Christopher Heights of Belchertown

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Christopher Heights of Belchertown

Belchertown, MA 01007 View Map
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Overview of Christopher Heights of Belchertown
Christopher Heights of Belchertown is an assisted living community located in Belchertown, MA. It offers a variety of services and amenities designed to promote independence and a vibrant social life for residents. The community provides chef-prepared meals, daily activities, and personalized care plans.
(413) 323-5500

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 83
Bed community size
83-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems: Emergency Call System

Care Services

24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: (413) 323-9100

Amenities & Lifestyle

Chef prepared meals
Outdoor seating and walking areas
On-site Salon
Gardening Spaces
Library
Laundry Service
Balance & Group Exercise Programs
Daily Life Enrichment Programs
Medication Management
24-hour staff
Emergency Call System
Free Wireless Internet Access
Housekeeping
Linen Services
Group Transportation and Events
Grounds Maintenance
Snow and Ice Removal
Personalized Care Plan

Programs & Activities

Activities
Residents can select from a wide variety of activities and events each month.

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Residents enjoy a breakfast together or may choose to remain in their private apartment and enjoy a continental breakfast while reading the local newspaper. Lunch is served in the main dining rooms daily at noon and all meals are prepared by in-house chefs.

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Address 0.7 miles from city center

Address Belchertown, MA 01007

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).

$2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).

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

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).

No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).

Not assessed.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Massachusetts SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.