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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bernardston, MA

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Bernardston 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 173 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Bernardston, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Bernardston is about $6,789, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1408 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Bernardston, MA

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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.
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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.
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
The Blaire House of Worcester is a 75-bed Skilled Nursing Center and is devoted completely to the care of residents with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. We are family owned and operated by the Essex Group Management Corp, servicing the health care needs of seniors for over 50 years. We...
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Cost of nursing homes in Bernardston, MA

The average cost of senior living in Bernardston is $6,789 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $5,504 per month.

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

Bernardston, MA
$6,789/mo
$6,417/mo

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

Bernardston, MA
$6,789/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

$6,322/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,789/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,176/mo
Studio
$7,059/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,160/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,533/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,600/mo

Senior living costs in Bernardston 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: Bernardston, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBernardston, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,789/mo$7,251/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$6,286/mo$7,245/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$6,322/mo$7,251/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$5,300/mo$6,361/mo$4,161/mo
Nursing Homes
Bernardston, MA:$6,789/mo
Massachusetts:$7,251/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Bernardston, MA:$6,286/mo
Massachusetts:$7,245/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Bernardston, MA:$6,322/mo
Massachusetts:$7,251/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Bernardston, MA:$5,300/mo
Massachusetts:$6,361/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Bernardston, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Bernardston 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 Bernardston, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Bernardston 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
Bernardston, MA$7,571/mo$6,784/mo+11.6%
Massachusetts$7,601/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Bernardston, MA
2024 average cost:$7,571/mo
2023 average cost:$6,784/mo
Percent change:+11.6%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,601/mo
2023 average cost:$7,171/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Bernardston

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bernardston

Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Salisbury Nursing & Rehab Ctr in Worcester, MA

4.5
This is a very nice place, very comfortable. This a very clean facility probably the cleanest I have seen. Everyone is pleasant.

The Mansion at South Union in Cambridge, NY

5.0
I could not find anyplace that would take both my patents who need daily care. I met with Elizabeth who was just wonderful. We managed to work out finances that worked for us. The staff is wonderful. The building is dated and they are working on that but it is immaculate and a very homelike ...
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Bernardston nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bernardston nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bernardston, 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 Bernardston 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 Bernardston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bernardston, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bernardston 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 Bernardston Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bernardston, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bernardston 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 Bernardston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bernardston, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Bernardston 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 Bernardston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bernardston, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bernardston 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 Bernardston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bernardston, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and The Oasis at Dodge Park are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bernardston, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 173 nursing homes facilities near Bernardston, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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