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Birch Manor Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center
44 New Lombard Road , Chicopee, MA, 01020
The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Chicopee, MA for 2024
Located just minutes from Springfield, Chicopee offers seniors urban amenities with suburban benefits. The area’s warm summers rated 9.1/10 on the BestPlaces Comfort Index. Seniors in the area have access to high-quality hospitals such as Baystate Medical Center, the only Level I Trauma Center in the region, and 225 physicians per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national average of 210.
While some seniors may require nursing home admission, those who do not need 24-hour skilled nursing care may benefit from other, often more affordable, options. The cost of a semiprivate nursing home room in Chicopee is $12,623, on par with the state average but significantly higher than the national average. Those who can remain home safely with some support may find that in-home or home health care services are sufficient or that an adult day care facility works well to meet their needs while their primary caregiver is out of the home. Others may opt for assisted living for its around-the-clock staff and amenities provided.
This guide covers the costs of various senior care types in Chicopee, as well as provides a list of resources that seniors may use to allow them to age in place.
Nursing Home Facilities in Chicopee, Massachusetts
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Loomis House
298 Jarvis Avenue, Holyoke, MA, 01040
4.7
(3 reviews)
"My wife is in Loomis House. The rooms are OK. Care is OK too. It is more for Alzheimer's and dementia patients. It is only six miles from my house and four miles from my daughter. The value is good too...."
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Mary's Meadow at Providence Place
12 Gamelin St, Holyoke, MA, 01040
4.7
(3 reviews)
"We cannot say enough positive words about Mary's Meadow. We recommend them so highly. My mother was there for a couple of weeks after being hospitalized post a bad fall and having a severe back injury as a result. Mary's Meadow was recommended to her..."
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RegalCare at Holyoke
282 Cabot St, Holyoke, MA, 01040
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother stayed at RegalCare at Holyoke for one day. It was good. The place wasn't as clean, but the staff was great. They are very caring. The room wasn't the greatest, but it was nice. The building is older, but it was a nice place. They did physi..."
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Chestnut Hill of East Longmeadow
32 Chestnut Street, East Longmeadow, MA, 01028
4.0
(1 reviews)
"A loved one was a resident of Chestnut Hill of East Longmeadow. They did a lot of group activities almost every day. They would have the activity person in a room, and they would play games, or they do art or music. They were just much more involved...."
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Wingate at Springfield
215 Bicentennial Highway, Springfield, MA, 01118
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Going to see a family member in a facility is extremely difficult as it is so knowing they're being taken care of is extremely important. When I first walked into the facility I felt a warm happy feeling. There was a receptionist greeting people as ..."
READ MORELoomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing
807 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA, 01109
3.7
(3 reviews)
"Looks like a resort— if that’s all you are looking for. They are always short staffed& the nursing staff is unskilled, no assessment skills, no organization.. forget trying to keep your clothes . The food is a joke- might be because they have no full..."
READ MOREHeritage Hall West
61 Cooper Street PO Box 325, Agawam, MA, 01001
3.5
(4 reviews)
"I have had many experiences with loved ones in a skilled nursing facility. Heritage Hall West by far has been the best! My Brother in law was a patient there very recently and the care and attention he received was top notch! The staff, including the..."
READ MOREHeritage Hall East
464 Main Street, Agawam, MA, 01001
3.5
(4 reviews)
"Heritage Hall East was, overall, a clean and well-run nursing home where my grandmother lived after having a series of strokes and the death of my grandfather, who had been her primary caretaker to that point. She lived in Heritage for 5 years befor..."
READ MOREHeritage Hall South
65 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA, 01001
3.3
(3 reviews)
"My grandmother is actually in Heritage Hall South. She has been there for about a month now. This is our choice of a nursing home because they care about their patients. They actually take one-on-one with them. The staff is great. They talk to my gra..."
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JGS Lifecare
770 Converse Street, Longmeadow, MA, 01106
3.3
(3 reviews)
"My mother is settled in at Jewish Nursing Home of Western Mass. It takes a while to get somebody to come and help her if my dad pushes the button to call for help with getting her to the bathroom or into bed. It can take a long time before anybody co..."
READ MORECareOne at Redstone
135 Benton Drive , East Longmeadow, MA, 01028
2.0
(20 reviews)
"My personal experience with CareOne at Redstone was very positive. I loved their physical therapists. I thought that department was really on the ball and the people were very good. My room was spacious. I had a roommate, but it was fine. It was a bi..."
READ MOREVero Health & Rehab of South Hadley
573 Granby Road, South Hadley, MA, 01075
2.8
(4 reviews)
"The staff was nice and helpful at all times, they took very good care of my aunt, Wingate's are one of the cleanest nursing home I've been in, I work has a EMT and go into a lot of different Nursing homes and you can tell which are good or bad. I giv..."
