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Assisted Living Communities in Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Fitchburg, MA below include 75 Assisted Living facilities with 615 reviews. On average in Fitchburg, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.8 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Fitchburg, MA and Nearby Cities

Assisted living communities in Fitchburg charge $5,685 per month for services. Although this runs 26% higher than the national norm of $4,500, it offers significant monthly savings over Massachusetts’ average of $6,500. Some cities in Massachusetts offer more economical care, including Springfield, where facilities charge $5,048, and Pittsfield, where care costs come in 63% below Fitchburg’s norm. However, rates in Boston and Barnstable Town exceed Fitchburg’s average at $6,819 and $7,000, respectively.

Fitchburg

$5,685

Massachusetts

$6,500

United States

$4,500

Pittsfield

$2,084

Springfield

$5,048

Boston

$6,819

Barnstable Town

$7,000

Paying for Assisted Living in Fitchburg

 

In Fitchburg, assisted living facilities charge an average monthly rate of $5,685 for housing and care.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fitchburg

The State Medicaid Plan, MassHealth, covers services in ALRs and other types of elderly housing in Massachusetts. SSI-G also provides financial assistance for assisted living services are also available 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg seniors pay $5,685 for assisted living. This rate comes in hundreds of dollars below the $5,720 agencies charge for nonmedical in-home care, which includes services such as bathing assistance and light housekeeping, and it’s 4% less than what home health care agencies charge for services such as wound care and vitals monitoring. Additionally, seniors who live in private residences and receive daytime personal care services in a community setting pay comparatively affordable rates of $1,842 for adult day health care. On the other hand, assisted living is a cost-effective alternative to nursing home care, which costs $11,863 for around-the-clock personal care and medical support and monitoring in a hospital-like environment. 

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$1,842

Assisted Living Facility

$5,685

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,863

Note: Data for Fitchburg was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Worcester, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Fitchburg

Fitchburg and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Fitchburg, please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Fitchburg

Fitchburg Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Donna

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Gables of Fitchburg

My mom has moved into The Gables of Fitchburg. I like it, the staff there are very nice. They do keep her studio clean. They're very receptive to questions and inquiries about anything from my...

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Jan Couture

Other

Review of The Gables of Fitchburg

My aunt is a resident at Gables and has been for the past 3 months. I find The Gables to be very clean, staff is extremely fridendly and helpful. The Gables serve 3 very well rounded meals per...

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Assisted Living

Marsha

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Gables of Fitchburg

I visited a friend in The Gables of Fitchburg. It was very nice and clean. They had a lot of activities for the clients. As this person needed more help, they always came up with excuses that they...

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