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7 Best Nursing Homes in West Pelham, MA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near West Pelham, MA

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The upper floor is extremely hot in the winter. There are not individual controls that are working in the rooms. As in any facility some staff members go above and beyond their duties. The facility itself is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Beautiful place very nice people great staff lots of activities i give it 5. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Our Premier Assisted Living Community is located in the beautiful Carriage Grove neighborhood that features walking paths and a common green. Our community has options that accommodate an individual's personal and financial needs allowing every resident to remain in a private apartment to live...
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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.
Rockridge, a not-for-profit Retirement Community, provides singles and couples 62 or older with a rewarding lifestyle on a magnificent 12-acre site adjacent to Fitzgerald Lake Conservation area in Northampton, MA. Established in 1971, the Rockridge grounds are beautifully landscaped and allow...
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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.
SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation for Hadley at Elaine Manor prides itself on both innovative programs and traditional community values. Our 154-bed facility, opened in 1996, is one of a select group of skilled nursing facilities that has received the stringent JCAHO-accreditation for long-term...
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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 West Pelham, MA

The average cost of senior living in West Pelham is $6,199 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $5,132 per month.

Nursing homes costs in West Pelham, MA, vs. nearby cities

West Pelham, MA
$6,199/mo
$6,380/mo

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

West Pelham, MA
$6,199/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$6,104/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,199/mo

Nursing homes costs in West Pelham, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,700/mo
Studio
$6,117/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,300/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,500/mo

Senior living costs in West Pelham 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: West Pelham, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Pelham, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,199/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,104/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,104/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,707/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
West Pelham, MA:$6,199/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
West Pelham, MA:$6,104/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
West Pelham, MA:$6,104/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
West Pelham, MA:$4,707/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in West Pelham, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in West Pelham 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Pelham, MA$7,292/mo$5,697/mo+28.0%
Massachusetts$6,382/mo$6,244/mo+2.2%
National$4,868/mo$4,838/mo+0.6%
West Pelham, MA
2024 average cost:$7,292/mo
2023 average cost:$5,697/mo
Percent change:+28.0%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$6,382/mo
2023 average cost:$6,244/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,868/mo
2023 average cost:$4,838/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in West Pelham

Recent reviews for nursing homes in West Pelham

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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Armbrook Village in Westfield, MA

4.8
We chose Armbrook Village because of the convenient location and the solid reputation that they have around town. Everyone there is extremely friendly and helpful. Mom is very happy there!

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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West Pelham nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Pelham nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Pelham, 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 West Pelham 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 West Pelham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in West Pelham 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 West Pelham Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Pelham, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Pelham 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 West Pelham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in West Pelham 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 West Pelham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Pelham 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 West Pelham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.5%
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