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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hampshire County, MA

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The cost of independent living in Hampshire County is about $4,679 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 179 options.

Read 3115 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 Northampton, Amherst and Springfield.

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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.
Hillcrest of South Windsor, Connecticut is a comfortable and convenient apartment community designed to meet the needs of seniors 62 and over, offering independent living at a rent you can afford. Ideally located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, Hillcrest is just a short drive...
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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.
Watson Farm is a delightful community of apartment rentals for seniors 55 and over, offering independent living at a price you can afford in South Windsor, Connecticut. This age-restricted 72-unit community is centrally located east of the Connecticut River, with restaurants, medical services and...
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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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.
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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: 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.
An attractive apartment community in Avon, Connecticut, Peachtree Village offers seniors 62 and over independent living for a rent that makes sense. Ideally located in the heart of prestigious Avon, this senior living community is easily accessible to restaurants, medical services and shopping by...
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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.
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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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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, 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.
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I am happy and doing okay here. I like that it is nice and quiet. All the people are good to you. I feel that I am safe and cared for. The staff keep the community nice and neat. The grounds are clear, 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.
CanterburyCanterbury is an independent living community nestled in beautiful, pristine West Hartford in Hartford County, CT. Being friendly and compassionate toward others is what makes the community such a great place to live. Seniors aged 55 and older who are looking to live an independent...
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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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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: 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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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: 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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, 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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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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Cost of independent living in Hampshire County, MA

The average cost of senior living in Hampshire County is $4,679 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampden County, MA with an average of $3,361 per month.

Independent living costs in Hampshire County, MA, vs. nearby counties

Hampshire County, MA
$4,679/mo

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

Hampshire County, MA
$4,679/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Hampshire County, MA, vs. other senior living options

$8,961/mo
Independent Living
$4,679/mo

Independent living costs in Hampshire County, MA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,356/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,291/mo

Senior living costs in Hampshire County 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: Hampshire County, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHampshire County, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,679/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,097/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,961/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Hampshire County, MA:$4,679/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Hampshire County, MA:$7,097/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Hampshire County, MA:$8,961/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Hampshire County

Recent reviews for independent living in Hampshire County

Colebrook Village at Hebron

5.0
Colebrook is a well designed, beautiful facility. The residents are friendly and care about each other. Our fabulous staff members work tirelessly to keep us involved, safe and cared for.

Keystone Commons in Ludlow, MA

4.6
It's a great place but it is so over the top expensive. I don't know how anyone can afford it for long and you really never know how long. Staff are great and the activities are fun.

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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Hampshire County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hampshire County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hampshire County, 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 Hampshire County 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 Hampshire County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hampshire County, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Hampshire County 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 Hampshire County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hampshire County, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hampshire County 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 Hampshire County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hampshire County, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.8%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.9%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Christopher Heights Of Belchertown and Christopher Heights Of Northampton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hampshire County, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 179 independent living facilities near Hampshire County, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hampshire County, Massachusetts are Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and Southwick Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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