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Fitchburg is a city located in northern Worcester County approximately an hour northwest of Boston. There are regional parks, shopping centers and other points of interest for active seniors. The city gets over 71 inches of snow per year, but summers are mild with average highs of 81 degrees. Compared to the state and national averages, the cost of living in the city is low, which makes it an attractive location for seniors on a budget.
Seniors who need help with daily living tasks but prefer to live as independently as possible have a choice between three assisted living communities within the city limits and nine nearby. These communities cost approximately $5,488 per month, but this cost can vary depending on a number of factors, including the available types of care and the size of the community.
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Assisted living communities in Fitchburg have an average cost of $5,488 per month, according to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This cost is less than the state average of $6,085, but more than the national average of $4,300. New York and Vermont seniors pay less at $4,800 and $5,310 per month, while those in Connecticut pay more at $6,300.
The median cost of an assisted living community in Massachusetts varies from $5,488 in Fitchburg to $6,338 in Barnstable. Pittsfield and Springfield have similar costs at $5,789 and $5,750 per month. In the far northeast corner of the state in Boston, seniors pay around $6,100 per month, which is $612 more than the average in Fitchburg.
Note: Data for Fitchburg was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Worcester, was used instead.
Low-income seniors may apply for the Massachusetts home and community-based services waiver to help pay for services like companionship, family training, individual support, personal care, skilled nursing and specialized medical equipment. Learn more about what this waiver offers, what the requirements are and how to apply at our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Fitchburg Senior Center | (978) 829-1790 | The Fitchburg Senior Center is a gathering spot for seniors aged 60 and older. It offers activities, programs and classes that help enrich a senior’s quality of life. These services include swimming, ping pong, books on cassette, day trips, meals, transportation, health screenings, legal aid, caregiver support and arts and crafts. |
| Fitchburg Council on Aging | (978) 345-9598 | The Fitchburg Council on Aging serves as an advocate for older adults. The council designs, promotes and implements programs that address the needs of seniors in the community. These programs include meals, transportation and case management. |
| Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) | (800) 243-4636 | SHINE helps educate seniors to explore their available Medicare options. Trained volunteers answer questions regarding individual healthcare and prescription drug coverage and can offer help with enrollment. |
| Tri-Valley Elder Services | (508) 949-6640 | Tri-Valley Elder Services helps seniors live independent lives in their homes or in a residential care facility. The nonprofit organization offers delivered meals, care transitions, health screenings, options counseling and healthy aging programs, such as disease management and fall prevention classes. Other programs and services include caregiver support and transportation to and from medical appointments and area senior centers. Elder services also connects seniors with the state long-term-care ombudsman who advocates for seniors in long-term care. |
| Fitchburg Veterans Services | (978) 829-1797 | The Fitchburg Veterans Service Office helps veterans sign up for their available benefits and compensation. The office also assists with medical benefits, loans, educational benefits, death and burial benefits and counseling. Veterans services also helps veterans in long-term care sign up for the Aid and Attendance Benefit to help cover the costs of home and community-based services. |
Fitchburg assisted living residences are regulated by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA). The regulations apply to all aspects of care, including activities of daily living, health and safety and staffing. Learn more about these regulations at our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
