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Assisted living costs in Shutesbury average about $6,346 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 134 communities in Shutesbury. Our detailed directory has 2283 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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Recently visited Spring Village at Summerhill to help a family with a move-in the Staff was very accommodating and the maintenance staff was excellent. They helped us with everything we needed and made us...
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.
Spring Village at Summerhill is tucked into the heart of the Monadnock Region in Peterborough, New Hampshire. We opened our doors in 1966 and our highly trained staff have been providing quality senior care ever since.The local community of Peterborough prides itself on top-notch shops and...
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I visited a friend in her modern and well arranged apartment. There were several windows and the natural light added to the setting. I found the numerous Common areas were inviting as well and people were...
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.
Artisan at Hudson offers an extensive list of services and amenities. We provide the ease of carefree living, the joy of being among friends, and the comfort of knowing that your needs will be met.
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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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The staff is great and the activities are too. Lovely Facility, warm staff, creative activities, great food. We would absolutely recommend The Residence at Orchard Grove to other families based on 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.
The Residence at Orchard Grove is a brand new monthly rental community in Shrewsbury. This luxury senior living community features independent and assisted living apartments along with a supportive neighborhood for those living with dementia and Alzheimer's.Featuring LCB's Everyday Gourmet dining...
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The staff cares about the people they understand the mental health issues that change people and roll with it. I would recommend
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.
Nestled in the heart of Farmington Valley, Arden Courts of Avon is an Assisted Living Community designed specifically and focused exclusively on providing memory care for person’s living with Alzheimer’s and related neuro cognitive disorders such as Lewy Body, Frontal Temporal and Vascular...
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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.
Established in 1995, Whitney Place Assisted Living Residences at Westborough is a warm and gracious setting for seniors who may or may not need a little help with their daily routines. In addition to private or shared apartments and individualized care, assisted living Residents enjoy delicious...
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Wonderful place, staff go out their way to help everyone. I have only wonderful things to say. Will tell anyone looking for a place for family. Stonebrook Village is the best.
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!Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks is a residential senior living campus dedicated to providing independence, social interaction, and leisure activities for seniors looking for exceptional services and top notch...
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The administrator is wonderful. Activities are fabulous. My Aunt is very happy there, and the staff is happy to help the whole family.
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.
Located minutes from historic downtown Avon, our brand new community is nestled on beautiful farmland, boasting easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.Our dining room offers "Anytime Dining" from 7am-7pm, a...
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5 for all. I love the staff there !!! They're friendly compassionate and hard working. Yes I would recommend this facility to others. they're like family to my Mom there.
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.
The Oasis at Dodge Park provides Dementia and Alzheimer's care in Worcester MA. The Alzheimer's Program at the Oasis is designed to promote independence within a comfortable and safe environment. The goal of the program is to help individuals maintain the optimum level of functioning and to...
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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.
Assisted Living Residences in Northborough, MA A lifestyle with the right amount of freedom and care. Whitney Place is a warm and gracious setting for seniors who may or may not need a little help with their daily routines. In addition to private or shared apartments and individualized care,...
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My client is very happy at Southwick Village. The happiest I've ever seen him. The people who live there are very friendly and the staff is awesome..im glad I gave them a second look. [name removed] was very...
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.
Welcome to Southwick Village Residential Living! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include active adult, independent living and assisted living. Throughout each...
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The place is beautiful the staff were excellent. It was a very nice place. My aunt was there for a year. She didn't like it. She ended up in a nursing home and she is thriving there. But, it has nothing to...
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.
Residents at The Gables enjoy their spacious apartments in a quaint community with the affordability they deserve.The Gables of Fitchburg is locally owned and offers Assisted Living in the privacy of your own apartment.We offer deluxe studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom suites...
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The staff is very nice and friendly and helpful--the facility is nice and clean--the location is really nice--easy to get onto major routes and to hospitals--my major concern is that it takes too long 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.
Residents of Shrewsbury Crossings enjoy the pleasure of a close-knit community, the privacy of a spacious apartment home, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing our staff is always available to cater to their individual needs. Our spacious assisted living apartments have room for favorite...
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Everyone that works there is kind and respectful of all the workers, and that goes for everyone who lives there. There's no judgement at this facility. It takes special people to have the patience that these...
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.
Suffield by the River offers everything you could possibly want in senior residential living: - Independent living in beautifully appointed, spacious apartments with a full array of services and amenities. - Assisted living services offering as little or as much assistance as needed. - River's...
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The staff and residents at Brookdale Eddy Pond East are very welcoming and treated my mother like family. From the administrator to the business office , the support staff , nurses , CNA'S and kitchen staff-...
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.
Brookdale Eddy Pond East is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts. Our community has an ideal location off Route 20 and convenient to I-395 just minutes from grocery stores, banks, restaurants, shopping and three world-class hospitals. Auburn is a historic...
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Staff are excellent. Room is good size but limit what you can have. Activity Director engaged with residents all day. She is excellent . Could use more activities directed for the men. Food on Memory side...
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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Staff was kind and attentive, activities were plentiful, the rooms were good size. It's a great place for someone who has difficulty walking long distances as it is not a big place, but it is well taken care...
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.
Orchard Valley at Wilbraham blends the best of assisted living with a small town atmosphere. Known for its working farms and annual peach festival, our community embodies close family ties, fond memories and lasting traditions. Just a short drive from Main Street in Wilbraham, MA, Orchard Valley...
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The room size is great. My mom has a 3 room unit. The food is just like a restaurant - choose off of a menu with 2 specials each meal. All meals are made to order. The staff is amazing-always, friendly,...
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.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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Excellence starts at the top. I have been a resident at American House Keene since 2016. I have enjoyed living here, we have a wonderful Director and wonderful staff. I have enjoyed many activities over the...
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.
American House Keene is everything you are looking for in an all-inclusive senior living community. Located within walking distance to downtown Keene with its many shops and restaurants, this beautifully designed senior living community offers an active lifestyle supported by a nurturing...
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It had a more homey/less clinical feel than some others. Also the location was convenient for us. Staff are all very friendly and competent.
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.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster is centrally located at the corner of Central Street and Beth Ave, surrounded by a residential neighborhood with easy access to Routes 2, 12 and 190. Inside and out, we offer superbly decorated common areas including beautiful dining areas, living room with...
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They have plenty of activities for the residents . Dad says the food is good , no complaints from him . Rooms are a good size w/ fridge .
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.
Live The Life You WantNo one deserves to spend their golden years worrying about being alone in the event of an emergency or caring the heavy burden of family care alone. That’s why our assisted living and memory care community is here to provide personalized care plans, spacious and comfortable...
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We were very pleased with our uncle's care while he was there. He passed away a few days ago. We would recommend River Ridge to others. Thanks.
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.
River Ridge at Avon is nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood in the heart of beautiful Farmington Valley. We are conveniently located off Route 44 in the charming town of Avon, minutes from wonderful shops, dining, entertainment, and medical offices. Our superb location complements the...
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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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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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The staff is very engaging and good at keeping me updated on anything my dad needs and how he's doing. The food is pretty good too. And all of the care taking staff are very compassionate and helpful towards...
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.
Brookdale South Windsor is now open for in person visits and move ins!!! Such exciting news - we can now share our family like community with you and your loved one in person ( with safety precautions of course) but you all can see the apartment of your choice. We can also move new resident in...
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Cost of assisted living in Shutesbury, MA

