The Wellington at Springfield
942 Grayson Dr, Springfield, MA, 01119
4.4
(36 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds. I enjoyed touring the place. Friendly employees...."
READ MORELocated in the southwestern region of Massachusetts, the Hampden County community of Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River and has 2 assisted living facilities to choose from. These facilities, along with 14 more options in surrounding suburbs, charge a baseline monthly rate of $6,368 in 2024, offering about $750 in savings over the state median.
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942 Grayson Dr, Springfield, MA, 01119
4.4
(36 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds. I enjoyed touring the place. Friendly employees...."
READ MORE74 Walnut St., Springfield, MA, 01105
4.8
(5 reviews)
"The walkthrough at Mason Wright was very pleasant. The place was very inviting. It didn't feel like assisted living honestly. It just felt like very homey for them. When you first enter, there's a living room sort of where you wait. There's a firepla..."
READ MORE460 West Street, Ludlow, MA, 01056
4.7
(20 reviews)
"My father-in-law was at Keystone Commons and it was very good. It's clean and the staff was attentive. His room was well cared for. It was very good. Everything was more than adequate. As my father-in-law's abilities to take oral nutrition independen..."
READ MORE741 Parker Street, East Longmeadow, MA, 01028
4.7
(8 reviews)
"I didn't have any negatives at The Reserve at East Longmeadow. It's absolutely beautiful. It's lovely, new, and spacious. It has a lot of natural light everywhere. It's larger than the other place, so it has a lot of different seating options for the..."
READ MORE110 Monastery Avenue, West Springfield, MA, 01089
4.4
(20 reviews)
"Landmark at Monastery Heights was very clean and neat. The staff was very accommodating and the person who toured us was a wealth of information, very cooperative, and helpful. She understands my situation and gave me several alternatives or options...."
READ MORE802 College Highway, Southwick, MA, 01077
4.5
(17 reviews)
"The staff is awesome, very caring and friendly, always willing to lend a hand. The meals are freshly prepared with optional choices as needed. The rooms are nice, the facility is very clean...."
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2387 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA, 01095
4.0
(15 reviews)
"Orchard Valley at Wilbraham was fabulous. All of the staff members were wonderful. Stephanie was the one that I dealt with, and she couldn't have been any more attentive or helpful. The room that my cousin was going to go into was way more than we ex..."
READ MORE7 River Mills Dr, Chicopee, MA, 01020
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I went to River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls. I really loved this building. I loved the setup. We saw multiple different rooms. I thought the administrator was very friendly, very informative, very helpful, and kind of guiding us, even if ..."
READ MORE7 Canal Road, Suffield, CT, 06078
4.3
(6 reviews)
"My parents moved into Suffield by the River. My mom's in assisted living, and my dad's in independent living. Their activities are all exemplary. The staff was excellent. They have beautiful surroundings. They have a library activity center and a wal..."
READ MORE40 Court Street, Westfield, MA, 01085
4.8
(6 reviews)
"My mother is at The Arbors at Westfield. It's very good. The facility is clean and they offered many activities. They have bingo, they have therapy dogs, outings to different venues, games, and they have manicures and pedicures. That's all included. ..."
READ MORE462 Main Street, Agawam, MA, 01001
4.7
(7 reviews)
"My mom has moved into Heritage Woods. The staff is knowledgeable and caring. From the executive director to the nursing staff to the aides, they have all helped my mom and made her feel welcome there. They showed her around, and they've helped her ge..."
READ MORE50 Benton Dr, East Longmeadow, MA, 01028
4.3
(13 reviews)
"My grandma has been here for a little over a year now and we are so pleased with East Village Place! The staff are top-notch and so great with all of the residents. Every time I visit her she tells me about how happy she is here and how much she love..."
READ MORE780 Converse Street, Longmeadow, MA, 01106
4.3
(10 reviews)
"We have chosen Ruth's House for my mom, and she will move in. I loved this facility. I found them to be friendly, and I thought the food was good. The facility was clean. I just loved that they had a ton of activities. There was also a lot included w..."
READ MORE929 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA, 01020
3.9
(10 reviews)
"I toured The Arbors Assisted Living at Chicopee and I thought it was fantastic. It was very clean, the staff you see there were in there checking on the patients and just talking to them in general. I thought that was nice. The person who gave the to..."
