Lathrop Home

Lathrop Home

Overview of Lathrop Home

Lathrop Home is an assisted living community in Northampton, MA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to have a private room, making it a possible fit for someone who wants individual living space with daily support.

Nursing services and senior activities are available within the community, so residents can access those services and activities without leaving the home. The area has a Walk Score of 48 and is car-dependent. Most errands require a car or a ride, which matters for a resident who no longer drives and needs to reach shops or other destinations.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #104 / 243Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 104th out of 243 assisted living communities we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
48 / 100
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$6,748/Month

Certifications & Programs

level IV residential care facilityA state license or designation held by the community.

Type Of Units

Low Income Rooms Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility. No

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Medication ManagementListed as: Medication management and clinical oversight
Dietitian

Additional Services

5 services
MassHealth Application Assistance
State and Federal Assistance Program Application Assistance
Fully Staffed Kitchen
Maintenance
Housekeeping Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowedVisiting pets welcome.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wi-Fi
Community Spaces with Televisions
Activities
Fitness Classes
Mentally Stimulating Workshops
Games
Discussions
Crafts
Social Clubs
Outside Entertainment

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Lathrop Home.
  • Diabetic-friendly options.
  • Low-sodium / heart-healthy options.

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
Private Room

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Northampton's city center to Lathrop Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts

Lathrop Home is located in Northampton, Massachusetts.
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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+
General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car
MA

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MA

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
MA

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MA

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MA

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed.
MA

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits
Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MA

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lathrop Home

What neighborhood is Lathrop Home in?

Lathrop Home is in the Fort Hill Historic District neighborhood of Northampton.

Is Lathrop Home in a walkable area?

Lathrop Home has a walk score of 48. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Lathrop Home?

No, Lathrop Home has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Lathrop Home?

The team at Lathrop Home can be reached at info@lathrophome.org.

How much does Lathrop Home cost per month?

Pricing at Lathrop Home starts at $6,748 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of Lathrop Home?

Yes — there are 10 photos of Lathrop Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Lathrop Home provide?

Lathrop Home offers Assisted Living.

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