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Assisted living costs in West Leyden average about $5,506 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 79 communities in West Leyden. Our detailed directory has 889 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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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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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
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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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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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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 Village at Laurel Lake is located in the cozy little town of Lee, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. This location is perfect if you love to go fishing, kayak, bird watch, or take in the beautiful local scenery. For those that are avid hikers, there is access to the Appalachian Trail through...
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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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.
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.
Reeds Landing Retirement Community is a member of the Loomis Communities, a not-for-profit organization which has served seniors for over 100 years. The only community in Western Massachusetts offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under one roof, Reeds Landing...
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The facility is amazing! It's in an inner city neighborhood, but they have security and it is safe. The building is amazing! Once she runs out of private pay, she is eligible for state help. There is a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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My parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
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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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.
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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.
In 1884, Glenmeadow was the first organization in Western Massachusetts to provide a safe place for seniors to live out their retirement years with dignity. Today, we continue to redefine retirement living by providing whatever people need to live a worry-free retirement. We provide the...
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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.
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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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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for East Longmeadow provides quality healthcare to our community in a JCAHO-accredited facility designed for people who have complex medical conditions or are recovering from surgery or illness. Each resident receives ongoing healthcare assessments from our...
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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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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I am staying here at the rest home and I haven't been so happy for a long time. I love it here, very supportive staff who assist day or night no matter what. I enjoy the meals and the other peers, every one...
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.
In the Autumn of our loved ones years, certain needs and services become vital to their continued well-being. We at the Village Rest Home encourage on-site and/or telephone meetings with family and friends. We can arrange for primary care physicians, schedule doctor's appointments or any other...
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 West Leyden, MA

The average cost of senior living in West Leyden is $5,506 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,737 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in West Leyden, MA vs. nearby cities

West Leyden, MA
$5,506/mo

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

West Leyden, MA
$5,506/mo
U.S. national average
$4,728/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in West Leyden vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,506/mo
$5,506/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in West Leyden, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,347/mo
Studio
$6,024/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,542/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,825/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,270/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in West Leyden over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in West Leyden, 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 West Leyden.

What families are saying about assisted living in West Leyden

Recent reviews for assisted living in West Leyden

All American at Enfield Assisted Living

5.0
It is a nice place the staff are friendly and kind. They must all take a class about caring for Alzheimer's patients and they ask us to write a history about my father in law so they can get to know him and when he talked about his past they understood what kind of person he was and could engage ...
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Sunrise of Leominster

4.5
Sunrise is a bit pushy on the sales end to get your family member in quickly. I would recommend if you're going to regular assisted living. Memory care assisted living I would do a deeper research.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and compassionate staff. Several reviews express appreciation for the caring and compassionate nature of the staff at different communities, such as Southwick Village, where they go above and beyond to ensure the well-being of their loved ones. Families praise the long-term friendships that have been formed between re ...
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Wide range of engaging activities. Residents at various communities find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered. At Broadview Assisted Living, they have activities like bingo, movie nights, crafts, and cooking classes, which help residents stay engaged and active.
Effective and clear communication. Families value the frequent, clear communication they receive from staff members, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At The Arbors at Greenfield, they have quick responses to queries and updates on their loved ones' progress.
Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Several reviews highlight the thoughtful and accommodating nature of caregivers at different communities. For example, at Heritage Woods, staff made accommodations to help a resident feel at home by allowing them to bring their own furniture.
Quality and varied meal options. Throughout the reviews, quality food is mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Cedarbrook Village at Ware, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, so residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities at different communities, such as Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings, where the private rooms, communal areas, and outdoor areas are kept in pristine condition.
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West Leyden review score based on 233 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 233 reviews of 73 West Leyden assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Leyden 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

West Leyden review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
West Leyden, MA73 facilities
8.2
Greenfield, MA6 facilities
8.0
North Adams, MA5 facilities

Review subcategories for West Leyden 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 233 reviews of 73 West Leyden assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare West Leyden 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
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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West Leyden assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Leyden assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Leyden, 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 West Leyden 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 West Leyden 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
35.6%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.9%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.3%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.7%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Leyden 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 West Leyden 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
54.8%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.8%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.7%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Leyden 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 West Leyden 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
34.2%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.8%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
49.3%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in West Leyden 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 West Leyden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.4%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
39.7%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Leyden 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 West Leyden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.6%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.9%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.9%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.3%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.4%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.1%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.5%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
54.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.5%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in West Leyden

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 West Leyden protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

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Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Southwick Village and Spring Village at Summerhill are the top-rated assisted living facilities near West Leyden, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

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