READ MORE2399 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA, 01095
2.0
(1 reviews)
"My grandmother was at this facility initially for short term rehab. The nursing staff was pleasant most of the time and the physical therapist was phenomenal but overall we had a very bad experience. For the 3 months she was there we made multiple ph..."
READ MORE118 Hazard Avenue, Enfield, CT, 06082
5.0
(1 reviews)
"All American Assisted Living looked like it would be a very nice place. It was just a little bit expensive. They've got all the conveniences there. They have their own medical staff and your personal grooming is all taken care of right there. The roo..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Springfield’s assisted living facilities charge around $6,368 monthly. While this exceeds the national norm by about $1,000, it compares favorably to Massachusetts’ median of $7,120 and monthly rates in nearby cities. For example, in Barnstable Town, residents pay about $3,400 more, and in Pittsfield, facilities charge approximately $9,825.
Springfield
$6,368
Massachusetts
$7,120
United States
$5,350
Pittsfield
$9,825
Worcester
$6,906
Boston
$6,750
Barnstable Town
$9,783
Eligible seniors in the Springfield 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 residents in Springfield pay around $6,368 per month. This cost outpaces the projected monthly fee of $6,101 for in-home care and home health care, although this rate doesn’t account for added living expenses, such as housing and groceries. By contrast, nursing home fees run considerably higher than assisted living costs at roughly $13,231.
In-Home Care
$6,101
Home Health Care
$6,101
Assisted Living Facility
$6,368
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$13,231
Seniors preparing to move into assisted living facilities, and those who are already residents, may find the following resources useful. They can help with resolving issues and meeting some of the costs.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Assisted Living Ombudsman | (617) 727-7750 | The Assisted Living Ombudsman is a division of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. The ombudsman’s role is to ensure seniors residing in residential care facilities are fully aware of their rights and to be an advocate in disputes related to their care. Seniors, their families and third parties can register complaints about care violations to the ombudsman. Additionally, families can request information about assisted living communities they may be considering for their loved ones. |
VA Aid and Attendance Benefits | (800) 827-1000 | U.S. military veterans currently residing in senior living facilities are entitled to apply for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit. The spouses of vets can also apply. It’s a monthly payment included in the VA pension to help cover some assisted living costs. Payments are unique to the individual, with the maximum monthly payments being $1,881 for an individual vet, $2,230 for a couple and $1,209 for a surviving spouse. VeteranAid.org provides a useful online tool for vets to check if they qualify for the benefit. |
Senior Care Options (SCO) | (888) 885-0484 | SCO is a blend of Medicare and MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid program) that utilizes both services to fund assisted living for some seniors. Although MassHealth can’t cover the room and board costs in an assisted living facility, which Medicare can, for qualifying seniors, it can cover other aspects of their care, such as their medications. |
Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) | (800) 243-4636 | SHINE is a program managed by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs free of charge to seniors who are already Medicare beneficiaries and those who need assistance with enrolling. Counselors can help seniors understand their current coverage. They can also provide seniors with information and advice so they can make informed decisions to overcome possible shortfalls. Additionally, counselors may introduce seniors to health care options that can save them money on their insurance. Although this might include private health insurance, the counselors won’t try to sell products. |
The Executive Office of Elder Affairs is ultimately responsible for ensuring assisted living facilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts comply with the standards of care demanded. The department has the authority to issue licenses and revoke them if a facility continually violates those standards.
Springfield-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.
Assisted Living
Alice
5.0
Review of Mason Wright
The walkthrough at Mason Wright was very pleasant. The place was very inviting. It didn't feel like assisted living honestly. It just felt like very homey for them. When you first enter, there's a...
Assisted Living
Mark
4.0
Review of The Wellington at Springfield
Our experience with The Wellington at Springfield was very good. It was very nice. The staff was good. The units were very nice. They showed us a room, and it was all furnished and very nice.
Provider response
We appreciate your feedback Mark. We strive daily to continuously train and support our team members to assure resident and family satisfaction is met.
Assisted Living
Bubba1950
5.0
Review of Mason Wright
The facility is gorgeous, and the grounds are beautiful. Staff are friendly and respectful. Studio apartment is quite roomy and quiet. Open communication between the managers and residents.