Worcester Senior AdvisorSouthgate at Shrewsbury - Hampton Suites is an Assisted Living Residence at 30 Julio Drive in Shrewsbury, certified by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence since August 1, 1996, with 70 certified units, none of them in a Special Care Residence.
What do AGE's records say about Southgate at Shrewsbury - Hampton Suites?
Yes: Southgate at Shrewsbury - Hampton Suites appears on AGE's list of certified Assisted Living Residences dated June 25, 2026, first certified August 1, 1996, which makes it newer than most of the 30 residences in Worcester County.
| State record item | Value |
|---|---|
| Certification | AGE-certified Assisted Living Residence (certified) |
| First certified | August 1, 1996 (about 30 years ago) |
| Certified units | 70 total: 70 traditional, 0 Special Care Residence |
| Maximum occupancy on the state list | 85 |
| Address | 30 Julio Drive, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 |
| Phone on the state record | (800) 492-8331 |
| Low-income options | No |
| Nonprofit ownership | No |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Co-located with a nursing home | No |
Massachusetts certifies Assisted Living Residences rather than licensing them as health care facilities, and AGE does not publish a certification number; a residence is identified by name and address. Read the state record page.
How did Southgate at Shrewsbury - Hampton Suites do on its AGE compliance review?
Southgate at Shrewsbury - Hampton Suites's newest Compliance Review Report on mass.gov is dated July 31, 2026 and records “Plan of Correction” as the action taken.
The report lists 7 findings, under these subject areas:
- Certification: Renewal Certification Procedures
- General Requirements for an ALR: Service and Service Coordination Requirements -Emergency Response - Dietician Reviews
- General Requirements for an ALR: Service Plan Development and Requirements
- General Requirements for an ALR: Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
- Emergency Preparedness Plan and Reporting Requirements: Evacuation Drills and Rehearsals
- Training Requirements: General Orientation Ongoing In-service Education and Training Introductory Visits and Review
- Reports to AGE: Additional Reporting Requirements
Across the Worcester County residences whose reports we could read, the median latest report lists 5 findings, so this report is above the local middle. A finding is a cited area of non-compliance with 651 CMR 12.00, not a measure of how residents feel about the place.
The report gives the previous compliance review as 6/11/2024 and the earlier action as “None.”
Owner of record named in the report: Southgate Operations, LLC.
Download the report (.docx, mass.gov). A plan of correction is the residence's written promise of how and when each finding will be fixed; ask to see it.
Is there a Special Care Residence at Southgate at Shrewsbury - Hampton Suites?
No: Southgate at Shrewsbury - Hampton Suites has no Special Care Residence units on its state record, so a resident whose dementia requires a secured setting would need to move; the nearest residence with SCR units is Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings in Shrewsbury, in the same ZIP code.
| Residence / provider | Miles away | Town | Special Care (memory) units | Certified units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings 311 Main Street, 01545 | 0.0 | Shrewsbury | 17 | 64 |
| The Residence at Orchard Grove 258 Walnut St, 01545 | 0.0 | Shrewsbury | 20 | 80 |
| Notre Dame du Lac Assisted Living 555 Plantation Street, 01605 | 3.8 | Worcester | 24 | 110 |
What are the alternatives to Southgate at Shrewsbury - Hampton Suites?
With 70 certified units, Southgate at Shrewsbury - Hampton Suites is larger than the Worcester County median of 68; the closest other certified residence is Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings in Shrewsbury, in the same ZIP code.
| Residence / provider | Miles away | Certified units | Special Care (memory) units | Certified since | Latest AGE compliance review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings 311 Main Street, 01545 | 0.0 | 64 | 17 | 10/12/1997 | Not posted |
| The Residence at Orchard Grove 258 Walnut St, 01545 | 0.0 | 80 | 20 | 10/16/2017 | Not posted |
| Christopher Heights of Worcester 20 Mary Scano Drive, 01605 | 3.8 | 80 | 0 | 05/06/1997 | 05/08/2025 |
How much is assisted living at Southgate at Shrewsbury - Hampton Suites?
The state does not publish Southgate at Shrewsbury - Hampton Suites's prices; for scale, AGE's 2025 census put the median residence's monthly fee range at $4,228 to $9,225 for traditional units.
Its record shows no low-income options, so plan for private pay and ask about long-term care insurance and VA benefits. How assisted living fees work.
Which hospital is closest to Southgate at Shrewsbury - Hampton Suites?
Southgate at Shrewsbury - Hampton Suites is in Shrewsbury; the nearest hospital with an emergency department in CMS's data is Saint Vincent Hospital, about 4.7 miles away in a straight line, and home care and benefits counseling for Shrewsbury residents run through Elder Services of Worcester Area at (508) 756-1545.
The same street address also holds Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate (nursing home), which can make a later move to nursing care less disruptive. Ask whether residents get any priority for those beds.
The state record also marks it as part of a continuing care retirement community, where entrance fees and contract types matter as much as monthly fees.
The next closest is Milford Regional Medical Center, about 13.2 miles away. Distances are straight lines, not drive times.
What should families ask Southgate at Shrewsbury - Hampton Suites before signing?
Start with what the public record cannot answer: ask to see the plan of correction for the 7 findings in the July 30, 2026 review, and what changed.
- Ask whether a nurse can administer medications (LMA) or only remind residents (SAMM).
- Ask if the residence provides any basic health services under the 2024 law.
- Ask which memory care residence families here usually move to, and why.
- Ask about overnight staffing on weekends.
- After about 30 years of operation, ask what has been renovated recently and what is planned.
