Worcester Senior AdvisorSouthbridge, once home to the American Optical Company, lies along the Quinebaug River near the Connecticut line, reached by Route 131 and Route 169. Its downtown on Main Street and the large American Optical mill complex shape the town.
UMass Memorial Health-Harrington Hospital serves Southbridge and the surrounding towns, and the town has licensed nursing care. Families from Sturbridge, Charlton and Dudley often start their search here or in Webster.
How many older residents and certified care options are in Southbridge, MA?
Southbridge had about 18,105 residents on July 1, 2025 (up 370 since 2020) and about 2,562 residents 65 and older (14.3%), and the state and CMS records show 0 certified assisted living residences and 1 nursing home there.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population, July 1, 2025 (Census estimate) | 18,105 |
| Population, April 2020 base | 17,735 |
| Residents 65+ (ACS 2020-2024) | 2,562 |
| Residents 85+ (ACS 2020-2024) | 220 |
| With an address in Southbridge | Without an address in Southbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| State and CMS records | Nursing homes: 1, Home health agencies: 2 | Certified assisted living, Hospices |
Is there certified assisted living in Southbridge?
No certified Assisted Living Residence lists an address in Southbridge; the nearest is Christopher Heights of Webster in Webster, about 9.7 miles from the center of town.
| Residence / provider | Miles away | Town | Certified units | Special Care (memory) units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Heights of Webster 338 Thompson Rd., 01570 | 9.7 | Webster | 83 | 0 |
| Brookdale Eddy Pond East 667 Washington Street, 01501 | 13.6 | Auburn | 80 | 0 |
| Brookdale Eddy Pond West 669 Washington Street, 01501 | 13.6 | Auburn | 103 | 35 |
| Benchmark at Tatnuck Park 340 May Street, 01602 | 17.2 | Worcester | 76 | 19 |
Where is the closest memory care to Southbridge?
The closest residence with Special Care Residence units is Brookdale Eddy Pond West in Auburn, about 13.6 miles away, with 35 memory care units.
- Brookdale Eddy Pond West, Auburn: 35 SCR units, 13.6 miles
- Benchmark at Tatnuck Park, Worcester: 19 SCR units, 17.2 miles
- Eisenberg Assisted Living Residences, Worcester: 19 SCR units, 18.7 miles
What nursing homes are in Southbridge, and how does CMS rate them?
1 certified nursing home is in Southbridge with 144 certified beds; 0 of the 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 84 Chapin Street, 01550 | 2 of 5 | 144 | 92% | 3.20 | 5 |
Which home health agencies and hospices have offices in Southbridge?
2 Medicare-certified home health agencies and 0 hospices list an office in Southbridge; agencies typically serve clients well beyond their office town.
- Lifestream Healthcare Alliance, LLC — home health agency, Medicare-certified since 2013
- Rmg Home Care Inc — home health agency, Medicare-certified since 2010
Which hospitals are closest to Southbridge?
Measured from the center of Southbridge, the closest hospitals with emergency departments in CMS's data are UMass Memorial Health Harrington Hospital (about 0.0 miles) and Saint Vincent Hospital (about 18.4 miles).
Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford is about 27.1 miles away. These are straight-line distances, useful for comparison but not drive times.
Which agencies serve seniors in Southbridge, MA?
Home care, nutrition programs and caregiver support for Southbridge run through Tri-Valley, Inc., the Aging Services Access Point at (508) 949-6640, which also does free in-home assessments.
The town council on aging and senior center are the place to start for rides, meals and SHINE Medicare counseling; the ASAP handles home care and long-term care screening.
