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"Experience the highest quality of care set in a historic mansion in the vibrant city of Worchester. At Dodge Park Rest Home, we provide cust..."
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The average cost of assisted living in the county is $5,735 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 53 Assisted Living Communities in Worcester County and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Worcester County, MA
- Assisted Living: $5,735
- Nursing Home Care: $11,710
- In-home Care: $4,767
- Adult Day Health Services: $1,441
Assisted Living Facilities near Worcester County, Massachusetts
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" Worcester Rest Home and Day Club Dodge Park Rest Home is a licensed sixty (60) beds residential care home in Worcester, MA licens..."
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"Atria Draper Place provides an inviting solution for independent and assisted living in peaceful and serene surroundings. Residents enjoy ta..."
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"Resting at the foot of Worcester's western hills is the historic village of Tatnuck. a place filled with family, fond memories and tradi..."
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Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings
311 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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"Independence, personalized care and companionship: assisted living at Shrewsbury Crossings in Shrewsbury, Mass., means helping seniors stay ..."
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Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
1160 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453
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"Independence, personalized care and companionship. assisted living at Leominster Crossings in Leominster, Mass., means helping seniors stay ..."
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"_________________________________________ A family owned and operated assisted living community in Leominster Massachusetts that offers a..."
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"Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends,..."
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"We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance..."
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"Nestled in the quiet town of Leominster, birthplace of American Legend Johnny Appleseed, Sunrise of Leominster is a charming senior living c..."
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"Brookdale Eddy Pond West (formerly Emeritus at Eddy Pond - The Lodge) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional st..."
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Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living
One Railroad Street, Milford, MA 01757
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"Blaire House Assisted Living is a family-owned and operated, new senior living residence built within an integrated care community, includin..."
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"The Residence at Whitcomb House serves and supports the seniors' needs for continued living with independence. We offer a choice of apartme..."
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"Housed within a renovated historic schoolhouse, Corcoran House is an affordable assisted living apartment community. We are centrally locate..."
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"At The Overlook, you will find pristine New England countryside that is the perfect setting for a relaxing retirement. Settled on 450 acres ..."
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Cornerstone at Milford Assisted Living
11 Birch St,, Milford, MA 01757
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"Southgate is located in the picturesque town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Situated on 30 park-like acres, Southgate offers gracious apartme..."
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"The Gables of Fitchburg is located on John Fitch Highway in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, across the street from the Wallace Civic Center and th..."
READ MORE"Willows at Worcester offers senior living in a resort-style community near Worcester, Massachusetts. The large, well-kept campus impresses v..."
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Whitney Place at Northborough
238 West Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532
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"Whitney Place at Northborough offers nursing care and assisted living and is nestled in the small town of Northborough, Massachusetts, close..."
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Christopher Heights of Worcester
20 Mary Scano Drive, Worcester, MA 01605
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"Christopher Heights is an affordable assisted living community offering private apartments in a beautiful home-like setting. Dining At Ch..."
READ MORE"Whitney Place at Westborough is located on the edge of Westborough, Massachusetts, a short drive from the town center and other plazas. Visi..."
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Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community
65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606
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"Notre Dame du Lac is a senior care community situated in the heart of Worcester, just minutes from I-290 and Green Hill Park, shopping cente..."
READ MORE"Located in Gardner, Massachusetts, Heywood Wakefield Commons is close to shopping, restaurants, parks and public transport, and offers easy ..."
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Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
32 Hospital Hill Road, Gardner, MA 01440
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"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
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547 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475
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"Broadview, Inc. Assisted Living Facility is located on Central Street in Winchendon, Massachusetts. It’s a few miles from Highway 202 and a ..."
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"Maplewood at Weston is located along the Charles River in one of the most desirable suburbs in the country. Surrounded by the tranquil count..."
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"Heritage at Framingham is an award-winning not-for-profit senior living community located on the northern edge of Framingham, Massachusetts...."
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"Brookdale Cushing Park (formerly Emeritus at Farm Pond) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet ..."
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Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
126 Smith Street, Waltham, MA 02451
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"Personalized Care and Companionship: Assisted Living at Waltham Crossings in Waltham, Mass., means helping seniors stay independent by provi..."
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Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill
4 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA 02038
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"Conveniently located in Franklin and offering the best in accommodations and services, Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill offers seniors ..."
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"Conveniently located in Lincoln and offering the best in accommodations and services, The Commons in Lincoln offers seniors a beautiful sett..."
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"Welcome to RiverCourt Residences Senior Living Community. Our residential community offers independent living, assisted living and memory ca..."
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"Sunrise of Wayland is a charming and homelike senior living community offering exceptional assisted living and memory care to Massachusetts ..."
