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The cost of independent living in Royalston is about $5,657 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 215 options. Read 2621 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, I love it here. However, I would not recommend going to a retirement home like this with a guy dog, because everyone wants to pet it, feed it and all that stuff. I also think the rent goes up faster...
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.
Summer Place is located in the heart of Chelmsford, the town square dates back to the 1600's and we're just ten minutes from Walden Pond. Beyond heritage, you'll enjoy the convenience of being a short distance from shopping, healthcare, wonderful dining and many unique regional destinations.
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I come to Cedarbrook 2x monthly to host the four clinics. The staff are amazing their interactions with the residents go above beyond any other place I visited. The activities are fun and engaging. I would...
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.
Now doing in person tours!Tucked into the verdant hills of the Pioneer Valley is the town of Ware, Massachusetts. Named the “Manour of Peace” in 1716 by its founder, John Read, Ware remains to this day a quiet town that embraces commercial and recreational growth without allowing it to impose on...
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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.
The Residence at Orchard Grove is a brand new monthly rental community in Shrewsbury. This luxury senior living community features independent and assisted living apartments along with a supportive neighborhood for those living with dementia and Alzheimer's.Featuring LCB's Everyday Gourmet dining...
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Hillsbrook Village has been a wonderful experience and loving community for my parents. Unfortunately, my mom passed in April of this year, so my dad is still living there. The staff and administration were...
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.
Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown has 119 apartments of senior living suited for independent, assisted and memory care living. Whether you are interested in having a respite from cleaning, cooking and home maintenance but need no or little care, or, you need some assistance with daily living or...
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Overall it's good. Friendly people, independent living. It has good activities, the building is well maintained. Food is good & the monthly cost is reasonable. My sister will be there one yea[date...
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.
Pleasant View Retirement is a 55+ independent living community in the capital city of Concord, New Hampshire. It's home to several state universities and colleges, restaurants, theaters, and area hospitals. Concord offers a wide array of educational, cultural, and religious opportunities.Our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Spring Village at Summerhill is tucked into the heart of the Monadnock Region in Peterborough, New Hampshire. We opened our doors in 1966 and our highly trained staff have been providing quality senior care ever since.The local community of Peterborough prides itself on top-notch shops and...
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We chose Fairview Estates because of the price and the attractiveness of the facility. I would tell others to shop around. Talk with residents about their experiences before deciding. I would recommend...
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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When we needed to find a nursing home or memory care facility for my dad we checked out Pine Rock Manor in Warner, NH. I was hesitant, even though we live in Warner and it would be so convenient because...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
General Manager and Community Relations Director are Certified Dementia Practitioners.
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The place is beautiful the staff were excellent. It was a very nice place. My aunt was there for a year. She didn't like it. She ended up in a nursing home and she is thriving there. But, it has nothing 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.
Residents at The Gables enjoy their spacious apartments in a quaint community with the affordability they deserve.The Gables of Fitchburg is locally owned and offers Assisted Living in the privacy of your own apartment.We offer deluxe studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom suites...
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I love Ruth's house everyone nice, it was clean. And lots of activities all day!! My mom passed away and I still go volunteer there!
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.
In 2012, JGS will celebrate 100 years of caring for the elderly in our community. When JGS was first established, the founders made a promise to provide comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services - based upon Jewish traditions and values - to those facing the challenges of aging. Jewish...
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The heating system is either on or off. Once the building g switches to heat, AC cannot be used. I find The Arbors very hot when I visit my mother. Wearing sleeveless in the winter is a must.
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.
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The staff is very friendly and helpful The place was updated with new carpets and new paint The food is very good offering multiple choices at lunch. My moms apartment size is great and perfect for what she...
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 Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living 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 Heatherwood, our management teams live...
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My overall experience was positive but one minus was having to park my car outside - definitely a minus in the winter. There are a small number of garage spaces but these are only available if a resident...
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.
Lively, friendly independent senior living community in Derry, NH.Enjoy the pleasures of independent senior living in a welcoming retirement community with small-town charm at Holiday Birch Heights. Meet people, attend events, pursue your hobbies, set goals for your retirement, and join friends...
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5 for all! This is a wonderful place to be! Yes, I often do recommend this community to other families! I try to always greet people who are touring to let them know how welcoming and fun it is to be here! I...
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.
Chelmsford Crossings is an award winning community located in the Merrimack Valley with easy access to both Rte. 495 and Rte. 3. We are a full service assisted living residence designed with quality services as well as affordability in mind. We offer a full array of services in a home-like...
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The staff is great. They take great care of the residents and some of them go above and beyond. The facility is a little run down in places but nothing excessive. It's just that the building has been there...
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 progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
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My mother was only there for about 7 weeks and then she passed. It was a wonderful place and they were very good to her. We had friends and family going in at all different times and the staff was always...
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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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
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.
Bedford Falls is a welcoming assisted living community located in Bedford, New Hampshire of Hillsborough County. Our beautifully landscaped community allows residents to feel right at home while enjoying the cozy gazebo or relaxing on the patio with fellow residents and friends. Home of the...
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Overall family member has settled in nicely is assisted very well when needed. Staff is very friendly. Meals are good but he still complains sometimes. Activities are great and there are a variety of...
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.
Our goal at Granite Ledges of Concord is to provide assisted and senior living that surpasses the expectations of residents and their families. Over 70 seniors from different backgrounds and states call our community home. As the capital city of New Hampshire, our residents enjoy access to...
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My loved one was a resident at Dodge Park Rest Home and the overall experience was great for her at this facility. My experience with Dodge Park Rest Home was that they were a very reliable and honest...
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.
Welcome to Dodge Park, Thank you for your interest in Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club. Dodge Park Rest Home is pleased to continue its tradition of service to the community. This year (2012) will be a milestone for Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club, when we will celebrating our 45 years...
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My loved one is currently a resident at American House Keene and everything about his experience at this facility has been very good so far. The cleanliness and friendliness is good. The staff, care services...
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.
American House Keene is everything you are looking for in an all-inclusive senior living community. Located within walking distance to downtown Keene with its many shops and restaurants, this beautifully designed senior living community offers an active lifestyle supported by a nurturing...
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I went to many senior living places for my demented mother who drinks too much. I picked DayBrook because the people seem quite normal. Not clinical, super cold and business like. Also they are still like...
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.
Day Brook Village Senior Living is an accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community offering a range of housing, healthcare and service options to meet residents’ changing needs. Residents enjoy a retirement lifestyle offering independent living, assistance in living and skilled...
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I like it. It is expensive, but worth it if you have the money. It is assisted living and NOT nursing -- so good if the senior is still healthy and active, but could be bad if the senior has a lot of...
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.
Resting at the foot of Worcester's western hills is the historic village of Tatnuck... a place filled with family, fond memories and tradition. Today, traditions continue at Tatnuck Park at Worcester, a respected and valued assisted living community. Built on the site of a former family estate,...
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Really like the cottage living, and the surrounding areas for taking walks, the closeness of the shopping food and retail stores, the quietness of the area. The activities are limited (bingo, coffee & pizza...
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.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL SCHEDULED TOURS MUST BE CONFIRMED BY TELEPHONE.
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Nice place, great people. The only downside to the place is the individual hvacs are old, and need replacement parts that apparently are very hard to get. So the heat is always on.
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 Robbins Brook in Acton, MA 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 and...
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Since day one Artisan has been outstanding. Great staff, great services and wonderful care ! Food is very good and wide variety of menu options. Always a quick response to the needs of the residents. I...
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.
Artisan at Hudson - a great place to live the good life.We are owned and operated by SageLife. Our founders were pioneers in senior living; they helped define the companies that have defined the industry.Sage’s mission is to create the best home for each member of the SageLife family every day by...
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Cost of independent living in Royalston, MA

