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Assisted Living in Gardner, Massachusetts

There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Gardner, Massachusetts. This includes 2 facilities in Gardner and 17 nearby. Assisted living costs in Massachusetts range from about $42 up to $254 daily, with a median expenditure running approximately $175. The per month cost averages roughly $5,247 and ranges between $1,263 and $7,613. On a yearly basis, the median cost is around $62,964, which is greater than the US average of $42,000.

Costs for assisted living in Gardner, MA generally range between $3,000 per month and $6,185 per month. The median cost is about $4,758 per month, or about $57,091 yearly.




SeniorScore™ for Gardner, Massachusetts



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Gardner scores significantly lower than the Massachusetts average of 77.
  • Gardner scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Heywood Hospital, Athol Memorial Hospital, and Healthalliance Hospitals, Inc.
  • There are 18 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Wachusett Manor, Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, and Baldwinville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
  • There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 112 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has an average property crime rate.
  • The area has a high violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
  • There are 68 golf courses in or around the city, including Gardner Municipal Golf Course, Woods of Westminster, The, and Westminster Country Club.
  • There are 7 parks near the city center, including Dunn Pond State Park, Templeton Common Historic District, and Otter River State Forest.
  • There are 55 churches in or near the city, including Bethany Baptist Church, St Joseph\'s Church, and Holy Spirit Church.
  • There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 34 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 46 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.73% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.10% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 6.25%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Massachusetts has an average state income tax of 4.74%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $61,696, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $48,174, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $24,919, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $57,091 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $131,765 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $17,680 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $56,056 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 10.73%, which is high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Gardner receives average levels of rainfall each year.
  • Gardner has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has average air quality.
  • Gardner has an average population density of 846.3 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Gardner have an average daily commute time.
  • The city has a low public transportation ridership.
  • Gardner has a very high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a low graduation rate of 83.26%.

Located within Worcester County, Gardner is a small city in the State of Massachusetts. It is included in the Worcester metropolitan area. The surrounding metro area is home to 647,315 people, but there are 20,347 living within the city. The 55-and-over community currently constitutes about 27% of the overall population.

Gardner has a medium SeniorScore™ of 61. The city has a mean per capita income of $25,000 and a mean household income is $48,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The average housing price in Gardner is $268,500, which is lower than the state average of $514,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 10.73%.

Gardner has extreme average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives average amounts of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities, Gardner has average air quality ratings and a high rate of crime.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Gardner, Massachusetts



Heywood Wakefied Commons - Gardner, MA

Heywood Wakefied Commons

50 Pine St

Gardner, MA 01440

1-855-240-2530

Heywood Wakefied Commons is a senior care facility located at 50 Pine St in Gardner, Massachusetts. The facility is in a generally middle income area, with an average per-household income of $51,232. With about 21,000 individuals living in ...

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Broadview - Winchendon, MA

Broadview

547 Central St

Winchendon, MA 01475

1-855-222-1541

Located at 547 Central St, Broadview is a senior care community in Winchendon, Massachusetts. The surrounding area has an average population density, with about 11,000 poeple living in the zip code of 01475. With an average family income ...

8 miles away from Gardner, MA

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Caldwell Home Elder Care - Fitchburg, MA

Caldwell Home Elder Care

10 Prospect St

Fitchburg, MA 01420

1-855-241-4685

Caldwell Home Elder Care is a 10 bed senior housing facility. It is located at 10 Prospect St in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The community is in a predominantly middle class area, with a median household income of $48,606. ...

9 miles away from Gardner, MA

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The Highlands - Fitchburg, MA

The Highlands

335 Nichols Rd

Fitchburg, MA 01420

1-855-243-3078

5 Reviews  

Located at 335 Nichols Rd in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, The Highlands is a 168 unit senior care facility. The neighboring area is densely populated, with approximately 41,000 individuals residing in the 01420 zip code. With a median per-household income ...

9 miles away from Gardner, MA

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The Gables of Fitchburg - Fitchburg, MA

The Gables of Fitchburg

935 John Fitch Hwy

Fitchburg, MA 01420

1-855-229-7494

The Gables of Fitchburg is a senior community located at 935 John Fitch Hwy in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. With an average per-family income of $48,606, the community is in a mostly middle income area. It is densely populated, with ...

