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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in North New Salem, MA

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Assisted living costs in North New Salem average about $6,622 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 6 communities in North New Salem. Our detailed directory has 76 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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45 reviews
9.8
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45 reviews
5 star
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My stepdad was in the memory unit. The staff were very attentive to him a made his stay more comfortable. I also worked with a hospice patient in the memory unit. I was so impressed with the care he...
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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8.9
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7 reviews
8.9
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7 reviews
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The staff at The Arbors at Amherst are professional and caring. The food is excellent tasting, well prepared and very appealing. Everyone who works at the facility greets you with a smile. We arrived one day...
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.
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8.9
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3 reviews
8.9
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Mom spent the winter of '23-24 at this assisted living home - on the social plan. She was treated with dignity and respect by the loving and caring staff. "CLEAN" has always been an extremely high priority...
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.
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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8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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My mother received excellent friendly care. They had great communication with me as her health care proxy. The premises were always very clean. They got her interested in going to the dining hall for meals...
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...
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Mom moved here a few months ago. The reflections community is well managed with caring staff members. The memory care residents interact with the assisted living community regularly and they board a bus for...
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.
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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 $6,622 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,739 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North New Salem, MA vs. nearby cities

North New Salem, MA
$6,622/mo
$6,167/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North New Salem, MA vs. the state and national average

North New Salem, MA
$6,622/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North New Salem vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,622/mo
$6,622/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in North New Salem, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$6,407/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,392/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,178/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in North New Salem over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in North New Salem, MA

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What families are saying about assisted living in North New Salem

Recent reviews for assisted living in North New Salem

The Arbors at Amherst

4.9
The Arbors at Amherst has been wonderful, especially with the whole process as it was happening they were great at explaining everything. On move in day the staff were all super accommodating and helpful with getting her room all set up for her. They offer a lot of activities for the residents ...
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Linda Manor Assisted Living in Leeds, MA

5.0
My father was reluctant to move here after his fall . He has flourished here he absolutely loves it!! The staff is amazing from the top down. They gently encouraged him to socialize and he’s now the mayor lol he loves everyone and everything about his living arrangements. I love the peaceful ...
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The Arbors at Greenfield

4.8
It's a great experience. We picked this community, because of the good reputation and they are nice to deal with. It was close to me, and my daughter. I would recommend to others.

North New Salem review score based on 42 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 42 reviews of 6 North New Salem assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North New Salem 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

North New Salem review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
North New Salem, MA6 facilities
8.3
Greenfield, MA5 facilities
8.6
Amherst, MA138 facilities

Review subcategories for North New Salem 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 42 reviews of 6 North New Salem assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare North New Salem 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.
North New Salem, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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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
50%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.6%
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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
50%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
83.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
83.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
35.3%
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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
66.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
83.3%
35.8%
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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
83.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
45.4%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. 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 regulations

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Cedarbrook Village at Ware, The Arbors at Amherst and Christopher Heights Of Belchertown are the top-rated assisted living facilities near North New Salem, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 6 assisted living facilities near North New Salem, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in North New Salem, Massachusetts is Cedarbrook Village at Ware. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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