Senior Living in Springfield, MA: Every Licensed Community & 2026 Costs
Senior living in Springfield, Massachusetts spans 20 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities and 26 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Hampden County in Massachusetts. 4 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for any community that has not earned an award; the licensing and CMS data below are public records.
All senior living in Springfield: 20 licensed communities by county
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Hampden County in Massachusetts, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Also listed from public records: 1 independent living, life plan or 55+ community and 31 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Hampden County, MA 20 communities
- Armbrook Assisted LivingWestfield, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Benchmark at Orchard ValleyWilbraham, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Chestnut Knoll at GlenmeadowLongmeadow, MA · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Continuing Care
- Day Brook Village Senior LivingHolyoke, MA · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing · Continuing Care
- East Longmeadow Memory CareEast Longmeadow, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- East Village PlaceEast Longmeadow, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Heritage WoodsAgawam, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Keystone CommonsLudlow, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing (Independent Living and Assisted Living and Continuing Care)Springfield, MA · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Continuing Care
- Mason Wright Assisted LivingSpringfield, MA · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Monastery Heights Senior Living and Memory CareSpringfield, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee FallsChicopee, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Ruth's HouseLongmeadow, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- SarawoodHolyoke, MA · Assisted Living
- The Arbors at ChicopeeChicopee, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Arbors at WestfieldWestfield, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Atrium at Cardinal DriveAgawam, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Reserve at East LongmeadowEast Longmeadow, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Wellington at SpringfieldSpringfield, MA · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Woodbridge Assisted Living at The Cottages of SouthwickSouthwick, MA · Independent Living · Assisted Living
How much does senior living cost in Springfield?
Assisted living in the Springfield area typically runs $4,500–$6,500 per month, with memory care $1,000–$1,500 above that and independent living below it; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent. Rates vary widely by apartment size and care level, so ask for the community’s current rate sheet.
| Care type | Typical Springfield range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect operator-published market rates for the region, November 2026. Massachusetts’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Springfield?
4 of the 26 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Springfield metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Care One at Holyoke in Holyoke. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care One at Holyoke | Holyoke, MA | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 164 | Careone |
| Renaissance Manor on Cabot | Holyoke, MA | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 61 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) | Springfield, MA | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 42 | Independent |
| Mary's Meadow at Providence Place | Holyoke, MA | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 40 | Independent |
| Julian J Levitt Family Nursing Home | Longmeadow, MA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 200 | Chelsea Jewish Lifecare |
| East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center | East Longmeadow, MA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 131 | Integritus Healthcare |
| Life Care Center of Wilbraham | Wilbraham, MA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 123 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Agawam South Rehab and Nursing | Agawam, MA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 122 | Stern Consultants |
| Sixteen Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center | Springfield, MA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 120 | Bear Mountain Healthcare |
| Vantage at Hampden | Hampden, MA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 100 | Vantage Care |
| Mont Marie Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Holyoke, MA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 84 | Marquis Health Services |
| Palmer Healthcare Center | Palmer, MA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 61 | Independent |
| Agawam East Rehab and Nursing | Agawam, MA | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 123 | Stern Consultants |
| Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing | Chicopee, MA | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 68 | Ephram Lahasky |
| Care One at Redstone | East Longmeadow, MA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 254 | Careone |
| Vantage at West Springfield | West Springfield, MA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 168 | Vantage Care |
| Agawam West Rehab and Nursing | Agawam, MA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 164 | Stern Consultants |
| Chestnut Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center | East Longmeadow, MA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 135 | Vantage Care |
| Hampden Post Acute | Wilbraham, MA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 135 | Marquis Health Services |
| Mission Care at Holyoke | Holyoke, MA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 125 | Icare Health Network |
| Agawam North Rehab and Nursing | Agawam, MA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 124 | Stern Consultants |
| Vantage at Westfield | Westfield, MA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 98 | Vantage Care |
| Day Brook Village Senior Living | Holyoke, MA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 92 | Integritus Healthcare |
| Regalcare at Holyoke | Holyoke, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 102 | Regalcare |
| Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center | Westfield, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 80 | Priority Healthcare Group |
| Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke | Holyoke, MA | Not rated | 128 | Independent |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Which Springfield areas have senior living?
Senior living in the Springfield metro is spread across Hampden County in Massachusetts. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
Massachusetts
- Holyoke (10)
- Springfield (6)
- East Longmeadow (6)
- Agawam (6)
- Westfield (4)
- Longmeadow (3)
- Wilbraham (3)
- Chicopee (3)
- Hampden (1)
How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid
- We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
- Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
- Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. The only scores or rankings we publish are the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards.
How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →
Springfield senior living questions, answered
Most states, including Massachusetts, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 4 Springfield-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Ask each community about openings when you call.
Lilisity publishes scores and rankings only for the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards, both built from phone-verified interviews. The 20 communities listed by county come from state licensing records; CMS ratings apply only to Medicare-certified nursing homes.
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