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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lancaster, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lancaster nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Lancaster, MA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Lancaster or another care type is right for you. Browse 20 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lancaster.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Indian Hill-North Village, Woodland Street Historic District and Montvale.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lancaster, MA

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Photo of Artisan at Hudson
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I visited a friend in her modern and well arranged apartment. There were several windows and the natural light added to the setting. I found the numerous Common areas were inviting as well and people were...
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.
Artisan at Hudson - a great place to live the good life.We are owned and operated by SageLife. Our founders were pioneers in senior living; they helped define the companies that have defined the industry.Sage’s mission is to create the best home for each member of the SageLife family every day by...
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The place is beautiful the staff were excellent. It was a very nice place. My aunt was there for a year. She didn't like it. She ended up in a nursing home and she is thriving there. But, it has nothing to...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Residents at The Gables enjoy their spacious apartments in a quaint community with the affordability they deserve.The Gables of Fitchburg is locally owned and offers Assisted Living in the privacy of your own apartment.We offer deluxe studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom suites...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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38 reviews
9.2
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The room size is great. My mom has a 3 room unit. The food is just like a restaurant - choose off of a menu with 2 specials each meal. All meals are made to order. The staff is amazing-always, friendly,...
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.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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9.2
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44 reviews
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It had a more homey/less clinical feel than some others. Also the location was convenient for us. Staff are all very friendly and competent.
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.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster is centrally located at the corner of Central Street and Beth Ave, surrounded by a residential neighborhood with easy access to Routes 2, 12 and 190. Inside and out, we offer superbly decorated common areas including beautiful dining areas, living room with...
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8.7
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28 reviews
8.7
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28 reviews
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food is plentiful with different options. Mom has been there now for 2 months and is happy.
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.
Manor on the Hill is an 81 Unit, family owned, Assisted Living Community designed to meet the needs of individuals who are still able to live independently with minimal assistance in their daily activities. Manor on the Hill promotes maximum independence by providing personal care &...
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What we like the most about Nashoba Park is that it is very clean, and easy to get around. The staff members are very friendly who really know the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Nashoba Park Assisted Living is a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, professionally managed by Senior Living Residences of Braintree, MA.At Nashoba Park, residents have their choice of private studio and one-bedroom apartments and enjoy a variety of beautifully furnished...
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8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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6 reviews
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Everything was included. As my dad needed more help there was no extra charge. My dad had food allergies and the chef met with him personally and took his allergies seriously. When you rang the bell for help...
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.
We invite you to consider RiverCourt Residences for a parent, family member, or for yourself. RiverCourt Residences offers an unbeatable value and a distinctive lifestyle for seniors through custom-tailored options for independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's Care. This wonderful...
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The value is excellent and the staff members would be a ten out of ten. The care services at this community especially during this year have been extraordinary, and the activities are excellent. The rooms...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Corcoran House is an assisted living community born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse in the middle of Clinton. Opened in 1998, the house features 42 apartments and features a staff of trained professionals.
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I haven't seen anything bad in River Terrace, I have nothing negative to say from what I've seen. Everybody there seemed to be very friendly. My Aunt has been hospice for the last four months, so she's very...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At River Terrace, we provide a "Home Sweet Home" feel for all our residents and staff. We are proudly a CMS 5-star, Deficiency-Free facility, and recognized as one of the Best Nursing Homes in America by U.S. News & World Report (2017-18). River Terrace offers 33 private, semi-private and...
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I am staying here at the rest home and I haven't been so happy for a long time. I love it here, very supportive staff who assist day or night no matter what. I enjoy the meals and the other peers, every one...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
In the Autumn of our loved ones years, certain needs and services become vital to their continued well-being. We at the Village Rest Home encourage on-site and/or telephone meetings with family and friends. We can arrange for primary care physicians, schedule doctor's appointments or any other...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Apple Valley, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...

Cost of nursing homes in Lancaster, MA

The average cost of senior living in Lancaster is $7,540 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin, MA with an average of $6,560 per month.

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

Lancaster, MA
$7,540/mo
$7,512/mo

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

Lancaster, MA
$7,540/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$7,415/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,540/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,466/mo
Studio
$6,691/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,604/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,203/mo

Senior living costs in Lancaster 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: Lancaster, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLancaster, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,540/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,414/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,415/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,804/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Lancaster, MA:$7,540/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Lancaster, MA:$7,414/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lancaster, MA:$7,415/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lancaster, MA:$6,804/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lancaster, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lancaster 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
Lancaster, MA$8,790/mo$7,751/mo+13.4%
Massachusetts$7,377/mo$7,062/mo+4.5%
National$5,553/mo$5,232/mo+6.1%
Lancaster, MA
2024 average cost:$8,790/mo
2023 average cost:$7,751/mo
Percent change:+13.4%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,377/mo
2023 average cost:$7,062/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,553/mo
2023 average cost:$5,232/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
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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 Lancaster

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lancaster

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

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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Lancaster nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lancaster, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lancaster 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 Lancaster Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lancaster, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lancaster 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 Lancaster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lancaster, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster 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 Lancaster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lancaster, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lancaster, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Artisan at Hudson, The Gables of Fitchburg and Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lancaster, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 20 nursing homes facilities near Lancaster, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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