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"Welcome to The Residences at Wingate. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a hassle-free lif..."
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" What makes The Branches unique? This community brings the high quality care and experience you want and deserve, at a more affordable pric..."
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"Conveniently located next to Marlborough High School, The Branches boasts a ‘first of its kind' offering for parent company Benchmark Seni..."
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Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook
10 Devon Dr., Acton, MA 01720
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"Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook is an assisted living community dedicated to the mission that every resident, and every staff membe..."
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"Cedarbrook Village at Ware features 119 spacious apartments, including studios, one-bedrooms, and two bedrooms, each featuring resident-cont..."
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The Falls at Cordingly Dam
2300 Washington Street, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
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"A magnificent waterfall that once powered an 18th century mill is the dramatic setting for The Falls at Cordingly Dam in Newton. Tucked away..."
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"Orchard Hill at Sudbury is an intimate, unique privately-owned residential community located on a 10-acre site near the historic Wayside Inn..."
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"Here at EPOCH Assisted Living of Weston, we provide a wide range of services, from assisted living and rehabilitative care to memory care. O..."
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"Two sister communities situated right next door to each other, offering independent and assisted living, Waterstone at Wellesley Assisted an..."
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"Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends,..."
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"Resting on a beautiful campus in Wayland, Massachusetts, Traditions of Wayland offers independent living, assisted living and memory care se..."
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"The Scandinavian Living Center is a nonprofit assisted living center taking an inspired approach to elder care. Community involvement is cen..."
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"The LCB Senior Living team has been a leader in senior housing, development and operations for nearly three decades. In that time, company l..."
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"Pond Home is licensed and regulated by the Department of Public Health and is managed by a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. In addition..."
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"Whether it is the hustle and bustle of a large city or the tranquility of a quiet community that attracts you, The Communities at Golden Pon..."
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"A brand-new community in the greater Boston area, Carriage House at Lee's Farm is full-service retirement residence that offers independ..."
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"Nashoba Park Assisted Living in Ayer, MA is a historic renovation of the former Ayer Community Hospital. It is nestled in the heart of the H..."
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"to The Enclave of Franklin Assisted Living and Memory Care ________________________________________ Set in a quaint, wooded area is a senior..."
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"The Villa at Saint Antoine, the ultimate in assisted living, offers older adults a continuum of care in a tranquil and lovely community, und..."
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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Worcester County
Brian
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March 25, 2024
The rooms are big, cozy, and very clean. The showers are spot clean. I had a very warm welcome from the staff and the residents. The food and deserts are home cooked and baked here and it's all delicious. I've found my cozy home at last. Thanks to all of the Staff and Residents for all of the support and help you've giving me. I feel like I'm in a home and no longer an institution.
Cathy
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May 25, 2021
My parents have been in Brookdale Eddy Pond West for two weeks now, and everyone has been very helpful, very kind, and very happy there. They are comfortable and felt at home right after the first day. We've been able to get the services they need, which is a great relief to us. The place is clean and well kept, and they dealt with COVID correctly. My parents have a two-bedroom, two-bath, handicap-accessible room. It has a kitchenette with a fridge in it, a microwave, and a sink. They have a little dinette table where they can sit and eat, or they have a choice to go into the dining room and eat there, too. The facility also offers a three-bedroom option. They happen to be on the first floor with a walk-out sliding door that opens up to a patio, which makes it really nice. They have laundry services, cleaning services, meal preparation, and nurses going in and helping them. They are able to switch from primary care and have them take minor things at the facility. They also do card games, but they are just starting to open everything up. They love the food, as well.
Grace
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May 2, 2021
My sister has been a resident of Highlands Gracious Retirement Living for a few years. The place is absolutely gorgeous. It's beautiful, very clean, and really well appointed. All the common areas and apartments are just lovely. They keep it up to date, and the staff is very responsive. I don't think the food is great, but it's also been difficult during COVID. They haven't been able to go to the dining room, so they have to deliver everything, and there are a lot of people there. The people there are very nice and very responsive. They have Care Solutions on site, and you have to pay for that yourself, but they're not really too expensive, so it's affordable. I moved my sister into a studio-type apartment, and it's lovely. She's by herself. She has a kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a sink. She has her bed and chair in there and a TV. She also has a walk-in tub with a shower. They have all kinds of things, especially before COVID. They had people coming in and doing shows, and they had Irish step dancers who were little girls, and they were so cute. They also do cooking classes, they have popcorn and ice-cream machines, and they show movies several times a week. They have all kinds of activities like bingo, cards, knitting, and sewing circles. There are a lot of things to do, and there's stuff for men, too. There's a bus that goes out a couple times a week, and they can make a reservation if they're going to the doctor. They also take residents shopping or out to lunch. They gave her a panic button, and she just keeps it around her neck, so if she falls she just presses that button, and they'll come right over. They keep everyone as busy as they want to be, but if you don't, they won't bother you. It can be expensive, but she had a one-bedroom that was $3600, and that wasn't bad, as it includes the food, activities, the bus, and all that. But if you need nursing or any of that stuff, you'll have to pay separately.
