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The cost of independent living in North New Salem is about $5,508 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 180 options. Read 2474 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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Overall experience is extremely positive. It changed my mother's life. She was living alone, lonely and although we did our best to take her places and care for her, living alone wasn't good for her. We...
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 Camellia Gardens 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 Camellia Gardens, our management teams live on-site, and are...
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The staff is excellent here at Aynsley Place. The LNAs are fabulous, the nurses are great, and they are all very attentive and very much aware of my loved one's needs. They are great at keeping me updated...
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.
Conveniently located near the heart of downtown Nashua, New Hampshire, residents of Aynsley Place enjoy luxury living and unparalleled care. Our tastefully appointed and beautifully furnished assisted living center provides many of the personal care services desired with the added benefit of...
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The community has an older resident group and there are not a lot of younger seniors. The communication between the staff and the family could be better. The nurses are very quick to return our calls but...
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.
Heritage at Framingham is an Assisted Living community where seniors find the services and security they need without giving up the traditions and independence they cherish. Located in eight park-like acres in the Nobscot region of Framingham, Heritage at Framingham offers seniors personal care...
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Our loved one has since based but during her stay at Concord Place it was a wonderful experience. Being on the memory care side she received so much individual attention and care. The program director [name...
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.
Concord Park, a Volunteer of America senior community, is conveniently located on Commonwealth Avenue in the heart of the West Concord, MA shopping village. Concord Park offers local seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted...
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Making the decision to leave our home where we had lived for more than 50 years was not easy. The first night at Carmel Terrace, as I laid my head on my pillow, I truly felt like I had died & gone to...
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.
Carmel Terrace is a not-for-profit, non-denominational, assisted living community operated by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, leaders in providing care for older adults for more than 75 years.  We serve the individual who wishes to maintain their independence but would enjoy...
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So far everything is working very well for my brother here at this community. He is doing very well here. They do a good with keeping the community well maintained. The property manger has been great to work...
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.
55+ Community - Located minutes off 293 in Merrimack, NH, Merrimack Meadows features beautiful 1 and 2 bedroom townhomes. This community offers an independent lifestyle designed to be affordable to seniors who want to live and enjoy life on a prestigious 14 acres of land.
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They were FANTASTIC to work with when my uncle was alive they bent over backwards for him. HOWEVER when he passed [date removed] I was owed a substantial refund because I prepaid and he passed a lot quicker...
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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Today is my one year anniversary of living here and I am beyond happy with everything. The building itself is well kept, clean and ultra safe. The apartments are spacious. The staff is helpful and friendly....
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.
Coliseum Seniors II is a popular senior apartment community for seniors in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Nashua is the second largest city in New Hampshire and offers a plethora of activities to entertain you and your guests. Filled with historic architecture, this city is close to...
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My mother lived at Newbury Court (independent living) for 15 years. The facility is attractive and in good condition. Facilities for many core and extra activities. Very good food. Caring, expert staff and...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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: 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.
We are a 23 bed licensed level 4 rest home located less than a 1/4 mile off rt. 2. Our size allows us to do the little extras that are so important to the elderly community. We are rated one of the top 5 rest homes in Massachusetts. Applewood is a family and our residents are treated with love...
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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.
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.
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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
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
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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, 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.
Rockridge, a not-for-profit Retirement Community, provides singles and couples 62 or older with a rewarding lifestyle on a magnificent 12-acre site adjacent to Fitzgerald Lake Conservation area in Northampton, MA. Established in 1971, the Rockridge grounds are beautifully landscaped and allow...
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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: 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.
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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, 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
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in North New Salem, MA

The average cost of senior living in North New Salem is $5,508 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,921 per month.

Independent living costs in North New Salem, MA, vs. nearby cities

North New Salem, MA
$5,510/mo
$5,358/mo

Independent living costs in North New Salem, MA, vs. state and national averages

North New Salem, MA
$5,510/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in North New Salem, MA, vs. other senior living options

$6,762/mo
Independent Living
$5,510/mo

Independent living costs in North New Salem, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,941/mo
Studio
$6,390/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,730/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,004/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,646/mo

Senior living costs in North New Salem 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: North New Salem, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth New Salem, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,510/mo$6,364/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$6,762/mo$7,247/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$6,762/mo$7,254/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
North New Salem, MA:$5,510/mo
Massachusetts:$6,364/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
North New Salem, MA:$6,762/mo
Massachusetts:$7,247/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
North New Salem, MA:$6,762/mo
Massachusetts:$7,254/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in North New Salem, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North New Salem 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 location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
North New Salem, MA$3,685/mo$3,718/mo-0.9%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
North New Salem, MA
2024 average cost:$3,685/mo
2023 average cost:$3,718/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
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 North New Salem

Recent reviews for independent living in North New Salem

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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Diverse range of activities. Residents of various communities expressed joy in the wide array of activities offered to them. At Keystone Commons, residents enjoy artsong, ballroom dancing, bowling, outside bbq and musical performances, new minigolf, monthly themed activities, and weekly field trips to wineries, museums, a ...
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Welcoming and friendly staff. Numerous reviews highlighted the kindness and warmth of the staff in different communities. At Suffield by the River, newcomers were treated with respect and made to feel welcome by every staff member they encountered. Residents of The Residence at Orchard Grove mentioned the terrific office ...
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Reasonably priced facilities with great value. Several residents commented on the affordability of their communities, despite the excellent amenities and services provided. At Fairview Estates, the attractiveness of the facility and the reasonable cost were deciding factors for many families. Holiday Quail Run Estatess residents apprecia ...
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Lovely and clean living spaces. Communities were praised for their cleanliness and well-maintained living spaces. Residents of Southwick Village particularly liked the immaculate and beautiful facilities, while The Highlandss residents appreciated the cleanliness of their rooms and the maintenance staff's quick response to ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. The quality of meals was a significant factor for numerous residents, with many expressing satisfaction with the taste and variety of food options. At Cedarbrook Village at Ware, the meals are like dining out, and residents at The Highlands appreciated the chef's accommodations to dietary re ...
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Safe and secure environments. Several reviews spoke about the sense of safety and security in their communities. At Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks, the transition was made easier due to management and staff's efforts to help residents adjust, and the clean and well-maintained campus provided peace of mind for families ...
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North New Salem independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North New Salem independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North New Salem, 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 New Salem 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 New Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in North New Salem 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 New Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North New Salem, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in North New Salem 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 New Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North New Salem, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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