Heritage Woods
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Agawam, MA
Heritage Woods
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Agawam, MA
Overview of Heritage Woods
With a 29-year history serving the area, Heritage Woods is a 109-bed assisted living community in Agawam, Massachusetts. It sits in a car-dependent neighborhood with limited nearby walkable options, so occupants and visiting families will likely depend on a quick drive for most errands and activities. The residential and quiet setting charms those seeking a smaller-scale community away from busier commercial areas.
As an assisted living provider, Heritage Woods is tailored to bolster older adults needing help with everyday activities: bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals, while encouraging independence. This type of setting typically offers a more personal, house-style environment versus larger communities. Occupants can bring their pets here, a feature many families cherish for companionship and continuity when moving to senior care. Heritage Woods operates independently, not as part of a larger nursing-home complex, so occupants wanting post-acute rehabilitation or skilled nursing must arrange such services elsewhere.
For families considering the facility, an in-person tour is an efficient way to see the rooms, meet staff, observe daily activities, and discuss how its care model fits their loved one’s requirements.
109-bed community Rank #84 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 84th out of 276 homes in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
29 years in operation Rank #27 / 181Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 181 homes in Massachusetts for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 21 / 100 Rank #411 / 492Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 411th out of 492 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Year Opened1997
Nonprofit OwnershipNo
Traditional
91 units
Special Care
18 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
Total beds
109 units
Not co-located with a nursing home
Fax(413) 789-8366
Business HoursMonday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Places of interest near Heritage Woods
1.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Agawam's city center to Heritage Woods's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.9 miles to nearest hospital (Mercy Medical Center)
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Info below is compiled from the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Heritage Woods | AL MC RC | Agawam (Main Street) | 109
Facility
109
MA AVG
94
Rank
#84 / 276 | Yes | 18 |
21
Facility
21
MA AVG
53
Rank
#411 / 492 | Traditional (91), Special Care (18) | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#27 / 181 | No | No |
| River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls | AL MC RC | Chicopee | 95
Facility
95
MA AVG
94
Rank
#110 / 276 | No | 22 |
67
Facility
67
MA AVG
53
Rank
#184 / 492 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | No | No |
| The Wellington at Springfield | AL IL MC RC | Springfield (Pine Point) | 91
Facility
91
MA AVG
94
Rank
#123 / 276 | No | 18 |
32
Facility
32
MA AVG
53
Rank
#350 / 492 | Traditional (73), Special Care (18) | 20
Facility
20
MA AVG
22
Rank
#108 / 181 | Yes | No |
| Mason Wright | AL IL MC | Springfield (Six Corners) | 90
Facility
90
MA AVG
94
Rank
#125 / 276 | No | 23 |
82
Facility
82
MA AVG
53
Rank
#107 / 492 | Traditional (67), Special Care (23) | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#27 / 181 | Yes | No |
| East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living | AL MC NH SNF | East Longmeadow | 20
Facility
20
MA AVG
94
Rank
#274 / 276 | No | 20 |
20
Facility
20
MA AVG
53
Rank
#418 / 492 | Special Care (20) | - | No | No |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts
Heritage Woods is located in Agawam, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Woods
What neighborhood is Heritage Woods in?
Heritage Woods is in the Main Street neighborhood of Agawam.
Is Heritage Woods in a walkable area?
Heritage Woods has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Heritage Woods been in business?
Heritage Woods has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Heritage Woods?
Yes, Heritage Woods allows residents to bring their pets.
Does Heritage Woods operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Heritage Woods is registered as a for-profit in MA.
How many beds does Heritage Woods have?
Heritage Woods has 109 beds.
Are there photos of Heritage Woods?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Heritage Woods in the photo gallery on this page.
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