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Palmer Elder Care Resources

Palmer Senior Center
Located at 1029 Center Street, Palmer, MA 01069
283-2670
Meals on Wheels Call Greater Springfield Senior Services
800 649-3641
Congregate Meal Site: Palmer Senior Center
283-2670
Elder Abuse and Neglect: Report and get counseling help for physical and financial abuse and neglect from Greater Springfield Senior Services. The 800 number is staffed 24/7.

781-8800
800 922-2275

ASAP for At Home Elder Care Programs: Personal Care Attendant Program, Adult Family Care Program, Community Choices Program: Greater Springfield Senior Services
781-8800

Assisted Living Facilities: ** :see Westfield, West Springfield, Springfield, Chicopee

Nursing Homes:
Alzheimers' or memory care unit available Palmer Health Care Center, 250 Shearer Street
Carrie Sibilia, Admissions Director.
Serves patients who have dementia (Alzheimer's, parkinson's, vascular dementia); activity staff is trained to care for people with dementia. 61 beds;
2, 3, and 4 bed rooms;
$250 / day for semi - private; $240 for 3 and 4 beds per room

283-8361

Nursing Home Ombudsman: Greater Springfield Sr. Services - Deborah Rothschild

781-8800
ext 142
Wing Hospital Center for Geriatric Psychiatry
15 bed access-controlled hospital with nurses, social workers, therapists and psychiatrist specializing in geriatric care.

413-668-1471
or 866-217-2598

Rest Homes: None In Palmer,but See Chicopee, Holyoke, Springfield, Northampton
Respite Care Programs: See Agawam, Springfield, Ludlow, Westfield
Subsidized Housing:
Palmer Housing Authority, 13 Fletcher Street, Palmer
267-4047
Private Subsidized Housing:
Palmer Green Estates, 1 Beacon Drive, Palmer, MA
283-9753
Support Groups:
Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group
for family members and friends of people with Alzheimer’s disease to share feelings, concerns, information and support. Click for: Other Alzheimer's and Memory Loss Support Group locations and times.
Al Anon Family Support Group - for anyone who feels his or her life is, or has been, affected by a problem drinker. Friday Night Book Club at Second Congregational Church, 1080 Pleasant Street, Parking Lot off School Street (Route 20). Newcomers Welcome.
(413) 782-3406
Veteran's Service Officer:
Mark Agis
4417 Main Street, Palmer
Office House: Tuesday & Thursday 8 - 3 and Wednesday 1 - 3
Serving Palmer, Brimfield, Warren
283-2610
FAX: 283-2604
This directory is compiled from information submitted to us by the elder care agencies and facilities. The directory is not a recommendation or endorsement. It is a referral list for families and caregivers.