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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Wendell, MA
Assisted living costs in South Wendell average about $6,317 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in South Wendell. Our detailed directory has 82 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
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45 reviews
My stepdad was in the memory unit. The staff were very attentive to him a made his stay more comfortable. I also worked with a hospice patient in the memory unit. I was so impressed with the care he...
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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8.9
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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
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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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8.4
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10 reviews
RCAs are so kind, caring, helpful. They treat the residents like family. They go beyond 'the job' to ensure the person's safety and comfort, talk to them like friends, check in on them regularly throughout...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.2
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16 reviews
It feels like a community and the staff do a good job of including everyone in activities, despite their diverse capacities. But they don't push it if someone's not feeling like participating at a particular...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Linda Manor Assisted Living is an assisted living community, located in the quiet, historic village of Leeds, MA. This modern community is situated in a wooded setting, near transportation for shopping and appointments. Leeds, a part of the City of Northampton, MA, is nestled in the Berkshire...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Rockridge, a not-for-profit Retirement Community, provides singles and couples 62 or older with a rewarding lifestyle on a magnificent 12-acre site adjacent to Fitzgerald Lake Conservation area in Northampton, MA. Established in 1971, the Rockridge grounds are beautifully landscaped and allow...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We offer wonderful options for people who have a wide range of needs, but a strong desire to maintain their privacy and independence.This comfortable and cozy lifestyle includes many wonderful amenities. Our full scope of services consists of 24-hour staff, a secured building, housekeeping,...
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Cost of assisted living in South Wendell, MA
The average cost of senior living in South Wendell is $6,317 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 Wendell, MA
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What families are saying about assisted living in South Wendell
Recent reviews for assisted living in South Wendell
The Arbors at Greenfield
5.0
I was always getting quick replies via email whenever I had a question about adding money or if my MIL needed something. Also ongoing communication with onsite staff during visits.
Room size was comfortable refrigerator, microwave and stove top available. Need to provide all linens but they ...
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The Arbors at Amherst
4.9
The Arbors at Amherst has been wonderful, especially with the whole process as it was happening they were great at explaining everything. On move in day the staff were all super accommodating and helpful with getting her room all set up for her. They offer a lot of activities for the residents ...
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Keystone Commons in Ludlow, MA
4.8
They have an amazing and wonderful variety of activities!!! Artsong, ballroom dancing, bowling, outside bbq and musical performances, new minigolf, monthly themed activities where all residents participate, happy hour at pub every Friday before dinner, weekly field trips to wineries, museums, ...
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South Wendell review score based on 46 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 7 South Wendell assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Wendell 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 Wendell 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 46 reviews of 7 South Wendell assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Wendell 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 Wendell, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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South Wendell assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Wendell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Wendell, 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 Wendell 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 Wendell 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
71.4%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Wendell 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 Wendell Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Wendell 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 Wendell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
85.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
85.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in South Wendell 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 Wendell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
85.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Wendell 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 Wendell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
85.7%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
85.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
85.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Wendell
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 Wendell protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cedarbrook Village at Ware, The Arbors at Amherst and Christopher Heights Of Belchertown are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Wendell, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 7 assisted living facilities near South Wendell, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in South Wendell, Massachusetts is Cedarbrook Village at Ware. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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