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Assisted Living Communities in Lenox, MA
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authentic reviews in Lenox, MA below include Assisted Living facility with 176 reviews. On average in Lenox, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Rich09
5.0
Review of Kimball Farms
Kimball Farms is all very, very nice. It's well-maintained and it's a lovely place. They've all been fantastic and above expectations. They have tons of things. They have movies, lectures, and a...
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Ellyn4
4.0
Review of Kimball Farms
We liked Kimball Farms. The staff was very helpful. I liked that it was a very active community. They had a lot of activities and good transportation in the area. The rooms and the dining room were...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Lenox, MA and Nearby Cities
The closest city included in the survey is Springfield, which has assisted living costs that are lower by $39 per month compared to Lenox. Worcester is more affordable, at $5,488 per month, and Boston has an average cost of $6,100. The cost of care is much lower across the border from Lenox, in Albany, New York, where residents pay $4,800 per month.
Lenox
$5,789
Massachusetts
$6,085
The United States
$4,300
Springfield
$5,750
Worcester
$5,488
Boston
$6,100
Albany, NY
$4,800
Paying for Assisted Living in Lenox
According to the Genworth Financial 2020 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Lenox pay approximately $5,789 per month for assisted living care. The Massachusetts average is even higher, at $6,085 per month. Both city and state are priced well above the U.S. average of $4,300.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lenox
Seniors in Massachusetts who qualify for the state’s Medicaid system may be able to get financial assistance for assisted living through the Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI-G) Assisted Living Benefit programs.
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 Lenox, MA
Most alternatives to assisted living are likewise priced above average in Lenox. The exception is adult day health care, which has a lower average cost than the state and country overall, at $1,408 per month. In-home care services cost roughly $460 less than assisted living, with only $10 separating the cost of homemaker and home health aide services. Semiprivate rooms in Lenox nursing facilities cost an average of $11,102, while private rooms are twice as expensive as assisted living, at $11,863.
Homemaker Services
$5,329
Home Health Aide
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$1,408
Assisted Living Facility
$5,789
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,102
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$11,863
Note: Care cost data for Lenox was not available, so data for the closest city, Pittsfield, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Lenox
Seniors and their loved ones in Lenox have access to free resources that can help them with questions about health insurance, general wellness and free medical equipment. These resources may also help solve other aging and disability-related issues for those still living in their own home or elsewhere in the community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Lenox Council on Aging and Senior Center | (413) 637-5535 | Each area of Massachusetts is served by a Council on Aging (COA) that provides direct services, referrals and information that can help local seniors. Assisted living residents may benefit most from help enrolling in the prescription drug program or applying for financial assistance. Upcoming events, lunch menus and health clinics are posted on the website's calendar. The Lenox COA has its office in the Community Center and is open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. |
| Elder Services of Berkshire County | (413) 499-0524 | This organization works at the county level and its purpose is fairly similar to the Lenox COA. It's a larger organization with a wider scope of services, however. In official terms, Elder Services is designated as the Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) for the whole county, and its main office is nearby in Pittsfield. Services include options counseling, ADRC information and referrals, ombudsman, prescription advantage, senior employment, SHINE and transportation. |
| UCP of Western Massachusetts Free Durable Medical Equipment | (413) 442-1562 | UCP of Western Massachusetts manages the distribution of free assistive technology in and around Lenox. It provides refurbished equipment such as wheelchairs (powered and manual), lifts, walkers and other items. This program is mandated by the state and is open to seniors in the area and people of any age who have disabilities. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lenox
Lenox-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.
