Marlborough, MA, is a community of 41,110 people in Middlesex County, and 14.2% of the population is aged 65 and older. These seniors have access to several local resources, such as the Marlborough Council on aging, to help them in their retirement. This community has low average costs for health care and it its own hospital, UMass Memorial Health-Marlborough Hospital, to assist older adults with their care. Seniors benefit from 371 physicians per 100,000 residents, which is higher than national averages.
For seniors who need extensive nursing care, nursing home facilities can be the right senior living choice. Marlborough has a higher-than-average cost compared to national norms for nursing homes. The Genworth Cost of Care Survey estimates the average cost to be $11,863 for a semiprivate room. Seniors who need less hands-on nursing care may choose assisted living for a senior community environment or in-home care to age at home.
This guide will help seniors and their families make the choice between senior care options. It also provides assistance in understanding the costs of nursing home care and lists resources available to Marlborough seniors from government and nonprofit groups.
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400 Bolton Street, Marlborough, MA, 01752
3.1
(7 reviews)
"My mom got compression fracture and had 3 weeks rehab in the facility. They have done a great job. Facility is Always clean and quiet, staffs are super caring and professional. Case manager and social worker are so dedicated. Front desk staffs are ve..."
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121 Northboro Road , Marlborough, MA, 01752
"My grandmother has been a resident at Marlborough Hills since 9/12/14, we had her transferred from a Kindred facility in Newburyport. I am absolutely thrilled with the care she is receiving. All of the staff on the 2nd floor are absolutely wonderful...."
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112 West Main Street , Northborough, MA, 01532
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My mother entered Coleman house in August 2020. She had been living with me and needed more care than I could give her. They have been so caring and helpful during her adjustment (and mine.) At times it was a challenge and they worked with me to ensu..."
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40 Julio Drive , Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
4.8
(4 reviews)
"The Shrewsbury Rehabilitation Facility was amazing, it helped me get back on my feet after my ankle surgery. I spent 2 1/2 months and want to thank the staff for helping me over and above what I needed. The facility was clean and kept nicely. I want..."
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863 Central Street, Framingham, MA, 01701
3.1
(18 reviews)
"Our Mom lived at St. Patrick’s for a little over 4 years until she recently passed away. My siblings and I couldn’t find a better place for our Mom to have wonderful medical care, caring aides, social workers and nurses and other terrific support st..."
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238 West Main St, Northborough, MA, 01532
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Beaumont at Northborough is very close to where I live and the staff seems very friendly, competent, and seems to care a lot about their residents. Mom is in a shared room. It seems quite nice and bright. The windows have the sun shining in. I had on..."
READ MORE150 Flanders Rd, Westborough, MA, 01581
3.7
(9 reviews)
"The staff, nurses and nurse's AIDS are awesome. They were all there anytime I needed anything. The weekend staff could use a little work as far as knowing what is going on but otherwise I was very pleased with the quality of my stay. I would recomme..."
READ MORE9 Arbetter Drive, Framingham, MA, 01701
2.7
(15 reviews)
"My stepmom was at Oak Knoll Healthcare Center for rehab. It was kind of a little dated, but it's nice. The staff is nice. It's clean. She actually was friendly with the staff, and they were all sad to see her go. They would joke around with her and e..."
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642 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA, 01776
3.7
(3 reviews)
"Following a total knee replacement, I spent 16 nights in rehab/recovery at Sudbury Pines. I was in considerable pain from the surgery. The nurses, CNAs and the rest of the staff did everything possible to keep me comfortable. They were always there w..."
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342 Winter Street , Framingham, MA, 01701
2.3
(11 reviews)
"My mother was placed to Carlyle House. I cannot be happier with care and staff. They make her comfortable and relaxed, they bring physical therapist and dietitian to her, they consider her likes and dislikes. The best care I would wish to anyone!..."
READ MORE485 Franklin Street, Framingham, MA, 01702
3.0
(2 reviews)
"My dad is still at Casa de Ramana. The staff is terrific. He is getting good care. It seems to be clean. The food is bland and not particularly interesting, but I don't think that's different in any other place. I don't think it's better or not as go..."
