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The cost of independent living in Paper Mill Village is about $6,561 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 134 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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Photo of Rivercourt Residences
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Everything was included. As my dad needed more help there was no extra charge. My dad had food allergies and the chef met with him personally and took his allergies seriously. When you rang the bell for help...
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.
We invite you to consider RiverCourt Residences for a parent, family member, or for yourself. RiverCourt Residences offers an unbeatable value and a distinctive lifestyle for seniors through custom-tailored options for independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's Care. This wonderful...
Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
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22 Floor plans available
9.0
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For me the staff and nursing staff in the memory care unit is what made it such a positive experience. My mom had a couple incidents they were right on top of. They take good care of people in memory care. I...
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.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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36 reviews
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My Mom (92 years old with long term dementia, wheelchair) has spent the past year in "The Harbor", the secure Memory Care Unit at Nashua Crossings. It has been the best experience for both of us! Mom is...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings in Nashua, NH is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to...
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22 Floor plans available
8.0
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What we like the most about Nashoba Park is that it is very clean, and easy to get around. The staff members are very friendly who really know the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
Nashoba Park Assisted Living is a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, professionally managed by Senior Living Residences of Braintree, MA.At Nashoba Park, residents have their choice of private studio and one-bedroom apartments and enjoy a variety of beautifully furnished...
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This facility is very well maintained. They do offer weekly housekeeping, but mom does her own because she likes to. They're great to work with. The apartments are large and less expensive than some other...
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.
Langdon Place of Nashua is located in historic and scenic Nashua, New Hampshire, the only city to be voted 'The Best Place to Live' by Money magazine on two separate occasions. Our lovely city is quaint and welcoming with plenty of recreational, cultural and religious opportunities that our...
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.
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...
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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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
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 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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Cost of independent living in Paper Mill Village, MA

The average cost of senior living in Paper Mill Village is $6,561 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardner, MA with an average of $5,735 per month.

Independent living costs in Paper Mill Village, MA, vs. nearby cities

Paper Mill Village, MA
$6,561/mo
$6,014/mo

Independent living costs in Paper Mill Village, MA, vs. state and national averages

Paper Mill Village, MA
$6,561/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Paper Mill Village, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,667/mo
Independent Living
$6,561/mo

Independent living costs in Paper Mill Village, MA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Paper Mill Village 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: Paper Mill Village, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typePaper Mill Village, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,561/mo$6,496/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$7,628/mo$7,392/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$7,667/mo$7,399/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Paper Mill Village, MA:$6,561/mo
Massachusetts:$6,496/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Paper Mill Village, MA:$7,628/mo
Massachusetts:$7,392/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Paper Mill Village, MA:$7,667/mo
Massachusetts:$7,399/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Paper Mill Village, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Paper Mill Village 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
Paper Mill Village, MA$3,748/mo$3,626/mo+3.4%
Massachusetts$4,122/mo$3,862/mo+6.7%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Paper Mill Village, MA
2024 average cost:$3,748/mo
2023 average cost:$3,626/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,122/mo
2023 average cost:$3,862/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Paper Mill Village

Recent reviews for independent living in Paper Mill Village

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in 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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Paper Mill Village independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paper Mill Village independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paper Mill Village, 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 Paper Mill Village 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 Paper Mill Village partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Paper Mill Village, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Paper Mill Village 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 Paper Mill Village communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Paper Mill Village, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
25%
37.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paper Mill Village 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 Paper Mill Village offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.8%
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Rivercourt Residences, Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings and Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings are the top-rated independent living facilities near Paper Mill Village, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Paper Mill Village, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Paper Mill Village, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place and Holiday Birch Heights. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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