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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Ashfield, MA
The cost of independent living in South Ashfield is about $4,360 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 160 options. Read 1511 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: 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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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, 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.
The Village at Laurel Lake is located in the cozy little town of Lee, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. This location is perfect if you love to go fishing, kayak, bird watch, or take in the beautiful local scenery. For those that are avid hikers, there is access to the Appalachian Trail through...
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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The facility is amazing! It's in an inner city neighborhood, but they have security and it is safe. The building is amazing! Once she runs out of private pay, she is eligible for state help. There is a...
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.
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.
Reeds Landing Retirement Community is a member of the Loomis Communities, a not-for-profit organization which has served seniors for over 100 years. The only community in Western Massachusetts offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under one roof, Reeds Landing...
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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.
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: 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: 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: 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, 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.
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, 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.
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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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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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.
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.
Cost of independent living in South Ashfield, MA
The average cost of senior living in South Ashfield is $4,360 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,558 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in South Ashfield
Recent reviews for independent living in South Ashfield
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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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.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendliness and kindness of both the staff and residents at various communities, such as The Residence at Brookside, Suffield by the River, and Cedarbrook Village at Ware, creating a positive and supportive atmosphere.
Varied activities and social opportunities. Communities like Keystone Commons, The Residence at Brookside, and Holiday White Oaks offer numerous and diverse activities for residents, from bingo to outings to arts and crafts, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Professionally maintained living spaces. Reviews from communities such as Southwick Village, Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, and Holiday White Oaks consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, including both apartments and common areas.
Helpful and accommodating staff members. Families express appreciation for the kindness and support of staff members at various communities, including Diamond Ridge, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks, and Holiday Quail Run Estates, who go above and beyond to make residents feel cared for.
Delicious and well-prepared meals. Residents at communities such as Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Holiday White Oaks, and Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community often comment on the high quality of their meals and the consideration given to individual dietary needs.
Frequent communication between families and staff. Communication between staff and families is essential for ensuring the well-being of residents, and communities such as Holiday White Oaks, Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, and Diamond Ridge provide regular updates and opportunities for families to connect.
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South Ashfield independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Ashfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Ashfield, 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 South Ashfield 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 South Ashfield 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
25.2%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.7%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.2%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in South Ashfield 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 South Ashfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Ashfield, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.4%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
33.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Ashfield 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 South Ashfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.9%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.8%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.9%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.9%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.6%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.7%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.3%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
25.2%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.8%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.6%
45.7%
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Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Southwick Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Ashfield, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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