Center for Extended Care at Amherst

The Center for Extended Care at Amherst, located at 150 University Drive in Amherst, Massachusetts, provides skilled nursing and extended care services in the heart of the Pioneer Valley — one of western Massachusetts' most vibrant and intellectually rich communities. Under the leadership of Shimon Lefkowitz, the Center is guided by a commitment to individualized care, clinical excellence, and dignity for every resident. Amherst's identity is shaped by its five-college presence — UMass Amherst, Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke, and Smith College — and the intellectual, cultural, and community energy that comes with it. For seniors and families, this translates to a town filled with arts events, public lectures, beautiful green spaces, and a walkable downtown with beloved local establishments like Black Sheep Deli, Atkins Farms Country Market in South Amherst, and the Amherst Cinema. The Emily Dickinson Museum and the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art are cultural anchors that families frequently visit. For medical care, Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton — a Mass General Brigham affiliate — is the primary acute care hospital serving Amherst, located approximately 8 miles away. Its specialist network and emergency capabilities ensure that residents of the Center for Extended Care have rapid access to higher-level medical intervention when needed. Bay State Medical Center in Springfield is also within reach for subspecialty care. The University Drive address places the Center near UMass's campus amenities, athletic facilities, and the scenic Notch Visitor Center trails at Mount Holyoke Range State Park — giving families pleasant destinations for walks and outings nearby. The Spirit of East Street neighborhood and downtown Northampton's restaurant row, just a short drive west, round out the quality-of-life offerings available to the broader community. At the Center for Extended Care at Amherst, residents benefit from a collegiate-town atmosphere, attentive skilled nursing teams, and the sense that they remain connected to a living, engaged community — not set apart from it.