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8 Colonial Drive, Westborough, MA, 01581
2.5
(6 reviews)
"Above & beyond front desk service ..."
READ MORE3 Lyman Street, Westborough, MA, 01581
2.1
(9 reviews)
"My mother currently resides at Beaumont and she's been there about 2 years. We love the staff, from the front desk person to the nurses to the cleaning staff. We visit several times and week and see the interaction that staff has with my mother. ..."
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136 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA, 01776
2.0
(2 reviews)
"My father went here for rehab after an extended hospital stay. They were supposed to help recondition him so he could return home. They did little to nothing, despite my father being willing and eager to participate in order to return home. When I..."
READ MORESeniors who choose nursing home care in Marlborough pay an average of $11,863 a month for a semiprivate room. Those who choose private accommodations pay around $12,395.
Nursing home care in Marlborough costs around $11,863 a month, which is $3,955 higher than the national norm but $760 less than the state’s average. It is less than several nearby cities, including Springfield which averages $12,623. In Boston, seniors pay $1,292 more than in Marlborough, while in Barnstable Town they pay $973 more. Only Pittsfield, which averages $11,406, has a lower monthly average.
Marlborough
$11,863
Massachusetts
$12,623
United States
$7,908
Barnstable Town
$12,836
Boston
$13,155
Springfield
$12,623
Pittsfield
$11,406
Nursing home care is the most expensive type of senior care in Marlborough with a monthly average of $11,863. The most affordable option is adult day health care at $1,842 a month. Seniors who need daily living help but not skilled nursing may choose assisted living, which averages $5,685. Home care, which includes personal assistance at home, is $6,143 less than nursing home care. Seniors that need minor nursing at home will pay $5,911 a month for home health care.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$5,685
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$11,863
Nursing Home (private room)
$12,395
Note: Data for Marlborough was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Worcester, was used instead.
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.
Through state, federal and local resources, seniors and their caregivers in Marlborough can find a number of free and low-cost services. Whether they need help with nutrition, legal aid or health care coverage.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Council on Aging | (508) 485-6492 | The Marlborough Council on Aging offers a number of programs for local seniors, including the Springwell home care program and the SHINE health care insurance counseling service. Seniors can reach out to the council to get advice about applying for federal and state programs. |
| Elder Nutrition Program | (508) 573-7200 | Through the Elder Nutrition Program, seniors aged 60 and older can receive meals delivered to their homes each day. These meals are a third of the daily recommended allowance of nutrients. This program costs nothing for participants. |
| Massachusetts Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (617) 727-7750 | Through the Massachusetts Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, older adults can get free advocacy to assist with abuse or neglect they experience in a nursing home or other senior community. Ombudsmen serve as mediators to help improve the quality of care while resolving conflicts. |
| MetroWest Legal Services | (800) 696-1501 | MetroWest Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of Middlesex County. For seniors, volunteer attorneys assist with bankruptcy, housing, benefits and nursing home cases. Senior legal help is available to low-income adults aged 60 and over. |
| Executive Office of Veterans Services | (617) 210-5480 | The Executive Office of Veterans’ Services is a statewide program that helps Massachusetts veterans access and use their military benefits. These include pensions, insurance, health care and home care services. The Boston office is closest to Marlborough. |
| Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs | (617) 727-7750 | The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs oversees several programs for the state’s seniors. It supports education about aging, caregiver support programs and age-friendly directives. It also partners with the state’s 25 aging and disability service providers to ensure older adults have the services they need to live well. |
Nursing Homes
mrs GAO
5
Review of The Reservoir Center for Health and Rehabilitation
My mom got compression fracture and had 3 weeks rehab in the facility. They have done a great job. Facility is Always clean and quiet, staffs are super caring and professional. Case manager and...
Nursing Homes
careforparents
2
Review of The Reservoir Center for Health and Rehabilitation
My mother was here for several weeks in the short-term rehab section. While, we did encounter two, kind caring staff members (On an RN and one an LPN), the majority of the staff could care less...
Nursing Homes
julie huffman
5
Review of The Reservoir Center for Health and Rehabilitation
I am a resident of the Reservoir Healthcare Center of Marlboro, and I love it here, I have been here for 7 years. I find it very easy to live here, even in these new situations of covid19, I can...
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