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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Plymouth, Massachusetts

Plymouth, MA has 3 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $14,441/mo. That's roughly in line with the Massachusetts state median.

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Median monthly price, Plymouth

$14,441/mo

Estimated range $13,968 – $15,809

● Plymouth $14,441 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Plymouth

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesPlymouthMassachusettsNational
25th percentile$13,968/mo$13,792/mo$8,951/mo
Median$14,441/mo$14,448/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$15,809/mo$15,817/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Plymouth runs about $40 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,465
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,623
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$29,106

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby: Brockton 14,441 · Hingham 14,441 · Taunton 14,434

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Plymouth.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Plymouth runs about $2,426 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Plymouth has 1 such property. The county aging agency at (508) 584-1561 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,623 a month. The local assisted living median is $9,595 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Plymouth assisted living median of $9,595 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,623 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Plymouth run about $14,441 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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3 nursing homes in Plymouth

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Free local help worth saving

Plymouth, in Plymouth County, has about 7,918 residents. About 1,743 of them (22%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $81,703.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Old Colony Elder Services, Inc.(508) 584-1561Source page

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Massachusetts Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Massachusetts State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Mass Options1-844-422-6277massoptions.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Plymouth VA Clinicva.gov

    Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Plymouth.

  • Frail Elder WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Are nursing homes in Plymouth more expensive than the rest of Massachusetts?

Plymouth's median nursing home cost is about 0% lower than the Massachusetts state median.

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Reading up first? Nursing Homes across Massachusetts → · Nursing Homes cost across Massachusetts → · Assisted Living vs Nursing Homes →

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Nursing Homes in Plymouth: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers