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Photo of River Ridge at Avon
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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53 reviews
9.2
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Very impressed with the cleanliness. I just checked with my sister and her number one thing that has made it a great experience is that "the staff is kind". I can't put my finger on it but it's just the...
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.
River Ridge at Avon is nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood in the heart of beautiful Farmington Valley. We are conveniently located off Route 44 in the charming town of Avon, minutes from wonderful shops, dining, entertainment, and medical offices. Our superb location complements the...
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9.2
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75 reviews
9.2
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75 reviews
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My husband loved his 2 respite care stays at Farmington Station. He had absolutely no complaints and neither we did I. I would have to give them a 5 for all 7 categories.
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.
Farmington Station offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® featuring innovative, evidence-based programming for those with memory loss. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences, features 89 assisted...
Photo of Holiday The Lodge at Cold Spring
1515 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
9.1
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33 reviews
9.1
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33 reviews
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The Lodge is exactly what my mother needed. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. The facility is clean. The food is good.
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.
The Lodge at Cold Spring provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within beautiful grounds in the heart of Rocky Hills, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our facilities and the convenience of living near all the things that make life great. We're just...
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9.0
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2 reviews
9.0
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It's awesome!! Beautiful facility and property. Mom is extremely happy with living there. There are no activities at this complex. Mom wishes there was!! It's all independent living. We picked this...
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.
If you're 55 or over with an eye toward quality, in search of a senior living community, you'll find what you want, at the price you want at Boulder Ridge in Canton, Connecticut. Conveniently located on the Canton-Avon line, this age-restricted Metro Prime senior living community is just a short...
Photo of The Ivy at Ellington
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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12 reviews
9.0
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The place is clean and the staff is friendly and most of all they treat the residents with respect. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had.
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 Ivy at Ellington is the newest assisted living residential community from The Arbors Assisted Living Residential Communities. Ellington has its roots as an agricultural community as well as a resort community with Crystal Lake within its boundaries. Conveniently located in Ellington,...
Photo of Brookdale Chatfield
1212 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
8.9
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40 reviews
8.9
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40 reviews
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I rate Brookdale Chatford a 5 for all categories stated. The staff, the facility, the programs, all quite professional. The environment felt like home, staff made bit feel like family. Thank you...
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.
From the moment you walk through the door of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community in West Hartford, you will feel peace and comfort. To be honest, you might even feel a little bit giddy. It may have something to do with the beautiful common areas, private...
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Photo of Holiday Bluebird Estates
2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.9
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41 reviews
8.9
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My mom loves it at Bluebird Estates. It's a great place for her, instead of living alone in her house. No need for a car or cooking. Lots of activities. Hair and nails place there. People to socialize...
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.
Bluebird Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in Old Bluebird Acres, our grounds were once a thriving apple orchard and Bluebird Estates' scenic landscaping reflects the picturesque beauty of bygone days. You'll love the quiet serenity of our...
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Photo of The Arbors at Amherst
1010 Photos available
8.9
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7 reviews
8.9
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The staff at The Arbors at Amherst are professional and caring. The food is excellent tasting, well prepared and very appealing. Everyone who works at the facility greets you with a smile. We arrived one day...
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.
Photo of Christopher Heights Of Belchertown
66 Photos available
8.9
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3 reviews
8.9
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Mom spent the winter of '23-24 at this assisted living home - on the social plan. She was treated with dignity and respect by the loving and caring staff. "CLEAN" has always been an extremely high priority...
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.
Our Premier Assisted Living Community is located in the beautiful Carriage Grove neighborhood that features walking paths and a common green. Our community has options that accommodate an individual's personal and financial needs allowing every resident to remain in a private apartment to live...
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Photo of Keystone Place at Newbury Brook
1717 Photos available
8.9
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9 reviews
8.9
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It was very homey and everyone was very friendly. I saw other places that were very impressive, opulent almost, but they didn't feel like home. Also, the apartments are really spacious, well appointed and...
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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Photo of Southmayd Home for Women
2020 Photos available
8.9
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21 reviews
8.9
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21 reviews
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What we like the most about the Southmayd Home for Women, is that we feel that our loved one is in a safe place. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Southmayd Home 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.
ALL TOURS MUST BE SCHEDULED THROUGH SOUTHMAYD HOME.
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Photo of The Ivy at Watertown
22 Photos available
8.9
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23 reviews
8.9
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They're top notch! Friendly, caring and communicative. I think they're great! My mom coming from a house feels the apartments are small, but after seeing other options, I think they're have a beautiful...
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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Photo of Holiday Farmington
1616 Photos available
2222 Floor plans available
8.8
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100 reviews
8.8
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100 reviews
5 star
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All food and utilities included within and proximity and price. I would tell a friend, that the transportation isn't as easy to manage last minute and the meals have not been as up to par as when my parents...
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.
