The historic town of Holyoke, Massachusetts is in the western part of the state. It has a population of roughly 38,000, of whom 15.1% are adults aged 65 and older. Seniors find first-class medical care at the Holyoke Medical Center or nearby Holyoke Health Center.
According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey of 2021, nursing costs in Holyoke are $12,623 monthly for a semiprivate room. Nationally, the price for a semiprivate room is $7,908 a month. Nursing homes are designed for seniors who need a high level of personal and medical care that is not available for those who wish to age in their homes. Full-time aides and nurses are responsible for caring for seniors in these facilities. Nursing care can be more expensive than other forms of care for seniors in the state. Seniors who don’t require around-the-clock monitoring may find more affordable options with assisted living and home health care.
This guide examines the costs of different types of senior care. It also provides a list of resources that seniors can use to receive financial, legal or health care aid.
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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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 ..."
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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 ph..."
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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. "
READ MORE36 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA, 01040
2.0
(2 reviews)
"My father was at Mont Marie for rehab. Their nurses were fabulous and overworked. I think there weren't enough of them, although it was COVID. I was only inside once, but the nurses were wonderful. Every time I spoke to them on the phone, they wer..."
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45 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA, 01040
"Pay Rates: Adult Day health - $44.00 Per day plus $12.00 transportation round trip. Social Day Care - $26.00 per day plus transportation."
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260 Easthampton Rd, Holyoke, MA, 01040
"CareOne at Holyoke is a 164-bed skilled nursing facility specializing in Neuro-Rehabilitation in the treatment of traumatic brain injuries a..."
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20 North Maple Street , Hadley, MA, 01035
3.5
(8 reviews)
"All the employees at the Elaine Center showed great care in helping my Mom get better and home. Michael/Mary/Tina/Sammy all treated her with kindness and respect as if she were a family friend to them. The facilities were safe. clean and well o..."
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349 Haydenville Road, Leeds, MA, 01053
3.4
(7 reviews)
"I was in this facility from Dec to Feb. The OT and PT staff did an excellent job. Just the right amount of pushing to get you to go beyond where you were comfortable. They were all cheerful and upbeat. The nursing staff were caring and kind. ..."
READ MORE737 Bridge Road , Northampton, MA, 01060
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We used this facility for several years for our teen daughter who is severely handicapped. The staff was wonderful. "
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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 involv..."
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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 ..."
READ MORE61 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 ..."
READ MORE464 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 be..."
READ MORE65 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 ..."
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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..."
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135 Benton Drive , East Longmeadow, MA, 01028
1.9
(19 reviews)
"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 said visitors parking only.but they were all taken. ..."
READ MOREThe cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing facility in Holyoke is $12,623 a month. The price for a private room is $13,201 a month.
The costs of nursing home care in Holyoke mirror the costs for the state of Massachusetts at $12,623 a month. However, nursing home care costs in Holyoke are approximately $4,700 a month more expensive than the national average of $7,908 a month. Nursing home care in Holyoke is approximately $1,200 a month more expensive than nearby Pittsfield which costs $11,406 a month and almost $800 a month more expensive than Worcester at $11,863. However, it’s approximately $500 a month cheaper than nursing home care in Boston, which costs $13,155 a month.
Holyoke
$12,263
Massachusetts
$12,623
The United States
$7,908
Pittsfield
$11,406
Worcester
$11,863
Boston
$13,155
When seniors and family members look to make the most appropriate choice of senior care, it’s helpful to know the cost of other forms of senior care in the community. Home care, which involves assistance with activities of daily living costs $5,339 a month. Home health care, which includes some medical assistance, is slightly more expensive at $5,529 per month. Residing in an assisted living facility is $5,048 a month, while adult day care remains the most financially affordable at $2,123 a month. Nursing home costs are the most expensive, with a semiprivate room costing $12,623 a month and a private room at $13,201 a month.
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
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.
The following resources are designed to be used by seniors in Holyoke for information on nursing homes in the area and other important topics. They are free and easily available.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Legal Helpline | (800) 342-5297 | Offered by the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Boston, it provides seniors aged 60 and older with free legal advice. This includes veterans’ benefits, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, power of attorney and similar issues. The hotline can’t offer assistance on divorce, criminal matters or lawsuits. |
| Nursing Home Consumer Information | (617) 624-6000 | Provided by the Massachusetts Department of Health, the program offers information and resources for seniors who are looking for a long-term care facility in the state. It includes information on choosing a nursing home, the rights of seniors in a nursing care facility, and a Nursing Home Survey Performance Tool that provides seniors with information on the quality of care in different facilities. |
| Long-Term Care Insurance, Division of Insurance | (617) 521-7794 | The Massachusetts Insurance Division provides information and resources about long-term care insurance to help cover the cost of a nursing care facility. Seniors and their families can contact counselors to help with long-term care decisions. The division also offers tips on how to shop for long-term care insurance and questions to ask an insurance broker. |
| SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) | (800) 243-4636 | Massachusetts residents with Medicare, their caregivers, or even those approaching eligibility can receive free, unbiased health insurance counseling from SHINE. Seniors can speak with a local counselor to advise them about their Medicare options, including Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Programs, Long-term Care Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans and Medigap. |
