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The cost of independent living in North Otis is about $4,399 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 261 options. Read 3154 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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[name removed] has been several times, and mom is more alert, participating in exercises, engaging in conversations! Much improvement! The place is beautiful open, sunny, all the members are smiling, saying...
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.
Mulberry Gardens of Southington is a not-for-profit residential assisted living community that offers a warm and caring atmosphere with an exemplary health care staff. There are 2 levels of care in our community; assisted living and our secure memory care neighborhood...
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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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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: 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: Independent Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
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.
Geer Village is a non-profit, community owned senior living facility which has accommodated seniors for over forty years. It is conveniently located in Canaan, CT in a facility which also hosts a community center, television station, and a YMCA. Our residents are able to enjoy day trips to...
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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: 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
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, 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
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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, 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.
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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.
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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.
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The facility is amazing! It's in an inner city neighborhood, but they have security and it is safe. The building is amazing! Once she runs out of private pay, she is eligible for state help. There is a...
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.
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, 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.
Reeds Landing Retirement Community is a member of the Loomis Communities, a not-for-profit organization which has served seniors for over 100 years. The only community in Western Massachusetts offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under one roof, Reeds Landing...
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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.
In 1884, Glenmeadow was the first organization in Western Massachusetts to provide a safe place for seniors to live out their retirement years with dignity. Today, we continue to redefine retirement living by providing whatever people need to live a worry-free retirement. We provide the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home 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.
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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: 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.
An attractive apartment community in Avon, Connecticut, Peachtree Village offers seniors 62 and over independent living for a rent that makes sense. Ideally located in the heart of prestigious Avon, this senior living community is easily accessible to restaurants, medical services and shopping by...
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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 North Otis, MA

The average cost of senior living in North Otis is $4,399 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,921 per month.

Independent living costs in North Otis, MA, vs. nearby cities

North Otis, MA
$4,399/mo
$5,128/mo

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

North Otis, MA
$4,399/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$5,344/mo
Independent Living
$4,399/mo

Independent living costs in North Otis, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,745/mo
Studio
$5,780/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,767/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,714/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,764/mo

Senior living costs in North Otis 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 Otis, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Otis, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,399/mo$6,422/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$5,344/mo$7,327/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$5,344/mo$7,333/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
North Otis, MA:$4,399/mo
Massachusetts:$6,422/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
North Otis, MA:$5,344/mo
Massachusetts:$7,327/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
North Otis, MA:$5,344/mo
Massachusetts:$7,333/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in North Otis, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North Otis 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 median 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
North Otis, MA$3,204/mo$3,448/mo-7.1%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
North Otis, MA
2024 average cost:$3,204/mo
2023 average cost:$3,448/mo
Percent change:-7.1%
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 Otis

Recent reviews for independent living in North Otis

Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

The Ivy at Watertown

4.5
The Ivy at Watertown is beautiful, we have no problems there at all, the services are fine and the rooms are beautiful. We have had a few meals there ourselves and they are really good. The activities also seem to be fine. The staff also are really good about bringing our loved one his ...
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Beechwood at Eddy Memorial in Troy, NY

4.8
I have been a Resident of Beechwood for over six years, but at this time of pandemic and destructive weather events I especially appreciate the "peace of mind" it allows me. Not having to worry about handling details of a healthy and safe environment is a blessing.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Active social environment with engaging activities. Many reviews highlight the variety of activities offered at different communities, such as arts and crafts, games, music performances, and social events. At Keystone Commons, for instance, residents enjoy a wide range of activities from painting classes to trivia nights, ensuring there's somet ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Numerous reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, ensuring a comfortable living environment. At Southwick Village, for example, the facility is beautifully maintained, with manicured grounds and a peaceful New England setting. Residents of Diamond Ridge appreciate the cl ...
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Friendly and accommodating staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendliness and approachability of the staff at various communities. At Arbors of Hop Brook, for instance, the staff are described as 'welcoming' and 'friendly,' while at Southwick Village, they are praised for their customer service skills and willingness t ...
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Delicious and well-prepared meals. Many reviews emphasize the importance of good food in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Cedarbrook Village at Ware, for example, the staff provide 'delicious' meals, and the dining experience is a highlight for residents. At Diamond Ridge, the food is described as 'goo ...
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Inclusive and diverse community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the sense of community and inclusivity at different communities. At Arbors of Hop Brook, residents come from a range of backgrounds and faiths, creating a diverse and welcoming atmosphere. Similarly, at The McAuley, a CCRC, residents look out for each other and are fr ...
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Customizable living arrangements. Reviews often mention the variety of living arrangements available at different communities, allowing residents to choose what best suits their needs. At Discovery Village Farmington, for instance, apartment sizes range from studio to 2 bedroom, with some offering porches. At Holiday Quail Ru ...
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North Otis independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Otis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Otis, 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 Otis 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 Otis 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
20.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.8%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.6%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in North Otis 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 Otis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Otis, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.5%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Otis 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 Otis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Otis, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
39%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.7%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.5%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.2%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
40.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
25.2%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.9%
46.5%
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Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Eddy Hawthorne Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Otis, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 261 independent living facilities near North Otis, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in North Otis, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Eddy Hawthorne Ridge and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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