed activities where all residents participate, happy hour at pub every Friday before dinner, weekly field trips to wineries, museums, etc.
462 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
The staff is great. They take great care of the residents and some of them go above and beyond. The facility is a little run down in places but nothing excessive. It's just that the building has been there...
Our progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
153 Cardinal Dr, Agawam, MA 01001
I'd say the facility is lovely, and the staff is compassionate and well trained. We picked this community over other places, due to Mom's care needs, all but one other place turned us down. However, The...
When looking for long-term care for your loved one who has dementia, you’ll want to make sure it provides the right type of certified memory care specialists and a safe environment with constant monitoring. Will your loved one have personal assistance? Have access to meaningful activities and...
802 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077
Beautiful facility Our grandparents have been there 3 years and we always enjoy visiting them [name removed] always greets us with a smile and great conversation . Rest of staff wonderful as well . Very...
Southwick Village is a 55+ retirement community, located in the historic town of Southwick, MA. Nestled on 46 acres of towering trees and nature in a park-like setting, close to golf courses, hiking trails and quaint town amenities. Our spacious one and two bedroom cottages have plenty of room...
7 Canal Rd, Suffield, CT 06078
Suffield by the River is a wonderful senior living community offering my 95 year old mother a safe place to continue living independently near her friends and family. We are grateful for the exceptional &...
Suffield by the River offers everything you could possibly want in senior residential living: - Independent living in beautifully appointed, spacious apartments with a full array of services and amenities. - Assisted living services offering as little or as much assistance as needed. - River's...
780 Converse St, Longmeadow, MA 01106
I love Ruth's house everyone nice, it was clean. And lots of activities all day!! My mom passed away and I still go volunteer there!
In 2012, JGS will celebrate 100 years of caring for the elderly in our community. When JGS was first established, the founders made a promise to provide comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services - based upon Jewish traditions and values - to those facing the challenges of aging. Jewish...
40 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085
The heating system is either on or off. Once the building g switches to heat, AC cannot be used. I find The Arbors very hot when I visit my mother. Wearing sleeveless in the winter is a must.
298 Jarvis Ave, Holyoke, MA 01040
I went to many senior living places for my demented mother who drinks too much. I picked DayBrook because the people seem quite normal. Not clinical, super cold and business like. Also they are still like...
Day Brook Village Senior Living is an accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community offering a range of housing, healthcare and service options to meet residents’ changing needs. Residents enjoy a retirement lifestyle offering independent living, assistance in living and skilled...
741 Parker Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
I would recommend to others. However, I will note that the property changed hands within the past year and now prices have increased so we'll see how the services compare to others. We picked them because of...
The Reserve at East Longmeadow is a new and exceptional assisted living and memory care community in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. East Longmeadow is a beautiful city just outside of Springfield, one of the 'greenest' cities in the country with over 2,400 acres of parks. Springfield is also the...
551 North Road, Westfield, MA 01085
We chose Armbrook Village because of the convenient location and the solid reputation that they have around town. Everyone there is extremely friendly and helpful. Mom is very happy there!
Armbrook Village offers seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted living options as well as a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss...
942 Grayson Dr, Springfield, MA 01119
We are really happy. She is very comfortable and has met a few people. She has been painting a lot and sharing her paintings with the place which I think is really really positive. I would recommend it to...
Be inspired to live life to the fullest when taking up residence at The Wellington at Springfield. Our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Springfield, MA Sixteen Acres/East Longmeadow/Wilbraham line, enriches the lives of seniors by providing an environment that is...
118 Hazard Ave, Enfield, CT 06082
The overall experience was a life saver. We could visit her anytime yet it wasn't as stressful for everyone, and it was getting way too much for my father in law to handle. Most of the time the facility was...
Find the level of care you deserve at All American Assisted Living in Enfield. With the help of our personalized lifestyles and a broad selection of services and amenities, you will live in comfort, ease, and grace.We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.Our goal is to have...
110 Monastery Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089
Staff is very considerate and helpful. Before submitting an application confirm there is working heating and a/c in each unit. There has been no a/c since June. And not expected to be up and running until...
Built in 1923 and prominently overlooking the city of West Springfield, Our Lady of Sorrows Monastery was renovated in 1999 to become Landmark at Monastery Heights, Senior Living Community. The beautiful building overlooks 18 spectacular acres of lawns, walking paths, and gardens and house 105...
929 Memorial Dr, Chicopee, MA 01020
We are very happy with where our loved one is at, we would not move her for any reason. It is a lot of money but for someone who takes advantage of all the different amenities that are offered it is worth...
36 Lower Westfield Rd, Holyoke, MA 01040
The experience seems to be going well for my loved one at Mont Marie. At first, he was having an issue sleeping at night because of his roommate but they have since moved him and now it is going much better....
