Law Office of John L. Roberts
An 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
Subsidized Housing:
Palmer Housing Authority, 13 Fletcher Street, Palmer
267-4047
Private Subsidized Housing:
Palmer Green Estates, 1 Beacon Drive, Palmer, MA
283-9753

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
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Rest Homes: None In Palmer,but See Chicopee, Holyoke, Springfield, Nothampton
Respite Care Programs: See Agawam, Springfield, Ludlow, Westfield