10 miles away from Gardner, MA

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Gables of Fitchburg Ltd - Fitchburg, MA

Gables of Fitchburg Ltd

935 John Fitch Hwy

Fitchburg, MA 01420

1-855-221-7955

Located at 935 John Fitch Hwy Ste 1, Gables of Fitchburg Ltd is a senior care community serving Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The neighboring area has a dense population, with about 41,000 poeple living in the zip code of 01420. ...

10 miles away from Gardner, MA

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Keystone Center - Leominster, MA

Keystone Center

44 Keystone Dr

Leominster, MA 01453

1-855-229-7494

8 Reviews  

Located at 44 Keystone Dr in Leominster, Massachusetts, Keystone Center is a 106 room senior community. The neighboring area is heavily populated, with around 42,000 individuals residing in the 01453 zip code. With an average family income of ...

12 miles away from Gardner, MA

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Village Residential Care Facility - Leominster, MA

Village Residential Care Facility

446 Main St

Leominster, MA 01453

1-855-241-4685

Village Residential Care Facility is located at 446 Main St in Leominster, Massachusetts. It is a 25 bed senior care community. The encompassing area has a dense population, with approximately 42,000 poeple living in the zip code of ...

12 miles away from Gardner, MA

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Friendship Manor - New Ipswich, NH

Friendship Manor

151 Main St

New Ipswich, NH 03071

1-855-243-3078

Located at 151 Main St in New Ipswich, New Hampshire, Friendship Manor is a 22 unit senior care community. With a median family income of $72,739, the facility is in a generally middle income area. It has a ...

13 miles away from Gardner, MA

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Sunrise of Leominster - Leominster, MA

Sunrise of Leominster

6 Beth Ave

Leominster, MA 01453

1-855-243-3078

Located at 6 Beth Ave, Sunrise of Leominster is a senior community serving Leominster, Massachusetts. With an average household income of $57,280, the community is in a primarily middle class area. It has a dense population, with about ...

13 miles away from Gardner, MA

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Sterling House Authority - Sterling, MA

Sterling House Authority

41 Sholan Ter

Sterling, MA 01564

1-855-243-3078

Sterling House Authority is a senior housing community located at 41 Sholan Ter in Sterling, Massachusetts. With a median household income of $102,115, the community is in a largely well-to-do area. It has a medium-density population, with about ...

15 miles away from Gardner, MA

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Harborside Healthcare - Peterborough, NH

Harborside Healthcare

175 Spring Hill Rd

Peterborough, NH 03458

1-855-221-7955

Harborside Healthcare is a nursing facility located at 175 Spring Hill Rd in Peterborough, New Hampshire. The neighboring area has a sparse population, with around 8,000 individuals living in the zip code of 03458. It is a generally ...

17 miles away from Gardner, MA

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River Court Residences - Groton, MA

River Court Residences

8 W Main St

Groton, MA 01450

1-855-224-5130

Located at 8 W Main St, River Court Residences is a senior housing facility in Groton, Massachusetts. The facility is in a primarily upper class area, with a median per-family income of $123,278. With approximately 12,000 individuals living ...

18 miles away from Gardner, MA

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Rivermead - Peterborough, NH

Rivermead

150 Rivermead Rd

Peterborough, NH 03458

1-855-222-1541

3 Reviews  

Located at 150 Rivermead Rd, Rivermead is a senior housing community serving Peterborough, New Hampshire. The encompassing area has a sparse population, with roughly 8,000 residents in the zip code of 03458. It is a mostly middle income ...

20 miles away from Gardner, MA

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Willows of Worcester - Worcester, MA

Willows of Worcester

101 Barry Rd

Worcester, MA 01609

1-855-224-5130

Willows of Worcester is a senior housing community located at 101 Barry Rd in Worcester, Massachusetts. With roughly 23,000 residents in the zip code of 01609, the neighboring area is heavily populated. It is a primarily middle income ...

21 miles away from Gardner, MA

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