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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in East Longmeadow, MA for 2024

East Longmeadow is a peaceful town in Hampden County that’s only 10 minutes from downtown Springfield and 30 minutes from Hartford, Connecticut. Around 21.7% of its 16,430 residents are aged 65 and older, a figure well above the national average of 16.5%. The town’s below-average nursing home costs, $11,568 for a semiprivate room, may factor in why so many seniors choose to call it home. The abundance of high-quality medical facilities within easy reach may also be a cause. Baystate Medical Center, ranked #5 in Massachusetts, is only a 16-minute journey north, while nearby Hartford houses three of the top 10 hospitals in Connecticut.

Nursing home care is for seniors with needs best served 24/7 by registered and licensed nurses, physicians and therapists. Unlike hospitals, nursing homes feel homely while still providing high levels of medical support. More able-bodied seniors and those not in need of 24-hour attention may find that assisted living and home health care are better choices for their long-term health care needs.

The costs of different types of senior care in East Longmeadow and the surrounding area are covered by this guide in more detail. It also lists some senior-friendly resources.

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Nursing Home Costs in East Longmeadow, MA

In East Longmeadow, seniors pay an average of $11,568 per month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home and $12,298 for a private one.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Comparing data published in the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, it’s plain that East Longmeadow is at the affordable end of the scale for Massachusetts. Only Pittsfield’s seniors pay less, at $11,102. All other cities surveyed in Massachusetts cost more, such as Worcester at $12,486 and Boston at $13,383. Families considering moving out of state for more affordable care won’t find relocating to Hartford, Connecticut, financially better, as seniors there typically pay $13,079 per month for their semiprivate rooms.

East Longmeadow

$11,568

Massachusetts

$12,623

United States

$7,756

Pittsfield

$11,102

Worcester

$12,486

Boston

$13,383

Hartford, CT

$13,079

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Senior care fees reflect the provider’s costs and the frequency of care. Consequently, adult day care is the most affordable option, with fees averaging $1,452 per month. Home care costs $5,015, as does home health care, which provides limited medical support in addition to home care services. Assisted living accommodation and care mean seniors typically pay $5,750. Nursing homes provide round-the-clock hospital-like care by medical professionals, resulting in fees of approximately $12,298 per month for a private room, although semiprivate rooms can be had for $11,568.

Home care

$5,015

Home health care

$5,015

Adult day care

$1,452

Assisted living

$5,750

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$11,568

Nursing home (private room)

$12,298

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in East Longmeadow, 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 East Longmeadow, MA

These resources are examples of what’s available to seniors in East Longmeadow. They can assist those already residing in nursing homes and support those not yet ready for that level of care, enabling them to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.

ResourceContactService
Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc.(800) 649-3641Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. is a multiresource agency funded by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Its primary purpose is to offer services that enable seniors to remain at home and within the community. These include supporting caregivers through education and practical means, such as the provision of respite care. The agency also manages the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which advocates for seniors in nursing homes and other types of residential care facilities.
East Longmeadow Nutrition Program(413) 525-5400East Longmeadow's seniors are offered two nutritional choices: one for those who can attend the senior center and another for those who are housebound. For a $3 donation, senior center visitors aged 60+ are served freshly-prepared hot meals that include a dessert and drink. The donation for home-delivered meals is the same, and in both examples, there's no income eligibility requirement, and seniors unable to pay are never refused a meal.
Senior Transportation(413) 525-5412The Tri-Town Trolley operates between East Longmeadow, Hampden and Longmeadow. For $1 per trip, it transports seniors in-town for any type of appointment, with the fare rising to $2 for out-of-town journeys. The service operates Mondays to Fridays, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Council on Aging Services(413) 525-5436The Council on Aging provides many resources for East Longmeadow's seniors. These range from practical in-home support, such as File of Life, a magnetized pouch with emergency numbers conveniently positioned on the senior's fridge, to health care proxy services, which enable seniors to plan for their own life support and make them known to key family members. The agency also specializes in services for the disabled, such as installing adaptive phone equipment in their homes free of charge and arranging an enhanced 911 service, which helps first responders understand and prepare for the disabled adult's unique circumstances.

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Patricia

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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...

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Review of CareOne at Redstone

The facility was clean it didn't have the nursing home smell. It took awhile for employees to greet me as I walked through the area. My number 1 issue was parking there were plenty of signs that...

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The room was fine. He had a window and could see outside which was nice for him. The bedding wasn't changed very often, it was often a mess and I straightened it up whenever I was there. His...

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