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Wingate at West Springfield
42 Prospect Avenue, West Springfield, MA, 01089
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Wingate was the only one that has a bed available when my mother was discharged from the hospital. She's been there a number of times and they know her. I've had meetings with the social worker before because I wasn't happy with certain things, and t..."
READ MOREEast Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center
305 Maple Street , East Longmeadow, MA, 01028
2.8
(5 reviews)
"Facility was really beautiful, my mother was there for rehab. Staff was kind and always took care of her needs whenever she needed anything. We would absolutely have her return if she ever needed rehab again. ..."
READ MOREWingate at Wilbraham
9 Maple Street, Wilbraham, MA, 01095
2.0
(9 reviews)
"Staff here is wonderful - very friendly on every occasion, even just when you encounter someone walking down the hall. Great nursing care and physical therapy. As a family member I was made to feel perfectly welcome and my input was encouraged. My..."
READ MOREWestfield Gardens
37 Feeding Hills Road, Westfield, MA, 01085
2.5
(2 reviews)
"The facilities were well landscaped, the front office employees were always pleasant. The nurses and care assistants weren't so friendly, and often (despite labeling my neighbor's clothes with her name) socks, undergarments, and clothing would go to ..."
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Chapin Center
200 Kendall Street , Springfield, MA, 01104
2.3
(3 reviews)
"Excellent rehabilitation staff good care. Smoking facility.. dining area for patients a patio... hardworking staff care about the patients ..."
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Mount Saint Vincent
35 Holy Family Road , Holyoke, MA, 01040
2.0
(2 reviews)
"St. Vincent’s Nursing Home was very old. The staff seemed to be very caring, and everybody was clean. The dining area looked OK. ..."
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Nursing Home Costs in Chicopee, MA
In Chicopee, seniors can receive a semiprivate nursing home room and care for a monthly average of $12,623, while private rooms average slightly more at $13,201 per month.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
The cost of nursing home care in Chicopee is equal to the state average, but is significantly higher than the national average of $7,908, making it one of the most expensive areas to retire in the country. While care averages over $200 more in Barnstable Town and nearly $500 more in Boston, seniors retiring in Massachusetts can find more affordable care in many other areas. In Worcester, comparable nursing home care averages $760 less than in Chicopee, and in Pittsfield, prices for a semiprivate room drop further to $1,217 less than Chicopee’s.
Chicopee
$12,623
Massachusetts
$12,623
The United States
$7,908
Pittsfield
$11,406
Worcester
$11,863
Boston
$13,155
Barnstable Town
$12,836
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Both in-home care and home health care are more affordable than nursing home care in Chicopee, costing respective monthly averages of $5,339 and $5,529. The increased cost of home health care brings light medical services to the senior’s home. Those looking for around-the-clock assistance with daily living tasks who don’t require skilled nursing care may opt for an assisted living facility, averaging $5,048 per month. Seniors seeking daytime services can receive adult day health care for $10,500 less per month than a semiprivate nursing home room and nearly $11,000 less than a private room.
Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,529
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living
$5,048
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$12,263
Nursing Home (private room)
$13,201
Note: Data for Chicopee was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Springfield, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Chicopee, 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 & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Chicopee, MA
Seniors in Chicopee may require more assistance than paying for care, and several programs are available to them that can lighten the financial burden on them as they age. The resources below can connect seniors to places where they can receive help while applying for benefits, connect to ombudsmen that can explain their rights and place fresh, hot meals at their tables. Seniors in need of assistance should contact these programs directly for more information and to apply.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Springfield Senior Services | (800) 649-3641 | Greater Springfield Senior Services can connect seniors with resources that can assist them with staying in their homes, provide referrals and locate nursing homes and other senior care solutions that suit their specific needs. It can also connect seniors with in-home services, connect seniors to local ombudsmen and accept reports of abuse or neglect. |
| Meals on Wheels | (413) 781-8800 | Homebound seniors or those unable to make their own meals can receive hot, nutritious lunches through the Meals on Wheels program. Meals can be prepared to accommodate chronic health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. As meals are delivered, drivers provide welfare checks for seniors and contact assistance if needed. |
| Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program | (413) 552-1548 | Low-income seniors may qualify to have some of their heating costs during the winter paid for through LIHEAP. Some forms of heating covered include oil, electricity, natural gas and wood. Seniors whose incomes are above LIHEAP's limits may still qualify for other energy assistance programs and are encouraged to call. |
| Chicopee Veterans' Services | (413) 594-3470 | This organization provides veterans and their families with both financial and medical assistance. It can also provide referrals to several programs that can assist with covering the costs of living at home or cover care for seniors aging in place, including access to survivors pensions and home and community services. |
| Massachusetts Senior Legal Helpline | (866) 778-0939 | This state-run program assists eligible seniors 60 and older with civil legal issues over the telephone. This is free of charge for income-eligible seniors and can provide callers with answers to questions about issues such as Social Security benefits, guardianships, public benefits, veterans' benefits and powers of attorney. |
