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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Camp Merrill, MA

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The cost of independent living in Camp Merrill is about $3,539 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 165 options.

Read 2103 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 Lenox, Pittsfield and Williamstown.

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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: 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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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: 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
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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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Loudonville Assisted Living and Memory Care has been a wonderful place for my mother. The nursing services, dining, and activities are all exactly what she needs at this time. The staff are all loving and...
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.
We are owned and operated by the Levine family, caring for seniors over 60 years. Michael Levine, son, is here most everyday. The Levine family has worked to create an environment based on traditional values that recognize the unique needs and preferences of each resident. Our highest priority...
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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: 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.
Waterside is an affordable, newly constructed apartment community for independent seniors aged 50+.  Located on the banks of the Mohawk River, Waterside is situated in a peaceful setting with a spectacular view of the river, surrounding nature areas and a golf course. ...
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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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Sanderson Court is an excellent living community for Seniors. Rent is income based. The area is very safe. The apartments are well kept and roomy enough for an individual or couple. Management is responsive....
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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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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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: 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: 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: 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.
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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.
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...
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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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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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
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.
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: 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 Camp Merrill, MA

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

Independent living costs in Camp Merrill, MA, vs. state and national averages

Camp Merrill, MA
$3,539/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Camp Merrill, MA, vs. other senior living options

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

Independent living costs in Camp Merrill, MA, by floor plan type

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

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

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Camp Merrill 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 Camp Merrill, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Camp Merrill 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Camp Merrill, 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%
Camp Merrill, 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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What families are saying about independent living in Camp Merrill

Recent reviews for independent living in Camp Merrill

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.

Boulder Ridge in Canton, CT

5.0
Excellent experience with maintenance & mgmt! I would recommend to others.

Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

4.5
It's been great! The staff are wonderful. Everyone is helpful and compassionate. They were the only facility in the area that offers an ALP for if my Aunt's finances are such that she needs to such to Medicaid. Big plus and draw with that feature.

Camp Merrill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Camp Merrill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Camp Merrill, 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 Camp Merrill 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 Camp Merrill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Camp Merrill, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
30.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Camp Merrill 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 Camp Merrill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Camp Merrill, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
21.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Camp Merrill 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 Camp Merrill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.9%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ingersoll Place, Provincial Glenville and Eddy Hawthorne Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Camp Merrill, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 165 independent living facilities near Camp Merrill, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Camp Merrill, Massachusetts are Ingersoll Place, Provincial Glenville and Southwick Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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