Nursing Homes in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Nursing Homes offer round-the-clock nursing care for either short-term or long-term stays.
Assisted Living Facilities, which are usually more homelike and less expensive than nursing homes, are well suited to those who need daily assistance but not 24-hour care.
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We found 113 nursing homes near Worcester County, MA. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and medical care offered by browsing the Worcester County skilled nursing facilities listed below.

113 Worcester County, Massachusetts, Nursing Homes
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  1.  72632
    4.5
    Dodge Park Rest Home
    Worcester, MA 01606
    "I've visited the place when we we're looking a place for my mom, though she still stays home at t..." more

  2.  34781
    0.0
    Atria Draper Place
    Hopedale, MA 01747
    "Atria Draper Place offers a relaxing senior community in the historic New England town of Hoped..." more




  3. Wachusett Manor
    Gardner, MA 01440


  4. The Highlands, Fitchburg
    Fitchburg, MA 01420


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    West Side House
    Worcester, MA 01609

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    Tcu-Hubbard Hospital
    Webster, MA 01570


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    West Side House
    Worcester, MA 01609


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    Wachusett Manor
    Gardner, MA 01440

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    Wachusett Manor
    Gardner, MA 01440



  10. Quaboag on the Common
    West Brookfield, MA 01585


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    River Terrace Healthcare
    Lancaster, MA 01523

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    Radius Healthcare-Southbridge
    Southbridge, MA 01550

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    St Mary Health Care Center
    Worcester, MA 01610


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    Sterling Village
    Sterling, MA 01564

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 6.4 CostScore: 2.9 LivabilityScore: 6.4
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CaringScore for Worcester County, 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 Worcester 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 Worcester.

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, Worcester 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 Worcester. Choose a category score to learn more.

6.4
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HealthScore for Worcester County, MA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Worcester, 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 Worcester 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 6.4, Worcester 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 245.5 physicians per capita, Worcester scores 11.3 percent better than the national average. Worcester scores 69.2 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.2, and scores 16.9 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 22.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Worcester is 78.8 years -- 1.2 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Worcester is 78.8 years -- 1.2 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Worcester's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita Worcester County, MA Nat'l Avg
Physicians 245.5 220.5
Geriatricians 2.2 1.3
Cardiologists 10.2 7.7
Oncologists 3.7 3.5
Orthopedists 6.7 7
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CostScore for Worcester County, MA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Worcester, 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 Worcester 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 2.9, the costs associated with nursing homes in Worcester are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Worcester is $9,277 , which is 58.0 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Worcester indexes at 17.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 12.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 43.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living Worcester County, MA
Aggregate Index 117
Healthcare Index 112
Housing Index 143
Food Index 100
Utilities Index 138
Transportation Index 101
6.4
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LivabilityScore for Worcester County, MA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Worcester. 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 Worcester is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.4, Worcester 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 197 days each year in Worcester, 3.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 14°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Worcester than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 81°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Worcester is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $63,803 per year, the population of Worcester earns a better than average median household income. Worcester has an unemployment rate of 9.00 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 12.68 percent of the population in Worcester is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Amenities Per Capita Worcester "Nat'l Avg"
Parks 7.3 136.1
Libraries 8.5 18.8
Places of Worship 70.8 220.5
Public Transit 33.3 110.4
Grocery Stores 88 97.7
Pharmacies 13.1 13.8

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