The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in East Longmeadow, MA for 2023

Directory of Memory Care Facilities in East Longmeadow, MA

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Caring Star 2022

The Reserve at East Longmeadow

Provides: Memory Care
741 Parker Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
"The Reserve at East Longmeadow was very nice. Everyone was friendly. I liked everything. Everything was nice. Everybody was good there. They were friendly, helpful, and caring. All looked nice and..." More

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East Village Place

Provides: Memory Care
50 Benton Dr, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
"My mom is staying at East Village Place. It's excellent, and she's been given good care. The staff members have been attentive and helpful. For the most part, they've been very good. They have..." More

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Caring Star 2022

The Wellington at Springfield

Provides: Memory Care
942 Grayson Dr, Springfield, MA 01119
"I was only at The Wellington at Springfield for a few minutes, but I took the tour. It seemed very nice and secure for the memory care unit. It was very clean too. There was no smell or anything to..." More

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Caring Star 2019

Keystone Commons

Provides: Memory Care
460 West Street, Ludlow, MA 01056
"I went to Keystone Commons. I visited the memory care and the intermediate care. I liked the cleanliness, the size of the rooms, and the activities they had going on and available for them. It was..." More

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Landmark at Monastery Heights

Provides: Memory Care
110 Monastery Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089
"The Landmark at Monastery Heights has been completely restored and is now a beautiful senior living community, offering independent and assisted living as well as a special program for the memory..." More

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River Mills Assisted Living at Chicop...

Provides: Memory Care
7 River Mills Dr, Chicopee, MA 01020
"I went to River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls. The assisted living was a brand-new building, they gave us a tour, and they didn't have any COVID infections there. It was a very, very nice..." More

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Orchard Valley at Wilbraham

Provides: Memory Care
2387 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095
"My dad moved into Orchard Valley at Wilbraham a week ago. It is a wonderful facility. It is absolutely beautiful and safe. His room looks very nice, and the staff has been very accommodating...." More

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The Atrium at Cardinal Drive

Provides: Memory Care
153 Cardinal Drive, Agawam, MA 01001
"The Atrium at Cardinal Drive was very nice. They have a lot of programs. I talked to one of the nurses there. They do not take MassHealth. It's out of pocket for that place. So it's a little..." More

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Caring Star 2015

Suffield by the River

Provides: Memory Care
7 Canal Road, Suffield, CT 06078
"My dad is at Suffield by the River. Overall, the facility is wonderful. The food is wonderful. The staff for the most part is good. Like everybody, I think, they're a little short-staffed, but..." More

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Heritage Woods

Provides: Memory Care
462 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
"Heritage Woods is located in Agawam, MA. Our Assisted Living Community offers residents a dynamic lifestyle that promotes mind, body and spirit wellness. Registered as an Eden Alternative community..." More

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Ruth's House

Provides: Memory Care
780 Converse Street, Longmeadow, MA 01106
"Here, we believe independence is important, and our residents remain in charge of their own schedules. But they can rest assured knowing that our highly trained team is available 24 hours a day,..." More

    What to Consider About Memory Care in East Longmeadow

    In Massachusetts, the Alzheimer's Association estimates that 130,000 residents have Alzheimer's disease, and that number is expected to grow to 160,000 by 2025. The population of East Longmeadow, a small town located in the western part of the state, is estimated to be 16,291. Of these residents, 21.1 percent of them are aged 65 or over, and many of them may require memory care. Luckily, there are about 8 memory care facilities located in the East Longmeadow area to help serve this population of seniors. In East Longmeadow, as in the rest of Massachusetts, memory care facilities are officially known as Dementia Special Care Units (DSCUs). 

    • Located in the western part of Massachusetts, the weather in East Longmeadow is relatively pleasant, as it enjoys four distinct seasons throughout the year. Summers tend to be relatively warm, as the average July high is around 83 degrees. Winters are often cold and snowy, however, which may be challenging for seniors. East Longmeadow receives an average of 42 inches of snow annually, well above the national average of 26 inches.
    • Crime is low in East Longmeadow, so seniors that need memory care can consider it a safe place to live. On a scale of one to 100, with one being low crime and 100 being high crime, East Longmeadow ranks at 13.5 for violent crime, well below the national average of 31.1. The same is true for the area's property crime, which sits at 32.6, a bit below the national average of 38.1.
    • Massachusetts is considered to be moderately tax friendly towards retirees. Social security income is not taxed in Massachusetts, but other forms of retirement income are, including withdrawals from retirement accounts and private pension income. Public pension income, however, is not taxed.
    • The cost of living in East Longmeadow is slightly more than the national average but is significantly less than the state of Masschusetts overall. On an index scale where the national cost of living average is 100, East Longmeadow is 113 and Massachusetts as a whole is 139. Families searching for memory care facilities may want to consider this as part of their search criteria.


    Paying for Memory Care in East Longmeadow

    Average Monthly Costs

    Cities in Massachusetts

    $7,520.00 West Hartford
    $7,298.00 Glastonbury
    $6,790.00 South Windsor
    $6,501.00 East Longmeadow
    $6,030.00 Springfield
    $5,747.00 US
    $4,826.00 Agawam

    Memory Care costs in East Longmeadow start around $6,501 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,747 per month.

    It’s important to note that memory care rates in East Longmeadow and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

    Financial Assistance for Memory Care in East Longmeadow

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

    More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

    While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

    • Veterans Benefits
    • Life Insurance Policy
    • Long-Term Care Insurance
    • Reverse Mortgage

    For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.


    Free Memory Care Resources in East Longmeadow

    East Longmeadow and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in East Longmeadow, please visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.

    Directory of Winners in the East Longmeadow Area


    Memory Care Laws and Regulations in East Longmeadow

    East Longmeadow-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.

    Memory Care near East Longmeadow, MA

    Recent Reviews of Memory Care in East Longmeadow

    • Review of East Village Place

      My mom is staying at East Village Place. It's excellent, and she's been given good care. The staff members have been attentive and helpful. For the most part, they've been very good. They have thin... Read more

      Martin
    • Review of The Reserve at East Longmeadow

      The Reserve at East Longmeadow was very nice. Everyone was friendly. I liked everything. Everything was nice. Everybody was good there. They were friendly, helpful, and caring. All looked nice and ... Read more

      Linda
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