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Photo of Avita of Needham
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My mother has been a resident for nearly two months. She has thoroughly enjoyed the social activities offered there and seems to feel at home. She is always well groomed, has a friendly rapport with the...
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.
Avita of Needham is a unique Assisted Living Community, catering to memory support and care for seniors. We approach all of our care in a manner that looks holistically at the needs of our residents. In that way we believe we can maximize the abilities and minimize the losses of those in our...
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We are very happy with where our loved one is at, we would not move her for any reason. It is a lot of money but for someone who takes advantage of all the different amenities that are offered it is worth...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Cambridge Homes is located in a historic Georgian-style building on Mount Auburn Street just a mile from Harvard Square and adjacent to Mount Auburn Hospital. A trusted senior community for over 125 years, the not-for-profit Cambridge Homes features 44 independent and assisted living...
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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.
River Mills is everything you’d expect from a high-quality assisted living community, combined with the personal character and history of Chicopee, but with a longer term affordability that other communities aren’t offering. We look forward to inviting you to see and experience our thoughtfully...
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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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My family and I have nothing but positive things to say about Newbridge in the Charles. The staff couldn’t be kinder and more attentive to the residents. Most important to me, they have kept my dad engaged...
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.
You want the best for your loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. So do we. Strongly informed by research, memory care assisted living at NewBridge on the Charles offers comfortable and secure apartments and living areas, stimulating programming that keeps residents...
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I am so Happy that we found Providence House. The Sales and Marketing Director was so welcoming and informative of all they have to offer. She takes her time to answer all your questions and goes above and...
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.
Providence House at Corey Park offers independent and assisted living for people age 62 and over who want or need supportive services. The non-sectarian community was co-developed by the Archdiocese of Boston Planning Office for Urban Affairs and E.A. Fish Associates, and is managed by Welch...
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MY MOTHER IS HAPPY THERE. THE STAFF IS VERY FRIENDLY. UPPER MANAGEMENT IS EXTREMELY EASY TO DEAL WITH AND AS HELPFUL. I MOVED MY MOTHER FROM ANOTHER ASSISTED LIVING BECAUSE OF NASTY CONDITIONS AND POOR...
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.
The Linden at Dedham is nestled in an inviting green country setting in a quiet wooded area conveniently located off of Route 95. Although we are not the “shiny penny” in our market, we offer all the comforts of home with unparalleled nursing care, coupled with longevity amongst its staff. As a...
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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.
Somerville HomeThe Somerville Home is an assisted living community in Somerville, Massachusetts. Somerville is located just two miles north of Boston and is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States. Because of this, Somerville offers rich history and culture, and all the...
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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.
Goddard House Assisted Living in Brookline is committed to providing residents with a healthful, stimulating lifestyle and the perfect recipe of services delivered with the kindness and compassion that inspired its founding over a century ago. This vibrant and innovative community offers both...
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Photo of Springhouse Senior Living
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My Dad lives at this community, and we love it! It's a beautiful community, and the staff and residents are wonderful. It provides all sorts of activities and care for a great price.
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.
Springhouse is located in the Jamaica Plain area of Boston, across from the Faulkner Hospital and within walking distance of the Arnold Arboretum and public transportation. Springhouse is a not-for-profit community located on 13 acres of conservation land. We are within minutes of the Chestnut...
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Seven months ago I could not even dream of a place as wonderful for my mother. She was living in a big old house that I had to maintain, with stairs up to her room, down to the cellar for laundry, I had to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Sophia Snow Place is a 164 year old not-for-profit, retirement community that offers two options for living. The Residences at Snow Place are 66 independent living apartments with entry fees and low monthly fees with the option of adding on services.Sophia Snow House is a licensed option that...
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This is an excellent community for my mom. The staff is always caring and attentive to her needs. I like that they are always making sure that she is engaging with the other residents. The community is very...
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.
Landmark at Longwood is a memory care and assisted living community located in the city of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Our community is located at the epicenter of academics and is also proximal to the coastline. Boston is an ideal destination for family and friends who come to visit...
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The staff has opened their arms & welcomed my Mom. They listen to her concerns and address them in the best way to help her. They give a family feel to her assisted living care.
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.
Prospect House is an assisted living community located in the oceanfront neighborhood of Revere. Opened in 2002, the house features 109 apartments and offers a staff of trained professionals and state-of-the-art services. New Spring Senior Communities is a group of four unique Massachusetts...
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My mother does not participate in any activities, her Alzheimer's is limiting her ability to participate For value for cost - we are paying [price removed]/ month. That is more than her last location, but...
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.
At East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living, our specialized memory care community provides an ideal and homelike setting. Our beautiful newly renovated building in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts offers families the confidence that their loved one can experience the best that each day...
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Compass on the Bay and there staff have been a blessing in my mother's life and in our lives. My mother is so happy to be part of their Community. Compass just had a celebration luncheon for my mother. ...
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.
Compass on the Bay is a state-of-the-art Memory Support Assisted Living community offering research-based treatment programming for those with varying levels of memory loss, including Mild Cognitive Impairment (early memory loss) and diagnosed Alzheimer's disease in a comfortable dignified...
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I cannot say enough about Bridges, from the maintenance crew to the chef, the CNA’s, the Nurses….everyone gets to know the resident, and the family. The care and social activities are amazing. Mom’s first...
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westford is a memory care assisted living community located in Middlesex County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully...
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The friendliness is good. The staff calls me all the time, and the interaction is good. The food is good. They have puzzles, Bingo and Dominoes. The value for the money is very good.
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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My loved one was previously a resident at Courville At Manchester and it was a great experience. They have a great staff. I would recommend this facility to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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The staff and administration have been top notch. They are friendly, helpful, professional, and caring. My loved one has not had an easy time, but that is due to her own state of mind. While she feels no...
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.
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My friend [name removed] is the number one friend in the whole wide world! I wouldn't hurt him or let anybody else hurt him either. This is why I went to his rescue to move back to Mount Vernon in 2016 then...
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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The price range of Wyndemere Woods worked out for my mother. The staff are very friendly. Activities are offered to the residents. The community is pet friendly and they also have transportation available....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Wyndemere Woods is an assisted living community located in the north eastern corner of Rhode Island in the town of Woonsocket. Deep in the heart of New England, residents enjoy a slower pace of life that is crowned with the annual glorious slow changing of the leaves from deep green to amber to...
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Great care in memory unit. Clean, attractive facility with excellent food. My husband has dementia and it's his 1st time in a facility. He was apprehensive about it but with encouragement from staff,...
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again.  Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...
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The staff has been wonderful and helpful. the assisted-living section of the facility is always clean and doesn't smell. The activities lack a little bit for somebody who is blind like my mother she cannot...
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in South Ashburnham, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Ashburnham is $7,078 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northampton, MA with an average of $5,769 per month.