John
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March 26, 2021
Brookdale Eddy Pond West was a little bit older; it has been around for a long time. The staff there was wonderful. The place there is good, and it's clean. It's not quite as up to date or elegant as the other place; however, it seemed a lot more friendly in some ways, and certainly a lot more flexible in what the residents were able to do. We saw a one-bedroom, which was very nice -- although a little bit older -- but well maintained and certainly clean.
Stephen
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September 16, 2020
My dad currently lives in Gull Creek Senior Living Community. It's good, but I think everybody is going through a tough time right now with COVID obviously. I think, probably like most places, they're a little overwhelmed and understaffed. He pays for a certain level of care and I don't believe that he's getting that full level of care because I think they're just overwhelmed. There's nothing activity-wise right now. They stay in their rooms right now, and they bring their meals to them. There were no family visits at first. Right now I'm able to drive up and see him for a half an hour. They do his laundry. I haven't eaten any food there because right now everything comes to him in a Styrofoam container. The place is clean, organized, and it has a nice entryway. It's a tough time to have to evaluate somebody. I'm sympathetic to the facility because there's so much going on right now, but I have to give the value for the money a three because I think we are paying for an extra level of care for my dad because he has some issues, and I don't believe he's getting everything that he's supposed to get.
NW
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May 24, 2020
I hired Right at Home for 24/7 care. The CNAs were excellent. They responded to all our needs, and they were helpful. They did all the bathroom activities and all personal care, helped with medicines, did chores around the house, and whatever else I wanted them to do, they did. I was satisfied.
Bernadette
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April 17, 2020
My client is at Manor on the Hill. I'm very positively impressed as well as the resident who I helped move in. I have no complaints. It's clean, well organized, homey, and welcoming. The staff is exceptionally friendly and appropriate. I've been in long-term care and I was a resident director in an assisted living, so I've got a lot of background in that whole industry of geriatric care and for me to say those things is significant. They're doing their best to continue with activities with appropriate social distancing and still meet a pretty wholesome menu of needs of the residents under those circumstances.
L.W.
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February 27, 2020
My father is a resident of Brookdale Eddy Pond East. Personally, I love it, he loves it, and he's doing so much better in this facility. The improvement he's made is remarkable. A lot of it has to do with having his own space, his own little apartment, and the care they give him there is great. The place is very well kept, I've never walked in there and smelled like a nursing home smell, the staff is friendly, helpful, and the food is good compared to other places he's been. They had a cathedral ceiling room with a big fireplace, and it's just a very warm and welcoming environment.
Joyce
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February 2, 2020
When I came home from our tour at Brookdale Eddy Pond East, I told my husband I would move there tomorrow. It was very clean, the residents were in an area conversing, and it was a nice atmosphere. The staff was very nice, and very sweet. The dining area was very beautiful. I didn't care for the food, but the dining area was very nice. The people were reading newspapers, they were chatting, and there was another room where a woman was doing puzzles, but they have all kinds of activities like painting, game nights, and movie nights. It was a very nice atmosphere.
Map of Worcester County, Massachusetts
Assisted Living Costs in Worcester County
Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study documents average monthly senior care costs throughout the country. The study shows that at $5,735, assisted living in Worcester County is significantly more expensive than the national average of $4,000 but only slightly above the state average of $5,495.
With the exception of Pittsfield ($4,200) and Springfield ($4,950), assisted living prices throughout Massachusetts are above $5,000 per month. Costs are highest in Boston ($5,850), the largest city in the state.
Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Worcester County, so data for Worcester, the county seat, was used.
Worcester County/Worcester Area
$5,735
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$5,495
Springfield
$4,950
Boston
$5,850
Pittsfield
$4,200
Barnstable Town
$5,490
Care Cost Comparison
Senior care costs in Worcester County range from $1,441 a month for adult day health services up to $11,710 per month for care in a semiprivate room in a nursing home. Assisted living costs $5,735 per month, while in-home care costs between $4,767 and $5,148 for 44 hours of weekly care. When calculating the true cost of remaining at home it’s important to factor in the ongoing expenses involved. Seniors who opt to stay in their home continue to pay for groceries, utilities and property taxes on top of their care costs, while these day-to-day living expenses are included with assisted living care.
Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart
Assisted Living
$5,735
Homemaker Services
$4,767
Home Health Aide
$5,148
Adult Day Health Services
$1,441
Nursing Home Care
$11,710
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Worcester County
Medicaid in Massachusetts
Low-income seniors in Worcester County may qualify for free health coverage through MassHealth, the Massachusetts Medicaid program funded by the federal and state government.
MassHealth provides a variety of benefits, including doctor visits, home health care, nursing facility care and hospital services. Additional benefits, such as dental and vision care, case management, physiotherapy and preventative health programs, may be offered through state-specific waivers.
For free MassHealth coverage with access to long-term care services, seniors must have a monthly income of $2,313 or less and own no more than $2,000 in countable assets. If only one spouse in a married couple requires care, any income earned by the community spouse is disregarded.
Certain assets are not counted under Medicaid rules, such as a home worth no more than $878,000 that the applicant and/or their spouse use as their principal residence.
Personal Care Attendant Program
Seniors with permanent disabilities who qualify for MassHealth coverage may be eligible for self-directed personal care services through the MassHealth Personal Care Attendant program.
The PCA is available to seniors who need help performing at least two activities of daily living. Seniors may be assigned up to 50 hours of personal care services weekly depending on their medical needs, and PCA participants can hire friends and family members to provide care giving services.
Moving Forward Plan Waivers
The Moving Forward Plan waivers are home and community-based waivers designed to help fragile seniors return to the community from an institutional setting, such as a nursing home.
To qualify, seniors aged 65 or older must have been in a nursing facility for at least 90 days, qualify for MassHealth coverage and be able to live in a community setting, such as assisted living, with MFP supports.
MFP services are assigned on a case-by-case basis and may include personal care, community support, a homemaker, rehabilitation therapy and skilled nursing care.
For more information on MassHealth, the PCA and the MFP waivers, contact MassHealth Customer Service Center at (800) 841-2900.
Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living
Massachusetts State Supplement Program
Seniors aged 65 and older who qualify for federal Supplemental Security Income benefits may be eligible for additional cash assistance through the Massachusetts State Supplement Program. Some seniors who don’t qualify for SSI due to excess income may be eligible for SSP benefits.
SSP benefits are based on the applicant’s income and living arrangements, and recipients who receive SSI benefits are paid the SSP benefits on the same day.
For more information contact the SSP client assistance line at (877) 863-1128.
Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Seniors who have been certified by the State as needing the level of care provided in a nursing home may qualify for enrollment in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
PACE is a managed care model that provides client-centered medical, social and wellness services that allow seniors to receive care in a noninstitutional setting, such as their home or an assisted living facility.
PACE services are delivered through an interdisciplinary team consisting of physicians, nurses, rehabilitation specialists, activation workers and personal care workers. Each participant is provided with personalized services based on their individual care plan, and most PACE programs and benefits are delivered at the local PACE center.
To qualify for PACE, seniors must:
- Be aged 55 or older
- Currently reside in a noninstitutional setting
- Require the type of care normally provided in a nursing facility
- Be able to live safely in the community with supports available through PACE
- Live in a PACE service area
- Be either enrolled in MassHealth or be able to pay the PACE premium out of pocket
Once seniors enroll in PACE, all MassHealth services are provided through PACE-affiliated caregivers. Seniors are free to leave PACE at any time.
For more information, contact Summit ElderCare, the PACE provider for Worcester County, at (877) 837-9009.
Senior Center
The Worcester Senior Center provides seniors with a wide range of fitness classes, art workshops, technology lessons and drop-in groups designed to promote wellness and community connections. The center also hosts special events, such as health fairs, blood pressure screening clinics and holiday celebrations.
Worcester Senior Center
128 Providence St., Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-1232.
Veterans Resources
Veterans and survivors can contact the Veterans Services Division to learn about local, state and federal benefit programs, submit claims applications and file appeals. Assistance is also available through the Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services.
Outpatient VA health services are available at the Worcester VA Clinic, a part of the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System.
Veterans Service Division
455 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 799-1041
Worcester VA Clinic
605 Lincoln St., Worcester, MA 01605-1901
(508) 856-0104
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Nearby Assisted Living Facilities
- Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill
- Mary Ann Morse at Heritage
- The Village at Waterman Lake
- Brookdale Cushing Park
- Sunrise of Wayland
- Smithfield Woods Senior Living
- The Branches of Marlboro
- The Branches of Framingham
- The Residence at Valley Farm
- Rivercourt Residences
- Cedarbrook Village at Ware
- The Residence at Paine Estates
- Atria Lincoln Place
- Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook
- Chapel Hill Senior Living
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