The northern Massachusetts city of Haverhill is a quiet college town on the New Hampshire border. Home to over 67,000 people, 14.5% of the town’s residents are seniors aged 65 and over. Seniors in Haverhill have access to world-class care from several local hospitals and medical centers, such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which has a dedicated senior health department. Nursing home costs in the city average $13,155 a month for a semiprivate room, which is higher than the national average cost of $7,908, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey

Nursing homes provide a higher level of care than less medically intensive types of senior living arrangements, such as assisted living or home health care. Commonly available features to look for in a nursing home include 24-hour monitoring and close supervision for medically needy seniors, medication management and skilled nursing care that includes therapeutic and rehabilitation services. 

This guide goes over some of the costs of nursing home care in Haverhill, as well as several other types of senior care. It also lists resources that are available to help seniors live independently in their own homes.

Directory of Nursing Homes in Haverhill, MA

Lakeview House Nursing Home

87 Shattuck, Haverhill, MA, 01830

Very Clean & The staff is Amazing.
Very Clean & The staff is Amazing.

Penacook Place, Inc

150 Water Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830

Penacook Place, Inc. is a large nursing home facility located near the shores of the Merrimack River close to the Buttonwoods Museum in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The staff receives warm reviews for th … (read more)
Penacook Place, Inc. is a large nursing home facility located near the shores of the Merrimack River close to the Buttonwoods Museum in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The staff receives warm reviews for th … (read more)

Hannah Duston Healthcare Center

126 Monument Street, Haverhill, MA, 01832

The Hannah Duston Healthcare Center is a nursing home facility nestled beside Hannah Duston Park just off of Highway 495 in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Its central location places it near popular shops, … (read more)
The Hannah Duston Healthcare Center is a nursing home facility nestled beside Hannah Duston Park just off of Highway 495 in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Its central location places it near popular shops, … (read more)

Wingate at Haverhill

190 North Avenue, Haverhill, MA, 01830

The Wingate at Haverhill Rehab and Skilled Nursing Residence is located in Haverhill, Massachusetts in the lower northeast portion of the state where there are a variety of specialty museums and the W … (read more)
The Wingate at Haverhill Rehab and Skilled Nursing Residence is located in Haverhill, Massachusetts in the lower northeast portion of the state where there are a variety of specialty museums and the W … (read more)

Baker-Katz Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

194 Boardman Steet, Haverhill, MA, 01830

Baker-Katz Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located just minutes away from the Merrimack River in Haverhill, Massachusetts, with easy access to Highway 113. Relatives appreciate the great … (read more)
Baker-Katz Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located just minutes away from the Merrimack River in Haverhill, Massachusetts, with easy access to Highway 113. Relatives appreciate the great … (read more)

The Oxford

689 Main Street , Haverhill, MA, 01830


Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit

145 Ward Hill Avenue, Haverhill, MA, 01835


Country Center for Health and Rehabilitation

180 Low Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

My mother is at the Country Center for Health and Rehabilitation Newburyport. The upkeep and the cleanliness are above average. She shares a room with another woman. They keep the room spotless. It’s … (read more)
My mother is at the Country Center for Health and Rehabilitation Newburyport. The upkeep and the cleanliness are above average. She shares a room with another woman. They keep the room spotless. It’s … (read more)

Edgewood

575 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA, 01845


Nevins Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Ten Ingalls Court , Methuen, MA, 01844

Nevins was excellent. The nurses did what they need to do, treated him decently, and called me if something was off or whenever they had meetings. He got therapy and decent food. I really liked that p … (read more)
Nevins was excellent. The nurses did what they need to do, treated him decently, and called me if something was off or whenever they had meetings. He got therapy and decent food. I really liked that p … (read more)

Salemhaven

23 Geremonty Drive, Salem, NH, 03079

Everything’s very nice at Salemhaven. The people were very nice. The building was nice. The facility was nice. The only lousy thing was parking wasn’t big enough. Other than that, it had a fancy dinin … (read more)
Everything’s very nice at Salemhaven. The people were very nice. The building was nice. The facility was nice. The only lousy thing was parking wasn’t big enough. Other than that, it had a fancy dinin … (read more)

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital

70 Butler Street, Salem, NH, 03079

My uncle was in Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital. I loved it. They were fantastic. The people were totally great. He did really well there. He loved the people. They were very conscientious of him an … (read more)
My uncle was in Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital. I loved it. They were fantastic. The people were totally great. He did really well there. He loved the people. They were very conscientious of him an … (read more)

M I Nursing & Restorative Center

172 Lawrence Street , Lawrence, MA, 01841

Mom is in Mary Immaculate Health Care Services. The staff is very caring, good, and doing their best to keep all the residents occupied. I feel that she’s given good care. They have little parties f … (read more)
Mom is in Mary Immaculate Health Care Services. The staff is very caring, good, and doing their best to keep all the residents occupied. I feel that she’s given good care. They have little parties f … (read more)

Prescott House

140 Prescott Street, North Andover, MA, 01845

We are keeping mom at Prescott House. It’s a lovely place. Everything is always neat and clean. I’ve never seen anything that isn’t. It always smells good, it doesn’t smell like disinfectant or like a … (read more)
We are keeping mom at Prescott House. It’s a lovely place. Everything is always neat and clean. I’ve never seen anything that isn’t. It always smells good, it doesn’t smell like disinfectant or like a … (read more)

