Worcester Senior AdvisorSturbridge sits where Interstate 84 meets the Massachusetts Turnpike, best known for Old Sturbridge Village and the Route 20 corridor of inns and shops. Away from the highways it is a town of lakes and wooded roads toward Brimfield and Holland.
Sturbridge has few licensed providers with local addresses, so families usually compare Southbridge, Charlton and Webster, and look to Harrington Hospital in Southbridge for acute care.
How many older residents and certified care options are in Sturbridge, MA?
Sturbridge had about 10,120 residents on July 1, 2025 (up 237 since 2020) and about 1,968 residents 65 and older (19.8%), and the state and CMS records show 0 certified assisted living residences and 0 nursing homes there.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Population, July 1, 2025 (Census estimate) | 10,120 |
| Population, April 2020 base | 9,883 |
| Residents 65+ (ACS 2020-2024) | 1,968 |
| Residents 85+ (ACS 2020-2024) | 150 |
| With an address in Sturbridge | Without an address in Sturbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| State and CMS records | No certified providers with a local address | Certified assisted living, Nursing homes, Home health agencies, Hospices |
Is there certified assisted living in Sturbridge?
No certified Assisted Living Residence lists an address in Sturbridge; the nearest is Christopher Heights of Webster in Webster, about 12.5 miles from the center of town.
| Residence / provider | Miles away | Town | Certified units | Special Care (memory) units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Heights of Webster 338 Thompson Rd., 01570 | 12.5 | Webster | 83 | 0 |
| Brookdale Eddy Pond East 667 Washington Street, 01501 | 13.7 | Auburn | 80 | 0 |
| Brookdale Eddy Pond West 669 Washington Street, 01501 | 13.7 | Auburn | 103 | 35 |
| Benchmark at Tatnuck Park 340 May Street, 01602 | 16.4 | Worcester | 76 | 19 |
Where is the closest memory care to Sturbridge?
The closest residence with Special Care Residence units is Brookdale Eddy Pond West in Auburn, about 13.7 miles away, with 35 memory care units.
- Brookdale Eddy Pond West, Auburn: 35 SCR units, 13.7 miles
- Benchmark at Tatnuck Park, Worcester: 19 SCR units, 16.4 miles
- Eisenberg Assisted Living Residences, Worcester: 19 SCR units, 17.9 miles
Where are the nearest nursing homes to Sturbridge?
No certified nursing home lists an address in Sturbridge; the closest is Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Southbridge, about 3.8 miles away, rated 2 of 5 by CMS.
| Residence / provider | Miles away | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Nurse hours / resident / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 84 Chapin Street, 01550 | 3.8 | 2 of 5 | 144 | 3.20 |
| Overlook Masonic Health Center 88 Masonic Home Road, 01507 | 6.1 | 4 of 5 | 181 | 4.42 |
| Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Facility 47 East Main Street, 01585 | 10.2 | 5 of 5 | 166 | 4.04 |
Which hospitals are closest to Sturbridge?
Measured from the center of Sturbridge, the closest hospitals with emergency departments in CMS's data are UMass Memorial Health Harrington Hospital (about 3.8 miles) and Saint Vincent Hospital (about 18.0 miles).
Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford is about 28.9 miles away. These are straight-line distances, useful for comparison but not drive times.
Who helps older adults and caregivers in Sturbridge?
Home care, nutrition programs and caregiver support for Sturbridge run through Tri-Valley, Inc., the Aging Services Access Point at (508) 949-6640, which also does free in-home assessments.
Start with the council on aging for transportation and meal programs; the agency above handles home care programs and the Frail Elder Waiver.
