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The cost of independent living in North New Salem is about $5,522 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 180 options. Read 2520 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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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.
Linsey Landing, located in the historic town of Milford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, offers a tranquil small town feeling in a picturesque New England setting. Our independent senior housing apartments feature views from every window, air conditioning and modern kitchens loaded with...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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: 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: 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: 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.
Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...
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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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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: 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.
The Huntington at Nashua is a gorgeous, suburban Life Plan Community for active, independent adults aged 62 and better featuring modern apartments and bright, open-concept cottage homes, all situated on 55 acres of rolling, tree-lined ridges. Formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement...
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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.
The Villas are one level homes that define independent living in your terms. Each graciously appointed private Villa offers more than 1,00 square feet of planned living space, surrounded by lushly landscaped walled gardens and patios. The amenities include: Breathtaking living room, with gas...
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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.
Hunt Community is a Life Plan Community for active, healthy people aged 62 and better, located on 16 neatly landscaped acres near downtown Nashua. Close to shopping, dining and entertainment, the charming campus features many newly renovated floor plans to suit varying lifestyles. With a...
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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.
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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The friendliness is good. The staff calls me all the time, and the interaction is good. The food is good. They have puzzles, Bingo and Dominoes. The value for the money is very good.
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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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
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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.
Shillman House Shillman House is an independent living community that is located in Framingham, MA. This community is located in a beautiful area and is open to seniors who are looking for a caring home. Framingham is a part of Middlesex County and it offers much for residents and guests to check...
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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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All new management team has made some wonderful changes for the residents. Thank you!
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: 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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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: 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.
Welcome to The Village at Farm Pond, a Parkside Community designed to capture the spirit and charm of New England. The grounds are expansive and truly breathtaking. Enjoy its beauty throughout the year, from the cozy three-season porch or while meandering amidst our walking paths and accessible...
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: 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...

Cost of independent living in North New Salem, MA

The average cost of senior living in North New Salem is $5,522 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
$5,522/mo
$5,348/mo

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

North New Salem, MA
$5,522/mo
U.S. national average
$4,173/mo

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

$6,762/mo
Independent Living
$5,522/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,970/mo
Studio
$6,454/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,754/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,023/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$5,522/mo$6,419/mo$4,173/mo
Assisted Living$6,762/mo$7,325/mo$4,716/mo
Memory Care$6,762/mo$7,332/mo$4,970/mo
Independent Living
North New Salem, MA:$5,522/mo
Massachusetts:$6,419/mo
U.S.:$4,173/mo
Assisted Living
North New Salem, MA:$6,762/mo
Massachusetts:$7,325/mo
U.S.:$4,716/mo
Memory Care
North New Salem, MA:$6,762/mo
Massachusetts:$7,332/mo
U.S.:$4,970/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 cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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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$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
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:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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.

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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%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.2%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
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%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.1%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.3%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.3%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
51%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
31.2%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.1%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
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Atria Draper Place, Artisan at Hudson and Spring Village at Summerhill are the top-rated independent living facilities near North New Salem, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 180 independent living facilities near North New Salem, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in North New Salem, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Spring Village at Summerhill and Cedarbrook Village at Ware. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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