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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Leominster, MA for 2024

Leominster sits just west of the Boston metropolitan area in the north-central region of Massachusetts. In this city, seniors pay $5,685 per month for assisted living, which is high compared to the national norm of $4,500 but hundreds of dollars lower than the Massachusetts average of $6,500. There are 13 assisted living facilities to choose from in the Leominster region, including 5 facilities within the city limits.

Our directory features 434 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in Leominster and nearby cities and shows an overall quality rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars stars.  

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Assisted Living Facilities in Leominster, Massachusetts

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Leominster

All assisted living facilities in Leominster and the rest of Massachusetts must obtain licensing through the Department of Health and Social Services. This department reviews applications for licensure and enforces minimum standards for the scope of care facilities provide, as well as staffing, nutrition services and building features. It also conducts routine inspections to ensure safe and clean conditions.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Leominster

  • The Leominster Campus of UMass Memorial HealthAlliance – Clinton Hospital has a full range of services for older adults, including lab services, surgery and rehabilitation, as well as a 24-hour emergency department. In addition to this, residents have easy access to Nashoba Valley Medical Center, a 40-bed hospital that sits 10 miles away in Ayer.
  • The average life expectancy in the Leominster region comes in at 79.1, which is slightly higher than the national norm of 78.5 but a year lower than Massachusetts’ average of 80.2. The region’s rate of preventable hospital stays is among the highest in the state and nation at 3,177 per 100,000 people, versus 3,136 statewide and 2,809 nationally, and overall, the county ranks 10th out of 16 surveyed counties in Massachusetts for general health. Fortunately, opting for assisted living promotes access to medical support for seniors with ongoing health conditions.
  • The Worcester Council on Aging operates Senior Ride, a community-based program that provides transportation services for seniors in the Leominster region. Through this program, seniors get one-on-one assistance with addressing mobility challenges due to age or disability and finding supplemental programs in the community. The organization also provides transportation coordination services.
  • Leominster’s cost of living comes in 22% above the national norm, mainly due to costly medical care, energy costs and housing. On average, seniors in this city pay 29% more for health care than older adults in the nation as a whole, as well as 10% more for utilities and 4% more for housing. However, food prices fall about 29% below the nationwide norm, and transportation expenses come in 8% less.
  • Leominster scores 55 on the AARP Livability Index, indicating an above-average range of benefits and amenities for seniors. The local air quality is good compared to national norms, and high access to ADA-accessible public transportation promotes independence.  
  • Seniors in Leominster don’t pay state income taxes on public pension income or Social Security benefits, but the state taxes other forms of income at a flat rate of 5%. Sales taxes are low compared to national norms, and groceries and prescription drugs are exempt.

Paying for Assisted Living in Leominster

In Leominster, assisted living facilities charge $5,685 per month for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Leominster expect to pay $5,685 per month for assisted living. While this monthly rate exceeds the national norm of $4,500, it comes in well below the Massachusetts average of $6,500. Local rates are competitive compared to fees in Barnstable Town and Boston, where respective monthly averages come in at $7,000 and $6,819. However, seniors save hundreds of dollars per month by opting for care in Springfield, where rates average $5,048, and Pittsfield, where facilities charge $2,084.

Leominster

$5,685

Massachusetts

$6,500

US

$4,500

Pittsfield

$2,084

Springfield

$5,048

Boston

$6,819

Barnstable Town

$7,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is among the most economical senior care solutions in Leominster, with facilities charging $5,685 for residential services. By comparison, agencies that provide private services charge slightly higher rates of $5,720 for in-home care, which includes nonmedical support and companion care, and $5,911 for home health care, which encompasses personal care and skilled nursing services. Additionally, adult day health care facilities charge $1,842 for daytime services in a community setting. On the other hand, seniors who require 24-hour medical attendance and supervision pay higher rates of $11,863 for nursing home care.

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$1,842

Assisted Living Facility

$5,685

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,863

Note: Data for Leominster was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Worcester, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Leominster

Financial assistance from the government is available for eligible seniors who need help to pay for assisted living. Among other options are the Program for All Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) and the Group Adult Foster Care, both of which are available from the Medicaid and Mass-Health programs.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.

Financial Assistance in Massachusetts

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Leominster

Leominster and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Leominster, please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Leominster

Leominster Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Massachusetts

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Paula

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Leominster

Sunrise of Leominster was really good. It was better than the other facility we toured. The rooms were set up better, but they were constructed as an assisted living home. So, construction-wise...

Provider response

Hi Paula, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Leominster. We would be...

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Assisted Living

Paula

I visited this facility

Review of Manor on the Hill

I liked the people that work at the Manor on the Hill, whether it was the administrator who we met with or the people who worked in the cafeteria. Everyone there was really nice. The food was good....

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Assisted Living

Mitchell

I visited this facility

Review of Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings

The Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings property was the best of the three facilities that we visited. We were met by two of the facility directors, and both were very personable and...

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