Mont Marie provides world-class rehabilitation and skilled nursing services to the greater Holyoke community. Built on the compassionate tradition of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, we have provided outstanding healthcare for over a century. At Mont Marie, we help ease your transition...
305C Maple St, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
My mother does not participate in any activities, her Alzheimer's is limiting her ability to participate For value for cost - we are paying [price removed]/ month. That is more than her last location, but...
At East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living, our specialized memory care community provides an ideal and homelike setting. Our beautiful newly renovated building in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts offers families the confidence that their loved one can experience the best that each day...
7 River Mills Dr., Chicopee, MA 01020
Our family had an in person tour and we really liked the River Mills. The person who gave us the tour was very informative and did a great job explaining things. Everyone looked really nice and everybody was...
River Mills is everything you’d expect from a high-quality assisted living community, combined with the personal character and history of Chicopee, but with a longer term affordability that other communities aren’t offering. We look forward to inviting you to see and experience our thoughtfully...
1 Canal Rd, Suffield, CT 06078
My sister and I chose this facility for our father, who started off as a rehabilitation patient but eventually required Longterm Care. The therapy department is outstanding and provided my father with excellent OT and PT services. They are a group of...
50 Benton Drive, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Great care in memory unit. Clean, attractive facility with excellent food. My husband has dementia and it's his 1st time in a facility. He was apprehensive about it but with encouragement from staff,...
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...
11 Saint Anthony St, Chicopee, MA 01013
Willimansett Nursing Center is a very nice place, but also very expensive. I've had more than one loved one do a long term stay here, and they did an excellent job taking care of them in both cases. They are...
74 Walnut St, Springfield, MA 01105
The facility is amazing! It's in an inner city neighborhood, but they have security and it is safe. The building is amazing! Once she runs out of private pay, she is eligible for state help. There is a waiting list that is pretty lengthy. I would rec...
350 Salmon Brook St, Granby, CT 06035
My mom is here now and it's going well. She's getting and settling in. We chose them because it's very close to my home and they came out with a very high rating. I have a son-in-law whose sister works with the nursing homes in the state, making sure...
135 Benton Dr, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for East Longmeadow provides quality healthcare to our community in a JCAHO-accredited facility designed for people who have complex medical conditions or are recovering from surgery or illness. Each resident receives ongoing healthcare assessments from our...
65 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA 01001
At Heritage Hall South, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
55 Cooper St, Agawam, MA 01001
At Heritage Hall North, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
24 Tabor Crossing, Longmeadow, MA 01106
In 1884, Glenmeadow was the first organization in Western Massachusetts to provide a safe place for seniors to live out their retirement years with dignity. Today, we continue to redefine retirement living by providing whatever people need to live a worry-free retirement. We provide the...
Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:
A nursing home is an establishment that houses at least two seniors who have no personal relation to the administrator. A nursing home community offers its inhabitants around-the-clock care administered by on-site nurses. These caregivers provide specialized care for people who are unable to care for themselves.
This type of community is a familiar and easy care alternative for persons 65 years and above, however nursing homes will individuals 55 and older (a rarity in the world of senior care).The most frequent mental disease experienced by residents of nursing homes is dementia, which can cloud their and familiarity with their surroundings, decision making capacities, and memory recall. Many occupants of nursing homes are persons with behavioral issues, which can consist of a tendency to wander, verbal outbursts, or resisting assistance. Types of care services and amenities offered at nursing homes might include injections, adult day services , help with shopping and transportation, and help with legal questions. A significant amount of inhabitants tend to be single women who have less social support, and about half of nursing home residents are older than 85 years old. Often times individuals might select life in a nursing home over another type of community due to a physical or mental disability that prevents them from easily accomplishing their lifestyle goals.
Agawam has a population density of 1,213 people per square mile.
Massachusetts is ranked 8th in quality of life and 2nd in healthcare. The state of Massachusetts has 78 hospitals and 129 health centers, providing care to 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 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.
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 state has a median age of 39 and 30% of its population being over the age of 55. 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. The average high winter temperature is around 45F in the month of January. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 7F in 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. The average low summer temperature is around 50F in the month of June. On average, the humidity rating for Massachusetts is around 71%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 71% 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. 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 American linden, butterfly weed, eastern hemlock, and white spruce. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the new England aster, the coyotes, the bats, or the blue flag. The state animal of Massachusetts is the woodchucks.
Colebrook Village at Hebron, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington are the top-rated nursing homes near Agawam, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 30 nursing homes near Agawam, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best nursing home facilities near you in Agawam, Massachusetts are Southwick Village and Suffield by the River. These nursing home communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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