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The cost of independent living in Phillipston is about $6,209 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 245 options. Read 3696 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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I have only been in the facility twice since we have moved my mom in here. She has been taken care of well and we are really pleased with our experience so far. With covid we cannot visit, but they have been...
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.
Beaver Lake Lodge offers exceptional, personalized assisted living care in a peaceful, home-like setting overlooking the beautiful waters of Beaver Lake in Derry, New Hampshire. As part of the As Life Goes On family of small-home communities, we provide seniors with a warm, welcoming environment...
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I picked Wingate because of the facilities location and the visual appeal of the buildings and the grounds. Very clean, very classy. The staff is very friendly and helpful. And the executive staff is always...
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.
Voted Best Assisted Living in Boston in 2014 & 2015 by SENIORADVISOR.COM and Voted Best Retirement Living Residence in Needham and Surrounding Communities by the Readers of Hometown Weekly in 2014. The Residences at Wingate is an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Community...
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I would tell my friends that this community was adequate and if someone had to go there it would be ok. The community seemed to be clean. The food at Pettee House was adequate and cold from my loved...
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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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
Care types provided by this community
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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Waterstone at Wellesley is a terrific community. We enjoy living here as well as the residents. A very warm, welcoming community! We recommend highly!
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.
Located along the banks of the Charles River, Waterstone at Wellesley is a premier senior living community offering both independent living and assisted living. Here, a world of luxury, attentive service and convenience come together to support and inspire a rewarding, carefree life.Residents of...
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: 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
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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, 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
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.
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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...
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, 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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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: 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.
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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: 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 Phillipston, MA

The average cost of senior living in Phillipston is $6,209 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $4,312 per month.

Independent living costs in Phillipston, MA, vs. nearby cities

Phillipston, MA
$6,209/mo
$5,728/mo
$5,970/mo

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

Phillipston, MA
$6,209/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Phillipston, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,525/mo
Independent Living
$6,209/mo

Independent living costs in Phillipston, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,132/mo
Studio
$6,946/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,425/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,082/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,910/mo

Senior living costs in Phillipston 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: Phillipston, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typePhillipston, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,209/mo$6,361/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$7,525/mo$7,245/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$7,525/mo$7,251/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Phillipston, MA:$6,209/mo
Massachusetts:$6,361/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Phillipston, MA:$7,525/mo
Massachusetts:$7,245/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Phillipston, MA:$7,525/mo
Massachusetts:$7,251/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Phillipston, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Phillipston 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
Phillipston, MA$3,836/mo$3,812/mo+0.6%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Phillipston, MA
2024 average cost:$3,836/mo
2023 average cost:$3,812/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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 Phillipston

Recent reviews for independent living in Phillipston

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and supportive staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including The Highlands, Heatherwood, and Giving Tree Senior Living. Residents and their families appreciate the efforts made to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for new residents, such as o ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Reviews for Keystone Commons, Atria Draper Place, and Holiday Birch Heights highlight the wide range of activities offered, including social events, entertainment, and educational opportunities. Residents often remark on the flexibility of the activity schedule, allowing them to choose wha ...
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Well-maintained and modern facilities. Throughout reviews, cleanliness and upkeep are consistent themes, with residents at Southwick Village, The Highlands, and Holiday Birch Heights noting the attention to detail in maintaining the interior spaces and grounds. The modern amenities, such as elevators and technology-enabled feat ...
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Consistent and transparent communication. Families value the ongoing conversations they have with community staff about their loved ones' care and well-being, as noted in reviews for Meetinghouse at Riverfront, Fairview Estates, and Holiday Birch Heights. The staff's availability and responsiveness to questions and concerns are ke ...
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Safe and secure living environment. Residents and families express appreciation for the sense of safety and security provided by the communities, such as Fairview Estates, Southwick Village, and Holiday Birch Heights. The security measures, including on-site staff and emergency response systems, give peace of mind and ensure ...
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Diverse dining options and quality meals. Reviews for communities like Holiday Birch Heights, The Highlands, and Cedarbrook Village at Ware frequently mention the importance of food and dining experiences to residents. The variety of meal choices and the accommodations made for dietary restrictions are valued, as is the quality an ...
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Phillipston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Phillipston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Phillipston, 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 Phillipston 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 Phillipston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Phillipston, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Phillipston 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 Phillipston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Phillipston, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Phillipston 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 Phillipston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Phillipston, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
34.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.5%
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Atria Draper Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and Spring Village at Summerhill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Phillipston, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 245 independent living facilities near Phillipston, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Phillipston, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and Spring Village at Summerhill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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