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Senior Care in Worcester, Massachusetts

Compare local communities with the records each regulator publishes. CMS nursing-home ratings and staffing are kept separate from state assisted-living license records, and partnership never affects the list. Use the records to compare and tour, then confirm current pricing, care acceptance, and openings directly with each community.

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Communities evaluated
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Cities covered
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CMS nursing-home records
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State license records

Cost of senior care in Worcester

Local Worcester-area estimates: source-specific state benchmarks adjusted for local prices; skilled-nursing, care-home, and CCRC bands are labeled derived models. Use these as planning benchmarks; request written, current all-in pricing from each community before deciding.

Assisted Living
$8,780/mo benchmark median
typical range $7,020–$10,980
Memory Care
$9,540/mo benchmark median
typical range $7,630–$11,930
Skilled Nursing
$14,540/mo planning midpoint
typical range $13,310–$16,580
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$8,780/mo planning midpoint
typical range $3,570–$10,490
Residential Care Home
$7,900/mo planning midpoint
typical range $6,320–$9,880

Source scope: Source-specific 2024 and 2025 observations; each band identifies its publisher and derivation; 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.
  • Openings can change quickly:if a community's location and care options look promising, tour early and confirm its current process directly.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

All 50 communities in Worcester

Listed in neutral name order with source labels. State licensing records are not converted into CMS-style ratings, and CMS fields are not combined into a Haven score.

Adviniacare at Northbridge in Northbridge

Northbridge, MA · 154 certified beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Skilled Nursing

Baldwinville, MA · 94 certified beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Skilled Nursing

Northborough, MA · 45 certified beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Blaire House of Milford in Milford

Milford, MA · 73 certified beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Blaire House of Worcester in Worcester

Worcester, MA · 75 certified beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Care One at Millbury in Millbury

Millbury, MA · 154 certified beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Christopher House of Worcester in Worcester

Worcester, MA · 156 certified beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Countryside Health Care of Milford in Milford

Milford, MA · 109 certified beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Skilled Nursing

Fitchburg, MA · 160 certified beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gardner

Gardner, MA · 124 certified beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Skilled Nursing

Worcester, MA · 101 certified beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Highlands, the in Fitchburg

Fitchburg, MA · 168 certified beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Holden

Holden, MA · 123 certified beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester

Worcester, MA · 141 certified beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester

Worcester, MA · 82 certified beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Lanessa Extended Care in Webster

Webster, MA · 96 certified beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Life Care Center of Auburn in Auburn

Auburn, MA · 154 certified beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Life Care Center of Leominster in Leominster

Leominster, MA · 133 certified beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge

Uxbridge, MA · 53 certified beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Meadows of Central Massachusetts (the) in Rochdale

Rochdale, MA · 135 certified beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester

Worcester, MA · 123 certified beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Oc Milford Gardens LLC in Milford

Milford, MA · 135 certified beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts in Worcester

Worcester, MA · 100 certified beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton

Charlton, MA · 181 certified beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol

Athol, MA · 142 certified beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Regalcare at Worcester in Worcester

Worcester, MA · 160 certified beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury, MA · 99 certified beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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St Mary Health Care Center in Worcester

Worcester, MA · 172 certified beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Skilled Nursing

Sterling, MA · 143 certified beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Skilled Nursing

Worcester, MA · 173 certified beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Wachusett Manor in Gardner

Gardner, MA · 96 certified beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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West Side House Ltc Facility in Worcester

Worcester, MA · 91 certified beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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Skilled Nursing

Westborough, MA · 117 certified beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$13,310–$16,580/mo not this community's rate
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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 (benchmark median $8,780), memory care $7,630–$11,930/month (benchmark median $9,540), and skilled nursing $13,310–$16,580/month (planning midpoint $14,540) — local estimates built from source-specific published benchmarks adjusted for area prices. The publishers and observation periods differ, so do not turn the care-level figures into a percentage comparison. Use them for planning, then request a written, current all-in price from each community that fits your needs.

What source facts are available for the 50 communities on this page?

CMS-backed skilled-nursing profiles can show Care Compare overall stars, health inspections, staffing, quality measures, fines, and citation history. Assisted living and memory care are state-regulated, so we show state-license records separately rather than converting them into CMS-style ratings or a Haven score. Partnership never changes whether an eligible public record appears.

Is Haven really free for families?

Yes. Haven's public research tools are free for families. This deployment does not accept a family request or make a referral, so no placement fee or payment path is active here. In markets with verified official-roster coverage, we show every licensed community — not just paying partners; elsewhere we identify the source and coverage on the page.

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.