Lenox is a small, green, safe town in western Massachusetts with just over 4,900 people and has a very high population of seniors over aged 65. At 38.4%, the number of seniors living in Lenox more than double the national average of 16.5%.
Assisted living is generally suited to seniors who need more frequent care and supervision than what can be accomplished by in-home care services or friends and family. Residents of assisted living facilities are provided with meals, personal care, security, medication management and coordinated health care. In Lenox, the cost of assisted living is relatively high, at $5,789 per month, according to the Genworth Financial 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This is much higher than the U.S. average but a little lower than the average for Massachusetts.
This guide contains useful information on assisted living costs in Lenox, as well as local and state government agencies and resources that relate to seniors. An overview of the pros and cons of receiving care in Lenox is also provided.