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The cost of independent living in Hales Crossing is about $5,319 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 132 options. Read 1523 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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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.
Photo of Washington Elms
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.
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.
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
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.
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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,...
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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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Photo of Side By Side, LLC
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...
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: 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.
Photo of The Hills at Paxton Village
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home 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.
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, 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...
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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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
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.
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.
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: 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: 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: 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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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
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.

Cost of independent living in Hales Crossing, MA

The average cost of senior living in Hales Crossing is $5,319 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,907 per month.

Independent living costs in Hales Crossing, MA, vs. nearby cities

Hales Crossing, MA
$5,319/mo
$5,352/mo

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

Hales Crossing, MA
$5,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Hales Crossing, MA, vs. other senior living options

$6,299/mo
Independent Living
$5,319/mo

Independent living costs in Hales Crossing, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,886/mo
Studio
$6,450/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,859/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,245/mo

Senior living costs in Hales Crossing 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: Hales Crossing, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHales Crossing, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,319/mo$6,361/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$6,299/mo$7,245/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$6,299/mo$7,251/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Hales Crossing, MA:$5,319/mo
Massachusetts:$6,361/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Hales Crossing, MA:$6,299/mo
Massachusetts:$7,245/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Hales Crossing, MA:$6,299/mo
Massachusetts:$7,251/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Hales Crossing, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hales Crossing 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.

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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hales Crossing, MA$3,212/mo$3,441/mo-6.7%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Hales Crossing, MA
2024 average cost:$3,212/mo
2023 average cost:$3,441/mo
Percent change:-6.7%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,130/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hales Crossing

Recent reviews for independent living in Hales Crossing

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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American House Keene

4.9
My father lived in American House, Keene for eight years; six of them alone after my mother died. American House was absolutely the best place for him. He had company, care, and companionship. The staff were terrific. I never had to worry about him because I knew caring eyes were on him every ...
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The Mansion at South Union in Cambridge, NY

5.0
I could not find anyplace that would take both my patents who need daily care. I met with Elizabeth who was just wonderful. We managed to work out finances that worked for us. The staff is wonderful. The building is dated and they are working on that but it is immaculate and a very homelike ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Variety of Engaging Activities. Reviews consistently mention the abundance of well-planned activities, including arts and crafts, musical performances, and outings, at communities like Sweetwood of Williamstown, Keystone Commons, and The Willows at Worcester. These offerings help residents stay engaged and active.
Attentive and Friendly Staff. Several reviews highlight the caring nature of staff members across various communities, such as Sweetwood of Williamstown, Southwick Village, and The Wellington at Springfield, who go above and beyond to ensure residents feel welcome and well-cared for.
High-Quality Meals and Dining Experiences. Reviews often praise the excellent food and accommodating dining experiences provided at communities like Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Goddard House, and American House Keene, where residents appreciate the focus on nutritious meals and individual preferences.
Safe and Well-Maintained Facilities. Residents and their families frequently express satisfaction with the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities at communities like Southwick Village, Cedarbrook Village at Ware, and Holiday Quail Run Estates, ensuring a comfortable living environment.
Access to Necessary Services. Communities, including Goddard House, The Wellington at Springfield, and American House Keene, offer convenient access to important services, such as transportation to medical appointments and grocery stores, ensuring residents have the support they need.
Thoughtful Community Culture. Reviews emphasize the warm and welcoming community atmosphere at places like Suffield by the River, Sweetwood of Williamstown, and American House Keene, where residents and staff form close bonds and create a sense of belonging
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Hales Crossing independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hales Crossing independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hales Crossing, 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 Hales Crossing 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 Hales Crossing partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hales Crossing, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hales Crossing 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 Hales Crossing communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hales Crossing, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hales Crossing 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 Hales Crossing offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hales Crossing, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
47%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47%
46.4%
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Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Holiday Bluebird Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hales Crossing, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 132 independent living facilities near Hales Crossing, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hales Crossing, Massachusetts are Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Southwick Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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