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Memory Care in Worcester, Massachusetts



Top Memory Care Communities in Worcester, Massachusetts



Spring Valley Center - Worcester, MA

Spring Valley Center

81 Chatham St

Worcester, MA 01609

1-855-240-2530

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Located at 81 Chatham St in Worcester, Massachusetts, Spring Valley Center is an 82 bed senior care facility. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with approximately 23,000 poeple living in the 01609 zip code. With a median per-household ...

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Notre Dame Du Lac - Worcester, MA

Notre Dame Du Lac

555 Plantation St

Worcester, MA 01605

1-855-233-7205

Located at 555 Plantation St, Notre Dame Du Lac is a senior housing facility in Worcester, Massachusetts. The neighboring area is heavily populated, with around 27,000 residents in the zip code of 01605. With a median per-family income ...

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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 ...

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Homestead Hall - Worcester, MA

Homestead Hall

10 Homestead Ave

Worcester, MA 01610

1-855-222-1541

Homestead Hall is a senior housing community located at 10 Homestead Ave in Worcester, Massachusetts. The community is in a generally working class area, with a median per-household income of $21,388. With approximately 25,000 people residing in the ...

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Goddard/homestead - Worcester, MA

Goddard/homestead

1199 Main St

Worcester, MA 01603

1-855-243-3078

Goddard/homestead is a senior housing community located at 1199 Main St in Worcester, Massachusetts. The encompassing area has a medium-density population, with approximately 21,000 residents in the zip code of 01603. It is a generally middle class area, ...

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Brookdale Eddy Pond West - Auburn, MA

Brookdale Eddy Pond West

669 Washington St

Auburn, MA 01501

1-855-243-3078

Located at 669 Washington St in Auburn, Massachusetts, Brookdale Eddy Pond West is a senior care community for residents over 55. With approximately 17,000 residents in the 01501 zip code, the surrounding area has a medium-density population. It ...

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Worcester is a mid-sized city 47 miles west of Boston with a population of 185,428 as of 2019. The percentage of residents in Worcester 55 and older is 25.3%, many living with the debilitating effects of Alzheimer's and other dementia disorders. The encouraging news is the Centers for Disease Control reported that Alzheimer's-related deaths in Worcester only increased from 273 to 294 per year between 2014 and 2018. Those numbers represent an increase of only 7.69%, while the overall death rate increased by 12.1%.

Worcester has more than 20 assisted living communities that provide memory care, offering services for seniors living with dementia. These communities include specially trained staff to work with memory care residents, keeping them safe and engaging them in activities and programs geared to slow the progression of dementia. This guide includes information about memory care, such as the cost of memory care in Worcester, resources for families and loved ones of residents with dementia and a listing of memory care communities in the city.



The SeniorScore for Worcester, MA



The SeniorScore is a measurement considering many data points to rate senior livability for areas around the United States. Worcester scored a 64 overall, which is lower than the state's overall score of 77 and the national score of 72. Four categories make up the overall SeniorScore. Worcester scored a 72 in Health & Safety with 10 hospitals in the city area (five within the city), including the UMass Memorial Medical Center, a world-renowned hospital providing superior healthcare. Worcester has an average life expectancy of 80.5 versus the national average of 78.6.

The next category is Recreation & Leisure, with Worcester earning a score of 61. Worcester is a city rooted in history with numerous museums, beautiful lakes, rivers, and parks offering seniors many options for recreation and activities. The town has five parks, including the Tower Hill Botanic Garden, with four seasons of gardens, ornamental plants, edible plants and native plants. Worcester has 10 golf courses where seniors can golf or enjoy lunch at the many restaurants, such as the Blackstone Grill at the Blackstone National Golf Course.

Finances scored a 50 citing higher than average cost of living and housing prices and monthly assisted living costs much higher than the national averages. The last category, General Quality of Life, scored the lowest at 46, partly based on harsh winters with low mean temperatures in the teens and an average of 51 inches of snow per year. Worcester has a dense population with 5,563 people per square mile. Still, Worcester has beautiful summers, a diverse community and is nicknamed The Heart of the Commonwealth for its central Massachusetts location.


