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Leominster is a city of 43,613 people that sits roughly 30 minutes north of Worcester and 75 minutes east of Boston. Approximately 17.2% of Leominster’s residents are senior citizens; that population enjoys comfortable summer temperatures that remain in the mid-60s to mid-80s from May to October, as well as an air quality rating that’s notably above the national average. The state’s celebrated health care is an additional draw, as U.S. News and World Report ranks two Worcester hospitals among the top 10 in Massachusetts: UMass Memorial Medical Center and Saint Vincent Hospital.
Assisted living is often the right long-term care option for aging seniors who need some help getting around their homes and feeding themselves but who still want to maintain as much independence as possible in their day-to-day lives. In Leominster, the average monthly cost for assisted living care is $5,685, which is cheaper than the Massachusetts average but more expensive than the U.S. average.
This overview of assisted living in Leominster examines prices for such care throughout Massachusetts and in nearby New England cities. It also includes a look at nonprofit agencies and government programs that offer financial, social and emotional support to area seniors.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Massachusetts. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
According to reporting from Genworth Financial, the average monthly cost of assisted living care in Leominster is $5,685.
Leominster’s average monthly cost for assisted living is over a thousand dollars higher than the U.S. average of $4,500. On the other hand, Leominster’s cost is roughly $815 lower than the Massachusetts average of $6,500 per month.
Springfield’s reported costs of $5,048 per month are somewhat close to Leominster’s, but prices vary widely in other parts of the state. In the state capital of Boston, seniors pay an average of $6,819 a month, with prices yet higher in Barnstable Town at $7,000 a month. Prices are far lower in Pittsfield, where seniors pay just $2,084 a month. In Hartford, Connecticut, the average monthly price is $5,225, and in Manchester, New Hampshire, the average monthly price hits $8,061.
Note: Data for Leominster was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Worcester, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Massachusetts.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Leominster Public Library | (978) 534-7522 | Leominster’s local library’s event calendar features a number of programs aimed at the area’s adults, including crafting circles, film discussion, emotional support groups, card game nights and expert-led presentations on current events. |
| Community Legal Aid | (855) 252-5342 | This nonprofit is aimed at helping Massachusetts residents who are unable to afford legal counsel. If you’re at least 60 years old, you qualify for assistance in cases regarding your rights as a resident of a community living facility. CLA can also help you with some benefit claims, such as those regarding SSI and SNAP. CLA can only offer assistance in civil cases. |
| Leominster Senior Citizens Center | (978) 534-7500 | This center functions as a hub for Leominster’s older population and hosts a number of daily or weekly social and fitness activities, including writers’ groups, bingo games and noontime congregate meals. |
| Worcester State University Categorical Tuition Waiver | (508) 929-8051 | Under Massachusetts law, adults 60 years of age and up may take classes at public universities without paying tuition. You may still need to pay campus and class fees, and not all classes are available under the waiver program. Contact a specific’s college bursar’s office for availability. |
| MART Senior Van Transportation Service | (978) 534-7511 | You can call this low-cost van on weekdays for curb-to-curb transportation throughout the Leominster area. Rides must be scheduled with at least a day’s notice. The MART service also provides a daily round-trip run from Leominster to Worcester or Boston. |
| Leominster Veterans Services | (978) 534-7538 | If you’re a military veteran, you can receive an array of assistance from this local office. Workers can walk you through compensation and pension questions, help you apply for VA health care and take advantage of tax breaks for disabled veterans, among other services. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Leominster area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
