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The cost of independent living in Dudley is about $5,926 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 140 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.

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Photo of Brookdale Eddy Pond East
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The staff and residents at Brookdale Eddy Pond East are very welcoming and treated my mother like family. From the administrator to the business office , the support staff , nurses , CNA'S and kitchen staff-...
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.
Brookdale Eddy Pond East is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts. Our community has an ideal location off Route 20 and convenient to I-395 just minutes from grocery stores, banks, restaurants, shopping and three world-class hospitals. Auburn is a historic...
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The facility was very well-maintained and the personnel were very pleasant. Unfortunately, they suffered from the same industry wide problems of adequate staffing in food, service, and housekeeping and the...
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.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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Very accommodating in getting information to help us make our decision The facility is very nice and the staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and caring Facility is very well maintained Activities are...
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.
Christopher Heights of Webster is strictly a rents community, located in a beautiful rural setting easily accessible to al major routes. Our monthly fee includes all meals, utilities (excluding cable and telephone), 24 hour security and up to one hour and a half of personal care daily. There is...
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So on all categories I would give a 5. My mother loves being at Goddard House, her apartment is perfect. She loves the staff members and is very happy there. It is close to us, convenient to the area she...
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.
Warm and GraciousSenior Living in Worcester, MassachusettsAt Goddard House, you’ll live the independent retirement life you love, with supportive services available that provide just the help you need, when you need it.AmenitiesBeautiful grounds and gardens | Elegantly furnished community living...
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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.
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 Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...
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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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Dudley, MA

The average cost of senior living in Dudley is $5,926 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $4,305 per month.

Independent living costs in Dudley, MA, vs. nearby cities

Dudley, MA
$5,926/mo
$6,232/mo

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

Dudley, MA
$5,926/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Dudley, MA, vs. other senior living options

$6,892/mo
Independent Living
$5,926/mo

Independent living costs in Dudley, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,820/mo
Studio
$5,729/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,598/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,565/mo

Senior living costs in Dudley 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: Dudley, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDudley, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,926/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$6,892/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,892/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Dudley, MA:$5,926/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Dudley, MA:$6,892/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Dudley, MA:$6,892/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Dudley, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dudley 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 median 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
Dudley, MA$3,460/mo$3,300/mo+4.8%
Massachusetts$3,175/mo$3,171/mo+0.1%
National$2,795/mo$2,813/mo-0.6%
Dudley, MA
2024 average cost:$3,460/mo
2023 average cost:$3,300/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$3,175/mo
2023 average cost:$3,171/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,795/mo
2023 average cost:$2,813/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
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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 Dudley

Recent reviews for independent living in Dudley

Southgate at Shrewsbury

5.0
I would recommend Southgate to anyone who asks. My aunt moved to their assisted living over a year ago. The staff are very compassionate and treat her like family. They have a new outdoor patio area to garden and they hold barbeques almost weekly throughout the summer. There is something for her ...
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Wyndemere Woods in Woonsocket, RI

5.0
My Mom has been at Wyndemere woods for more than a week and we are very satisfied with the place. My Mom loves the food and the people are so friendly. It was an easy transition except for Cox [Removed], but not the home's fault.I am trying to encourage my Mom to use the transportation and ...
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Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester, MA

5.0
My loved one was a resident at Dodge Park Rest Home and the overall experience was great for her at this facility. My experience with Dodge Park Rest Home was that they were a very reliable and honest company.

Dudley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dudley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dudley, 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 Dudley 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 Dudley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dudley, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dudley 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 Dudley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dudley, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dudley 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 Dudley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dudley, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Eddy Pond East, Brookdale Eddy Pond West and Christopher Heights of Webster are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dudley, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Dudley, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dudley, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Lincoln Place and Cedarbrook Village at Ware. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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