Worcester Senior AdvisorWestminster and Princeton sit on the slopes of Mount Wachusett, Westminster along Route 2 and Route 140 between Fitchburg and Gardner, and Princeton on Route 31 and Route 62 around the mountain's reservation.
Licensed senior care here is mostly in Fitchburg, Gardner and Leominster, and winter driving on the hill roads is a real factor when choosing between them.
How many older residents and certified care options are in Westminster & Princeton, MA?
Westminster & Princeton had about 12,425 residents on July 1, 2025 (up 713 since 2020) and about 2,911 residents 65 and older (24.5%), 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) | 12,425 |
| Population, April 2020 base | 11,712 |
| Residents 65+ (ACS 2020-2024) | 2,911 |
| Residents 85+ (ACS 2020-2024) | 86 |
| Westminster: population 2025 / share 65+ | 8,807 / 26.0% |
| Princeton: population 2025 / share 65+ | 3,618 / 20.9% |
| With an address in Westminster & Princeton | Without an address in Westminster & Princeton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Westminster & Princeton?
No certified Assisted Living Residence lists an address in Westminster & Princeton; the nearest is Heywood Wakefield Commons in Gardner, about 4.7 miles from the center of town.
| Residence / provider | Miles away | Town | Certified units | Special Care (memory) units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heywood Wakefield Commons 50 Pine Street, 01440 | 4.7 | Gardner | 78 | 0 |
| Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings 1160 Main Street, 01453 | 7.6 | Leominster | 62 | 17 |
| Manor on the Hill 450 North Main Street, 01453 | 7.6 | Leominster | 81 | 17 |
| Sunrise of Leominster 6 Beth Avenue, 01453 | 7.6 | Leominster | 70 | 32 |
Where is the closest memory care to Westminster & Princeton?
The closest residence with Special Care Residence units is Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings in Leominster, about 7.6 miles away, with 17 memory care units.
- Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings, Leominster: 17 SCR units, 7.6 miles
- Manor on the Hill, Leominster: 17 SCR units, 7.6 miles
- Sunrise of Leominster, Leominster: 32 SCR units, 7.6 miles
Where are the nearest nursing homes to Westminster & Princeton?
No certified nursing home lists an address in Westminster & Princeton; the closest is Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gardner, about 4.7 miles away, rated 2 of 5 by CMS.
| Residence / provider | Miles away | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Nurse hours / resident / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 59 Eastwood Circle, 01440 | 4.7 | 2 of 5 | 124 | 4.13 |
| Wachusett Manor 32 Hospital Hill Road, 01440 | 4.7 | 4 of 5 | 96 | 3.34 |
| Fitchburg Healthcare 1199 John Fitch Hwy, 01420 | 5.0 | 1 of 5 | 160 | 3.47 |
Which hospitals are closest to Westminster & Princeton?
Measured from the center of Westminster & Princeton, the closest hospitals with emergency departments in CMS's data are Heywood Hospital (about 4.7 miles) and UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospitals (about 7.6 miles).
Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester is about 20.9 miles away. These are straight-line distances, useful for comparison but not drive times.
Which agencies serve seniors in Westminster & Princeton, MA?
Home care, nutrition programs and caregiver support for Westminster & Princeton run through Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts, the Aging Services Access Point at (978) 537-7411, 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.
