
Side by Side
120 Onota St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
"I went to Side By Side. The room there was very small, but the price was much more manageable. The ambiance was very...
Pittsfield sits on Massachusetts' west side near the New York State border. Seniors can...

120 Onota St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
"I went to Side By Side. The room there was very small, but the price was much more manageable. The ambiance was very...

318 Onota Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
"I really like this facility mostly because I know a lot of the staff and they know me and my family. They treat us very...

140 Melbourne Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201
"I'm actually familiar with this community because I have looked at their memory care side for my father-in-law a couple...

255 Lebanon Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201
"I have been in Springside Rehab & Nursing Center for 3 weeks now. I think it's very nice. They have mostly caring and...
45 Main St, Dalton, MA, 01226, Dalton, MA 01226
"I am the daughter of a current resident. Let me just say our family is finally at ease knowing how well mom is being...

235 Walker Street, Lenox, MA 01240
"Kimball Farms is all very, very nice. It's well-maintained and it's a lovely place. They've all been fantastic and above...

620 Laurel Street, Lee, MA 01238
"Laurel Lake seemed very nice. It is an assisted living facility and they seem very flexible. He can go there for a week...

600 Laurel St, Lee, MA 01238
"My family has been treated so well as we transitioned my father with dementia into the assisted living memory unit at...

2542 Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037
"My mom was in Camphill Ghent for a while and she was in the assisted living. She stayed there for about 2 years...
30 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061
"The staff here is always extremely friendly. We were looking for a home that dealt specifically with Alzheimer's care...

30 Whittier Way, Ghent, NY 12075
"We chose Ghent Assisted Living for my friend because it was closest to where she lived so her friends could visit. We've...

2902 Tibbits Ave, Troy, NY 12180
"Staff is very professional and caring. Always checking in on me. Make me feel safe and special."
2256 Burdett Ave, Troy, NY 12180
"Terrace At Eddy Memorial was very pleasant. It was not as up-to-date as the other place. It was a little outdated, but...

345 Haydenville Road, Leeds, MA 01053
"The Linda Manor is a really good place. When we first brought my father in, he was in a very severe condition, but they...

126 Elm Street, Bennington, VT 05201
Washington Elms is situated in the charming town of Bennington, VT. Located in a quiet setting, the facility is a short...
Assisted Living
Karyn
4.0
Review of Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place
Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place was very expensive, but also very nice with many services available. The room was small for the price, but the activities and the social environment seemed...
Assisted Living
Karyn
4.0
Review of Side by Side
I went to Side By Side. The room there was very small, but the price was much more manageable. The ambiance was very good. It was down to earth as opposed to the other place that seemed a little...
Assisted Living
Deb
5.0
Review of Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place
The assisted living at Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place was lovely, I'd move in there in a minute. They just completely redid it so the facilities are absolutely beautiful. The food did look...
Data from the Genworth 2024 Cost of Care Survey demonstrates that Pittsfield has relatively high assisted living prices. Local communities charge about $2,705 more than Massachusetts' typical rate and $4,475 more than the U.S. median. Meanwhile, nearby cities feature much lower fees. Springfield has the lowest reported rate of $6,368, while Boston is also cheaper at around $6,750.
Pittsfield
$9,825
Massachusetts
$7,120
The United States
$5,350
Boston
$6,750
Barnstable Town
$9,783
Springfield
$6,368
The assisted living costs for Massachusetts published in the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reveal the typical senior pays $6,085 for their care, which is almost 5% more than the $5,789 per month paid by the typical resident of Pittsfield. The survey also reveals the national average to be $4,300. At first glance, this may make Pittsfield look expensive, but costs need to be seen in context as Massachusetts is among the top five most expensive states in the union.
Eligible seniors in the Pittsfield area can apply for state-funded financial assistance to help pay for assisted living costs. Two government programs are offered: Group Adult Foster Care and Supplemental Security Income Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
Assisted living costs approximately $9,825 per month in Pittsfield. This long-term care option is ideal for seniors who require daily help with routine tasks such as dressing, housekeeping and personal grooming. Alternatively, nursing home facilities serve seniors who need more intensive personal assistance and medical oversight, such as medication administration and wound care. This option costs roughly $12,060 per month in Pittsfield, making it about $2,235 costlier than assisted living.
Assisted Living Facility
$9,825
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,060
There are many more resources available to Pittsfield’s seniors than the following list presents. These examples can help seniors handle complex benefit claims, make new friends in the community and find an experienced advocate if they can’t resolve an issue with their care provider.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans' Services Department | (413) 499-9433 | The Veterans' Services Department of Pittsfield helps U.S. military veterans who reside in the city, are in financial need and have 180 days of active duty under their belt or 90 days in a war zone. The department can help vets and their immediate families access a range of state and federal benefits and assist with other admin tasks, such as providing copies of the vet's discharge papers. Additionally, the department can refer vets to Veterans Affairs, where they can apply for the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit, which pays some assisted living costs. |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) | (413) 499-9345 | RSVP recruits, trains and places adults aged 55+ in many local government agencies and nonprofits committed to making a positive difference to Pittsfield. Seniors who want to offer some of their time to support the city can contact RSVP, providing details of their skills and work experience. RSVP then places them in suitable positions. These could involve doing administrative tasks that enable first responders to concentrate on their core roles, educational work supporting local citizens and practical work, such as delivering meals to homebound seniors. |
| Ralph J. Froio Senior Center | (413) 499-9346 | The Ralph J. Froio Senior Center offers Pittsfield's older residents a place to socialize in groups, learn something new in the craft rooms or share a coffee with a friend in the café, which also serves light lunches. For $3 per trip, seniors can book van transportation to take them to the center. |
| Assisted Living Ombudsman | (617) 727-7750 | The Assisted Living Ombudsman is a champion for the rights of seniors in assisted living communities. The ombudsman doesn't charge for their services, including educating seniors about their rights, investigating complaints and working with care providers to resolve disputes. Seniors comparing assisted living facilities for their long-term care needs can also get copies of inspection reports free-of-charge from the ombudsman. |
Pittsfield-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.