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10 Best Nursing Homes in Amherst, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Amherst nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Amherst, MA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Amherst or another care type is right for you. Browse 14 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Amherst.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North End, Metro Center and Apremont Triangle Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as New Braintree, Fentonville and South Monson.

Nursing homes facilities near Amherst, MA

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Photo of The Arbors at Amherst
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The staff at The Arbors at Amherst are professional and caring. The food is excellent tasting, well prepared and very appealing. Everyone who works at the facility greets you with a smile. We arrived one day...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Mom spent the winter of '23-24 at this assisted living home - on the social plan. She was treated with dignity and respect by the loving and caring staff. "CLEAN" has always been an extremely high priority...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our Premier Assisted Living Community is located in the beautiful Carriage Grove neighborhood that features walking paths and a common green. Our community has options that accommodate an individual's personal and financial needs allowing every resident to remain in a private apartment to live...
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My husband was cared for at Linda Manor for 10 1/2 months. He was a victim of a vascular dementia and when he could not longer stand, get up out of bed or chair, he needed to go where there were sufficient...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Rockridge, a not-for-profit Retirement Community, provides singles and couples 62 or older with a rewarding lifestyle on a magnificent 12-acre site adjacent to Fitzgerald Lake Conservation area in Northampton, MA. Established in 1971, the Rockridge grounds are beautifully landscaped and allow...
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SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation for Hadley at Elaine Manor prides itself on both innovative programs and traditional community values. Our 154-bed facility, opened in 1996, is one of a select group of skilled nursing facilities that has received the stringent JCAHO-accreditation for long-term...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We offer wonderful options for people who have a wide range of needs, but a strong desire to maintain their privacy and independence.This comfortable and cozy lifestyle includes many wonderful amenities. Our full scope of services consists of 24-hour staff, a secured building, housekeeping,...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Northampton provides quality skilled nursing services and rehabilitation therapy for both short-term patients and long-term residents. Our patients receive the highest quality care through comprehensive interdisciplinary planning, excellent clinical practice,...
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Cost of nursing homes in Amherst, MA

The average cost of senior living in Amherst is $6,130 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $5,132 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Amherst, MA vs. nearby cities

Amherst, MA
$6,130/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Amherst, MA vs. the state and national average

Amherst, MA
$6,130/mo
U.S. national average
$4,821/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Amherst vs. other types of senior living

$6,029/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,130/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Amherst, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,700/mo
Studio
$6,025/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,300/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,500/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Amherst over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Amherst

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Amherst

Day Brook Village Senior Living in Holyoke, MA

4.4
Day Brook Village is a wonderful facility. Apartments are clean and well appointed. And every person that we encountered and interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to have us there. A very happy place.

The Reserve at East Longmeadow

5.0
this facility is one of the best out there. the cleanliness and friendliness of the staff are amazing. They were able to answer all of my questions without having to look up or ask and made us feel that they could meet all of Dad's needs. Would recommend, highly, based on the staff meeting all ...
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Keystone Commons in Ludlow, MA

4.6
It's a great place but it is so over the top expensive. I don't know how anyone can afford it for long and you really never know how long. Staff are great and the activities are fun.

Amherst nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amherst nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Amherst, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Amherst nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Amherst that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
44.4%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
55.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
44.4%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
11.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Amherst nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Amherst Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Amherst, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Amherst nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Amherst partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Amherst, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Amherst nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Amherst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Amherst, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amherst nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Amherst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Amherst, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Southwick Village and Heritage Woods are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Amherst, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 14 nursing homes facilities near Amherst, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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