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The cost of independent living in Hardwick is about $4,011 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 226 options.

Read 4243 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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Photo of The Residence at Valley Farm
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Staff were so friendly and caring. They called me mom by her name the first day and made her feel welcome. Room was clean and well stocked ( respitestay) When she had a medical issue they were quick to...
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.
Located in historic Ashland, our beautiful community boasts easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, I-495 and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 80 apartments for 84 residents; a combination of 29 studio, 29 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom...
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I have lived at Magnolia Heights for two years and very satisfied with the whole place The managers are helpful and caring , the food is excellent and even includes desserts Activities are many 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.
We believe that Magnolia Heights Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure. At Magnolia Heights, our management...
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Everything has been excellent! I love [name removed] from sales. Apartment sizes are great. Love the porch that each room has, very unique. I encouraged them to do more orientation, mom is having one today.
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.
Maplewood at Weston is located along the Charles River in one of the most desirable suburbs in the country. Surrounded by the tranquil countryside, our community is just minutes from the many cultural attractions of Boston, including the Museum of Fine Arts and The Boston Symphony Orchestra. We...
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I would have to say that I am extremely satisfied with Brookdale at Eddy Pond West. So, that would be a 5 out of 5 across the board. Everyone there has been and continues to do everything they can to make a...
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.
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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Staff have all been really nice. It's an affordable place and room size is good. The van goes many places so that is great! My mom doesn't attend too many activities but she is still getting settled. 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.
Day Brook Village Senior Living is an accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community offering a range of housing, healthcare and service options to meet residents’ changing needs. Residents enjoy a retirement lifestyle offering independent living, assistance in living and skilled...
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I am one of the first group of guests who moved into Pleasant Hill a year ago. While it was a difficult decision to make at the time, to move from a place I loved and leave all my friends and activities,...
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.
About Pleasant Hill in Marlborough, MassachusettsPleasant Hill Retirement is Marlborough, Massachusetts’ premier independent living community. The community comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including one and two -bedroom suites, and a variety of floor plans. Pleasant Hill...
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Photo of Creamery Brook Village
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I do not live there but my 91 year old friend is happy and content. Staff at CB are nice and very attentive. People that live there seem happy and CB has many music events and activities for the residents.
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.
Creamery Brook Village is in the historic northeast CT town of Brooklyn - minutes from Interstate 395, routes 6 and 169. We are sponsored by PierceCare, a nonprofit provider of Eldercare Services. Creamery Brook is designed to be a community for those who seek the ease and security of living...
Photo of Carriage House at Lee's Farm
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Carriage House recognized my dad as an individual-they made him feel welcome, and the staff was attentive to our questions and concerns. My dad was "young" by many measures in the memory care unit, &...
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.
Carriage House at Lee's Farm is an assisted living community in Wayland, Massachusetts. Wayland is a beautiful small town with natural spaces like forests, fields and marshes around the Sudbury River.At Carriage House we strive to meet the individual needs and wants of our residents Our care...
Photo of All American at Enfield Assisted Living
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It's a newer modern facility, tastefully done, the staff seems very focused and attentive, wouldn't have chose a place in Connecticut but laws are different from Mass, you can get nursing home care in a nice...
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.
Find the level of care you deserve at All American Assisted Living in Enfield. With the help of our personalized lifestyles and a broad selection of services and amenities, you will live in comfort, ease, and grace.We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.Our goal is to have...
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Photo of The Residence at Glastonbury
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My experience is with the Reflections unit only - the aids seem to really know the residents and their individual habits. They are kind and caring and they really seem to understand dementia and how it...
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 Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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Photo of Christopher Heights of Worcester
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Very welcoming staff and environment. Mom felt very looked after while respecting her level of independence. Meals are very good and portions are very satisfying. Administrators, nurses, maintenance and...
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.
At Christopher Heights of Worcester, our goal is to provide a comfortable, caring and uplifting atmosphere, where each resident’s rights, dignity, and individuality are treated with the utmost respect. We accomplish this by dedicating ourselves to the physical and emotional welfare of all those...
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Photo of Brookdale West Hartford
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I would rate them all except food. That I would give a 4. My parents are picky. The staff is very accommodating. Our flight was later in the day/evening. They had staff held later to check my parents in and...
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.
Live The Life You WantNo one deserves to spend their golden years worrying about being alone in the event of an emergency or caring the heavy burden of family care alone. That’s why our assisted living and memory care community is here to provide personalized care plans, spacious and comfortable...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
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They work as a team and everyone knows all the residents names. I do think they would benefit by having more activities for the memory care residents.
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.
Waltham Crossings is a comfortable and casual senior living community, with easy access to the surrounding Metrowest area. Residents of Waltham Crossings enjoy chatting with friends in the fireplaced living room, barbecuing among the gardens, or joining in on a game of cards in the Cape Cod room....
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The room size was more than adequate. Furnishings were acceptable but definitely on the older side. No hangers in closets. No personal hygiene products included. Meals and dining area adequate. Most 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.
Our progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook
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Overall experience 5 stars. Staff were polite and helpful. Care was great, more than I could have done. Activities seemed appropriate though not all residents participated. Rooms were good, with a lot of...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook in Acton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and...
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Photo of The Reserve at East Longmeadow
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The staff has been pretty good and responsive. They do tons of activities with the residents. Yesterday was a fondue party. The place is very clean. I can't complain.
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.
Situated in a lovely, suburban neighborhood just outside of amenity-rich Springfield, The Reserve at East Longmeadow offers premium Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Backed by LCB Senior Living’s more than 30 years of excellence, The Reserve provides attentive service and...
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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Wrentham
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The staff has been great. Communication is great. They always have a resident activity going on. Staff is always very engaged with the residents. Place is always clean. Food looks good when I've been there...
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.
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It's well maintained, staff is great and there is always something to do. It's very comfortable. I have given several friends a tour. And one of them is moving in at the end of the month. We are very...
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.
Keystone Commons provides Independent, Assisted, Alzheimer's and Memory Care residential living in Ludlow, MA.  Keystone Commons is a rental community that offers people over the age of 55 years a delightful way to live.  Independent Living (44 apartments) provides 31 meals per month,...
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Photo of East Village Place
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It's not been a smooth transition for my parents. They both have had health issues. Most of the staff has been great but a few of the aides have been less than diligent. I sympathize because I think they are...
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again.  Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food is plentiful with different options. Mom has been there now for 2 months and is happy.
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.
Manor on the Hill is an 81 Unit, family owned, Assisted Living Community designed to meet the needs of individuals who are still able to live independently with minimal assistance in their daily activities. Manor on the Hill promotes maximum independence by providing personal care &...
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The staff is very patient with mom. She loves the food! Room is clean. The center replaced her old toilet without me asking for it. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for...
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.
Make yourself at home in the warm, welcoming community of Whitcomb House in Milford, MA, where abundant amenities and thoughtful features provide comfort and convenience. Our Assisted Living residents enjoy regular live entertainment as well as several family events throughout the year. Imagine...
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Activities - variable as It has been a tough winter for our athletic director. She has been out sick. But on the whole there are many activities and I find them all very good. . It is expensive but I think...
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.
Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
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For me the staff and nursing staff in the memory care unit is what made it such a positive experience. My mom had a couple incidents they were right on top of. They take good care of people in memory care. I...
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.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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I'm going to be honest here communication with the director is lacking. We love the new activities Director she's fantastic but she has to do way too many things. Their transportation is a big issue because...
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.
Your next chapter in life starts at The Residence at Natick South. Ideally located just outside the city center and near Natick Mall, our luxury senior community offers a quiet, convenient setting where you can enjoy resort-style dining, sophisticated living options, and exceptional care anytime...
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My mom's doing ok. I'm happy with Sarawood. I feel comfortable with the staff, they call when she's having a problem or just wants to talk to me. She's not getting much exercise but some of that is her lack...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Sarawood Assisted Living is a charming Victorian home with a capacity for 28 residents, nestled on two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the highlands of Holyoke, MA. All rooms are private, with some featuring private half-baths, while others share a bathroom (typically no more than two...
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Cost of independent living in Hardwick, MA

