Palmer Massachusetts Elder Care and Senior Services Elder Law Attorney

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: 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.