The Heart of the Commonwealth
Worcester Senior Report
Worcester · Massachusetts
Because getting older should come with better information, not less of it.
Services & Resources
Day programmes for a parent while the family is at work.
A lot of Worcester families are juggling work and caregiving at the same time, and adult day programs are a lifesaver. We cover which centers have openings, what activities they offer, and which ones provide transportation. If you are looking for a safe place for a parent during the day, our news coverage points you toward vetted local options.
Every number below was read on the organisation's own website on 28 and 30 September 2026. Where one could not be, the listing says so.
A day programme with nurses on hand, for older people who should not be alone all day, including those with dementia. Personal care, medicines, meals, transport, therapy and something to do.
37 Thorne St., Worcester, MA 01604
Their site lists MassHealth, Elder Services, the Veterans Administration, CCA/NaviCare and private payment.
A day centre on Lafayette Street with activities, gentle exercise, games and conversation. Their site says they take people with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
81 Lafayette St., Suites 3 and 4, Worcester, MA
Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Closed Sunday.
Ring to arrange a look round. Their site does not say how it is paid for.
A day programme on Southbridge Street for older people who need nursing or watching over: meals, medicines, support and activities, with a minibus to and from the door.
1040 Southbridge St., Worcester, MA 01610
MassHealth pays for adult day health for those who qualify: a doctor's order and a nurse's visit at home come first. Ask about other ways to pay.
The same sort of day programme just outside the city, in West Boylston: nursing on site, medicines, meals, activities and transport.
125 Hartwell St., West Boylston, MA 01583
Ask whether their minibus reaches your part of Worcester.
A day club at Dodge Park for company and something to do, so that whoever cares for you can work or rest. From a couple of hours to a whole day.
101 Randolph Rd., Worcester, MA 01606
Seven days a week, with long hours - up to ten or twelve hours a day.
Their site says Medicare does not pay for day care, that long-term care insurance sometimes does, and that the carer may be able to claim a tax credit.
A day health centre downtown for older people and adults with disabilities who live at home but need supervision during the day. Registered nurses check vital signs and give medicines, therapists offer physical and occupational therapy, and there is a hot meal and snacks each day.
627 Main Street, Suite 100, Worcester, MA 01608
Monday to Saturday, 7am to 3pm.
Help with transport to and from the centre is available. The page gives Monday to Saturday hours in one place and 'Monday through Friday' in another, so check which days suit you when you ring. You can book a free visit first.
An adult day health centre just over the Worcester line in Leicester. A licensed nurse is on site all day to give medicines, and it offers showers, hair and nail care, gentle exercise, breakfast and lunch, and transport to and from the centre. It also runs an Adult Family Care programme that pays a family member to be the carer at home.
1601 Main Street, Leicester, MA 01524
Ask whether their transport covers your part of Worcester and whether MassHealth or your plan pays. You can schedule a visit first.
Day programmes run by Seven Hills for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism or brain injury, with activities in art, technology, health and wellness, gardening and life skills. It suits older adults with a lifelong disability rather than people whose needs come only with age. Listed here as well as under Mental Health and In-Home Care because this is Seven Hills' day programme.
81 Hope Ave., Worcester, MA 01603
The number given for this site is also Seven Hills' main line, so ask for ASPiRE! at Hope Avenue. Seven Hills has three other Worcester ASPiRE! sites, each with its own number on the same page.
A programme that takes over all of your care: a day centre, your doctor, therapy, meals and transport, with areas set aside for people with dementia. One team runs everything.
288 Grove St., Worcester, MA
To ask about joining, ring 1-877-837-9009 (TTY 711), Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Members get all their care through the programme, except in an emergency - so it suits somebody ready to change doctor.
MassHealth pays for adult day health for members who need a nurse's supervision or help with at least one daily task such as bathing, toileting or eating. Programmes give nursing care, medicine management, activities and meals, and most are open five days a week.
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm; automated service at any hour.
You need MassHealth Standard or CommonHealth (or approval through One Care, Senior Care Options or PACE), and your own doctor, physician assistant or nurse practitioner must order it. The number is the MassHealth Customer Service Center; TDD/TTY 711.
A free monthly afternoon get-together for people living with memory loss and the family member or friend who comes with them, with conversation, refreshments and an activity. It is run by Elder Services of Worcester Area with the Worcester Senior Center, and there is also a Spanish-language café in Worcester.
It is not a day programme or a support group, and the companion must stay for the café. Ring to RSVP and ask for this month's date. Listed here as well as under Government (Elder Services) because this is a separate programme.
Gives family carers a break by arranging services for the older person, including adult day health, social day care, respite companions, homemakers, home health aides and short-term stays. Charges are on a sliding scale, and there is no upper income limit.
The number is Elder Services' main line; ask for the Respite Care Program, or use the enquiry form on the page. This is a way to help pay for the day programmes listed in this section.