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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lancaster, MA

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Lancaster 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 17 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lancaster, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lancaster is about $7,744, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 239 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lancaster, MA

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I visited a friend in her modern and well arranged apartment. There were several windows and the natural light added to the setting. I found the numerous Common areas were inviting as well and people were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Artisan at Hudson offers an extensive list of services and amenities. We provide the ease of carefree living, the joy of being among friends, and the comfort of knowing that your needs will be met.
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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...
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.
Residents at The Gables enjoy their spacious apartments in a quaint community with the affordability they deserve.The Gables of Fitchburg is locally owned and offers Assisted Living in the privacy of your own apartment.We offer deluxe studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom suites...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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The room size is great. My mom has a 3 room unit. The food is just like a restaurant - choose off of a menu with 2 specials each meal. All meals are made to order. The staff is amazing-always, friendly,...
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.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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9.2
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It had a more homey/less clinical feel than some others. Also the location was convenient for us. Staff are all very friendly and competent.
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.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster is centrally located at the corner of Central Street and Beth Ave, surrounded by a residential neighborhood with easy access to Routes 2, 12 and 190. Inside and out, we offer superbly decorated common areas including beautiful dining areas, living room with...
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8.7
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28 reviews
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28 reviews
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food is plentiful with different options. Mom has been there now for 2 months and is happy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Manor on the Hill is an 81 Unit, family owned, Assisted Living Community designed to meet the needs of individuals who are still able to live independently with minimal assistance in their daily activities. Manor on the Hill promotes maximum independence by providing personal care &...
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What we like the most about Nashoba Park is that it is very clean, and easy to get around. The staff members are very friendly who really know the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
Nashoba Park Assisted Living is a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, professionally managed by Senior Living Residences of Braintree, MA.At Nashoba Park, residents have their choice of private studio and one-bedroom apartments and enjoy a variety of beautifully furnished...
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Everything was included. As my dad needed more help there was no extra charge. My dad had food allergies and the chef met with him personally and took his allergies seriously. When you rang the bell for help...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We invite you to consider RiverCourt Residences for a parent, family member, or for yourself. RiverCourt Residences offers an unbeatable value and a distinctive lifestyle for seniors through custom-tailored options for independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's Care. This wonderful...
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The value is excellent and the staff members would be a ten out of ten. The care services at this community especially during this year have been extraordinary, and the activities are excellent. The rooms...
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.
Corcoran House is an assisted living community born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse in the middle of Clinton. Opened in 1998, the house features 42 apartments and features a staff of trained professionals.
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I haven't seen anything bad in River Terrace, I have nothing negative to say from what I've seen. Everybody there seemed to be very friendly. My Aunt has been hospice for the last four months, so she's very...
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.
At River Terrace, we provide a "Home Sweet Home" feel for all our residents and staff. We are proudly a CMS 5-star, Deficiency-Free facility, and recognized as one of the Best Nursing Homes in America by U.S. News & World Report (2017-18). River Terrace offers 33 private, semi-private and...
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We are very comfortable with the service there. The aides and nurses are very friendly and professional. They are very compassionate and she's very happy. Because of the therapy she received here, she is...
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.
At Fitchburg Gardens, we tailor each resident’s care plan to fit their individual needs. For us to accomplish this, we offer an array of services and programs such as physical, speech, and occupational therapy seven days a week, an on-site Respiratory therapist and a Consultant Pulmonologist from...
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I am staying here at the rest home and I haven't been so happy for a long time. I love it here, very supportive staff who assist day or night no matter what. I enjoy the meals and the other peers, every one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In the Autumn of our loved ones years, certain needs and services become vital to their continued well-being. We at the Village Rest Home encourage on-site and/or telephone meetings with family and friends. We can arrange for primary care physicians, schedule doctor's appointments or any other...
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.
At Apple Valley, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...

Cost of nursing homes in Lancaster, MA

The average cost of senior living in Lancaster is $7,744 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin, MA with an average of $7,049 per month.

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

Lancaster, MA
$7,744/mo
$7,735/mo

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

Lancaster, MA
$7,744/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$7,650/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,744/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,439/mo
Studio
$6,639/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,915/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,721/mo

Senior living costs in Lancaster 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: Lancaster, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLancaster, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,744/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$7,646/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,650/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,418/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Lancaster, MA:$7,744/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Lancaster, MA:$7,646/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Lancaster, MA:$7,650/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Lancaster, MA:$6,418/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lancaster, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lancaster 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
Lancaster, MA$8,790/mo$7,751/mo+13.4%
Massachusetts$7,373/mo$7,016/mo+5.1%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Lancaster, MA
2024 average cost:$8,790/mo
2023 average cost:$7,751/mo
Percent change:+13.4%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,373/mo
2023 average cost:$7,016/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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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 Lancaster

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lancaster

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

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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Lancaster nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lancaster, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
92.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lancaster 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 Lancaster Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lancaster, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lancaster 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 Lancaster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lancaster, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster 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 Lancaster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lancaster, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lancaster, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
0.4%
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Artisan at Hudson, The Gables of Fitchburg and Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lancaster, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 17 nursing homes facilities near Lancaster, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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