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The cost of independent living in South Deerfield is about $4,795 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 170 options. Read 2234 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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Photo of The Prospect Woodward Health Center at Hillside Village
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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.
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...
Photo of The Hills at Paxton Village
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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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: 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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Photo of Washington Elms
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.
Photo of Veterans Home
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.
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This is an older building so I would give the look of it a 3. They offer daily activities such as Karaoke, daily exercise and my mom has taken advantage of the bingo. My parents attitude is now more...
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.
Delamere WoodsSituated in a picturesque country setting right off route 159 in Hartford County, Delamere Woods in Windsor, CT is an independent living community for those who want to enjoy their golden years in a tranquil environment. While the greenery and scenic landscapes are peaceful, they...
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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: 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: 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.
Photo of Colony Retirement Homes I and II
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.
Photo of Colony Retirement Homes III
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: 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
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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
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: 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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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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.
Photo of Elms At Briarwood
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.
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 Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...
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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...
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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.
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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The care is great and they have excellent activities. I can't think of any ways they could improve. What we like most about Seabury is the staff. They're always very upbeat and attentive. I'm not there all...
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.

Cost of independent living in South Deerfield, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Deerfield is $4,795 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,907 per month.

Independent living costs in South Deerfield, MA, vs. nearby cities

South Deerfield, MA
$4,795/mo
$5,335/mo

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

South Deerfield, MA
$4,795/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in South Deerfield, MA, vs. other senior living options

$6,245/mo
Independent Living
$4,795/mo

Independent living costs in South Deerfield, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,118/mo
Studio
$6,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,510/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,213/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,245/mo

Senior living costs in South Deerfield 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: South Deerfield, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Deerfield, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,795/mo$6,353/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$6,245/mo$7,238/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,245/mo$7,244/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
South Deerfield, MA:$4,795/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
South Deerfield, MA:$6,245/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
South Deerfield, MA:$6,245/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in South Deerfield, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Deerfield 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Deerfield, MA$3,212/mo$3,525/mo-8.9%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
South Deerfield, MA
2024 average cost:$3,212/mo
2023 average cost:$3,525/mo
Percent change:-8.9%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,130/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in South Deerfield

Recent reviews for independent living in South Deerfield

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.

Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Boulder Ridge in Canton, CT

5.0
Excellent experience with maintenance & mgmt! I would recommend to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and helpful staff members. Multiple reviews mention the attentiveness and kindness of staff members at various communities, such as Holiday Bluebird Estates, where they go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met and families are kept informed. The friendly and welcoming nature of the staff creates a sense of ...
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Variety of activities to cater to diverse interests. Residents at Goddard House appreciate the abundance of activities offered, which suits a range of interests and encourages socialization. They enjoy activities like musical performances, exercise classes, and trips to museums, as well as more relaxed pursuits like gardening and painting.
Modern and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of community living spaces, both for private rooms and common areas. At Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, residents praise the modern and updated interiors, which contribute to a comfortable and contemporary living experience.
Customized care plans for individual needs. Several reviews highlight the importance of personalized care plans at different communities, like Holiday White Oaks, where staff members tailor services to meet residents' unique requirements and preferences. This customized approach ensures that each individual receives the care and attenti ...
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Community engagement and a sense of belonging. Many residents express appreciation for the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at their communities, such as Arbors of Hop Brook, where they've made friends and feel at home. The sense of community fosters a strong connection between residents, promoting overall happiness and well-being.
Supportive environment for health and wellness. Numerous reviews mention the importance of health and wellness in their community choices, like American House Keene, where residents have access to on-site health care services and supportive care. This focus on well-being enables seniors to maintain their independence and live their best liv ...
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South Deerfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Deerfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Deerfield, 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 Deerfield 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 Deerfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Deerfield, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Deerfield 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 Deerfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Deerfield, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Deerfield 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 Deerfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Deerfield, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
29%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.9%
46.4%
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