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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Athol, MA
Assisted living costs in South Athol average about $6,260 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 6 communities in South Athol. Our detailed directory has 72 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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9.8
Review score
42 reviews
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.
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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
Review score
7 reviews
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
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3 reviews
Mom spent the winter of '23-24 at this assisted living home - on the social plan. She was treated with dignity and respect by the loving and caring staff. "CLEAN" has always been an extremely high priority...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our Premier Assisted Living Community is located in the beautiful Carriage Grove neighborhood that features walking paths and a common green. Our community has options that accommodate an individual's personal and financial needs allowing every resident to remain in a private apartment to live...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.3
Review score
8 reviews
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...
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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6.5
Review score
12 reviews
My mother received excellent friendly care. They had great communication with me as her health care proxy. The premises were always very clean. They got her interested in going to the dining hall for meals...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Known for its excellent care and quality services, Broadview offers the perfect balance of independence and assistance with daily life when it is needed. Our caring staff makes each day fulfilling with stimulating activities, regular field trips, and opportunities to stay connected with the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in South Athol, MA
The average cost of senior living in South Athol is $6,260 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,739 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Athol, MA
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What families are saying about assisted living in South Athol
Recent reviews for assisted living in South Athol
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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The Arbors at Greenfield
4.8
It's a great experience. We picked this community, because of the good reputation and they are nice to deal with. It was close to me, and my daughter. I would recommend to others.
The Gables of Fitchburg
4.8
I would rate each item a 5 except meals and dining. She did have an opportunity to meet with the dietician yesterday so hopefully some improvements will be made. Other than that my mother is very happy with her living situation at The Gables. Yes, I would absolutely recommend them to other ...
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South Athol review score based on 41 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 6 South Athol assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Athol 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
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Review subcategories for South Athol 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 41 reviews of 6 South Athol assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Athol 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.South Athol, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.5
4.1
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South Athol assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Athol assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Athol, 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 Athol 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 Athol that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Athol, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Athol 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 Athol Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Athol, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Athol 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 Athol partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Athol, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
83.3%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
83.3%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
35%
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Availability of select dining options in South Athol 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 Athol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Athol, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
83.3%
35.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Athol 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 Athol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Athol, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Athol
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 Athol protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cedarbrook Village at Ware, The Gables of Fitchburg and The Arbors at Amherst are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Athol, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 6 assisted living facilities near South Athol, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in South Athol, Massachusetts is Cedarbrook Village at Ware. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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