East Longmeadow is a peaceful town in Hampden County that’s only 10 minutes from downtown Springfield and 30 minutes from Hartford, Connecticut. Around 21.7% of its 16,430 residents are aged 65 and older, a figure well above the national average of 16.5%. The town’s below-average nursing home costs, $11,568 for a semiprivate room, may factor in why so many seniors choose to call it home. The abundance of high-quality medical facilities within easy reach may also be a cause. Baystate Medical Center, ranked #5 in Massachusetts, is only a 16-minute journey north, while nearby Hartford houses three of the top 10 hospitals in Connecticut.
Nursing home care is for seniors with needs best served 24/7 by registered and licensed nurses, physicians and therapists. Unlike hospitals, nursing homes feel homely while still providing high levels of medical support. More able-bodied seniors and those not in need of 24-hour attention may find that assisted living and home health care are better choices for their long-term health care needs.
The costs of different types of senior care in East Longmeadow and the surrounding area are covered by this guide in more detail. It also lists some senior-friendly resources.