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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Springfield, senior citizen apartments in Springfield might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.
A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Springfield and consider their options. With 110 senior rentals in Springfield, MA, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Springfield 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Springfield, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.
We are also serving Senior Apartments facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Liberty Heights, Memorial Square and South End Hampden.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chicopee, Enfield or East Forest Park.
Types of care available in Springfield, MA
Senior Apartments
Excellent experience with maintenance & mgmt! I would recommend to others.
The biggest area for improvement is the food. I understand that the chefs cook a low sodium and low sugar diet, but there is hardly any variety. And the food is incredibly bland. We drop off home-cooked meals or do Uber eats to my grandfather. The staff is all super kind. They seem to know all of the residents by name and they always speak to my grandfather. Anytime they see him in passing. They manage his medication as well and keep us up-to-date. He has had some recent health issues over the last 12 months that have required him to go to the hospital and the nurses always make sure they give us a full report before they send him.
I enjoy living at this community. The staff are nice and quick to respond when I need assistance with anything. They give out a monthly schedule of activities going on in the community. My apartment and the community are kept clean. I have huge tall windows in my third floor apartment. This community is beautiful and I would recommend it.
Sandy Lane, Norwich, CT 06360
Sandy Lane, Norwich, CT 06360
Sandy Lane, Norwich, CT 06360
Sandy Lane, Norwich, CT 06360
National Drive, Waterbury, CT 06705
National Drive, Waterbury, CT 06705
656 Center Street, Wallingford, CT 06492
656 Center Street, Wallingford, CT 06492
Old Colchester Road, Uncasville, CT 06382
Old Colchester Road, Uncasville, CT 06382
The average cost of senior living in Springfield is 1,106 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Hill, MA with an average of 1,106 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.
Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:
In a state filled with historical significance, Springfield distinguishes itself as “The City of Firsts” and celebrates those achievements at its many popular museums, including the Basketball Hall of Fame, Dr. Seuss Museum and Sculpture Garden, and Springfield Armory. Music, culinary, and arts festivals also keep this western Massachusetts cultural hub lively throughout the year.
In Springfield, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.
The median monthly cost of a senior apartment is around $1,400 in the state of Massachusetts. To learn more about the cost of senior apartments in Springfield, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.
The total household expenses associated with living in Springfield are rated four points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated close to the average.
Index Scores
All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.
| Household Expenses | Health Care | Insurance | Entertainment | Grocery | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 98 | 87 | 91 | 103 | 93 |
Income and Housing
| Median income age 45-64 | Median income age 65+ | Median household income | Average individual income | Median employee salary | Average property tax | One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44,141 per year | $31,085 per year | $36,513 per year | $19,233 per year | $45,567 per year | $3,049 per year | $825 per month |
The top hospitals that service Springfield include:
Springfield has a humid continental climate, meaning the city experiences four seasons with plenty of precipitation throughout the year. Summers are usually quite warm but are moderated by ocean breezes, whereas winters are cold, wet, and snowy. Given its relative proximity to the Atlantic coast, Springfield is prone to nor’easters with extreme amounts of snow. In warmer seasons, tropical storms and hurricanes sometimes occur, but they usually weaken in the North Atlantic’s cooler waters before reaching Massachusetts, or they divert eastward and miss the state. The average humidity level in Springfield is 69%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 75%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| January Average | January Maximum | January Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 26°F | 34°F | 17°F |
| July Average | July Maximum | July Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 74°F | 85°F | 62°F |
Air Quality
This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.
Precipitation
Population Statistics
| Median age | Percent of population over 65 | Population | Population Density | Average Household Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.7 | 12.3% | 153,186 | 4,807.3 per square mile | 2.6 |
Race & Ethnicity
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | Asian | Black | Hispanic or Latino | Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Two or More Races | White (not Hispanic or Latino) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4% | 2.2% | 20.9% | 44.7% | <0.1% | 4.6% | 31.7% |
These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
2016 Presidential Election Results for Hampden County
| Democratic | Republican | Other |
|---|---|---|
| 55.1% | 39.1% | 5.8% |
Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Springfield include:
Outdoor attractions in Springfield:
Springfield’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:
Transportation
Springfield Union Station serves as a hub for several types of public transportation. The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) operates bus routes and other services throughout Springfield and surrounding towns, as does Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound. For seniors, PVTA offers reduced fares and an accessible van service for door-to-door transportation. Amtrak has five rail routes that run through Springfield via Union Station: the Vermonter, the Lake Shore Limited, the Hartford Line (CTRail), the Valley Flyer, and the Northeast Regional.
Boulder Ridge, Suffield Commons, LLC and Woodcrest Elderly Phase II are the top-rated senior apartments near Springfield, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 110 senior apartments near Springfield, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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