Village Gate of Farmington provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within beautiful, scenic grounds just outside of Hartford, you'll love the elegance of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of the nearby town. We're just minutes from shopping,...
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Photo of The Arbors at Greenfield
1010 Photos available
8.8
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10 reviews
8.8
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10 reviews
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RCAs are so kind, caring, helpful. They treat the residents like family. They go beyond 'the job' to ensure the person's safety and comfort, talk to them like friends, check in on them regularly throughout...
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.
Photo of Armbrook Village
1616 Photos available
8.7
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37 reviews
8.7
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37 reviews
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We chose Armbrook Village because of the convenient location and the solid reputation that they have around town. Everyone there is extremely friendly and helpful. Mom is very happy there!
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.
Armbrook Village offers seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted living options as well as a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss...
Photo of Brookdale South Windsor
1717 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.7
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52 reviews
8.7
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52 reviews
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My mother moved in a few months ago and we have since seen such beautiful changes in her. When we toured we explained mom wasn’t the most social and would likely want to be up in her room often, we just...
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.
Brookdale South Windsor is now open for in person visits and move ins!!! Such exciting news - we can now share our family like community with you and your loved one in person ( with safety precautions of course) but you all can see the apartment of your choice. We can also move new resident in...
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1212 Photos available
8.6
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48 reviews
8.6
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48 reviews
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I have had a number of concerns over the course of the past few months. They have all been resolved to my satisfaction. The management and the clinical staff at Brookdale West Hartford are good.
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.
Live The Life You WantNo one deserves to spend their golden years worrying about being alone in the event of an emergency or caring the heavy burden of family care alone. That’s why our assisted living and memory care community is here to provide personalized care plans, spacious and comfortable...
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11 Photo available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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27 reviews
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27 reviews
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A pleasant place to live with various activities: exercises, films, documentaries. Immediate response to medical problems. Food - variable. Entertainment - good music programs. Overall experience is 4 stars.
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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Photo of Benchmark at Orchard Valley
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
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34 reviews
8.6
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34 reviews
5 star
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The facility itself is fairly old so climate control can be an issue at times. The food in dining room is fair but not great. Service can be difficult as they are only allowed 2 servers. Space is limited...
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.
Orchard Valley at Wilbraham blends the best of assisted living with a small town atmosphere. Known for its working farms and annual peach festival, our community embodies close family ties, fond memories and lasting traditions. Just a short drive from Main Street in Wilbraham, MA, Orchard Valley...
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8.6
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52 reviews
8.6
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52 reviews
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I can’t say enough about the exceptional care my father has received since moving into the Memory Care neighborhood, Reflections at The Residence at South Windsor Farms. The entire team, thoughtfully led...
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 Residence at South Windsor, our beautiful, new community is nestled on spectacular farmland, boasting easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, Wapping Park, I-84 and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 80 apartments; a combination of 31...
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Photo of Holiday Quail Run Estates
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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47 reviews
8.6
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47 reviews
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My mom has had to move from Holiday Quail Run back in [date removed] because she needed assisted living instead of independent living so we moved her to [community name removed]. While at Holiday Quail Run...
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.
Quail Run Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds on the outskirts of Springfield, you'll love the comfortable facilities, our friendly staff and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from...
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8.6
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34 reviews
8.6
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Addison strives to personalize the experience as much as possible to each person's wants and needs . The management is very open to discussions and constructive criticism if something is not working as...
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.
Situated just south of East Hartford, bordering Bell-Hebron Linear Park on 14 wooded acres, Addison Place at Glastonbury is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of...
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They're not inclined to raise the rent here. I live in the smallest apartment that they have available and it works for me, it is 640 square feet. I would recommend Suffield Commons to others looking for...
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.
Suffield Commons is located in downtown historic Suffield, Connecticut. With a great location, everything you need is in walking distance; the shops, church, and even the library. Enjoy local festivals and events? You won't miss the action here! Our apartments feature: wall to wall carpeting, a...
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8.5
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There is a new Director just coming on board. Theses ratings are based on the previous Director. I am already seeing positive changes with the Interim and new Director and hope they will continue. Hopefully...
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.
Keystone Commons provides Independent, Assisted, Alzheimer's and Memory Care residential living in Ludlow, MA.  Keystone Commons is a rental community that offers people over the age of 55 years a delightful way to live.  Independent Living (44 apartments) provides 31 meals per month,...
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8.5
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I would recommend it. All the staff have been kind and caring to my loved one and the owner has been accommodating to him in his requests. My loved one's answer to me when I ask if he has any complaints is a...
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.
Shady Oaks provides strong nursing in a cozy and loyal home. Bristol Press readers voted us Best of Bristol in 2024, '23, '22, '21, & '20. We won CT Family Owned Business of the Year in 2024 and CT Humanitarian Home of the Year in 2021. We average a perfect 5 stars in 71 Google reviews. We...
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Cost of independent living in Russell, MA

