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10 Best Independent Living Communities in North Bernardston, MA
The cost of independent living in North Bernardston is about $5,037 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 122 options. Read 1083 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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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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Great care in memory unit. Clean, attractive facility with excellent food. My husband has dementia and it's his 1st time in a facility. He was apprehensive about it but with encouragement from staff,...
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.
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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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
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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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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, 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.
As an integral part of the Hillside Village Keene Life Plan Retirement community, The Prospect-Woodward Health Center is a not-for-profit community, offering Assisted Living and Specialized Memory Care in Keene NH. Prospect-Woodward is made up of 43 attractive, newly built, private assisted...
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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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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
We offer wonderful options for people who have a wide range of needs, but a strong desire to maintain their privacy and independence.This comfortable and cozy lifestyle includes many wonderful amenities. Our full scope of services consists of 24-hour staff, a secured building, housekeeping,...
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in North Bernardston, MA
The average cost of senior living in North Bernardston is $5,037 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,558 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Bernardston, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Bernardston, MA vs. the state and national average
North Bernardston, MA
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Bernardston vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in North Bernardston, MA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in North Bernardston
Recent reviews for independent living in North Bernardston
Cedarbrook Village at Ware
4.9
Welcoming front desk staff. Executive Director and marketing staff all pleasant and helpful. Answered all of our questions. Provided lots of details for us to consider. All the staff have smiles on their faces when they are working! Very helpful to residents and their families. Extremely clean ...
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Day Brook Village Senior Living in Holyoke, MA
5.0
Day Brook Village is a wonderful facility. Apartments are clean and well appointed. And every person that we encountered and interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to have us there. A very happy place.
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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Wide variety of activities for residents. Residents at several communities, such as Keystone Commons and Cedarbrook Village at Ware, express their appreciation for the numerous activities offered. These include painting classes, spiritual services, cooking demos, live music, and nature photography. Some communities even organize out ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews consistently highlight the kindness and attentiveness of staff members across different communities, including Day Brook Village Senior Living, Goddard House, and Southwick Village. Residents and their families often mention the warm and caring nature of the staff, who go above and ...
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Reasonable apartment sizes. Many residents, like those at The Willows at Worcester, appreciate the adequate living spaces provided by their communities. Several reviews mention the roominess and comfort of their apartments, which contribute to their overall satisfaction with the community.
Access to convenient transportation. Several communities, including Goddard House, offer transportation services to help residents get to medical appointments, grocery stores, and other essential destinations. This added convenience is a significant factor in residents' happiness with their living situations.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Quality food is a common theme in residents' reviews, with many praising the taste and variety of meals at their communities, such as Goddard House, Cedarbrook Village at Ware, and American House Keene. The fresh and nutritious meals contribute to residents' overall satisfaction with their ...
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Engaging social opportunities. Residents frequently mention the enjoyable social events and opportunities to meet new people at their communities, such as Sweetwood of Williamstown, Keystone Commons, and American House Keene. These interactions help create a sense of community and belonging among residents.
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North Bernardston independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Bernardston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Bernardston, 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 North Bernardston 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 North Bernardston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Bernardston, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.2%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.9%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.4%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.6%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in North Bernardston 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 North Bernardston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Bernardston, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.3%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.9%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
35.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Bernardston 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 North Bernardston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Bernardston, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.9%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.3%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.5%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.5%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.1%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.9%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
21.5%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.7%
45.7%
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Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Southwick Village and Spring Village at Summerhill are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Bernardston, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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