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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Ashfield, MA

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Memory care in South Ashfield 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 South Ashfield is about $5,686 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 94 communities, read 1361 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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My parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Troy Adult Home is an assisted living community that benefits from being nestled among the natural beauty of Troy, NY. The forest of trees that surrounds our facility give off a cascade of color during the fall, and the wide open spaces on our grounds give residents plenty of places to enjoy the...
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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.

Cost of memory care in South Ashfield, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Ashfield is $5,686 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,739 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Ashfield, MA vs. nearby cities

South Ashfield, MA
$5,767/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Ashfield, MA vs. the state and national average

South Ashfield, MA
$5,767/mo
U.S. national average
$4,877/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Ashfield vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,767/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in South Ashfield, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,555/mo
Studio
$6,367/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,370/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,276/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,617/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in South Ashfield over time

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What families are saying about memory care in South Ashfield

Recent reviews for memory care in South Ashfield

Eddy Memory Care at Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush, NY

5.0
I've been very happy with the care my mom received at Hawthorne Ridge. Specifically, you kept her safe. I know too well how devastating the past 20 months have been and was impressed with the hard work of the team there. You've done a remarkable job.

Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

Brookdale South Windsor

5.0
They have done a really good job at keeping me informed. My mom is in the memory care unit, so there is a lot of extra care that is involved. But they do a good job of staying on top of any issues that arise. We decided to have her care transferred from her primary care doctor to the doctor ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and accommodating staff. Several reviews at various communities mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff towards residents and their families. At The Reserve at East Longmeadow, staff members go above and beyond to make residents happy by doing things they enjoy, and at Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Residents appreciate the wide range of activities offered at their communities, from singing and games to gardening and museum outings. For instance, at Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place, the activity director does an excellent job involving residents in activities, while Cedarbrook Villa ...
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Well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. For example, at River Ridge at Avon, the harbor wing where the dementia area is located is always clean, and at Brookdale West Hartford, the residents' rooms are desc ...
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Effective communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is crucial for ensuring that care needs are being met. At , the staff is described as having excellent communication skills, while at The Residence at South Windsor Farms, the management is accommodating in every way and keeps famil ...
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Customized care for individual residents. Many residents express satisfaction with the individualized care they receive at their communities. For instance, at Anthology of Simsbury, the community seems to be short staffed but is overall friendly and keeps the environment safe. At Alto Evergreen Walk, HarborChase of Evergreen tailors ...
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Nutritious and appealing meals. Reviews often highlight the quality of the food at their communities, with several mentioning the excellent taste and variety of meal options. For example, at Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place, meals are likened to eating in a restaurant, while at Cedarbrook Village at Ware, the meals ar ...
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South Ashfield review score based on 369 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 369 reviews of 86 South Ashfield memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Ashfield review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

South Ashfield review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
South Ashfield, MA86 facilities
8.6
Greenfield, MA6 facilities
8.8
Northampton, MA7 facilities

Review subcategories for South Ashfield memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 369 reviews of 86 South Ashfield memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Ashfield resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
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South Ashfield memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Ashfield memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Ashfield, 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 South Ashfield 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 South Ashfield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
47.7%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.2%
48.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.5%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.4%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.5%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.1%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.3%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Ashfield 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 South Ashfield Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.2%
46.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Ashfield 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 South Ashfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Ashfield, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.8%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
58.1%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
18.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Ashfield 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 South Ashfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
53.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.5%
40%
Room service
Room service
47.7%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Ashfield 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 South Ashfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
65.1%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43%
33.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.7%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.8%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.3%
51.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.4%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.1%
39.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.3%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.8%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
38.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.1%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Spring Village at Summerhill and Eddy Hawthorne Ridge are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Ashfield, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 94 memory care facilities near South Ashfield, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in South Ashfield, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, The Residence at Brookside and Southwick Village. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 94 memory care facilities near you in South Ashfield, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Ashfield, 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 South Ashfield, 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 South Ashfield, Massachusetts ranges from $475 to $12925. The average Memory Care cost in South Ashfield, Massachusetts is $5,686. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in South Ashfield, Massachusetts typically starts at $475. 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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