Peabody is home to over 54,000 people, 22.5% of whom are 65 and up. AARP lists Peabody on its Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Seniors in this city have access to high-quality health care. Harvard Vanguard Peabody offers primary care and lab services to area residents, and the Lahey Medical Center has a 24-hour emergency department for patients of any age, an ambulatory surgical center and integrated specialty services. Also located in Peabody is the New England Orthopedic Specialists Musculoskeletal Center, which provides a full range of orthopedic services, including diagnostics, surgery and therapy, within one location.
Nursing home costs in Peabody average $13,383 for a semiprivate room according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This is higher than the state average of $12,623 and the national average of $7,756. Nursing homes provide high levels of supervision and medical care that aren’t always available to seniors who remain living at home, which accounts for higher costs when compared to other living arrangements, such as assisted living and in-home care.
This guide compares different care types and their costs in addition to listing some resources available to Peabody seniors.