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The cost of independent living in Berkshire Heights is about $3,539 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 223 options.

Read 3343 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Hudson, Lenox and Pittsfield.

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Everyone from the administration to the staff has been super friendly and helpful and I feel she is in very good hands. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved...
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.
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My loved one has had a wonderful experience here so far. The community is always very clean, and housekeeping and laundry are included in the monthly cost, which has been a great convenience. She lives in 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.
AVIVA West Hartford is located at 1 Hamilton Heights Dr. in West Hartford, CT. Our building is a member of the National Historic Society and was originally built to be a school; Mount St. Joseph.We offer independent, assisted, assisted plus and memory care living options.
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What stood out the most is The facility is well organized. Modern, very functional apartments. Many activities are available. Excellent staff.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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A family member of mine moved into the Landing a month ago. We are very happy with our decision. The facility is lovely. [name removed] the Executive Director and Dementia Specialist made all our family...
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...
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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
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.
Geer Village is a non-profit, community owned senior living facility which has accommodated seniors for over forty years. It is conveniently located in Canaan, CT in a facility which also hosts a community center, television station, and a YMCA. Our residents are able to enjoy day trips to...
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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,...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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My mother in law has Alzheimer's and could no longer safely live alone. She had a difficult time leaving her home of 50+ years. She now has lived in Sugar Hill for months. She loves it and is so happy. She...
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.
Sugar Hill Senior Living Community is a recently restored mansion located on over 20 acres of manicured grounds in the heart of the Berkshires. We offer 24-hour personal assistance in a socially active, gracious residential setting. Our residents enjoy such amenities as beautifully appointed...
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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.

Cost of independent living in Berkshire Heights, MA

The average cost of senior living in Berkshire Heights is $3,539 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, MA with an average of $3,361 per month.

Independent living costs in Berkshire Heights, MA, vs. state and national averages

Berkshire Heights, MA
$3,539/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Berkshire Heights, MA, vs. other senior living options

$9,576/mo
Independent Living
$3,539/mo

Independent living costs in Berkshire Heights, MA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,964/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,990/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,473/mo

Senior living costs in Berkshire Heights 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: Berkshire Heights, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBerkshire Heights, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$3,539/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,567/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,576/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Berkshire Heights, MA:$3,539/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Berkshire Heights, MA:$6,567/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Berkshire Heights, MA:$9,576/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Berkshire Heights, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Berkshire Heights 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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Independent living cost trends in Berkshire Heights, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Berkshire Heights 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
Berkshire Heights, MA$4,265/mo$4,174/mo+2.2%
Massachusetts$4,303/mo$3,924/mo+9.7%
National$3,338/mo$3,198/mo+4.4%
Berkshire Heights, MA
2024 average cost:$4,265/mo
2023 average cost:$4,174/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,303/mo
2023 average cost:$3,924/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,338/mo
2023 average cost:$3,198/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Berkshire Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Berkshire Heights

Heritage Pointe Apartments in Staatsburg, NY

4.0
The community is very friendly and everyone seems very good. I would recommend this community to others

Vassar-Warner Home in Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0
This community for my mother's care is very good. I like knowing that she is happy here. The community is always clean and the atmosphere is helpful for her. We like the menu of the meals. The staff helps her participate in the many activities. We would recommend the care and the value of this ...
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Beechwood at Eddy Memorial in Troy, NY

4.8
I have been a Resident of Beechwood for over six years, but at this time of pandemic and destructive weather events I especially appreciate the "peace of mind" it allows me. Not having to worry about handling details of a healthy and safe environment is a blessing.

Berkshire Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berkshire Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berkshire Heights, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Berkshire Heights independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Berkshire Heights 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
22%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
32.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Berkshire Heights independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Berkshire Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Berkshire Heights, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berkshire Heights independent 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 independent living communities in Berkshire Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.1%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.3%
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