Of the almost 60,000 residents of Taunton, MA, 14.7% are 65 or older, which is similar to the U.S. average. Taunton residents pay about 16.2% less than the U.S. average for health care. Morton Hospital offers it’s seniors a range of urgent and specialty medical services, including emergency care, cardiology and orthopedics. The Taunton area also offers affordable long-term care options. For instance, the median cost of nursing home care is $10,190, which is lower than the Massachusetts median, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Seniors who need ongoing medical care and health monitoring benefit from nursing home care. With round-the-clock assistance, residents can get the therapy, wound care, disease monitoring and other health services they need in addition to assistance with personal care activities. Seniors who only need a little assistance might prefer home health care to remain in their homes or assisted living care as a residential option.
This nursing home guide covers information on this type of long-term care in Taunton, including its costs compared to other care options and cities. It also offers information on financial aid programs and provides a resource guide on agencies that can help seniors in nursing homes.
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68 Dean Street- Rear , Taunton, MA, 02780
3.6
(9 reviews)
"I am taking the time to write this review about Long Meadow of Taunton because I have been so pleased with the wonderful care they have been extending to my mom. I feel the activities directors do a fantastic job they're constantly happy, always ..."
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33 Summer Street, Taunton, MA, 02780
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My Mom is currently in Marian Manor. The place is really nice and very well maintained. What we like best about this community is their social environment. All the people and staff in this facility are all nice and friendly. My mom has been in Marian..."
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146 Dean Street, Taunton, MA, 02780
1.5
(4 reviews)
"My sister-in-law is at Golden Livingcenter for a rehab. It is in a good location. Environment seems okay. She has a comfortable room. However, I don't like this center at all. My problem with them is that I can't get information on how sister-in-law ..."
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765 West Center Street , West Bridgewater, MA, 02379
"We were impressed with Life Care Center of West Bridgewater. It just seemed as if people were working constantly to maintain and keep everything looking the way it was supposed to be. As far as the rooms, the halls, even the entranceway, and the dini..."
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57 Long Point Road PO Box 1237, Lakeville, MA, 02347
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I want to thank Island Terrace Nursing Home for taking such good care of my wife, Ruthanne. A nursing home run by Christian values. The Tolles family do an outstanding job, and the staff I also want to thank. Edmund Spencer ..."
READ MORE907 Centre Street , North Dighton, MA, 02764
5.0
(1 reviews)
"A small and cozy home complete with a deck and natural wildlife! Residents get "spoiled" as we know each one personally including ,the likes and dislikes, hobbies, friends and family of every person who lives here. Special food items are made on a da..."
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546 South Street East , Raynham, MA, 02767
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father had a six-week rehab stay in Life Care Center. The place and the staff were very good. It was just too far away from our home. ..."
READ MORE299 Wareham Street, Middleboro, MA, 02346
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I visited the Hannah B.G. Shaw Home, and it was absolutely perfect, but it would be a one and a half year wait. It's very beautiful. They had homey-looking single rooms with windows, bathroom, and were big enough. The staff was very helpful, friendly..."
READ MORE969 Park Street, Attleboro, MA, 02703
3.7
(9 reviews)
"My mother is at Life Care Center of Attleboro. It's good and the staff is great. There are a lot of activities like music and movies. The food is great. I just can't step inside. I haven't been in there...."
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314 Marion Road, Middleborough, MA, 02346
3.7
(3 reviews)
"I've been to Nemasket Healthcare Center many, many times. It's a nursing home and my husband's grandmother is a resident there, so we've gone there for years now. It's very clean, well-staffed, and the patients' rooms are very spacious. Its nice and..."
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27 George St, Attleboro, MA, 02703
3.0
(8 reviews)
"My Mom was a resident at the George Street Golden Living facility from May 2016 through November 2017 when she passed away at the age of 90. The caregivers were amazing! You cannot find a more caring, giving staff. You will not find more comprehen..."
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184 Lincoln Street , North Easton, MA, 02356
3.0
(6 reviews)
"My brother is staying at Southeast Rehab and is getting excellent care. He says even the food is pretty good! I've been in contact with the case manager there and am very impressed with her actions regarding my brother's treatment, her consideratio..."
READ MORE4901 North Main Street, Fall River, MA, 02720
2.6
(10 reviews)
" I worked as a volunteer early summer. I was welcomed by staff and patients. My interaction with patients was excellent. Many above and beyond services for the patients we’re totally professional ..."
