Memory Care Communities in Leominster, MA

At $7,106 per month, memory care is more than $1,000 cheaper in Leominster than across most of Massachusetts but significantly more expensive than the national average of $5,625. Considering nearby cities can help families find a location that fits their budgets yet still provides quality care. One of the most affordable cities is Pittsfield, averaging $2,605, while Springfield is also relatively cheap at $6,310. Boston costs $8,524, and Barnstable Town is also relatively expensive at $8,750.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Memory care expenses average $7,106 per month in Leominster.

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.

Memory care is usually more expensive than other types of care, some of which can be good alternatives for seniors with early-stage Alzheimer's. Assisted living costs $5,685, providing access to personal care, housekeeping and regular health monitoring. Adult day health care is an inexpensive service at $1,842 but is often only for short-term situations to support family caregivers. In-home care costs $5,720 for personal care services, and home health care includes medical treatment and nursing for $5,911. Nursing homes average $11,863, making them the most costly choice.

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs regulates memory care facilities throughout the state, including in Leominster. The office licenses providers while performing regular inspections to assess compliance with regulations relating to staff training, care standards and resident safety.

• Leominster has a comfortable continental climate, but winters can be somewhat cold. The region experiences 51 inches of snow a year — surpassing the national average of 28 inches — and it has an average low temperature of 7.5 degrees below the U.S. average. However, the city experiences mild summers, and seniors generally spend a lot of time living indoors while in memory care, kept comfortable with active heating and cooling.
• Crime rates are quite high in Leominster. When measured on a 100-point scale, violent crimes come in at 35.7, above the national average of 22.7, while property crime rates are also 3 points higher at 38.4. Fortunately, memory care facilities aren't likely to experience high incidences of crime because they're constantly staffed, and most have excellent security features.
• Leominster has a cost of living of 109.2, measured on a 100-point index where the U.S. average is 100. However, health care costs are slightly lower than the national average, and most other expenses may not be relevant to seniors with Alzheimer's, as monthly memory costs generally cover food, utilities, transportation and other needs.
• Health care is 15.4% cheaper in Leominster than the national average. The city also has 246 physicians per 100,000 population, which is slightly higher than the U.S. average of 210. UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital provides medical coverage for the local area.
• Air quality is generally acceptable in Leominster, mostly falling into the good U.S. air quality index category, measuring a low quantity of PM2.5 particles that irritate sensitive lungs.
• Leominster is served by MART public transport, which has an ADA paratransit service. While seniors with late-stage Alzheimer's won't be able to travel, individuals may still visit local venues accompanied by a chaperone before symptoms progress to this point.