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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Wendell, MA

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Assisted living costs in South Wendell average about $7,489 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 108 communities in South Wendell. Our detailed directory has 2145 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Greenfield, Gardner and Ludlow.

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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Bridges has been a godsend for us. It's expensive, for sure, but so worth it. My mother is not the easiest person on the planet, and they just roll with her and jolly her along. She is as happy as I have...
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 Nashua is a memory care assisted living community located in Hillsborough 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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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.
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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.
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 Huntington at Nashua is a gorgeous, suburban Life Plan Community for active, independent adults aged 62 and better featuring modern apartments and bright, open-concept cottage homes, all situated on 55 acres of rolling, tree-lined ridges. Formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement...
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Cost of assisted living in South Wendell, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Wendell is $7,489 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, MA with an average of $5,749 per month.

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

South Wendell, MA
$7,489/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,489/mo
$9,367/mo

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

Studio
$6,235/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,883/mo

Senior living costs in South Wendell 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 Wendell, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Wendell, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,489/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,367/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,120/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
South Wendell, MA:$7,489/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South Wendell, MA:$9,367/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
South Wendell, MA:$4,120/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Wendell, 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 Wendell.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Wendell

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Wendell

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!!

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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South Wendell review score based on 457 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 457 reviews of 108 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

South Wendell review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
South Wendell, MA108 facilities
8.7
Amherst, MA132 facilities
8.6
Springfield, MA149 facilities

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 457 reviews of 108 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
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
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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.
South Wendell, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.4%
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.
South Wendell, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
13.9%
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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.
South Wendell, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.9%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
19.4%
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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.
South Wendell, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.7%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
18.5%
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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.
South Wendell, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
62%
48%
Dances
Dances
39.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.8%
47.1%
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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 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 Wendell protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Dodge Park and The Oasis at Dodge Park and Spring Village at Summerhill are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Wendell, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 108 assisted living facilities near South Wendell, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in South Wendell, Massachusetts are Spring Village at Summerhill, 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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