Wingate at Andover

80 Andover Street, Andover, MA, 01810

After my Full Hip Replacement I spent a very pleasant week at the facility. Administrator & her Staff were exceptional. Food was excellent. Nurses and their Aides were phenomenal. Social & … (read more)
After my Full Hip Replacement I spent a very pleasant week at the facility. Administrator & her Staff were exceptional. Food was excellent. Nurses and their Aides were phenomenal. Social & … (read more)

Academy Manor

89 Morton Street, Andover, MA, 01810

My mother has been on their memory care unit for 8 years. The whole staff on the unit are very helpful and respectful, they would send updates to the family during the COVID waves. My mother always l … (read more)
My mother has been on their memory care unit for 8 years. The whole staff on the unit are very helpful and respectful, they would send updates to the family during the COVID waves. My mother always l … (read more)

The Berkeley Retirement Home, Inc.

150 Berkeley Street, Lawrence, MA, 01841


Sea View Skilled Nursing & Rehab Services

50 Mansion Drive, Rowley, MA, 01969

Not recommended constant change in management and staff
Not recommended constant change in management and staff

Port Healthcare Center

6 Hale Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

I can’t say enough about the nurses, CNAs, and therapist at Port. The are caring and kind to everyone who enter the building. Therapy was top notch. If my dad needs to re-enter a nursing home this i … (read more)
I can’t say enough about the nurses, CNAs, and therapist at Port. The are caring and kind to everyone who enter the building. Therapy was top notch. If my dad needs to re-enter a nursing home this i … (read more)

Sutton Hill Center

1801 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA, 01845

My relative is at Sutton Hill Center. He has only been there for only two weeks. However, for a dinner meal, he indicated fresh-cut strawberries because he is diabetic, and they had given him a piece … (read more)
My relative is at Sutton Hill Center. He has only been there for only two weeks. However, for a dinner meal, he indicated fresh-cut strawberries because he is diabetic, and they had given him a piece … (read more)

Nursing Home Costs in Haverhill, MA

Semiprivate rooms in Haverhill nursing homes cost an average of $13,155. Private rooms in local facilities cost an average of $14,402 a month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Nursing home care costs are high in Haverhill, compared with both state and national figures. At $13,155 a month, the cost of a semiprivate room in Haverhill is $532 more than the Massachusetts average and $5,274 a month above the $7,908 national figure.

Costs in Haverhill aren’t far off from the generally high cost of nursing home care across the state. Pittsfield averages $11,406 a month, while Worcester’s average monthly cost is slightly more. Seniors in Springfield pay an average of $12,623, and in Barnstable Town, the average cost is $12,836.

$13155

Haverhill

$12623

Massachusetts

$7908

The United States

$11406

Pittsfield

$12623

Springfield

$11863

Worcester

$12836

Barnstable Town

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

It’s helpful to compare the cost of nursing home care in Haverhill to other types of senior care. Adult day health care is the least expensive option at $1,614 a month. Seniors aging at home pay about $6,292 for home care and $6,244 for home health care. Assisted living in Haverhill averages $6,819 a month, compared with the $13,155 and $14,402 seniors pay for semiprivate and private rooms in nursing homes, respectively.

$6292

Home Care

$6244

15000

$1614

Adult Day Health Care

$6819

Assisted Living

$13155

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$14402

Nursing Home (private room)

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

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Haverhill, 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 Haverhill, MA

Several resources are available to Haverhill’s seniors to help them age in place. Some are geared toward helping older adults live independently in their own homes, while others make nursing home care easier to obtain or understand. While some of these resources charge a nominal fee for service, they are open to all seniors regardless of their ability to pay.

Resource

Contact 

Service

(978) 521-8851

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Haverhill works through the Collaborative of St. James and St. John the Baptist to provide household goods, clothing and direct financial assistance to financially needy people of all faiths and backgrounds in northern Massachusetts. Seniors can appeal to this society for help paying utility bills, acquiring free and low-cost furniture, and obtaining durable medical equipment. One-time assistance is also available for rent on an emergency basis.

(978) 683-7747

AgeSpan is a Massachusetts Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) and an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) that helps local seniors aged 60 and over with home meal deliveries and volunteer check-in services. Seniors with limited mobility can get free and discounted transportation services for medical and personal trips in the North Shore area. Caregiver support and resource referrals are provided by program volunteers, as are daily check-ins and companion support for seniors at risk of isolation. 

(800) 892-0890

The Haverhill Council on Aging operates a local Meals on Wheels program to help seniors and housebound adults get the food support they need to thrive at home. Freshly prepared meals are delivered five days a week, with congregate meal service provided through local community centers.

(978) 373-1971

Community Action Inc. Northern Essex is a community nonprofit that provides financial assistance and direct aid to Haverhill residents with limited resources. Food and nutrition services are available, as are fuel and energy assistance and housing support for renters and homeowners, as well as for people looking for adequate housing. Financial education and emergency support for household bills are open on a first-come, first-served basis.

(978) 975-8800

Family Services of Merrimack Valley supports seniors and families in Haverhill with financial aid and referrals to community-based services for people with limited means. Home energy and bill payment support are available, and case manager support helps program participants find and apply for state and federal benefits.