MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT HOLYOKE

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Care Quality Indicators

How MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT HOLYOKE Compares

MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HOME AT HOLYOKE is a 128-bed government-owned nursing facility in Holyoke, Massachusetts. CMS has not issued an overall star rating for this facility, which can happen for newer or recently re-certified homes. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.4%) is below the Massachusetts average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 128 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.

Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Holyoke, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.4 stars.

By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.6% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.3%.
• Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (30% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Holyoke

Holyoke sits in Hampden County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

78,933 (16.9%)

Median age

39.4 years

Median household income

$57,623

Median home value

$216,100

Demographics for Hampden County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Holyoke.

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