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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shelburne, MA
The cost of independent living in Shelburne is about $4,896 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 106 options. Read 1128 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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The Payn Foundation Home has been a great answer for our mom, who moved in two months ago. She still has her independence, but with the benefit of having a community surrounding her. It was just too lonely...
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 now require that all new admissions MUST be vaccinated against COVID19.Louis F Payn Foundation provides seniors with an independent living community in Chatham, NY. Chatham is a part of Columbia County and it provides its residents with a great place to live. Those who spend time in Chatham...
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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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Great care in memory unit. Clean, attractive facility with excellent food. My husband has dementia and it's his 1st time in a facility. He was apprehensive about it but with encouragement from staff,...
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...
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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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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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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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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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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 offer wonderful options for people who have a wide range of needs, but a strong desire to maintain their privacy and independence.This comfortable and cozy lifestyle includes many wonderful amenities. Our full scope of services consists of 24-hour staff, a secured building, housekeeping,...
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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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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
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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
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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: 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.
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.
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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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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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.
As an integral part of the Hillside Village Keene Life Plan Retirement community, The Prospect-Woodward Health Center is a not-for-profit community, offering Assisted Living and Specialized Memory Care in Keene NH. Prospect-Woodward is made up of 43 attractive, newly built, private assisted...
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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,...
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: 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 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: 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
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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.
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: 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.
Cost of independent living in Shelburne, MA
The average cost of senior living in Shelburne is $4,896 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,558 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shelburne, MA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Shelburne
Recent reviews for independent living in Shelburne
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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Day Brook Village Senior Living in Holyoke, MA
5.0
Day Brook Village is a wonderful facility. Apartments are clean and well appointed. And every person that we encountered and interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to have us there. A very happy place.
Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks
5.0
Just moved in a week ago. The staff has been excellent. They are courteous, pleasant and helpful. The residence itself is clean and well maintained. The few apartment issues were addressed immediately and well. The dining facilities are excellent and dining staff top flight.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Wide range of activities. Residents at various communities enjoy an array of diverse activities. At Keystone Commons, there are offerings for staying connected like morning share, happy hour, restaurant outings, pet therapy, and trivia pub. For staying inspired, residents can participate in painting classes, spiritual ...
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Resident-friendly staff. Several reviews mention the warm and welcoming nature of the staff at their communities. For instance, at Sweetwood of Williamstown, the staff's care and dedication are appreciated by the residents. At Suffield by the River, the employees' friendliness and empathetic care make a significant ...
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Diverse apartment sizes. Communities cater to various needs and preferences by providing a range of apartment sizes. At Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks, residents appreciate the large apartments, while Holiday Bluebird Estates offers a reasonable price for a very nice facility. Some communities, like The Wellin ...
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Communication with families. Families value clear and consistent communication from their loved ones' communities. At Goddard House, they praise the excellent communication between the staff and the families. At The Wellington at Springfield, the staff's responsiveness and approachability are commended for putting famil ...
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Access to amenities and services. Amenities and services play a crucial role in ensuring seniors live comfortably and independently. Some communities, like Keystone Commons and Sweetwood of Williamstown, offer dining, housekeeping, and transportation services, providing residents with convenience and peace of mind.
Caring and supportive environment. Lastly, the caring and supportive nature of communities is a key feature for many residents. At American House Keene, American House Keene offers a homelike atmosphere filled with companionship and caring eyes on the residents every day. At Holiday Quail Run Estates, the staff's responsivene ...
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Shelburne independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelburne independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelburne, 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 Shelburne 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 Shelburne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelburne, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.4%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.3%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.7%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.8%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelburne 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 Shelburne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.6%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.3%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelburne 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 Shelburne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelburne, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.2%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.8%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.5%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
45.3%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
23.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.1%
45.6%
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Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Southwick Village and Spring Village at Summerhill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shelburne, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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