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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wales, MA

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Wales 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wales, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wales is about $6,633, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 161 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wales, MA

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1212 Floor plans available
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I visit my mom at Cedarbrook several days a week. The receptionist always greets me and several staff and/or residents ask to pet my dog (yes, my dog has always been welcomed.) As we walk through the...
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.
Now doing in person tours!Tucked into the verdant hills of the Pioneer Valley is the town of Ware, Massachusetts. Named the “Manour of Peace” in 1716 by its founder, John Read, Ware remains to this day a quiet town that embraces commercial and recreational growth without allowing it to impose on...
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66 Floor plans available
9.2
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39 reviews
9.2
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Staff was kind and attentive, activities were plentiful, the rooms were good size. It's a great place for someone who has difficulty walking long distances as it is not a big place, but it is well taken care...
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.
Orchard Valley at Wilbraham blends the best of assisted living with a small town atmosphere. Known for its working farms and annual peach festival, our community embodies close family ties, fond memories and lasting traditions. Just a short drive from Main Street in Wilbraham, MA, Orchard Valley...
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The facility is beautiful, the tour really sells it nicely. Unfortunately the circumstances around my grandmas stay at the reserve weren’t as planned. Their care levels originally placed her at a level 5...
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.
The Reserve at East Longmeadow is a new and exceptional assisted living and memory care community in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. East Longmeadow is a beautiful city just outside of Springfield, one of the 'greenest' cities in the country with over 2,400 acres of parks. Springfield is also the...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Wales, MA

The average cost of senior living in Wales is $6,633 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $6,272 per month.

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

Wales, MA
$6,633/mo
$6,640/mo

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

Wales, MA
$6,633/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$6,252/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,633/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,764/mo
Studio
$5,955/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,207/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,030/mo

Senior living costs in Wales 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: Wales, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWales, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,633/mo$7,244/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$6,252/mo$7,238/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,252/mo$7,244/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,877/mo$6,353/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Wales, MA:$6,633/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Wales, MA:$6,252/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Wales, MA:$6,252/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Wales, MA:$4,877/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wales, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wales 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
Wales, MA$6,294/mo$6,200/mo+1.5%
Massachusetts$7,601/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Wales, MA
2024 average cost:$6,294/mo
2023 average cost:$6,200/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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 Wales

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wales

Prosper at Monastery Height in West Springfield, MA

4.3
Staff is very considerate and helpful. Before submitting an application confirm there is working heating and a/c in each unit. There has been no a/c since June. And not expected to be up and running until some time in August. My sister just received a window a/c unit just last week! I would ...
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East Village Place in East Longmeadow, MA

4.6
We brought my my mother-in-law to East Village Place after visits to three area memory care centers and 6 months of trying to convince her husband that this was a better option for her than he could give her himself in their home. Her behavior had become erratic and his frustrations very real. ...
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Heritage Woods in Agawam, MA

4.3
The staff is great. They take great care of the residents and some of them go above and beyond. The facility is a little run down in places but nothing excessive. It's just that the building has been there for quite a while. I love how they keep my mom out of her room most of the day and have ...
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Wales nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wales nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wales, 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 Wales 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 Wales that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wales, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wales 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 Wales Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wales, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wales 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 Wales partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wales, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Wales 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 Wales communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wales, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wales 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 Wales offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wales, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Benchmark at Orchard Valley and The Reserve at East Longmeadow are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wales, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Wales, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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