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6 Best Nursing Homes in Athol, MA

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Athol is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 6 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Athol, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Athol is about $6,789, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 14 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Athol, MA

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Staff is very caring, and full of nice surprises for the residents. As far as the food goes. I guess they have spoken with the current kitchen crew and some of the menu has started to change for the better.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Known for its excellent care and quality services, Broadview offers the perfect balance of independence and assistance with daily life when it is needed. Our caring staff makes each day fulfilling with stimulating activities, regular field trips, and opportunities to stay connected with the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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 are a 23 bed licensed level 4 rest home located less than a 1/4 mile off rt. 2. Our size allows us to do the little extras that are so important to the elderly community. We are rated one of the top 5 rest homes in Massachusetts. Applewood is a family and our residents are treated with love...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Athol, MA

The average cost of senior living in Athol is $6,789 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $5,548 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Athol, MA, vs. nearby cities

Athol, MA
$6,789/mo
$7,934/mo

Nursing homes costs in Athol, MA, vs. state and national averages

Athol, MA
$6,789/mo
U.S. national average
$5,024/mo

Nursing homes costs in Athol, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,067/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,789/mo

Nursing homes costs in Athol, MA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Athol vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Athol, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAthol, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,789/mo$7,436/mo$5,024/mo
Assisted Living$7,062/mo$7,429/mo$4,759/mo
Memory Care$7,067/mo$7,436/mo$5,024/mo
Independent Living$6,032/mo$6,528/mo$4,219/mo
Nursing Homes
Athol, MA:$6,789/mo
Massachusetts:$7,436/mo
U.S.:$5,024/mo
Assisted Living
Athol, MA:$7,062/mo
Massachusetts:$7,429/mo
U.S.:$4,759/mo
Memory Care
Athol, MA:$7,067/mo
Massachusetts:$7,436/mo
U.S.:$5,024/mo
Independent Living
Athol, MA:$6,032/mo
Massachusetts:$6,528/mo
U.S.:$4,219/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Athol, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Athol and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Athol, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Athol have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Athol, MA$8,215/mo$7,289/mo+12.7%
Massachusetts$7,372/mo$7,062/mo+4.4%
National$5,555/mo$5,230/mo+6.2%
Athol, MA
2024 average cost:$8,215/mo
2023 average cost:$7,289/mo
Percent change:+12.7%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,372/mo
2023 average cost:$7,062/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,555/mo
2023 average cost:$5,230/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Athol

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Athol

Fitchburg Gardens

4.0
Everyone who works there is nice including the nursing staff. I talked to one employee in particular for a follow-up and she went above and beyond. She calmed me down during a difficult time.

The Gables of Fitchburg

5.0
The place is beautiful the staff were excellent. It was a very nice place. My aunt was there for a year. She didn't like it. She ended up in a nursing home and she is thriving there. But, it has nothing to do with the gables. They were wonderful!

Langdon Place of Keene

4.5
I have had a wonderful experience with Langdon. My mother has been in the skilled nursing twice, and they have recently added a lot of staff which has made their communication, attentiveness, and flexibility evident. I am wary of for-profit senior care, but they genuinely care here and make ...
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Athol nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athol nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Athol, 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 Athol 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 Athol that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Athol, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.2%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Athol 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 Athol Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Athol, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Athol 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 Athol partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Athol, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
52.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Athol 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 Athol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Athol, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athol 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 Athol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Athol, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
0.4%
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Broadview Assisted Living, Applewood Home For Elders and Heywood Wakefield Commons are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Athol, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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