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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gardner, MA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Gardner nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Gardner, MA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Gardner or another care type is right for you. Browse 20 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Gardner.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Indian Hill-North Village, Woodland Street Historic District and Montvale.
You may also consider nearby communities such as New Braintree, Wheelwright and Templeton Station.
Nursing homes facilities near Gardner, MA
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9.3
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21 reviews
The facility is clean and very calming and welcoming. The Staff is great, for the most part. There are a few who are not as dedicated as others, but they will rectify situation swiftly. They are very caring,...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Residents at The Gables enjoy their spacious apartments in a quaint community with the affordability they deserve.The Gables of Fitchburg is locally owned and offers Assisted Living in the privacy of your own apartment.We offer deluxe studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom suites...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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32 reviews
I would recommend Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings to others. The staff that I've dealt with have been friendly and helpful. The move in process was easy. My mother (with Alzheimer’s)...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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8.2
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23 reviews
We don't have any complaints about the building/staff/services. Our experience with Manor on the Hill has been wonderful. They worked with us in the beginning and reassured us this will be her "forever home"...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Manor on the Hill is an 81 Unit, family owned, Assisted Living Community designed to meet the needs of individuals who are still able to live independently with minimal assistance in their daily activities. Manor on the Hill promotes maximum independence by providing personal care &...
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8.0
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37 reviews
Sunrise is a bit pushy on the sales end to get your family member in quickly. I would recommend if you're going to regular assisted living. Memory care assisted living I would do a deeper research.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster is centrally located at the corner of Central Street and Beth Ave, surrounded by a residential neighborhood with easy access to Routes 2, 12 and 190. Inside and out, we offer superbly decorated common areas including beautiful dining areas, living room with...
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7.5
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12 reviews
My mother received excellent friendly care. They had great communication with me as her health care proxy. The premises were always very clean. They got her interested in going to the dining hall for meals...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Known for its excellent care and quality services, Broadview offers the perfect balance of independence and assistance with daily life when it is needed. Our caring staff makes each day fulfilling with stimulating activities, regular field trips, and opportunities to stay connected with the...
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We are very comfortable with the service there. The aides and nurses are very friendly and professional. They are very compassionate and she's very happy. Because of the therapy she received here, she is...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Fitchburg Gardens, we tailor each resident’s care plan to fit their individual needs. For us to accomplish this, we offer an array of services and programs such as physical, speech, and occupational therapy seven days a week, an on-site Respiratory therapist and a Consultant Pulmonologist from...
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I am staying here at the rest home and I haven't been so happy for a long time. I love it here, very supportive staff who assist day or night no matter what. I enjoy the meals and the other peers, every one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In the Autumn of our loved ones years, certain needs and services become vital to their continued well-being. We at the Village Rest Home encourage on-site and/or telephone meetings with family and friends. We can arrange for primary care physicians, schedule doctor's appointments or any other...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, our goal is to raise the bar for quality health care and services for our guests and residents. We are here to enhance the well being of those in our care, and to help you or your loved one achieve their maximum potential. We offer advanced...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of nursing homes in Gardner, MA
The average cost of senior living in Gardner is $7,694 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chicopee, MA with an average of $6,102 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gardner, MA vs. nearby cities
Gardner, MA
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gardner, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gardner
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gardner
Corcoran House in Clinton, MA
4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Ledgewood Bay in Milford, NH
3.5
My mother was a resident at Ledgewood Bay and things were very good for her when she was here. Communication with the family is solid. The Executive Director is very accessible and approachable. She showed me much empathy when my mom passed away. I wish they had the next level of care for ...
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Salisbury Nursing & Rehab Ctr in Worcester, MA
4.5
This is a very nice place, very comfortable. This a very clean facility probably the cleanest I have seen. Everyone is pleasant.
Gardner nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gardner nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gardner, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Gardner nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Gardner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gardner, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
64.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
57.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gardner nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Gardner Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gardner, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gardner nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gardner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gardner, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gardner nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gardner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gardner, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gardner nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Gardner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gardner, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
0.4%
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The Oasis at Dodge Park, Tatnuck Park At Worcester and Christopher Heights of Worcester are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Gardner, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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