There are 19 nursing homes serving Lancaster, Massachusetts. This includes 1 in Lancaster and 18 nearby. The median daily cost of nursing home care in Massachusetts is approximately $346, with costs ranging between $235 and $440 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expense of $10,380, with costs ranging from around $7,050 to $13,200. The median yearly cost is $126,290, which is greater than the US average of $77,380.
Nursing home care costs in Lancaster typically range from around $260 per day to $489 per day, with a median cost of approximately $361 per day. That equates to an annual cost of about $131,765.
Located within Worcester County, Lancaster is a small city in Massachusetts. It is included in the Worcester metropolitan area. While the city includes 7,582 residents, the encompassing metro area includes a total population of 647,315. Those who are over 55 constitute 24% of the total population.
Lancaster has an above average SeniorScore™ of 75. The mean home price in the city is $444,000, which is lower than the Massachusetts average of $514,500. Lancaster has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 6.27%. The city's mean household income is $90,000 ($36,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $73,000 for the whole of Massachusetts.
Lancaster has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives heavy levels of rainfall annually. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Lancaster has a very low crime rate and moderate air quality ratings.