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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Braintree, MA for 2024

Braintree is a scenic, historically rich town with nearly 40,000 residents and a senior community that makes up 17% of the population. The region is home to several high-performing medical facilities, including South Shore Hospital in Weymouth and Carney Hospital in Dorchester, making it a good option for older adults managing health conditions.

For older adults who need around-the-clock specialized medical care and monitoring, nursing homes may be a suitable option. These facilities are staffed with licensed care teams who provide personal care services, monitor acute medical conditions and administer medication. This is the highest level of care available outside of a hospital setting as well as the most expensive at $13,383 per month. Seniors who need a lesser degree of care may be good candidates for in-home care or assisted living.

This guide provides an overview of nursing home costs in Braintree, as well as an overview of the programs and agencies that help seniors make important decisions regarding their care. 

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Nursing Home Costs in Braintree, MA

In Braintree, nursing homes charge $13,383 per month for shared rooms. Private accommodations are costlier at $14,509. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Nursing home residents in Braintree pay $13,383 monthly for nursing home care in semiprivate accommodations. This is several hundred dollars higher than the statewide rate of $12,623 and several thousand dollars over than national median of $7,756, indicating that it’s among the costlier cities in the state and nation to obtain care.  

Compared to other surveyed cities in Massachusetts, Braintree is the least economical option for nursing home care. In Barnstable Town, costs are lower at $13,326. In Worcester, seniors pay $12,486, and in Springfield, facilities charge $11,568. Pittsfield has the cheapest nursing home rates in the state at $11,102. 

Braintree

$13,383

Massachusetts

$12,623

The United States

$7,756

Barnstable Town

$13,326

Pittsfield

$11,102

Springfield

$11,568

Worcester

$12,486

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Braintree pay $13,383 per month for shared rooms in nursing home care and $14,509 for private rooms, making this the most expensive senior care option. Those who need limited skilled nursing services may save thousands of dollars per month by opting for home health care, which costs $5,720, or assisted living, where seniors pay $6,100. Home care only includes personal care services and shares home health care’s monthly rate of $5,720. Adult day health care is the cheapest option for obtaining personal care at $1,782.  

Home care

$5,720

Home health care

$5,720

Adult day health care

$1,782

Assisted living

$6,100

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$13,383

Nursing home (private room)

$14,509

Note: Data for Braintree was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston Area, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Braintree, MA

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Braintree, MA

Seniors in Braintree have access to a wide range of programs and services that support their safety and independence at home, which may enable some to avoid or delay nursing home placement. The city also has options counselors, legal experts and financial advisors who help older adults make informed decisions regarding their care when placement is necessary. 

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Braintree Department of Elder Affairs(617) 727-7750The Braintree Department of Elder Affairs helps older adults in the community connect with services they need with the goal of maintaining their independence and aging in place. Through this department, Braintree seniors obtain information and referrals for transportation, food assistance programs, case management and mental health services, which may enable them to avoid nursing home placement. The department also uses state funding to operate the Friendly Visitor/Companion Program, which can help alleviate loneliness and isolation for housebound members of the community.
South Shore Elder Services(781) 848-3910South Shore Elder Services is a local nonprofit organization that supports seniors’ independence and provides guidance for decisions related to long-term care. It operates the region’s PACE program, which administers comprehensive services to seniors who qualify for nursing home level care but want to remain at home or in assisted living. It also provides home-delivered meals, money management, information and referrals and home care services, as well as health insurance options counseling to help seniors understand their Medicare benefits as they pertain to nursing home care.
HESSCO(800) 243-4636HESSCO is the Area Agency on Aging and Aging Services Access Point for the Braintree region. It has a range of free and low-cost services to help older adults remain in the community and avoid nursing home placement. The agency has trained care managers who meet with older adults to assess their needs and access home care services in the community such as homemaking, respite care, adult day health programs, personal care, transportation and personal emergency response systems. The agency also houses the long-term care ombudsman program, which advocates for those in nursing homes and helps address issues related to inadequate or excessive services, billing errors or problems with move-in and move-out processes.
Veterans' Services(781) 794-8217The city’s Veterans’ Services office has trained staff who help older veterans access benefits that may help cover nursing home expenses, including Aid and Attendance, pension benefits and disability compensation. It can also help seniors obtain community-based services such as transportation and emergency financial assistance, which may allow them to remain in their homes.

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