Bernardston, MA senior services
The front door to senior services in Bernardston is the Council on Aging; in-home help, Meals on Wheels and the state Home Care Program come through LifePath, Inc. Below: both, plus every care option that serves Bernardston, from the public record.
Council on Aging
Bernardston Council on Aging
townofbernardston.org/council-aging
Board: Nancy Bordewieck, Chris Anne Beaulieu, Donna Giard, Leah Gibson, Marcella Hebert, Kathy Porrovecchio, Donna Newton, Nancy Pride
What a COA does: senior center programs, transportation, outreach, SHINE health-insurance counseling, help with the senior circuit breaker tax credit and property-tax work-off programs, and referrals to everything below.
Aging Services Access Point
Serves Bernardston and 29 other towns. Call for a free in-home assessment, the Home Care Program, the Frail Elder Waiver, Meals on Wheels and protective services.
Care options serving Bernardston
- Assisted Living Residences1 within 10 miles · nearest: The Arbors at Greenfield
- Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing7 within 12 miles · nearest: Vernon Green Nursing Home
- Home Health Agencies4 serving Bernardston · nearest: VNA at Hcs INC
- Hospice6 serving Bernardston · nearest: Pioneer Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
Staying at home in Bernardston
Most people would rather stay home. What makes that possible in Bernardston: the local aging agency, in-home help, Medicare home health, home modification programs and technology that keeps family in the loop between visits.
Common questions
How do I get Meals on Wheels in Bernardston?
Call LifePath, Inc at (413) 773-5555, the state-designated ASAP for Bernardston. Home-delivered meals are arranged through the ASAP after a short phone intake; the Council on Aging can also make the referral.
Who is Bernardston's ASAP?
LifePath, Inc at (413) 773-5555. The ASAP does free in-home assessments and manages the state Home Care Program, the Frail Elder Waiver and protective services for Bernardston residents.
How do I get a ride to a medical appointment in Bernardston?
Start with the Bernardston Council on Aging, which runs or books the senior van. For longer trips, the regional transit authority's paratransit service and MassHealth's PT-1 transportation benefit may apply; the COA outreach worker will know which.
Is there help with property taxes for seniors in Bernardston?
Yes. The state Senior Circuit Breaker income-tax credit (file Schedule CB), local property-tax exemptions under G.L. c. 59 s. 5 (clauses 41C and 17D), and in many towns a senior tax work-off program. The Bernardston assessor's office and the COA both help with the forms.
How many nursing homes and assisted living residences are near Bernardston?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes within 12 miles and 1 state-certified assisted living residences within 10 miles, all listed on this site with the public record for each.