Worcester Senior AdvisorMilford is the commercial center of the Blackstone Valley's southeast corner, where Interstate 495 crosses Route 16 and Route 85. Its granite quarries once supplied stone across the country, and the downtown along Main Street still serves Hopedale, Mendon, Upton and the Hopkinton line.
Milford Regional Medical Center on Route 140 is the area's hospital, and the town holds nursing homes and more than one certified assisted living residence, which makes it the natural comparison point for families anywhere between Uxbridge and Westborough.
How many older residents and certified care options are in Milford, MA?
Milford had about 30,832 residents on July 1, 2025 (up 445 since 2020) and about 5,730 residents 65 and older (18.8%), and the state and CMS records show 3 certified assisted living residences and 3 nursing homes there.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population, July 1, 2025 (Census estimate) | 30,832 |
| Population, April 2020 base | 30,387 |
| Residents 65+ (ACS 2020-2024) | 5,730 |
| Residents 85+ (ACS 2020-2024) | 554 |
| With an address in Milford | Without an address in Milford | |
|---|---|---|
| State and CMS records | Certified assisted living: 3, Nursing homes: 3, Home health agencies: 3, Hospices: 2 | Every category is represented |
Which assisted living residences are certified in Milford?
Milford has 3 certified Assisted Living Residences with 195 units, 39 of them memory care (Special Care Residence) units; the longest-certified, The Residence at Whitcomb House, has held certification since March 31, 1997.
| Residence / provider | Certified units | Special Care (memory) units | Certified since | Latest AGE compliance review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living 1 Railroad Street, 01757 | 42 | 19 | 05/01/2015 | 05/01/2025 |
| Cornerstone at Milford 11 Birch Street, 01757 | 85 | 20 | 12/31/2013 | Not posted |
| The Residence at Whitcomb House 245 West Street, 01757 | 68 | 0 | 03/31/1997 | Not posted |
What nursing homes are in Milford, and how does CMS rate them?
3 certified nursing homes are in Milford with 317 certified beds; 1 of the 3 rated by CMS hold four or five stars overall.
| Residence / provider | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Avg. beds filled | Nurse hours / resident / day | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaire House of Milford 20 Claflin Street, 01757 | 1 of 5 | 73 | 86% | 4.07 | 10 |
| Countryside Health Care of Milford Countryside Drive, 01757 | 5 of 5 | 109 | 89% | 4.62 | 2 |
| Oc Milford Gardens LLC 10 Veterans Memorial Drive, 01757 | 1 of 5 | 135 | 81% | 3.32 | 12 |
Which home health agencies and hospices have offices in Milford?
3 Medicare-certified home health agencies and 2 hospices list an office in Milford; agencies typically serve clients well beyond their office town.
- Kimba Compassionate Healthcare & VNA Services LLC — home health agency, Medicare-certified since 2025
- Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc — home health agency, Medicare-certified since 2016
- VNA and Hospice of Greater Milford — home health agency, Medicare-certified since 1966
- Preferred Peaceful Transitions Home Health Care Inc — hospice, Medicare-certified since 2024
- VNA & Hospice of Greater Milford — hospice, Medicare-certified since 2009
Which hospitals are closest to Milford?
Measured from the center of Milford, the closest hospitals with emergency departments in CMS's data are Milford Regional Medical Center (about 0.0 miles) and Saint Vincent Hospital (about 16.0 miles).
UMass Memorial Health Harrington Hospital in Southbridge is about 27.1 miles away. These are straight-line distances, useful for comparison but not drive times.
Who helps older adults and caregivers in Milford?
Home care, nutrition programs and caregiver support for Milford run through Tri-Valley, Inc., the Aging Services Access Point at (508) 949-6640, which also does free in-home assessments.
Start with the council on aging for transportation and meal programs; the agency above handles home care programs and the Frail Elder Waiver.
