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The cost of independent living in Russell is about $5,705 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 236 options. Read 2681 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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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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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Geer Village is a non-profit, community owned senior living facility which has accommodated seniors for over forty years. It is conveniently located in Canaan, CT in a facility which also hosts a community center, television station, and a YMCA. Our residents are able to enjoy day trips to...
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My mother in law has Alzheimer's and could no longer safely live alone. She had a difficult time leaving her home of 50+ years. She now has lived in Sugar Hill for months. She loves it and is so happy. She...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Sugar Hill Senior Living Community is a recently restored mansion located on over 20 acres of manicured grounds in the heart of the Berkshires. We offer 24-hour personal assistance in a socially active, gracious residential setting. Our residents enjoy such amenities as beautifully appointed...
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Provides: 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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I am happy and doing okay here. I like that it is nice and quiet. All the people are good to you. I feel that I am safe and cared for. The staff keep the community nice and neat. The grounds are clear, the...
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.
CanterburyCanterbury is an independent living community nestled in beautiful, pristine West Hartford in Hartford County, CT. Being friendly and compassionate toward others is what makes the community such a great place to live. Seniors aged 55 and older who are looking to live an independent...
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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
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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, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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.
Berry Patch is a senior living apartment community for adults 62 and over, at a price you can afford in South Windsor, Connecticut. This age-restricted community is centrally located east of the Connecticut River, where restaurants, medical services and shopping—the Shoppes at Buckland Hills and...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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: 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.
Our home was established in 1983. Our home’s configuration is two houses that were located side by side to each other and were connected in 1994 by a newly constructed building. Hence the name, Side By Side. We have thirty-six private furnished rooms and one two-bedroom apartment. This connection...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Watson Farm is a delightful community of apartment rentals for seniors 55 and over, offering independent living at a price you can afford in South Windsor, Connecticut. This age-restricted 72-unit community is centrally located east of the Connecticut River, with restaurants, medical services and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Rosewood Assisted Living is situated in Pittsfield, MA, a city that is the heart of Berkshire County. This historic area offers much to those who are visiting their family members in the area, and it is a great place for residents to move to and call home. With lush, beautiful landscapes,...
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Provides: 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.
Hillcrest of South Windsor, Connecticut is a comfortable and convenient apartment community designed to meet the needs of seniors 62 and over, offering independent living at a rent you can afford. Ideally located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, Hillcrest is just a short drive...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living, Home Care
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our April Time Residential Care Home is conveniently located in the classic Manchester, Connecticut. Nestled among New England's picturesque scenery and quiet community, we pride ourselves on having an array of well-maintained apartments as part of our beautiful living community. We are known for...
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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, 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.
At the very base of Cedar Mountain, surrounded by fresh air and a beautiful natural landscape, you'll find Cedar Mountain Commons. This is an extraordinary senior living community - a meeting place of spirited people, family traditions and fond memories. Living here, in the assisted or...

Cost of independent living in Russell, MA

The average cost of senior living in Russell is $5,705 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,921 per month.

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

Russell, MA
$5,705/mo
$5,121/mo

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

Russell, MA
$5,705/mo
U.S. national average
$4,175/mo

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

$8,941/mo
Independent Living
$5,705/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,701/mo
Studio
$5,989/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,967/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,091/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,594/mo

Senior living costs in Russell 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: Russell, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRussell, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,705/mo$6,422/mo$4,175/mo
Assisted Living$8,882/mo$7,327/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$8,941/mo$7,333/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Russell, MA:$5,705/mo
Massachusetts:$6,422/mo
U.S.:$4,175/mo
Assisted Living
Russell, MA:$8,882/mo
Massachusetts:$7,327/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Russell, MA:$8,941/mo
Massachusetts:$7,333/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Russell, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Russell 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Russell, MA$3,204/mo$3,448/mo-7.1%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Russell, MA
2024 average cost:$3,204/mo
2023 average cost:$3,448/mo
Percent change:-7.1%
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2024 average cost:$4,130/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in 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.

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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Colebrook Village at Hebron

5.0
Colebrook is a well designed, beautiful facility. The residents are friendly and care about each other. Our fabulous staff members work tirelessly to keep us involved, safe and cared for.

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 Discovery Village 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 Benchmark 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
19.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.3%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.5%
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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
32.8%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.7%
17.2%
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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
36.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.3%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
35.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
23.2%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.9%
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Colebrook Village at Hebron, Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community and Cedarbrook Village at Ware are the top-rated independent living facilities near Russell, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 236 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 Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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