Nursing Homes in Agawam, Massachusetts

We found 388 nursing homes near Agawam, MA. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and medical care offered by browsing the Agawam skilled nursing facilities listed below.

388 Agawam, Massachusetts, Nursing Homes
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    East Village Place
    East Longmeadow, MA 01028
    "We Transfered My grandmother to this facility when we moved to Springfield a few years ago. My gr..." more

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    Emeritus at South Windsor
    South Windsor, CT 06074
    "A residential option for seniors is all that we require once they become old. Doing activities li..." more

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    Heritage Hall South
    Agawam, MA 01001
    "Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and resid" more

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    Heritage Hall West
    Agawam, MA 01001
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    Country Estates of Agawam
    Agawam, MA 01001

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    Heritage Hall North
    Agawam, MA 01001

    Heritage Hall West
    Agawam, MA 01001

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    Heritage Hall South
    Agawam, MA 01001

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    Heritage Hall East
    Agawam, MA 01001

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    Heritage Hall East
    Agawam, MA 01001
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    Heritage Hall South
    Agawam, MA 01001

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    Heritage Hall West
    Agawam, MA 01001

    Heritage Hall East
    Agawam, MA 01001

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    Country Estates of Agawam
    Agawam, MA 01001

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    Heritage Hall North
    Agawam, MA 01001

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    Renaissance Manor of Westfield
    Westfield, MA 01085




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    East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center
    East Longmeadow, MA 01028

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    Chapin Center
    Springfield, MA 01104

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    Chapin Center
    Springfield, MA 01104

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    East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center
    East Longmeadow, MA 01028

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    Governors Center
    Westfield, MA 01085

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 6.2 CostScore: 2.7 LivabilityScore: 6.9
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CaringScore for Agawam, MA

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for nursing homes in Agawam was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose nursing homes in Agawam.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.2, Agawam is on par with the national average for those seeking nursing homes.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Agawam. Choose a category score to learn more.

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HealthScore for Agawam, MA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Agawam, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for nursing homes. The HealthScore for Agawam is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 6.2, Agawam rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking nursing homes. At 221.5 physicians per capita, Agawam closely matches the national average. Agawam scores 69.2 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.2, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 21.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Agawam is 77.9 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Agawam -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 79.5 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Agawam's environmental health -- is 23.6 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita Agawam, MA Nat'l Avg
Physicians 221.5 220.5
Geriatricians 2.2 1.3
Cardiologists 7.8 7.7
Oncologists 3.9 3.5
Orthopedists 7.2 7
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CostScore for Agawam, MA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Agawam, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for nursing homes. The CostScore for Agawam is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 2.7, the costs associated with nursing homes in Agawam are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Agawam is $9,551 , which is 62.7 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Agawam indexes at 14.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 16.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 26.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living Agawam, MA
Aggregate Index 114
Healthcare Index 116
Housing Index 126
Food Index 113
Utilities Index 122
Transportation Index 99
6.9
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LivabilityScore for Agawam, MA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Agawam. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for nursing homes. The LivabilityScore for Agawam is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.9, Agawam rates above average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 188 days each year in Agawam, 8.3 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 19°F in January, winters in Agawam tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 85°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Agawam is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $62,445 per year, the population of Agawam earns a better than average median household income. Agawam has an unemployment rate of 8.40 percent, roughly 7.7 percent lower than the national average. And about 17.35 percent of the population in Agawam is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 31.8 percent.

Amenities Per Capita Agawam Nat'l Avg
Parks 1.6 136.1
Libraries 7.7 18.8
Places of Worship 54.1 220.5
Public Transit 79.8 110.4
Grocery Stores 61.6 97.7
Pharmacies 10.9 13.8

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