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The cost of independent living in Shelburne is about $5,031 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 107 options. Read 1201 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: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In 1884, Glenmeadow was the first organization in Western Massachusetts to provide a safe place for seniors to live out their retirement years with dignity. Today, we continue to redefine retirement living by providing whatever people need to live a worry-free retirement. We provide the...
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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My parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
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: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: 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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I am staying here at the rest home and I haven't been so happy for a long time. I love it here, very supportive staff who assist day or night no matter what. I enjoy the meals and the other peers, every one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In the Autumn of our loved ones years, certain needs and services become vital to their continued well-being. We at the Village Rest Home encourage on-site and/or telephone meetings with family and friends. We can arrange for primary care physicians, schedule doctor's appointments or any other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: 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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Shelburne, MA
The average cost of senior living in Shelburne is $5,031 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,883 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shelburne, MA vs. nearby cities
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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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Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks
5.0
The vilage is a good place to live. Transition was a lot easier than expected because management and the staff go out of their way to help you adjust. Large apartments, very clean facility, many activities to choose from. Visited 3 other places in the area and Stonebrook had the best apartments ...
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All American at Enfield Assisted Living
5.0
I would give a rating of 5 to every category. My mom lived there for 13 months before she passed away. My family and I were very grateful to AA for the excellent care and compassion that was shown to her AND to me. They will always have a special place in my heart. I'm so glad I called A Place ...
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.2%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
42.7%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.6%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
8.8%
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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.
Shelburne, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.8%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43%
Room service
Room service
39.6%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
17.2%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.1%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.4%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.5%
32.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.3%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.9%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.9%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.1%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Spring Village at Summerhill and Southwick Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shelburne, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 107 independent living facilities near Shelburne, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shelburne, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Spring Village at Summerhill and Southwick Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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