The average cost of senior living in Russell is $4,090 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,558 per month.

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

Russell, MA
$4,090/mo
$4,963/mo

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

Russell, MA
$4,090/mo
U.S. national average
$4,052/mo

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

$6,145/mo
Independent Living
$4,090/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,527/mo
Studio
$5,737/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,726/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,916/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,296/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Russell over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Russell

Recent reviews for independent living in Russell

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.

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 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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly residents. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the residents in various communities, such as The Residence at Brookside, Holiday The Lodge at Cold Spring, and Colebrook Village at Hebron. They describe the community as having a great sense of community and the residents caring f ...
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Personalized and accommodating staff. Reviews highlight the personalized and accommodating nature of the staff at different communities, like Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community and Holiday White Oaks, who go above and beyond to meet the individual needs of each resident and their families.
Nutritious and varied meal options. Residents frequently praise the quality and variety of meal options offered at communities, such as Brookdale Gables Farmington, Sweetwood of Williamstown, and Holiday Bluebird Estates, ensuring that there is something for everyone and accommodating dietary restrictions.
Engaging and diverse activities. Engaging and diverse activities are essential for seniors, and communities like Keystone Commons, Holiday Farmington, and The Ivy at Watertown offer a wide range of options, from arts and crafts to physical activities, to ensure residents stay active and engaged.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents and their families express appreciation for the cleanliness and upkeep of various communities, such as The Village at South Farms, Southwick Village, and Arbors of Hop Brook, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant living environment.
Accessible and convenient location. Communities like Holiday The Lodge at Cold Spring, The Wellington at Springfield, and Southwick Village are praised for their convenient locations, making it easy for residents to access nearby amenities, such as hospitals, shopping centers, and public transportation.
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Russell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Russell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Russell, 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 Russell 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 Russell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Russell, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.2%
33.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35.4%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
8.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Russell 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 Russell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Russell, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.1%
35.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.7%
42.9%
Room service
Room service
33.9%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Russell 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 Russell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Russell, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.6%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
53.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.2%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.7%
41%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.4%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
41.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.3%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Colebrook Village at Hebron, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Russell, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 216 independent living facilities near Russell, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Russell, Massachusetts are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Arbors of Hop Brook. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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