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The cost of independent living in Ludlow is about $3,361 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 228 options.

Read 3736 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: 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.
Worthington Manor in East Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut is an assisted living residence built on tradition and dedication to community. This quiet and serene little town has many delicious restaurants and local businesses to haunt on a Saturday shopping spree. East Berlin is a gorgeous...
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My mother in law has Alzheimer's and could no longer safely live alone. She had a difficult time leaving her home of 50+ years. She now has lived in Sugar Hill for months. She loves it and is so happy. She...
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.
Sugar Hill Senior Living Community is a recently restored mansion located on over 20 acres of manicured grounds in the heart of the Berkshires. We offer 24-hour personal assistance in a socially active, gracious residential setting. Our residents enjoy such amenities as beautifully appointed...
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My dad is currently in the skilled nursing level and I couldn’t be happier with the care he is receiving. They care for him and love him like he was their family member. They are so attentive to his needs...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
A Pleasant Home Alternative for the ElderlyToday’s challenge in the long-term care business is to create suitable shelter and care solutions to meet the steadily increasing needs of an elderly community of people who can no longer remain totally independent but who do not require nursing care.The...
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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.
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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Photo of Cedar Springs
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.
Cedar Springs is actually two distinct communities we call Cedar Springs East and Cedar Springs West. Cedar Springs East is easily found at the end of Aircraft Road (off of Route 10 by Dunkin Donuts). The Quinnipiac River separates Cedar Springs West which is located right off West Queen Street...
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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
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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 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...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Stoneycrest Towers
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.
Photo of Luther Ridge at Middletown
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.
Assisted Living at Luther Ridge means affordability, comfort, security, and community. Brand new private studio apartments have a separate bedroom area, modern kitchen, emergency pull cord, and 24-hour concierge for security and response. Each has a large bathroom with walk-in shower and bench....
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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: 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...
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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: 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.
Photo of Laurel Ridge
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Ludlow, MA

The average cost of senior living in Ludlow is $3,361 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chicopee, MA with an average of $3,361 per month.

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

Ludlow, MA
$3,361/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$8,036/mo
Independent Living
$3,361/mo

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

Studio
$3,615/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,159/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,033/mo

Senior living costs in Ludlow 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: Ludlow, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLudlow, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$3,361/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,749/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,036/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ludlow, MA:$3,361/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ludlow, MA:$5,749/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ludlow, MA:$8,036/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Ludlow, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ludlow 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
Ludlow, MA$3,845/mo$3,800/mo+1.2%
Massachusetts$4,386/mo$4,198/mo+4.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Ludlow, MA
2024 average cost:$3,845/mo
2023 average cost:$3,800/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,386/mo
2023 average cost:$4,198/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Ludlow

Recent reviews for independent living in Ludlow

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.

Boulder Ridge in Canton, CT

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

Ludlow independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ludlow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ludlow, 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 Ludlow 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 Ludlow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ludlow, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ludlow 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 Ludlow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ludlow, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ludlow 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 Ludlow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ludlow, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43%
47.6%
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Keystone Commons, Atria Draper Place and Colebrook Village at Hebron are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ludlow, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 228 independent living facilities near Ludlow, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ludlow, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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