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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Westfield, MA for 2024

Westfield sits in the southwestern region of Massachusetts, just a few miles north of the Massachusetts-Connecticut border, and features age-friendly recreational amenities and long-term care options. It fosters a supportive environment for its older residents through Baystate Noble Hospital, an 85-bed community hospital that serves as the state’s only public medical school.

Westfield also supports its senior community through access to high-quality nursing homes, which provide housing and 24-hour medical support to those with extensive care needs. These skilled nursing facilities provide a broad range of services, including 24-hour supervision, daily meals, medication management and nursing care. They also provide social and recreational activities throughout the week to help residents stay active and engaged. Because this type of care is the most intensive option available, it’s the costliest at $12,623 per month. For seniors who primarily need custodial care, home care or assisted living may offer thousands of dollars in monthly savings over nursing home care.

This guide includes more information on how Westfield's nursing home costs compare to local and regional alternatives, and it highlights state and federal programs that may help seniors pay for care. 

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Nursing Home Costs in Westfield, MA

Skilled nursing facilities in Westfield charge $12,623 for semi-private accommodations and $13,201 for private rooms.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

In Westfield, nursing homes charge $12,623 per month for care. While this is thousands of dollars higher than the national norm of $7,908, it’s in line with the state average and what’s typical for the region. Local care costs may be competitive compared to rates in Barnstable Town and Boston, where respective monthly care costs come in at $12,836 and $13,155. However, seniors seeking more budget-friendly care may consider Worcester, where monthly fees are 6% lower than in Westfield, or Pittsfield, where care costs are 10% below the local norm.

Westfield

$12,623

Massachusetts

$12,623

United States

$7,908

Pittsfield

$11,406

Worcester

$11,863

Boston

$13,155

Barnstable Town

$12,836

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing homes charge $12,623 for semi-private rooms and $13,201 for private accommodations, which is more than double the cost of other senior care types in Westfield. Seniors who primarily need personal care services pay $5,048 for assisted living, and those who live in their own homes pay $5,339 for non medical in-home care and $5,529 for skilled home health care. Adult day health care facilities, which provide daytime skilled nursing services and personal care in a community setting, charge comparatively low fees of $2,123 for care.

In-Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,529

Adult Day Health Care

$2,123

Assisted Living Facility

$5,048

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$12,623

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$13,201

Note: Data for Westfield was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Springfield, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Westfield, MA

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one's stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid:Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.

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I have a friend who has gone to Westfield Gardens to do a little rehab after a short hospital stint. I speak to her daily. She is diabetic. The food they give her is NOT geared to a proper...

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Review of Westfield Gardens

The facilities were well landscaped, the front office employees were always pleasant. The nurses and care assistants weren't so friendly, and often (despite labeling my neighbor's clothes with her...

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