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UPDATED JUL 2026 · DATA AS OF 2024

Nursing Home in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts

West Yarmouth, MA has 1 licensed nursing homes provider listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $15,684/mo. That's above the Massachusetts state median by about 9%. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.

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Median monthly price, West Yarmouth

$15,684/mo

Typical range $14,504 – $16,969

West Yarmouth $15,684 National median $11,029

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What senior care costs in West Yarmouth

West Yarmouth figures as of 2024. Method and sources below.

Modeled median costs for nursing homes in West Yarmouth versus Massachusetts and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2024)
Nursing HomesWest YarmouthMassachusettsNational
25th percentile$14,504/mo$13,792/mo$10,528/mo
Median$15,684/mo$14,448/mo$11,029/mo
75th percentile$16,969/mo$15,817/mo$12,447/mo

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Why is this number different on other websites? Most sites average "starting at" prices. Base rent, before care fees. We estimate the full monthly cost families actually pay. Budget from the all-in number. Our methodology →

What home care really costs by the hour

The $8,065 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At West Yarmouth's implied rate of about $42 an hour:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,666
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$8,065
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$30,794

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Ways families typically pay

  • Private pay (savings, income, home equity)
  • Long-term care insurance
  • VA Aid & Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses
  • Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) waivers, where eligible. Rules vary by state

Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.

Nearby: South Yarmouth $15,684 · Yarmouth Port $15,684 · West Dennis $15,684 · Barnstable Town $15,009 · Dennis Port $15,684

What can you afford?

Every family starts with a number. Here's what different monthly budgets realistically cover in West Yarmouth, grounded in local medians on this page.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in West Yarmouth runs about $2,244/mo at the median. Income-restricted affordable senior housing (HUD 202, USDA 515, LIHTC, state HFA) is often the real under-$2,500 path when eligibility fits. Check local listings and income caps with the property. Call the county aging agency at (508) 394-4630 for free navigation help. Medicaid/waiver paths can stretch a tight budget when eligibility fits.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care often lands in this band (full survey month for in-home care is $8,065). Local assisted living median is $8,673/mo. Small homes can sit below that midpoint. Ask about waiver programs if Medicaid may apply.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the West Yarmouth assisted living median ($8,673/mo) comfortably. Or near-full-time home care around the $8,065/mo survey month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in West Yarmouth run about $15,684/mo at the median. Round-the-clock home care usually costs more. Compare before deciding.
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Every licensed nursing homes provider: 1

A note on counting: we show 1 licensed nursing homes provider listed for West Yarmouth proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.

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In the last 365 days: 1 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

West Yarmouth has an estimated population of 6,194. About 2,215 residents (36%) are age 65 or older. West Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The median household income is $65,841. Our directory currently lists 1 licensed nursing homes provider in West Yarmouth. Estimated median cost in West Yarmouth is $15,684 per month, compared with $14,448 per month statewide in Massachusetts.

Source: US Census Bureau (ACS) · Updated Jul 2026.GOV

These services are public and free. We list them before anything we could earn from.

  • Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc.(508) 394-4630Source page

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

    State aging agency
  • Massachusetts Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

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

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

    Medicare counseling (SHIP)
  • Mass Options1-844-422-6277massoptions.org

    Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.

    State aging agency
  • Plymouth VA Clinicva.gov

    Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Plymouth.

    VA open data
  • Frail Elder WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies. Rules change. Confirm on the official page.

    State Medicaid program

Free national starting points. Official sites only; we do not scrape these directories.

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

Questions families ask

How many nursing homes providers are listed in West Yarmouth, MA?

We currently list 1 licensed nursing homes provider in West Yarmouth, MA.

Is nursing homes in West Yarmouth more expensive than the rest of Massachusetts?

West Yarmouth's median nursing homes cost is about 9% higher than the Massachusetts state median.

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Trust & methodology

Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, nursing homes in West Yarmouth, MA costs $15,684/month (median).