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Assisted living costs in North New Salem average about $6,703 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in North New Salem. Our detailed directory has 86 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 visit my mom at Cedarbrook several days a week. The receptionist always greets me and several staff and/or residents ask to pet my dog (yes, my dog has always been welcomed.) As we walk through the...
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.
Now doing in person tours!Tucked into the verdant hills of the Pioneer Valley is the town of Ware, Massachusetts. Named the “Manour of Peace” in 1716 by its founder, John Read, Ware remains to this day a quiet town that embraces commercial and recreational growth without allowing it to impose on...
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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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Staff is very caring, and full of nice surprises for the residents. As far as the food goes. I guess they have spoken with the current kitchen crew and some of the menu has started to change for the better.
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.
Known for its excellent care and quality services, Broadview offers the perfect balance of independence and assistance with daily life when it is needed. Our caring staff makes each day fulfilling with stimulating activities, regular field trips, and opportunities to stay connected with the...
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.
We are a 23 bed licensed level 4 rest home located less than a 1/4 mile off rt. 2. Our size allows us to do the little extras that are so important to the elderly community. We are rated one of the top 5 rest homes in Massachusetts. Applewood is a family and our residents are treated with love...
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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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Cost of assisted living in North New Salem, MA

The average cost of senior living in North New Salem is $6,703 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,898 per month.

Assisted living costs in North New Salem, MA, vs. nearby cities

North New Salem, MA
$6,703/mo
$6,289/mo

Assisted living costs in North New Salem, MA, vs. state and national averages

North New Salem, MA
$6,703/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in North New Salem, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,703/mo
$6,703/mo

Assisted living costs in North New Salem, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,200/mo
Studio
$6,350/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,717/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,738/mo

Senior living costs in North New Salem 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: North New Salem, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth New Salem, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$6,703/mo$7,238/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,703/mo$7,244/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,500/mo$6,353/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
North New Salem, MA:$6,703/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
North New Salem, MA:$6,703/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
North New Salem, MA:$5,500/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in North New Salem, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in North New Salem 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 North New Salem, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in North New Salem 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
North New Salem, MA$6,222/mo$6,108/mo+1.9%
Massachusetts$6,179/mo$5,615/mo+10.0%
National$4,794/mo$4,555/mo+5.2%
North New Salem, MA
2024 average cost:$6,222/mo
2023 average cost:$6,108/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$6,179/mo
2023 average cost:$5,615/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,794/mo
2023 average cost:$4,555/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in North New Salem, 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 North New Salem.

What families are saying about assisted living in North New Salem

Recent reviews for assisted living in North New Salem

Cedarbrook Village at Ware

5.0
Recently our mom fell and broke her pelvis and could not remain at home independently. We contacted Cedarbrook and they did not hesitate to help us. They were able to find a comfortable one-bedroom apartment immediately for her. We were able to furnish it for her with things from home, before ...
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The Arbors at Greenfield

5.0
RCAs are so kind, caring, helpful. They treat the residents like family. They go beyond 'the job' to ensure the person's safety and comfort, talk to them like friends, check in on them regularly throughout the day. The front desk ladies are wonderful and helpful. If you have a question or ...
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Christopher Heights Of Belchertown

4.6
I would definitely recommend Christopher Heights to everyone. It's a very nice facility and they take of their resident's. [name removed] bent over backwards to help us get into the facility and so far everyone has been very good

North New Salem assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North New Salem assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North New Salem, 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 North New Salem 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 North New Salem 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
40%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North New Salem 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 North New Salem Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North New Salem, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North New Salem 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 North New Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in North New Salem 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 North New Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North New Salem 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 North New Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in North New Salem

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 North New Salem protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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