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Assisted living costs in Great Swamp average about $7,097 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 134 communities in Great Swamp. Our detailed directory has 2974 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Springfield, Ludlow and West Springfield.

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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Photo of Greystone Retirement Home
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Provides: Assisted 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.
A Pleasant Home Alternative for the ElderlyToday’s challenge in the long-term care business is to create suitable shelter and care solutions to meet the steadily increasing needs of an elderly community of people who can no longer remain totally independent but who do not require nursing care.The...
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Photo of Westside Manor
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Yes, staff goes out of their way to be helpful. As a family member they allow me to be able to know Mom is cared for 24/7 when I'm not with her which gives me the freedom to do the things I still need to do....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Located in Southington, Connecticut, The Orchards provides easy access to shopping, medical services and other services offered in downtown Southington. Each resident enjoys the privacy of their own studio, one or two bedroom apartment with all the benefits of a full service community. The...
Photo of Luther Ridge at Middletown
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Assisted Living at Luther Ridge means affordability, comfort, security, and community. Brand new private studio apartments have a separate bedroom area, modern kitchen, emergency pull cord, and 24-hour concierge for security and response. Each has a large bathroom with walk-in shower and bench....
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My uncle lived at Southgate in Hampton Suites (assisted living) for years and recently passed away at age 94. The staff were outstanding and treated him like family. He was involved in activities daily and...
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.
Photo of Water's Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Water’s Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation is licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Skilled Nursing Facility, which offers separate and distinct units for Short-Term Subacute Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Hospice Care, Respite Care, as well as traditional Long Term...
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[name removed] has been several times, and mom is more alert, participating in exercises, engaging in conversations! Much improvement! The place is beautiful open, sunny, all the members are smiling, saying...
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.
Mulberry Gardens of Southington is a not-for-profit residential assisted living community that offers a warm and caring atmosphere with an exemplary health care staff. There are 2 levels of care in our community; assisted living and our secure memory care neighborhood...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I am staying here at the rest home and I haven't been so happy for a long time. I love it here, very supportive staff who assist day or night no matter what. I enjoy the meals and the other peers, every one...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
In the Autumn of our loved ones years, certain needs and services become vital to their continued well-being. We at the Village Rest Home encourage on-site and/or telephone meetings with family and friends. We can arrange for primary care physicians, schedule doctor's appointments or any other...
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Cost of assisted living in Great Swamp, MA

The average cost of senior living in Great Swamp is $7,097 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, MA with an average of $5,749 per month.

Assisted living costs in Great Swamp, MA, vs. state and national averages

Great Swamp, MA
$7,097/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Great Swamp, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,097/mo
$8,961/mo

Assisted living costs in Great Swamp, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,516/mo
Studio
$6,430/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,945/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,340/mo

Senior living costs in Great Swamp 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: Great Swamp, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGreat Swamp, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,097/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,961/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,679/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Great Swamp, MA:$7,097/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Great Swamp, MA:$8,961/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Great Swamp, MA:$4,679/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Great Swamp, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Great Swamp and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Great Swamp, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Great Swamp have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Great Swamp, MA$7,128/mo$6,649/mo+7.2%
Massachusetts$6,731/mo$6,318/mo+6.5%
National$5,210/mo$4,857/mo+7.3%
Great Swamp, MA
2024 average cost:$7,128/mo
2023 average cost:$6,649/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$6,731/mo
2023 average cost:$6,318/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,210/mo
2023 average cost:$4,857/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Great Swamp, MA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Great Swamp.

What families are saying about assisted living in Great Swamp

Recent reviews for assisted living in Great Swamp

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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The Cottage at Litchfield Hills in Torrington, CT

5.0
It's a very nice, comfortable place where they try to cater to the patient and there family, as [name removed] did last week for my wife's birthday party, she was very helpful. I'm just happy we were able to get her back from Arkansas to a place close to home that she is comfortable at and we ...
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Manor on the Hill in Leominster, MA

5.0
We don't have any complaints about the building/staff/services. Our experience with Manor on the Hill has been wonderful. They worked with us in the beginning and reassured us this will be her "forever home" We didn't think we'd be able to afford assisted living, but everything worked out for ...
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Great Swamp review score based on 625 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 625 reviews of 134 Great Swamp assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Great Swamp 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

Great Swamp review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Great Swamp, MA134 facilities
8.6
Springfield, MA149 facilities
8.6
Greenfield, MA87 facilities

Review subcategories for Great Swamp 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 625 reviews of 134 Great Swamp assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Great Swamp 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.
Great Swamp, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.9
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Great Swamp assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Great Swamp assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Great Swamp, 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 Great Swamp 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 Great Swamp that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Great Swamp, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Great Swamp 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 Great Swamp Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Great Swamp, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Great Swamp 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 Great Swamp partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Great Swamp, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
58.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Great Swamp 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 Great Swamp communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Great Swamp, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.7%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
49.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Great Swamp 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 Great Swamp offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Great Swamp, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.9%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.7%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.4%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.7%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
60.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
44.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Great Swamp

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Great Swamp protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Arden Courts Avon, A Memory Care Community, Colebrook Village at Hebron and Cedarbrook Village at Ware are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Great Swamp, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 134 assisted living facilities near Great Swamp, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Great Swamp, Massachusetts are Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and Southwick Village. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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