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Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings

1160 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453

4.5(16 reviews)

"The activities at Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings were great. We liked everything about the place...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,075
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Manor on the Hill

450 N. Main St., Leominster, MA 01453

4.5(14 reviews)

"Manor on the Hill was a wonderful place. It's very clean and the people were wonderful. The young lady's name was Kim...

Adult Day CareAssisted Living+2
$4,950
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Sunrise of Leominster

6 Beth Avenue at Route 12, Leominster, MA 01453

4.0(16 reviews)

"Sunrise of Leominster was really good. It was better than the other facility we toured. The rooms were set up better...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,445
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Corcoran House

40 Walnut Street, Clinton, MA 01510

4.5(2 reviews)

"Visited several times before moving family member here. staff is amazing, welcoming and helpful, move in was easy...

Assisted Living
$4,000
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Dodge Park Rest Home

101 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA 01606

4.8(88 reviews)

"My wife has been going to Dodge Park for a year and a half now. The place is nice. She goes there 2 days a week. I came...

Adult Day CareAssisted Living+1
$11,700
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The Courville at Nashua - Aynsley

80 Lake Street, Nashua, NH 03060

4.5(9 reviews)

"I toured The Courville at Nashua - Aynsley. They have varied dining hours, and they try to schedule the food for each...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,200
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Orchard Hill - Sudbury

761 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

4.5(7 reviews)

"Orchard Hill was a lovely community. It was the size that I wanted. The grounds were beautiful. Everybody was friendly...

Assisted Living
$6,650
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Giving Tree Senior Living

1827 Bridge Street, Dracut, MA 01826

4.7(8 reviews)

"Giving Tree Senior Living is brand new. The rooms are beautiful, the common areas are beautiful. It's a brand new...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,100
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Windham Terrace

3 Church Rd, Windham, NH 03087

4.5(4 reviews)

"Windham Terrace was very nice, but we felt it was too expensive for us. We wouldn't be comfortable worrying if we would...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,700
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Assisted Living at Pine Hill

35 N. Lowell Road, Windham, NH 03087

4.5(9 reviews)

"I toured Assisted Living at Pine Hill. They seem to be happy. The staff were fine. They were great. The rooms look fine...

Assisted Living
$3,200
Penny Lane Seniors Residence

Penny Lane Seniors Residence

222 South St., Fitchburg, MA 01420

4.0(1 review)

"We visited Penny Lane for my father. It was more like a private home with a small amount of residents. As far as public...

Assisted Living
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The Gables of Fitchburg

The Gables of Fitchburg

935 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg, MA 01420

4.6(9 reviews)

"The Gables of Fitchburg is impeccably kept, staff went out of their way to be helpful, rooms are spacious, and my mother...

Assisted Living
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The Highlands

The Highlands

335 Nichols Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420

3.0(8 reviews)

"My father has been a patient at the Highlands for short term rehab after his knee replacement. My father has been very...

Adult Day CareAssisted Living+1
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Life Care Center of Leominster

Life Care Center of Leominster

370 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453

4.5(2 reviews)

"My daughter is in Life Care Center of Leominster. It's an excellent place. She has a lovely room. They have rehab and...

Assisted LivingNursing Homes
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Rivercourt Residences

8 West Main Street, West Groton, MA 01450

4.5(12 reviews)

"My dad moved into the Rivercourt Residences. The staff has been very helpful, especially in a remote environment that we...

Adult Day CareAssisted Living+2
$6,400
Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

32 Hospital Hill Road, Gardner, MA 01440

4.5(5 reviews)

"Wachuset Manor was a great place to be. I was there for 9 days rehab ladies were wonderful to work with. Very nice...

Assisted LivingNursing Homes
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Heywood Wakefield Commons
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Heywood Wakefield Commons

50 Pine Street, Gardner, MA 01440

4.2(5 reviews)

"My mother has been a resident here for 2 years now. She loves the staff and they really seem to care about the welfare...

Assisted Living
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Nashoba Park Assisted Living

Nashoba Park Assisted Living

15 Winthrop Avenue, Ayer, MA 01432

4.8(6 reviews)

"I visited Nashoba Park Assisted Living for my sister and the overall experience was very fine. When I toured Nashoba...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living
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Friendship Manor

Friendship Manor

151 Main St, New Ipswich, NH 03071

4.0(1 review)

"The staff was cheerful and pleasant, the setting beaucolic and the building was charming. I was just expecting a more...

Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities
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Broadview, Inc. Assisted Living Facility

Broadview, Inc. Assisted Living Facility

547 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475

5.0(3 reviews)

"My wife is at the memory care unit of Broadview, and our experience with them has been good so far. The rooms are fine...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
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Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Donna

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

Review of The Gables of Fitchburg

My mom has moved into The Gables of Fitchburg. I like it, the staff there are very nice. They do keep her studio clean. They're very receptive to questions and inquiries about anything from my...

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Assisted Living

Jan Couture

Other

Review of The Gables of Fitchburg

My aunt is a resident at Gables and has been for the past 3 months. I find The Gables to be very clean, staff is extremely fridendly and helpful. The Gables serve 3 very well rounded meals per...

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Assisted Living

Marsha

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

Review of The Gables of Fitchburg

I visited a friend in The Gables of Fitchburg. It was very nice and clean. They had a lot of activities for the clients. As this person needed more help, they always came up with excuses that they...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Fitchburg, MA and Nearby Cities

Assisted living communities in Fitchburg charge $5,685 per month for services. Although this runs 26% higher than the national norm of $4,500, it offers significant monthly savings over Massachusetts’ average of $6,500. Some cities in Massachusetts offer more economical care, including Springfield, where facilities charge $5,048, and Pittsfield, where care costs come in 63% below Fitchburg’s norm. However, rates in Boston and Barnstable Town exceed Fitchburg’s average at $6,819 and $7,000, respectively.

Fitchburg

$5,685

Massachusetts

$6,500

United States

$4,500

Pittsfield

$2,084

Springfield

$5,048

Boston

$6,819

Barnstable Town

$7,000

Paying for Assisted Living in Fitchburg

 

In Fitchburg, assisted living facilities charge an average monthly rate of $5,685 for housing and care.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fitchburg

The State Medicaid Plan, MassHealth, covers services in ALRs and other types of elderly housing in Massachusetts. SSI-G also provides financial assistance for assisted living services are also available 

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

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg seniors pay $5,685 for assisted living. This rate comes in hundreds of dollars below the $5,720 agencies charge for nonmedical in-home care, which includes services such as bathing assistance and light housekeeping, and it’s 4% less than what home health care agencies charge for services such as wound care and vitals monitoring. Additionally, seniors who live in private residences and receive daytime personal care services in a community setting pay comparatively affordable rates of $1,842 for adult day health care. On the other hand, assisted living is a cost-effective alternative to nursing home care, which costs $11,863 for around-the-clock personal care and medical support and monitoring in a hospital-like environment. 

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 Fitchburg was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Worcester, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Fitchburg

Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg, please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Fitchburg

Fitchburg 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.

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