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 ..."
READ MOREEast 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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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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2.0
(3 reviews)
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45 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA, 01040
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READ MOREIn 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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. | (800) 649-3641 | Greater 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) 525-5400 | East 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) 525-5412 | The 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) 525-5436 | The 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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