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5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Charlton, MA
Assisted living costs in Charlton average about $6,868 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 5 communities in Charlton. Our detailed directory has 121 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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I have already recommended Eddy Pond East to someone .By the way, my mother was also at Eddy Pond West, I would also recommend them
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.
Brookdale Eddy Pond East is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts. Our community has an ideal location off Route 20 and convenient to I-395 just minutes from grocery stores, banks, restaurants, shopping and three world-class hospitals. Auburn is a historic...
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Very accommodating in getting information to help us make our decision The facility is very nice and the staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and caring Facility is very well maintained Activities are...
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.
Christopher Heights of Webster is strictly a rents community, located in a beautiful rural setting easily accessible to al major routes. Our monthly fee includes all meals, utilities (excluding cable and telephone), 24 hour security and up to one hour and a half of personal care daily. There is...
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They truly care about the residents. From day 1 the staff has been very friendly, supportive, and accommodating. I'm also impressed by the lack of turnover of the staff - it's evident it's a great place...
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.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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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
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.
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.
The Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...
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Cost of assisted living in Charlton, MA
The average cost of senior living in Charlton is $6,868 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northampton, MA with an average of $5,593 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Charlton, MA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Charlton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Charlton
Corcoran House in Clinton, MA
4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living
4.6
It is definitely a family owned and family run atmosphere and we love that. We do not feel like my dad is just another person or number. [name removed] the intake coordinator knew everyone on my dads floor by their first name and it is things like that that really stuck out to us when we were ...
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Hampton Suites at Southgate in Shrewsbury, MA
5.0
I would recommend Southgate to anyone who asks. My aunt moved to their assisted living over a year ago. The staff are very compassionate and treat her like family. They have a new outdoor patio area to garden and they hold barbeques almost weekly throughout the summer. There is something for her ...
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Charlton review score based on 41 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 5 Charlton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Charlton review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
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Review subcategories for Charlton assisted living
When assisted living 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 41 reviews of 5 Charlton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Charlton resident and family assisted living 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.Charlton, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
3.6
4.1
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Charlton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charlton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charlton, 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 Charlton assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Charlton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Charlton, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Charlton assisted living
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 Charlton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Charlton, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Charlton assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Charlton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charlton, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
80%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
34.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Charlton assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Charlton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charlton, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
35.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charlton assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Charlton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charlton, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
80%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
60%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Charlton
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Charlton protect seniors.
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Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Atria Draper Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Charlton, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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