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Nestled along the banks of the majestic Connecticut River, Springfield is a thriving city where seniors make up 12.6% of the area’s 153,606 residents. Retirees who enjoy staying active can explore the city’s many public parks, including the renowned Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden and the sprawling 735-acre Forest Park. MGM Springfield is a popular destination, particularly during the brisk winter months. The city receives about 40 inches of snow each year, and summers are comfortable and warm, with average high temps during July running around 83 degrees.
Seniors can expect to pay an average of $5,750 per month at the 20 assisted living communities in Springfield and the surrounding areas. Actual rates may be higher or lower than the regional average depending on the services and amenities offered in each facility.
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The average monthly cost of assisted living care in Springfield is $5,750, which is $335 below the state average of $6,085. Rates in the neighboring states of New York ($4,800) and Vermont ($5,310) are lower, while in Connecticut ($6,300) and New Hampshire ($6,650), assisted living care is costlier. Overall, average costs throughout the region are well above the national average of $4,300.
Within Massachusetts, seniors will find that assisted living rates vary depending on the location. At $5,750 per month, average costs in Springfield are similar to Pittsfield ($5,789), while costs in Boston are higher at $6,100. Worcester, located just east of Springfield, has the lowest rates in the state at $5,488, while Barnstable Town on Cape Cod has the highest average rates in Massachusetts at $6,338 per month.
MassHealth, the Massachusetts Medicaid program, provides coverage for assisted living services through the Frail Elderly Waiver. This Home and Community-Based Services waiver is designed to prevent nursing home placement among vulnerable seniors by funding enhanced medical and non-medical services that are delivered in a non-institutional setting such as an assisted living facility.
To learn more about the FEW, visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Greater Springfield Senior Services | (800) 649-3641 (413) 781-8800 | Greater Springfield Senior Services helps seniors aged 60 and older connect with local long-term care resources and community-based supports. GSSS staff maintain a current database of free and low-cost services for seniors, caregivers and family members, including information on financial aid programs that help seniors pay for assisted living. |
| Hungry Hill Senior Center | (413) 733-9411 | Open Monday through Friday, the Hungry Hill Senior Center offers a variety of free and low-cost activities designed to help seniors stay connected to their community. Daily programming includes line dancing lessons, arts and crafts workshops, and preventative health screening clinics. |
| Springfield Veterans Services | (413) 787-6141 | The Springfield Department of Veterans’ Services provides free information and assistance to vets and their families. Veteran Service Officers help vets apply for benefits that can be used towards assisted living costs, such as the VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhanced VA pension benefits. |
| Pioneer Valley Transit Authority – Paratransit Service | (413) 732-6248 | Springfield seniors who have difficulty using the regular fixed-route bus service due to disability can apply to use the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority’s Paratransit Service. This shared-ride, door-to-door service operates seven days a week between 8:00 am and 4:30 PM, and personal care attendants ride for free. |
| Community Legal Aid — Elder Law Unit | (855) 252-5342 | Community Legal Aid is a nonprofit legal services organization that provides free advice and representation to low-income seniors aged 60 and older. CLA’s Elder Law Unit helps with non-criminal matters such as access to healthcare and housing; SSI benefits; estate planning and financial exploitation. |
Assisted living communities in Springfield must be certified by the state in accordance with the Massachusetts Assisted Living Certification Regulations. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page to learn more about the rules and regulations governing assisted living care in Springfield.