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

South Ashburnham, MA
$7,078/mo
$7,341/mo
$7,312/mo

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

South Ashburnham, MA
$7,078/mo
U.S. national average
$4,632/mo

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

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

Semi-Private
$6,440/mo
Studio
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1 Bedroom
$7,856/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,804/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,668/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in South Ashburnham over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Ashburnham, 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 South Ashburnham.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Ashburnham

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Ashburnham

The Gables at Winchester

4.9
I like living here, it’s close to Boston so we have interesting outings. The staff is friendly and competent. The apartments are spacious and clean. There are many windows in my apartment that have great views

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Supportive and communicative staff. Several reviews praise the attentiveness and responsiveness of the staff at various communities, including updating families with regular conversations about care needs and residents' well-being. For instance, at Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, the staff at The Branches of Marlboro are descr ...
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Excellent food and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At The Wellington at Springfield, the food is delicious, and at The Residence at Orchard Grove, the Residence at Orchard Grove's food is well-loved by residents. Some co ...
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Engaging activities for all interests. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at their communities. For example, at Barton House, staff members organize a weekly trivia night, regular outings to pools, hikes, and fishing days at nearby city parks, and more. At Atria Longmeadow Place, residents participate in d ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on the upkeep of both private rooms and common areas. At Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook, the individual hvacs are old but the facility is always kept clean, while at The Residence at Freeman La ...
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Personalized care plans tailored to individual needs. Several reviews mention that care plans are tailored to accommodate individual resident needs, ensuring that they receive the specific care and attention they require. At The Branches of Marlboro, the care team at The Branches of Marlboro creates personalized care plans for their residents, an ...
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Dedicated on-site health care services. Having health care services available on-site is crucial for many residents and their families. Several reviews highlight the benefit of having on-site health care staff at their communities. For instance, at Kaplan Estates, Kaplan Estates offers full nursing and medical staffing available 24/ ...
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South Ashburnham review score based on 1,015 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 1015 reviews of 256 South Ashburnham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Ashburnham 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

South Ashburnham review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
South Ashburnham, MA256 facilities
8.9
Gardner, MA8 facilities
9.1
Fitchburg, MA7 facilities

Review subcategories for South Ashburnham 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 1,015 reviews of 256 South Ashburnham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Ashburnham 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.
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Cleanliness
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South Ashburnham assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Ashburnham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Ashburnham, 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 South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham 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
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Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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Diabetic care
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99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.4%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.8%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.4%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Ashburnham, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.2%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.9%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Ashburnham, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.8%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
59.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Ashburnham, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.1%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
48%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.5%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Ashburnham, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.1%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.1%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.1%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.1%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.9%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.4%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
68.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
39.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.7%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.4%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Ashburnham

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 South Ashburnham protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

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The best assisted living facilities near you in South Ashburnham, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and Cedarbrook Village at Ware. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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