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10 Best Nursing Homes in West Dudley, MA

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West Dudley is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in West Dudley, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in West Dudley is about $7,148, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 134 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near West Dudley, MA

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The staff and residents at Brookdale Eddy Pond East are very welcoming and treated my mother like family. From the administrator to the business office , the support staff , nurses , CNA'S and kitchen staff-...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Brookdale Eddy Pond East is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts. Our community has an ideal location off Route 20 and convenient to I-395 just minutes from grocery stores, banks, restaurants, shopping and three world-class hospitals. Auburn is a historic...
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When it comes to the care services we are still attempting to decide. Challenging case! My loved one isn't terribly complimentary. Says soups are good! The "na" are difficult to respond to. #7 is na as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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Very accommodating in getting information to help us make our decision The facility is very nice and the staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and caring Facility is very well maintained Activities are...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Christopher Heights of Webster is strictly a rents community, located in a beautiful rural setting easily accessible to al major routes. Our monthly fee includes all meals, utilities (excluding cable and telephone), 24 hour security and up to one hour and a half of personal care daily. There is...
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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.
The Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in West Dudley, MA

The average cost of senior living in West Dudley is $7,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $6,326 per month.

Nursing homes costs in West Dudley, MA, vs. nearby cities

West Dudley, MA
$7,148/mo

Nursing homes costs in West Dudley, MA, vs. state and national averages

West Dudley, MA
$7,148/mo
U.S. national average
$4,976/mo

Nursing homes costs in West Dudley, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,033/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,148/mo

Nursing homes costs in West Dudley, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,820/mo
Studio
$6,311/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,298/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,330/mo

Senior living costs in West Dudley vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: West Dudley, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Dudley, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,148/mo$7,325/mo$4,976/mo
Assisted Living$7,033/mo$7,318/mo$4,720/mo
Memory Care$7,033/mo$7,325/mo$4,976/mo
Independent Living$5,751/mo$6,415/mo$4,179/mo
Nursing Homes
West Dudley, MA:$7,148/mo
Massachusetts:$7,325/mo
U.S.:$4,976/mo
Assisted Living
West Dudley, MA:$7,033/mo
Massachusetts:$7,318/mo
U.S.:$4,720/mo
Memory Care
West Dudley, MA:$7,033/mo
Massachusetts:$7,325/mo
U.S.:$4,976/mo
Independent Living
West Dudley, MA:$5,751/mo
Massachusetts:$6,415/mo
U.S.:$4,179/mo
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Nursing homes costs in West Dudley, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in West Dudley and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in West Dudley, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in West Dudley have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Dudley, MA$6,433/mo$6,074/mo+5.9%
Massachusetts$7,600/mo$7,171/mo+6.0%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
West Dudley, MA
2024 average cost:$6,433/mo
2023 average cost:$6,074/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,600/mo
2023 average cost:$7,171/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in West Dudley

Recent reviews for nursing homes in West Dudley

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.

Southgate at Shrewsbury

5.0
I would recommend Southgate to anyone who asks. My aunt moved to their assisted living over a year ago. The staff are very compassionate and treat her like family. They have a new outdoor patio area to garden and they hold barbeques almost weekly throughout the summer. There is something for her ...
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Christopher Heights of Webster

5.0
The place is immaculate! The companions and staff are super friendly, nice and treat the residents with respect! It's worth the money. And mom is very happy there.

West Dudley nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Dudley nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Dudley, 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 West Dudley 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 West Dudley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Dudley, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Dudley 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 West Dudley Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Dudley, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Dudley 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 West Dudley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Dudley, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in West Dudley 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 West Dudley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Dudley, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Dudley 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 West Dudley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Dudley, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
0.4%
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