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Independent living in Springfield, MA

1 independent living community and continuing care retirement communities from public records.

Independent living community
1
in Springfield
Units
42
across all 1
Adults 65+
20,464
Census estimate for Springfield
Within 25 miles
7
of the center of Springfield
Independent LivingAssisted Living 2Memory Care 2Home Care 11Nursing Homes 2Senior Apartments 13Care Homes 2
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Springfield (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Independent living communities near Springfield

Counting neighboring towns, there are 7 independent living communities within 25 miles of the center of Springfield, 6 more than in Springfield itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Springfield

See all 7 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Independent living in Springfield at a glance

Springfield has one independent living community in our directory, drawn from CMS Care Compare records.1

Licensing and oversight

How independent living is regulated in Massachusetts

Independent living is housing. Any assisted living, memory care or nursing care offered on the same campus is licensed separately; in Massachusetts, residential care is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (MassGIS / EOEA / DPH).2

Paying for care

Ways to pay for independent living in Massachusetts

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Massachusetts Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Massachusetts Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.4
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.5 The Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services helps with claims (617-210-5480).6
Medicare counseling
Massachusetts’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-243-4636.7

Local resources

Local help for families in Springfield

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Hampden County8

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Hampden County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Greater Springfield Senior Services LTC Ombudsman Program9

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Hampden County.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Massachusetts Elder Abuse and Protective Services

    800-922-2275

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE)7

    1-800-243-4636

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services6

    617-210-5480

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Massachusetts Medicaid agency3

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about independent living in Springfield

How many independent living communities are in Springfield, MA?

WeFoundCare lists 1 independent living community in Springfield, MA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Springfield there are 7.

How many units can independent living communities in Springfield serve?

1 of the 1 independent living communities report units, for a combined 42 units. The Census Bureau estimates 20,464 adults age 65 and older live in Springfield.

Are there independent living communities near Springfield?

Nearby cities with listings include Holyoke (1, 8.5 mi), Simsbury (1, 21.6 mi), Bloomfield (2, 21.9 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing independent living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Springfield

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Springfield (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.10
  • Units is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 independent living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Springfield (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. Commonwealth of Massachusetts (MassGIS / EOEA / DPH). services1.arcgis.com/hGdibHYSPO59RG1h/arcgis/rest/services/Long_Term_Care_Residences/FeatureServer/0 Accessed .
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.