Arnold House Nursing Home
490 William St, Stoneham, MA, 02180
"At Arnold House Nursing Home, the individual needs of each resident are our primary concern. Nowhere is this more critical than in the area ..."
READ MOREMelrose is a small city located just 10 miles north of Boston. It’s home to 29,155 people and 18.6% of residents are aged 65 and older. Seniors in the area have access to a wide range of health care, with 76.7% more physicians per capita than the national average. MelroseWakefield Hospital offers emergency services, wound care management and other specialties. It’s also affiliated with the larger Tufts Medical Center in Boston, which has specialized geriatric services.Â
Seniors who need ongoing medical services may find that nursing home care is the ideal option. These facilities provide around-the-clock monitoring as well as personal care, rehabilitative services, disease monitoring and other medical support. The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey shows that nursing home care in Melrose averages $13,155 per month, higher than the state and national averages. Seniors who don’t need such a high level of care may find that assisted living or home care is a better fit for their needs.Â
This guide provides more information about nursing homes in Melrose, including how they compare to other senior living options and a list of resources for older adults in the area.
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490 William St, Stoneham, MA, 02180
"At Arnold House Nursing Home, the individual needs of each resident are our primary concern. Nowhere is this more critical than in the area ..."
READ MORESeniors in Melrose can expect to pay $13,155 per month for a semi private nursing home room and $14,402 for a private room.Â
Melrose’s nursing home costs are high compared to state and national norms. The average price in Massachusetts is 4% lower than the cost in Melrose while the national average is almost 40% lower. Other surveyed cities in Massachusetts are also more affordable than Melrose, including Pittsfield at $11,406 per month. In Worcester seniors pay 9.8% less and costs in Springfield are 4% lower. Barnstable Town’s prices are closer to Melrose’s but still lower at $12,836.Â
Melrose
$13,155
Massachusetts
$12,623
United States
$7,908
Pittsfield
$11,406
Springfield
$9,764
Worcester
$11,863
Worcester
$11,863
The high level of medical services provided in nursing homes makes it the least affordable senior care option. The cost of a semi-private room is $13,155 per month, while a private room costs $14,402. However, older adults in Melrose do have other choices. Adult day health care is the most affordable at $1,614 per month. Non Medical in-home care averages $6,292, while those who need medical assistance at home can access home health care for $6,244. Seniors who want a residential living environment but don't need daily medical assistance pay $6,819 for assisted living.Â
In-Home Care
$6,292
Home Health Care
$6,244
Adult Day Health Care
$1,614
Assisted Living Facility
$6,819
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$13,155
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$14,402
Note: Data for Melrose was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, 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 local financial assistance programs for seniors.
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Yelpreview
1
Review of Golden LivingCenter - The Elmhurst
They never answer the phone. Maybe after 13 rings. We were given no care plan. We have no idea what the daily maintenance was. We have no plans for discharge and can't reach anyone in the middle of...
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Review of Golden LivingCenter - The Elmhurst
My mother is getting the care she needs at The Elmhurst HealthCare. It's expensive, but it's great. They're doing a good job, and she's doing well there. They're caring for her medically and...
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Sam F
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Hectic, dirty, obvious that there's no management, whoever the big boss guy was he didn't care to greet us, to busy fighting with patient. Run.