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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Northampton, MA

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Assisted living costs in Northampton average about $5,967 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Northampton. Our detailed directory has 50 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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Photo of Day Brook Village Senior Living
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33 Floor plans available
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My mother complains about lack of activities especially on the weekends. So I would say a 2. Because of the Veteran benefit I would say 3. However, yes we would recommend this community to other families....
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.
Day Brook Village Senior Living is an accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community offering a range of housing, healthcare and service options to meet residents’ changing needs. Residents enjoy a retirement lifestyle offering independent living, assistance in living and skilled...
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It's a small assisted living home that takes care of the residents very well, laundry, assistance showering and many other included assistances. Friendly established staff. Not a lot of turnover.
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.
Sarawood Assisted Living is a charming Victorian home with a capacity for 28 residents, nestled on two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the highlands of Holyoke, MA. All rooms are private, with some featuring private half-baths, while others share a bathroom (typically no more than two...
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Photo of Christopher Heights Of Northampton
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Mother was treated as a human being not an old person just waiting to die. The facilities are top notch and staff is outstanding treating Mom as family. The rooms are all good size and amenities like the Pub...
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.
We offer wonderful options for people who have a wide range of needs, but a strong desire to maintain their privacy and independence.This comfortable and cozy lifestyle includes many wonderful amenities. Our full scope of services consists of 24-hour staff, a secured building, housekeeping,...
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The staff are attentive and respectful toward the residents. I get somewhat frustrated that labeled clothing gets mixed with others' or disappears during laundering, so my Mom runs short of changes.
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.
Linda Manor Assisted Living is an assisted living community, located in the quiet, historic village of Leeds, MA. This modern community is situated in a wooded setting, near transportation for shopping and appointments. Leeds, a part of the City of Northampton, MA, is nestled in the Berkshire...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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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.
Rockridge, a not-for-profit Retirement Community, provides singles and couples 62 or older with a rewarding lifestyle on a magnificent 12-acre site adjacent to Fitzgerald Lake Conservation area in Northampton, MA. Established in 1971, the Rockridge grounds are beautifully landscaped and allow...
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Northampton, MA

The average cost of senior living in Northampton is $5,967 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,898 per month.

Assisted living costs in Northampton, MA, vs. nearby cities

Northampton, MA
$5,967/mo
$6,060/mo

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

Northampton, MA
$5,967/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Northampton, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,967/mo
$5,967/mo

Assisted living costs in Northampton, MA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,828/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,500/mo

Senior living costs in Northampton 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: Northampton, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorthampton, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$5,967/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,967/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,395/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Northampton, MA:$5,967/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Northampton, MA:$5,967/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Northampton, MA:$5,395/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Northampton, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Northampton 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Northampton, MA$4,625/mo$4,600/mo+0.5%
Massachusetts$6,110/mo$5,998/mo+1.9%
National$4,625/mo$4,617/mo+0.2%
Northampton, MA
2024 average cost:$4,625/mo
2023 average cost:$4,600/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$6,110/mo
2023 average cost:$5,998/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$4,625/mo
2023 average cost:$4,617/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Northampton, 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 Northampton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Northampton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Northampton

Prosper at Monastery Height in West Springfield, MA

4.3
Staff is very considerate and helpful. Before submitting an application confirm there is working heating and a/c in each unit. There has been no a/c since June. And not expected to be up and running until some time in August. My sister just received a window a/c unit just last week! I would ...
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Armbrook Village in Westfield, MA

4.8
We chose Armbrook Village because of the convenient location and the solid reputation that they have around town. Everyone there is extremely friendly and helpful. Mom is very happy there!

East Village Place in East Longmeadow, MA

4.6
We brought my my mother-in-law to East Village Place after visits to three area memory care centers and 6 months of trying to convince her husband that this was a better option for her than he could give her himself in their home. Her behavior had become erratic and his frustrations very real. ...
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Northampton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Northampton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Northampton, 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 Northampton 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 Northampton 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
42.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Northampton 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 Northampton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Northampton, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Northampton 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 Northampton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Northampton, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Northampton 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 Northampton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Northampton, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Northampton 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 Northampton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Northampton, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Northampton

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Day Brook Village Senior Living, Sarawood Assisted Living and Christopher Heights Of Northampton are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Northampton, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 8 assisted living facilities near Northampton, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Northampton, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Southwick Village and Suffield by the River. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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