 
 

Memory Care Costs in Worcester, MA



Assisted living communities in Worcester with memory care services include specially trained staff and security systems for safety. Genworth's Cost of Care 2020 does not include memory care costs. Considering the additional memory care services needed for residents with dementia, 25% of the assisted living cost was added to Genworth's 2020 amounts.

Worcester averages monthly memory care costs of $6,860, which is $746 less than the state cost of $7,606 and much higher than the national average of $5,375. 


Worcester is the second-largest city in Massachusetts, next to the capital city of Boston. The average monthly cost of memory care in the Boston area is $7,625, which is $765 higher than Worcester. To the west of Worcester, 48 miles by car, Springfield averages $7,187 per month for memory care. Springfield is a smaller city than Worcester, with a dense population. Traveling west to the border with New York, Pittsfield averages $7,236 and is approximately a 2-hour drive from Worcester. If seniors choose to live in Manchester, NH, 75 miles north of Worcester, they can expect to pay an average of $9,450 a month for memory care. That is quite a bit higher than Worcester.

Two hours southeast of Worcester on the Cape Cod National Seashore is the ocean town of Barnstable, with a much higher average monthly cost of $7,922 for memory care. This higher cost is likely due to the location right on the waters of Cape Cod Bay. South of Worcester by 45 miles is Providence, Rhode Island, a quaint New England city located at the northern tip of Narragansett Bay. Providence averages $6,187 a month for memory care. Both Barnstable, MA and Providence, RI, offer coastal-living benefits but may not have the medical services Worcester offers.

  • Worcester: $6,860
  • Boston: $7,625
  • Springfield: $7,187
  • Pittsfield: $7,236
  • Manchester, NH: $9,450
  • Barnstable: $7,922
  • Providence: $6,187

 
 

Free Memory Care Resources in Worcester, MA



Worcester Senior Center

The Worcester Senior Centers offers a full array of services, activities and programs for seniors, their families, friends and caregivers. The facility is an inviting place for seniors and visitors and includes a library, Bobby M's Diner and a community garden. Classes offered include fitness and exercise, cultural arts, computer labs and arts and crafts. The center also provides games such as billiards and ping pong and various support groups. 

128 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604

(508) 799-1232

http://www.worcesterma.gov/senior-center 

Worcester Memory Cafe

The Worcester Memory Cafe hosts a monthly gathering for seniors with dementia including their family, friends and caregivers. It's a free service offered by the Elder Services of Worcester Area. The cafe is a chance for seniors living with memory loss to enjoy time away from everyday routines. Conversations are unstructured, and each meeting includes refreshments and activities.

128 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604

508-756-1545

https://eswa.org/worcester-memory-cafe/ 

Massachusetts Council on Aging

The Massachusetts Council on Aging (MCOA) assists seniors with internet access and partners with MA-Access to also air many of its programs. It also offers a wide range of conventional programming as well as programs involving the use of popular smart speakers to assist seniors in their homes.

128 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604

(413) 527-6425

https://mcoaonline.com/virtual-senior-center/ 

Auburn Council on Aging

The mission of the Auburn Council on Aging is to coordinate and connect seniors with services and resources. The council also provides community education and advocacy to assist senior residents and learn how to meet their needs. Services the MCOA offer include help with Medicare paperwork, financial planning and long-term care options.

4 Goddard Dr., Auburn, MA 01501

(508) 832-7799

https://www.ncoa.org/older-adults 

SCM Elderbus

The SCM Elderbus provides transportation for Worcester residents over the age of 60 and residents with disabilities. As part of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority, the SCM Elderbus isn't limited to transportation for medical appointments. Seniors and disabled residents can use this service to go shopping, run errands such as going to the bank, pick up medications at the pharmacy or anywhere they need a ride in the covered areas. The fee is calculated in increments depending on the distance.

124 Southbridge Road, Charlton, MA 01507

800-321-0243

http://www.scmelderbus.org/index.html 

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