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Memory care in Amherst Center offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Amherst Center is about $5,834 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 36 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Christopher Heights Of Belchertown
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Beautiful place very nice people great staff lots of activities i give it 5. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our Premier Assisted Living Community is located in the beautiful Carriage Grove neighborhood that features walking paths and a common green. Our community has options that accommodate an individual's personal and financial needs allowing every resident to remain in a private apartment to live...
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Mother was treated as a human being not an old person just waiting to die. The facilities are top notch and staff is outstanding treating Mom as family. The rooms are all good size and amenities like the Pub...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We offer wonderful options for people who have a wide range of needs, but a strong desire to maintain their privacy and independence.This comfortable and cozy lifestyle includes many wonderful amenities. Our full scope of services consists of 24-hour staff, a secured building, housekeeping,...
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The staff are attentive and respectful toward the residents. I get somewhat frustrated that labeled clothing gets mixed with others' or disappears during laundering, so my Mom runs short of changes.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Linda Manor Assisted Living is an assisted living community, located in the quiet, historic village of Leeds, MA. This modern community is situated in a wooded setting, near transportation for shopping and appointments. Leeds, a part of the City of Northampton, MA, is nestled in the Berkshire...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Rockridge, a not-for-profit Retirement Community, provides singles and couples 62 or older with a rewarding lifestyle on a magnificent 12-acre site adjacent to Fitzgerald Lake Conservation area in Northampton, MA. Established in 1971, the Rockridge grounds are beautifully landscaped and allow...
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Cost of memory care in Amherst Center, MA

The average cost of senior living in Amherst Center is $5,834 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,898 per month.

Memory care costs in Amherst Center, MA, vs. nearby cities

Amherst Center, MA
$5,834/mo
$6,289/mo

Memory care costs in Amherst Center, MA, vs. state and national averages

Amherst Center, MA
$5,834/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Amherst Center, MA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,834/mo

Memory care costs in Amherst Center, MA, by floor plan type

Studio
$6,025/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,575/mo

Senior living costs in Amherst Center vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Amherst Center, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAmherst Center, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Memory Care$5,834/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,834/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,335/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Amherst Center, MA:$5,834/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Amherst Center, MA:$5,834/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Amherst Center, MA:$5,335/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Amherst Center

Recent reviews for memory care in Amherst Center

Linda Manor Assisted Living in Leeds, MA

5.0
The staff is very nice and friendly, They also get to know the resident's and family members' names. The food is good and they are very accommodating and will make sure that the residents eat. The activities are great and they change it all the time. I would recommend this community to others ...
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Prosper at Monastery Height in West Springfield, MA

5.0
I would highly recommend this community. They have activities like baking, art projects, they take them out to lunches, when the weather is nicer they go outside and also musical entertainment to keep the residents busy in the community. The staff I am very comfortable with taking care of my ...
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Armbrook Village in Westfield, MA

5.0
The staff is wonderful. They're very, very caring, and any kind of medical issue is promptly taken care of. It has been a very good experience for our family.

Amherst Center memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amherst Center memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Amherst Center, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Amherst Center memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Amherst Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Amherst Center, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
63.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Amherst Center memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Amherst Center Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Amherst Center, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
67.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Amherst Center memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Amherst Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Amherst Center, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
75%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Amherst Center memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Amherst Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Amherst Center, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amherst Center memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Amherst Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Amherst Center, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Amherst Center

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Massachusetts memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Amherst Center protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Christopher Heights Of Belchertown, Christopher Heights Of Northampton and Linda Manor Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Amherst Center, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 5 memory care facilities near Amherst Center, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Amherst Center, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Southwick Village and The Reserve at East Longmeadow. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 5 memory care facilities near you in Amherst Center, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Amherst Center, Massachusetts, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Amherst Center, Massachusetts, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Amherst Center, Massachusetts ranges from $83 to $16700. The average Memory Care cost in Amherst Center, Massachusetts is $5,834. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Amherst Center, Massachusetts typically starts at $83. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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