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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Worcester, MA for 2024

The city of Worcester, located in central Massachusetts, is known for its excellent museums and beautiful surroundings. It has a population of 185,428, with about 13.6% of residents over the age of 65. Seniors living in the city have access to excellent medical care at UMass Memorial Medical Center, which is rated as high-performing in five procedures by USN Ratings.

Nursing homes provide a range of care services to seniors who require a high level of assistance and supervision. This type of care is best suited to seniors with chronic medical conditions. In Worcester, the average monthly cost of nursing home care is $12,486 for a semiprivate room, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020. This is significantly higher than the national average of $7,756, and seniors who don’t require this level of care may want to consider alternative options such as in-home care or assisted living.

This guide gives an overview of nursing home care in Worcester, including the costs of care, alternative care options and a list of free resources for seniors in the city.

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Nursing Home Costs in Worcester, Massachusetts

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Worcester is $12,486 for a semiprivate room and $13,079 for a private room. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Using the cost of a semiprivate room as a comparison point, the cost of care in Worcester is $12,486 per month, which is similar to the Massachusetts state average of $12,623 but much higher than the national median of $7,756.

In Massachusetts, only the cities of Springfield ($11,568) and Pittsfield ($11,102) have lower monthly care costs than Worcester. At the other end of the cost scale, Boston is the most expensive city for nursing home care with a monthly average of $13,383. 

Worcester

$12,486

Massachusetts

$12,623

The United States

$7,756

Springfield

$11,568

Pittsfield

$11,102

Boston

$13,383

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

A number of alternative care options are available to seniors in Worcester. The cheapest option is adult day care at $1,517 per month, which is ideal for seniors who only need weekday care options. Assisted living is a popular choice with a monthly average cost of $5,488. Home care and home health care have an average monthly charge of $5,602 and $5,510, respectively. Nursing home care has a monthly average cost of $12,486 for a semiprivate room and $13,079 for a private room. 

Adult day care

$1,517

Assisted living

$5,488

Home care

$5,602

Home health care

$5,510

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$12,486

Nursing home (private room)

$13,079

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Worcester, Massachusetts

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 in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible 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 any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Worcester, Massachusetts

The city of Worcester provides several free resources for seniors who would like to remain in their own homes and delay or avoid the move to nursing home care. One government resource provides information on financial options for seniors looking at long-term care facilities. 

ResourceContactService
SHINE Health Insurance Counseling1-800-243-4636The SHINE program provides free and unbiased information on state health insurance options to seniors and their caregivers. The information is provided by trained volunteer counselors and can be given on a one-on-one or group basis. Counselors can assist seniors in applying for the best health insurance plan to suit their needs. In addition, the counselors can help seniors to apply for financial assistance benefits allocated to seniors requiring long-term care in a nursing home.
Elder Services of Worcester Area Meals On Wheels(508) 756-1545The Elder Services of Worcester Area runs a Meals on Wheels service that delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors aged 65 and over who are no longer able to safely prepare a meal for themselves. Meals can be delivered on a long or short-term basis depending on the seniors’ requirements. The meals are delivered Monday to Friday by teams of volunteers who provide a social check service for the recipients at the same time. Volunteers can contact emergency services if anything is amiss and provide a friendly face for the seniors on their route. A small donation is requested for each meal, but no senior will be turned away if they are unable to contribute.
Worcester Senior Center Support System(508) 799-5009The city of Worcester Senior Center works with St. Paul’s Elder Outreach to provide a senior support system. This system can assist seniors with legal advice, home care contacts, adult and social day programs, home modification, assistive equipment and transportation. Additionally, it runs a free Telecheck program that is staffed by volunteers. The program provides a telephone call regularly to check in on homebound seniors for a friendly chat and make sure that everything is alright. The volunteer will contact a nominated person or emergency services to provide an in-home check if the senior does not answer the call at the designated time.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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POKEY13!

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Christopher House of Worcester

My dad was at Christopher House for about 6 months. He was provided care that was comparable to how people take care of family. It was fantastic. The Christopher House staff is the absolute best.

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Bob Lewis

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Homestead Hall

My Mom moved there recently and is very happy with her room and likes the staff. Very nice well kept place.

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pamarsha

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Christopher House of Worcester

The level of care at this facility is substandard and the staff are rude and do not attend to the needs of the medical needs of the residents.

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