READ MORE66 Central Street, East Bridgewater, MA, 02333
2.3
(9 reviews)
"SACHEM WAS TAKEN OVER A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO BY NATIONAL HEALTH CARE AND THEY HAVE DONE A WONDERFUL JOB TURNING THE FACILTY AROUND. MY MOTHER LIVES THERE AND I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER. AMAZINGLY CLEAN, FULLY STAFFED, WONDERFUL SERVICE. STAFF IS ON TOP OF ..."
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195 Pleasant St., Attleboro, MA, 02703
"Golden LivingCenter - Garden Place, located in Attleboro, Massachusetts, offers short-term rehabilitation therapy and long-term skilled nurs..."
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184 Mansfield Ave, 90535, Norton, MA, 02766
"The Residence at Great Woods, located in Norton, MA, offers a variety of care types including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Respite C..."
READ MOREThe median rate for nursing home care in Taunton is $10,190 per month for a semiprivate room and $10,798 for a private room.
Taunton’s average nursing home costs come in higher than the U.S. average by about $2,282 but lower than the Massachusetts average by $2,433 per month. The city is also cheaper for nursing care than most cities in the state. Pittsfield is the closest in cost at $11,406 per month, and Worcester is at $11,863. On average, Barnstable Town costs $2,646 more per month than Taunton, while Boston has the highest median nursing facility care expenditures at $13,155.
Taunton
$10,190
Massachusetts
$12,623
United States
$7,908
Pittsfield
$11,406
Worcester
$11,863
Barnstable Town
$12,836
Boston
$13,155
Taunton offers alternative senior care options that cost less than nursing home care, but the services provided vary in scope. For seniors who need the highest level of care, semiprivate nursing home rooms typically cost $10,190, and private rooms are a little costlier at $10,798. Taunton seniors can expect to pay around $5,911 per month for home health care, and for those who only need personal care assistance, in-home care is available for about $5,720. Assisted living facilities provide care for about $6,063 per month.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,658
Assisted Living Facility
$6,063
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$10,190
Nursing Home (private room)
$10,798
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.
Having so many options available can make it difficult to choose a long-term care setting. Several Taunton agencies offer help through advocacy, information, programs and referrals to benefit programs. These free and low-cost options can help seniors afford long-term care and find the support they need. Below is a chart with several agencies to consider along with their contact information.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Taunton Council on Aging | (508) 821-1420 | The Taunton Council on Aging provides several senior programs, including fuel assistance, home-delivered meals and educational programming. It also assists seniors in accessing services they qualify to use, and it hosts a monthly Memory Cafe. |
| Bristol Elder Services | (508) 675-2101 | Through Bristol Elder Services, seniors can access several programs, including help exploring senior care options. The agency has a long-term care ombudsman program for residents of long-term care facilities who have complaints or concerns. Seniors can learn about various programs that might help their situation. |
| Dial-A-Ride | (800) 483-2500 | GARTA offers the Dial-A-Ride program, providing curb-to-curb transportation for people 60 and older or those with disabilities who can't take public transportation. Interested seniors can fill out an application to determine if they qualify for this service. |
| Senior Law Project | (800) 244-9023 | Provided through South Coastal Counties Legal Services, the Senior Law Project gives qualified individuals access to legal assistance. Those eligible include seniors who are 60 or older and have an economic or social disadvantage. Services often pertain to issues related to the Older Americans Act. |
| Taunton Department of Veterans' Services | (508) 821-1316 | Veterans and their dependents who are Taunton residents can receive assistance from the Taunton Department of Veterans' Services. This agency advocates on behalf of clients for various support services and emergency financial assistance programs. |
Nursing Homes
Bonnie Petruchik
1
Review of Golden Livingcenter - Wedgemere
My mother was a patient at Wedgemere on June 13,2022. She was sent there from Morton Hospital to be weaned off oxygen, so she could return to her assisted living at The Arbors in Taunton. I...
Nursing Homes
LNLEMONLIME
1
Review of Golden Livingcenter - Wedgemere
I have called this Nursing home several times over the past year to check on a patient. there is never anyone to answer the phone, no voicemail, no answering machine turned on. I have called...
Nursing Homes
Sercio2399
1
Review of Longmeadow of Taunton
I attempted to visit one afternoon. I was told by the admittance office clerk that she was “busy” and had a hair salon appointment that she couldn’t miss. She dismissed me by waving her hand...
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