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Assisted living costs in South End average about $5,749 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 144 communities in South End. Our detailed directory has 2954 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as West Hartford, Manchester and Simsbury.

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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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 home was established in 1983. Our home’s configuration is two houses that were located side by side to each other and were connected in 1994 by a newly constructed building. Hence the name, Side By Side. We have thirty-six private furnished rooms and one two-bedroom apartment. This connection...
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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.
Rosewood Assisted Living is situated in Pittsfield, MA, a city that is the heart of Berkshire County. This historic area offers much to those who are visiting their family members in the area, and it is a great place for residents to move to and call home. With lush, beautiful landscapes,...
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It's a good place, and the people are friendly. I have been pleased with the place itself. I am not sure it's a good fit for my loved one.
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.
Marbridge Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut. Cheshire, which has been ranked among Money magazine's 100 best places to live, is known for its beautiful parks. Roaring Brook Park is a beloved destination for visitors and town...
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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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Elms At Briarwood
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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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.
Photo of Heywood Wakefield Commons
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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Photo of Regency House Nursing and Rehabilitation
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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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.
Photo of Sheltering Arms
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.
Sheltering Arms is a retirement care residence for men and women 60 years of age and older which offers a less restrictive but dignified alternative for seniors who could benefit from supervised living. Residents spend their “golden years” in comfort enjoying companionship, home style meals,...
Photo of Eliza Huntington Memorial Home
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My uncle lived at Southgate in Hampton Suites (assisted living) for years and recently passed away at age 94. The staff were outstanding and treated him like family. He was involved in activities daily and...
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.
Photo of Riverview Lodge
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.
Photo of Four Seasons Assisted Living
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.

Cost of assisted living in South End, MA

The average cost of senior living in South End is $5,749 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, MA with an average of $5,749 per month.

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

South End, MA
$5,749/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in South End, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,749/mo
$8,036/mo

Assisted living costs in South End, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,984/mo
Studio
$5,348/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,664/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,363/mo

Senior living costs in South End 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: South End, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth End, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$5,749/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,036/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,361/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
South End, MA:$5,749/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South End, MA:$8,036/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
South End, MA:$3,361/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in South End, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in South End and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in South End, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South End 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 average 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
South End, MA$6,461/mo$5,619/mo+15.0%
Massachusetts$7,236/mo$6,741/mo+7.3%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
South End, MA
2024 average cost:$6,461/mo
2023 average cost:$5,619/mo
Percent change:+15.0%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,236/mo
2023 average cost:$6,741/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South End, 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 End.

What families are saying about assisted living in South End

Recent reviews for assisted living in South End

The Cottage at Litchfield Hills in Torrington, CT

5.0
It's a very nice, comfortable place where they try to cater to the patient and there family, as [name removed] did last week for my wife's birthday party, she was very helpful. I'm just happy we were able to get her back from Arkansas to a place close to home that she is comfortable at and we ...
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Southgate at Shrewsbury

5.0
I would recommend Southgate to anyone who asks. My aunt moved to their assisted living over a year ago. The staff are very compassionate and treat her like family. They have a new outdoor patio area to garden and they hold barbeques almost weekly throughout the summer. There is something for her ...
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Prosper at Monastery Height in West Springfield, MA

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

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at various communities, such as Day Brook Village Senior Living and The Wellington at Springfield. Families appreciate their willingness to answer questions and address concerns in a timely and compassionate manner.
Variety of activities for residents. Activities are a popular topic in many reviews, with residents engaging in a wide range of offerings like singing, games, social events, and outings to museums and parks. Communities like Suffield by the River and Ruth's House ensure there's always something for everyone.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Residents and their families frequently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, from private rooms to common areas and outdoor spaces. Facilities like Orchard Valley and Southwick Village go above and beyond to keep their properties in pristine condition.
Flexible pricing and financial assistance. Some reviews mention the affordability and transparency of the financial aspects of various communities, such as The Arbors at Westfield and The Wellington at Springfield. Families appreciate the options for payment plans and assistance programs to make the move-in process easier.
Supportive and caring environment. Reviews from communities like Suffield by the River and Southwick Village describe warm and welcoming atmospheres where residents and staff go the extra mile to create an inclusive and caring community for seniors. Friendships and connections are formed and nurtured over time.
Reasonable food quality and options. Although not universally praised, the quality and variety of meals are an important consideration for many families and residents. Communities like Armbrook Village and Ruth's House aim to cater to diverse dietary needs and provide tasty and nutritious options.
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South End review score based on 629 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 629 reviews of 144 South End assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South End 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 End review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
South End, MA144 facilities
8.7
Amherst, MA132 facilities
8.6
Greenfield, MA87 facilities

Review subcategories for South End 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 629 reviews of 144 South End assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South End 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 End, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.9
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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South End assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South End assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South End, 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 End 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 End that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South End, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South End 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 End Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South End, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.3%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South End 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 End partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South End, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.9%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
53.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in South End 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 End communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South End, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.4%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South End 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 End offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South End, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.8%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.1%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
42.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in South End

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

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Arden Courts Avon, A Memory Care Community, Colebrook Village at Hebron and Cedarbrook Village at Ware are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South End, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 144 assisted living facilities near South End, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in South End, Massachusetts are Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and Southwick Village. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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