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10 Best Nursing Homes in Athol, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Athol 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 Athol, 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 Athol or another care type is right for you. Browse 50 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Athol.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like New Braintree, Wheelwright and Templeton Station.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Athol, MA

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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.
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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: 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.
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Athol, MA

The average cost of senior living in Athol is $6,516 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $5,132 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Athol, MA vs. nearby cities

Athol, MA
$6,516/mo
$7,694/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Athol, MA vs. the state and national average

Athol, MA
$6,516/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Athol vs. other types of senior living

$6,641/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,516/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Athol, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,543/mo
Studio
$5,887/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,736/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,585/mo

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 Athol

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Athol

Manor on the Hill in Leominster, MA

5.0
Friendliness of staff is off the charts. Very welcoming. Very caring. Lots of activities every day. The staff smiles and is happy to help with any task.

The Arbors at Amherst

4.8
My father is on the memory care unit: The staff is very willing to talk and listen to families. The activities staff try's hard to keep those who are able, active and involved in activities throughout the day. If a resident needs to rest or take a nap, they understand. The staff is well trained ...
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The Arbors at Greenfield

4.8
It's a great experience. We picked this community, because of the good reputation and they are nice to deal with. It was close to me, and my daughter. I would recommend to others.

Athol nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athol nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Athol, 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 Athol 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 Athol that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Athol, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
63.3%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Athol 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 Athol Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Athol, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Athol 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 Athol partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Athol, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
43.3%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Athol 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 Athol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Athol, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
36.7%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athol 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 Athol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Athol, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
0.4%
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Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and The Gables of Fitchburg are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Athol, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 50 nursing homes facilities near Athol, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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