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Assisted living costs in Riverside average about $6,546 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Riverside. Our detailed directory has 53 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 The Arbors at Amherst
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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.
Photo of Christopher Heights Of Belchertown
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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
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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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Absolutely LOVE this place. They always treat the residents with respect. Absolutely everyone, regardless of their job. We chose this facility because of the director of admissions (now executive...
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.
Langdon Place of Keene, located in the quaint New England town of Keene, New Hampshire is a Genesis senior living community offering the best in quality care, recreational activities and personalized services. We are the proud recipient of the Bronze National Quality Award from The American...
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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...
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.
Photo of Linda Manor Assisted Living
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It feels like a community and the staff do a good job of including everyone in activities, despite their diverse capacities. But they don't push it if someone's not feeling like participating at a particular...
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.
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
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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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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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...
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Riverside, MA

The average cost of senior living in Riverside is $6,546 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,739 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Riverside, MA vs. nearby cities

Riverside, MA
$6,546/mo
$6,193/mo

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

Riverside, MA
$6,546/mo
U.S. national average
$4,632/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Riverside vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,546/mo
$6,546/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Riverside, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,516/mo
Studio
$6,841/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,491/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,154/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Riverside over time

Riverside, MAMA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Riverside, 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 Riverside.

What families are saying about assisted living in Riverside

Recent reviews for assisted living in Riverside

The Arbors at Greenfield

5.0
I was always getting quick replies via email whenever I had a question about adding money or if my MIL needed something. Also ongoing communication with onsite staff during visits. Room size was comfortable refrigerator, microwave and stove top available. Need to provide all linens but they ...
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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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Riverside assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverside assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverside, 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 Riverside 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 Riverside that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riverside, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.5%
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
75%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riverside 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 Riverside Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riverside, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riverside 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 Riverside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverside, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
62.5%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
14.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverside 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 Riverside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverside, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
35.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverside 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 Riverside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverside, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
40.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
29.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
45.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Riverside

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 Riverside protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

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The Arbors at Amherst, Christopher Heights Of Belchertown and Langdon Place of Keene are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Riverside, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

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