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The 3 Best Memory Care Facilities in Leominster, MA for 2024

 

Over 130,000 people in Massachusetts have Alzheimer's disease, with that total expected to grow to 150,000 by 2025. However, despite seniors comprising 17.7% of Leominster's population of 43,646 — slightly higher than the national average of 16.8% — deaths from Alzheimer's have fallen by 0.32% from 2016 to 2020, according to CDC data. This encouraging result shows the impact that health interventions and dementia care can make on this devastating disease.

Memory care allows seniors with Alzheimer's to live comfortably in a social environment, avoiding isolation. Facilities employ staff specially trained to use behavioral management techniques, nonverbal communication and therapeutic activities to alleviate confusion and agitation in residents. While similar to assisted living communities, memory care facilities feature less complicated floor plans and have added security features such as coded doors to help prevent wandering and keep residents safe.

This guide outlines some benefits and drawbacks of accessing memory care in Leominster. It compares costs with surrounding cities and includes a list of additional resources families may find helpful.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Leominster

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.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Leominster

 

  • 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.

Paying for Memory Care in Leominster

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.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

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.

Leominster

$7,106

Massachusetts

$8,125

United States

$5,625

Pittsfield

$2,605

Springfield

$6,310

Boston

$8,524

Barnstable Town

$8,750

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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.

Memory Care

$7,106

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$1,842

Assisted Living Facility

$5,685

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,863

Note: Data for Leominster was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Worcester, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Leominster

In Leominster there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page.

Financial Assistance in Massachusetts

More Ways to Pay

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 Leominster

The following table of free and low-cost resources includes services and programs that may be useful to families in Leominster. Individuals can contact these nonprofit organizations to learn more about Alzheimer's disease, financial benefits and strategies that family caregivers can use to ensure loved ones with memory loss maintain a fulfilling lifestyle.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Leominster

Leominster Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Massachusetts

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Eva

I visited this facility

Review of Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings

My husband will be moving into Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings. We chose it because it had a very high level of care. It's a small facility. They have 50 residents at the most, and...

Provider response

Hello Eva, We are so glad to hear about your positive experience at our community. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, and thank you for choosing Benchmark Senior Living at...

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rdent

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sunrise of Leominster

My parents have been there for 2.5 years. The staff that takes care of my parents seem fine, my parents haven't had a lot of complaints about them. However, the management is terrible. They are...

Provider response

We are sorry, rdent, to hear about the negative experience you had at Sunrise of Leominster. For over 40 years, Sunrise Senior Living has taken great pride in serving thousands of residents and...

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Laura

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sunrise of Leominster

My father moved into Sunrise of Leominster last December. The care has been very good, the communication not so good. They're short-staffed like everybody else, so I understand. But for the money...

Provider response

Hello Laura, Allow us to take a closer look at this for you. Please contact us with your information so we're able to best assist you. Thank you.- The Sunrise Team

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