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Elder Law Attorney Certified by the National Elder Law Foundation
1200 Converse Street, Longmeadow, Massahcusetts 01106

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. Early Stage Group Group, 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Palmer Palmer Public Library. This is an early stage support group.
Ginny Sinkoski
413-787-1113
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.