The average cost of senior living in Hardwick is $4,011 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, MA with an average of $3,361 per month.

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

Hardwick, MA
$4,011/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$10,983/mo
Independent Living
$4,011/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,482/mo
Studio
$4,247/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,725/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,728/mo

Senior living costs in Hardwick 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: Hardwick, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHardwick, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,011/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,782/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$10,983/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Hardwick, MA:$4,011/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Hardwick, MA:$7,782/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Hardwick, MA:$10,983/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Hardwick, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hardwick 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
Hardwick, MA$4,220/mo$4,096/mo+3.0%
Massachusetts$4,293/mo$4,175/mo+2.8%
National$3,400/mo$3,276/mo+3.8%
Hardwick, MA
2024 average cost:$4,220/mo
2023 average cost:$4,096/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,293/mo
2023 average cost:$4,175/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,400/mo
2023 average cost:$3,276/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hardwick

Recent reviews for independent living in Hardwick

Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons A CCRC in Lincoln, MA

5.0
The staff at this community are nice, friendly and helpful. They are always there when someone needs assistance. The food is good and they have nice choices. My husband does not participate in many of the activities offered. He is in the memory care unit in this beautiful newer community. ...
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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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their community. Residents and families express appreciation for the long-term relationships they have developed with caregivers at The Highlands, Atria Draper Place, and Arbors of Hop Brook.
Variety of activities based on residents' interests. Residents enjoy the wide range of specialized activities offered in various communities. For example, at Keystone Commons, residents participate in painting classes, spiritual services, cooking demos, live music, and nature photography. At Brookdale Cushing Park, they offer field trips, craf ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents find comfort and familiarity in their thoughtfully designed living spaces. At Day Brook Village Senior Living, apartments are clean and well-appointed, and residents appreciate the friendly, welcoming atmosphere. At Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, apartments are spacious ...
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Delicious and diverse meals. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Camellia Gardens, meals are healthy and plentiful, and residents enjoy a wide selection of options. At Goddard House, the waitstaff are pleasant, and dining experiences a ...
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Properly maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities and grounds in various communities. For example, at The Highlands, the assistant management team is highly commended for the efficacy and compassion they have shown during facility transitions. At Magnolia Heights, the management ...
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Effective and ongoing communication between families and staff. Families appreciate the clear and effective communication they receive from staff regarding their loved ones' care. At Camellia Gardens, the activities director listens to residents' ideas for new interests and plans activities accordingly. At New Horizons at Marlborough LLC, although there ...
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Hardwick independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hardwick independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hardwick, 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 Hardwick 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 Hardwick partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hardwick, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
46.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Hardwick 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 Hardwick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hardwick, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
39.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hardwick 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 Hardwick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hardwick, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
54.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
35%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.6%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.2%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Atria Draper Place and Atria Lincoln Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hardwick, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 226 independent living facilities near Hardwick, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hardwick, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Lincoln Place and Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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