The average cost of senior living in Shutesbury is $6,346 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,898 per month.

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

Shutesbury, MA
$6,346/mo
$6,289/mo

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

Shutesbury, MA
$6,346/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,346/mo
$6,346/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,209/mo
Studio
$6,735/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,991/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,728/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,498/mo

Senior living costs in Shutesbury 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: Shutesbury, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShutesbury, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$6,346/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,346/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,515/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Shutesbury, MA:$6,346/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Shutesbury, MA:$6,346/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Shutesbury, MA:$5,515/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shutesbury, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shutesbury 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.

Shutesbury, MAMA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Shutesbury, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shutesbury 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
Shutesbury, MA$6,394/mo$5,882/mo+8.7%
Massachusetts$7,013/mo$6,735/mo+4.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Shutesbury, MA
2024 average cost:$6,394/mo
2023 average cost:$5,882/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,013/mo
2023 average cost:$6,735/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shutesbury, 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 Shutesbury.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shutesbury

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shutesbury

Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

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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Orchard Hill at Sudbury

4.5
My father enjoyed his stay. He felt confident, relaxed, and well supported. His unit size was roomy, clean, and comfortable. Being a private person who might never leave his own unit if given the chance, the staff did an excellent job of drawing him out without being overbearing. The staff ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Many reviews praise the friendliness and welcome nature of the staff across various communities, including The Gables of Fitchburg, Brookdale West Hartford, and Cedarbrook Village at Ware, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for residents and their families.
Variety of activities for residents. Residents enjoy a range of activities tailored to their interests at communities like Suffield by the River, The Residence at Brookside, and The Residence at Orchard Grove, enhancing their overall experience and encouraging socialization and engagement.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents and families highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities, such as at Sunrise of Leominster, Brookdale Eddy Pond West, and Nashoba Park Assisted Living, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary living environment.
Cozy and comfortable rooms. Residents appreciate the cozy and comfortable rooms at communities like Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks, and The Gables of Fitchburg, providing a sense of home and familiarity.
Consistent and effective communication. Communication between families and staff is a priority at communities like Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks, and Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place, keeping loved ones informed and reassured about their family member's care.
Quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, residents express their satisfaction with the quality of meals and dining experiences at communities like Sunrise of Leominster, Spring Village at Summerhill, and Alto Evergreen Walk, making mealtimes an enjoyable part of their day.
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Shutesbury review score based on 560 family reviews

8.6
Review score116 facilities560 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 560 reviews of 116 Shutesbury assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shutesbury 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

Shutesbury review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Shutesbury, MA116 facilities
8.6
Amherst, MA151 facilities
7.9
Greenfield, MA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Shutesbury 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 560 reviews of 116 Shutesbury assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shutesbury 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.
Shutesbury, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Shutesbury assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shutesbury assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shutesbury, 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 Shutesbury 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 Shutesbury that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shutesbury, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.2%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.8%
52.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shutesbury 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 Shutesbury Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shutesbury, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shutesbury 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 Shutesbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shutesbury, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.8%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
58.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Shutesbury 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 Shutesbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shutesbury, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
46.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shutesbury 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 Shutesbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shutesbury, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.9%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
62.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
41.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shutesbury

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