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Lydia Taft House
Scout 94Uxbridge, MA · 53 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Uxbridge's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Worcester, Massachusetts
Every licensed senior community in the Worcester, MA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Worcester
Local Worcester-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Worcester prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$8,780/mo median
typical range $7,020–$10,980
Memory Care
$9,540/mo median
typical range $7,630–$11,930
Skilled Nursing
$14,540/mo median
typical range $13,310–$16,580
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$8,780/mo median
typical range $3,570–$10,490
Residential Care Home
$7,900/mo median
typical range $6,320–$9,880
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Worcester using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Worcester.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 50 communities in Worcester, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Milford, MA · 109 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Milford's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →3
Westborough, MA · 19 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Westborough's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →4
Worcester, MA · 150 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Worcester's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →5
West Side House Ltc Facility
Scout 92Worcester, MA · 91 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Worcester's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →6
Sterling Village
Scout 91Sterling, MA · 143 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Sterling's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →7
Overlook Masonic Health Center
Scout 91Charlton, MA · 181 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Charlton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →8
Worcester, MA · 113 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Worcester's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →9
Knollwood Nursing Center
Scout 86Worcester, MA · 82 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Worcester's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →10
Jewish Healthcare Center
Scout 86Worcester, MA · 141 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Worcester's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →11
Alliance Health at Coleman
Scout 86Northborough, MA · 45 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Northborough's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →12
Northborough, MA · 96 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Northborough's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →13
Lancaster, MA · 82 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Lancaster's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
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West Brookfield, MA · 166 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of West Brookfield's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →15
Shrewsbury, MA · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Shrewsbury's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →16
Alliance Health at Baldwinville
Scout 77Baldwinville, MA · 94 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Baldwinville.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →17
West Boylston, MA · 92 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in West Boylston.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →18
Notre Dame Long Term Care Center
Scout 75Worcester, MA · 123 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Worcester.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →19
Highlands, the
Scout 74Fitchburg, MA · 168 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fitchburg.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →20
Worcester, MA · 137 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Worcester.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →21
Holden, MA · 123 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Holden.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →22
Adviniacare at Northbridge
Scout 64Northbridge, MA · 154 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Northbridge.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →23
Rochdale, MA · 135 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Rochdale.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →24
Life Care Center of Auburn
Scout 63Auburn, MA · 154 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Auburn.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →25
Christopher House of Worcester
Scout 62Worcester, MA · 156 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Worcester.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →26
Westborough, MA · 152 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Westborough.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →27
Blaire House of Worcester
Scout 60Worcester, MA · 75 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Worcester.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →28
Wachusett Manor
Scout 58Gardner, MA · 96 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Gardner.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →29
Life Care Center of Leominster
Scout 56Leominster, MA · 133 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Leominster.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →
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St Mary Health Care Center
Scout 56Worcester, MA · 172 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Worcester.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →31
Westborough Healthcare
Scout 52Westborough, MA · 117 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Westborough.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →32
Regalcare at Worcester
Scout 51Worcester, MA · 160 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Worcester.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →33
Webster, MA · 81 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Webster.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →34
Webster, MA · 135 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Webster.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →35
Hermitage Healthcare (the)
Scout 46Worcester, MA · 101 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Worcester.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →36
Whitinsville, MA · 123 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Whitinsville.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →37
Worcester, MA · 162 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Worcester.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →38
Worcester, MA · 160 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Worcester.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →39
Gardner, MA · 124 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Gardner.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →40
Worcester, MA · 100 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Worcester.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →41
Care One at Millbury
Scout 40Millbury, MA · 154 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Millbury.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →42
Blaire House of Milford
Scout 39Milford, MA · 73 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →43
Quabbin Valley Healthcare
Scout 38Athol, MA · 142 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Athol.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →
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Vantage at Worcester LLC
Scout 33Worcester, MA · 173 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →45
Southbridge, MA · 144 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →46
Fitchburg Healthcare
Scout 28Fitchburg, MA · 160 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →47
Keystone Center
Scout 27Leominster, MA · 106 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →48
Lanessa Extended Care
Scout 23Webster, MA · 96 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →49
Oc Milford Gardens LLC
Scout 21Milford, MA · 135 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →50
Fitchburg, MA · 87 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $13,310–$16,580/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Worcester, MA?
In the Worcester, MA area, assisted living typically runs $7,020–$10,980/month (median $8,780), memory care $7,630–$11,930/month (median $9,540), and skilled nursing $13,310–$16,580/month (median $14,540) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 50 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.