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4 Best Nursing Homes in Phillipston, MA

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Phillipston 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 4 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Phillipston, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Phillipston is about $7,652, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our {{ totalReviews }} reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Phillipston, MA

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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.
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 Phillipston, MA

The average cost of senior living in Phillipston is $7,652 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $6,375 per month.

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

Phillipston, MA
$7,652/mo
$7,934/mo
$7,817/mo

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

Phillipston, MA
$7,652/mo
U.S. national average
$5,022/mo

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

$7,475/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,652/mo

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

Senior living costs in Phillipston 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: Phillipston, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typePhillipston, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,652/mo$7,441/mo$5,022/mo
Assisted Living$7,475/mo$7,434/mo$4,758/mo
Memory Care$7,475/mo$7,441/mo$5,022/mo
Independent Living$6,359/mo$6,533/mo$4,217/mo
Nursing Homes
Phillipston, MA:$7,652/mo
Massachusetts:$7,441/mo
U.S.:$5,022/mo
Assisted Living
Phillipston, MA:$7,475/mo
Massachusetts:$7,434/mo
U.S.:$4,758/mo
Memory Care
Phillipston, MA:$7,475/mo
Massachusetts:$7,441/mo
U.S.:$5,022/mo
Independent Living
Phillipston, MA:$6,359/mo
Massachusetts:$6,533/mo
U.S.:$4,217/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Phillipston, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Phillipston 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
Phillipston, MA$10,251/mo$8,776/mo+16.8%
Massachusetts$7,265/mo$6,917/mo+5.0%
National$5,470/mo$5,127/mo+6.7%
Phillipston, MA
2024 average cost:$10,251/mo
2023 average cost:$8,776/mo
Percent change:+16.8%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,265/mo
2023 average cost:$6,917/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,470/mo
2023 average cost:$5,127/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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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 Phillipston

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Phillipston

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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River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Lancaster, MA

4.0
They are pretty quick to come when your press in the button. They make us feel comfortable. I think they could use more help. Sometimes they are short-staffed.

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.

Phillipston nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Phillipston nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Phillipston, 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 Phillipston 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 Phillipston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Phillipston, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
20.2%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
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 Phillipston 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 Phillipston Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Phillipston, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Phillipston 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 Phillipston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Phillipston, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Phillipston 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 Phillipston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Phillipston, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Phillipston 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 Phillipston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Phillipston, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
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
44.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
0.4%
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Applewood Home For Elders and Heywood Wakefield Commons are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Phillipston, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 4 nursing homes facilities near Phillipston, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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