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Assisted Living Communities in West Springfield, Massachusetts

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in West Springfield, MA below include 78 Assisted Living facilities with 426 reviews. On average in West Springfield, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in West Springfield, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in West Springfield, MA and Nearby Cities

Assisted living residents in West Springfield pay monthly median rates of $5,048 for services. While this is several hundred dollars higher than the U.S. norm of $4,500, it’s 22% lower than the Massachusetts average. It’s also cost-effective compared to rates in other surveyed cities throughout the state, including Barnstable Town, where facilities charge $7,000 per month for care. Similarly, in Boston, monthly fees exceed West Springfield’s norm by 35%, and in Worcester, care costs are about $640 more than in West Springfield. On the other hand, seniors may save money by opting for care in Pittsfield, where assisted living residents pay $2,084 per month on average.

West Springfield

$5,048

Massachusetts

$6,500

United States

$4,500

Barnstable Town

$7,000

Worcester

$5,685

Boston

$6,819

Pittsfield

$2,084

Paying for Assisted Living in West Springfield

 

In West Springfield, assisted living facilities charge $5,048 per month for care.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in West Springfield

Seniors who are eligible may apply for and receive financial aid for assisted living costs through the state’s Medicaid programs, the Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI-G). Seniors are also able to apply for the non-Medicaid Supportive Senior Housing Initiative Program for assisted living costs.  

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 West Springfield, MA

In West Springfield, assisted living is economically priced compared to other types of senior care, with rates coming in at $5,048 per month. This is hundreds of dollars less than in-home care and home health care, which are available for respective monthly rates of $5,339 and $5,529. It’s also less than half the cost of nursing home care, which starts at $12,623 and includes around-the-clock skilled nursing. Only adult day health care is more affordably priced at $2,123.

In-Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,529

Adult Day Health Care

$2,123

Assisted Living Facility

$5,048

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$12,623

Note: Data for West Springfield was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Springfield, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in West Springfield

West Springfield 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 West Springfield, please visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in West Springfield

West Springfield 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.

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