The average cost of senior living in Royalston is $5,657 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $4,222 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Royalston, MA vs. nearby cities

Royalston, MA
$5,657/mo
$5,599/mo
$5,875/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Royalston, MA vs. the state and national average

Royalston, MA
$5,657/mo
U.S. national average
$4,150/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Royalston vs. other types of senior living

$5,858/mo
Independent Living
$5,657/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Royalston, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,099/mo
Studio
$6,442/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,784/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,385/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,534/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Royalston over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Royalston

Recent reviews for independent living in Royalston

Fairview Estates in Hopkinton, MA

5.0
Everyone has been very welcoming and warm. Very attentive and helpful ! There is always someone available 24/7 and always right there to help. The dining room is wonderful and the meals are great !

Cedarbrook Village at Ware

4.9
Welcoming front desk staff. Executive Director and marketing staff all pleasant and helpful. Answered all of our questions. Provided lots of details for us to consider. All the staff have smiles on their faces when they are working! Very helpful to residents and their families. Extremely clean ...
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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Multiple reviews from Holiday Birch Heights, Pleasant View Retirement, and The Highlands note the welcoming and friendly nature of the staff at their respective communities. Several residents express appreciation for the long-term friendships they've formed with caregivers.
Varied activities for socializing. Residents at Keystone Commons and Heatherwood find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered, including weekly outings and live performances, which help them stay engaged and active.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews for Meetinghouse at Riverfront and Camellia Gardens mention the thoughtful design of their communities, with private apartments and common areas that cater to different needs and preferences.
Enriching dining experiences. Throughout reviews, residents praise the quality of the meals and dining experiences at their communities, with the chef accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences at Holiday Birch Heights and Summer Place.
Communication with families and residents. Families and residents at Pleasant View Retirement, The Wellington at Springfield, and The Highlands appreciate the open communication between staff and residents, ensuring everyone is informed and cared for.
Beautifully maintained grounds and facilities. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with particular mention going to the gardens and walking trails at Fairview Estates, Briston Manor West, and Camellia Gardens.
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Royalston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Royalston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Royalston, 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 Royalston 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 Royalston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Royalston, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.5%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Royalston 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 Royalston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Royalston, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Royalston 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 Royalston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Royalston, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.9%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.2%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
53.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.7%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.9%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Summer Place, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and The Residence at Orchard Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Royalston, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 215 independent living facilities near Royalston, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Royalston, Massachusetts are Summer Place, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and The Residence at Orchard Grove. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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