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The cost of independent living in South Monson is about $4,676 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 312 options. Read 4315 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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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: 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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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: 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.
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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
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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...
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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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.
Rockridge, a not-for-profit Retirement Community, provides singles and couples 62 or older with a rewarding lifestyle on a magnificent 12-acre site adjacent to Fitzgerald Lake Conservation area in Northampton, MA. Established in 1971, the Rockridge grounds are beautifully landscaped and allow...
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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.
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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, 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: 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 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.
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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.
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
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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: 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
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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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in South Monson, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Monson is $4,676 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $4,346 per month.

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

South Monson, MA
$4,678/mo
$5,273/mo

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

South Monson, MA
$4,678/mo
U.S. national average
$4,175/mo

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

$6,532/mo
Independent Living
$4,678/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,920/mo
Studio
$6,379/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,573/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,183/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,969/mo

Senior living costs in South Monson 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 Monson, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Monson, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,678/mo$6,422/mo$4,175/mo
Assisted Living$6,489/mo$7,325/mo$4,716/mo
Memory Care$6,532/mo$7,332/mo$4,970/mo
Independent Living
South Monson, MA:$4,678/mo
Massachusetts:$6,422/mo
U.S.:$4,175/mo
Assisted Living
South Monson, MA:$6,489/mo
Massachusetts:$7,325/mo
U.S.:$4,716/mo
Memory Care
South Monson, MA:$6,532/mo
Massachusetts:$7,332/mo
U.S.:$4,970/mo
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Independent living costs in South Monson, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Monson 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 Monson, MA$3,856/mo$3,720/mo+3.7%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
South Monson, MA
2024 average cost:$3,856/mo
2023 average cost:$3,720/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
Massachusetts
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 South Monson

Recent reviews for independent living in South Monson

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.

Capitol Ridge at Providence

5.0
I love it here more than you can imagine. The staff is really good and friendly, the food is good and I have a life again. I have one of the largest apartments with a back door and patio which is great because I have a little dog so I can just let her out and watch her from inside. And I love ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff and residents. Many reviews praise the warm and inviting atmosphere at various communities, with residents and staff described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. At Holiday Quail Run Estates, the staff go above and beyond to make the moving process easier for families and ensure their loved ones feel at ho ...
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A variety of activities and social opportunities. Reviews consistently mention the importance of social activities and engagement in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At the Keystone Commons, there is a wide range of activities available, including arts and crafts, music performances, and fitness classes. Magnolia Heights ...
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Quality food and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, residents express appreciation for the quality of the food and dining experiences at their community. At Anchor Bay at Pocasset, the meals are described as above average, and at The Highlands, residents enjoy the variety of meal choices and the accommodations made for ...
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Immaculate cleanliness and maintenance. Residents frequently praise the cleanliness and maintenance of their community, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor spaces. At Capitol Ridge at Providence, the facility is described as immaculate, and Atria Draper Place mentions that the apartments and common areas ...
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Supportive and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the helpfulness and supportiveness of the staff at their community, with several expressing appreciation for the accommodations made to meet individual needs. At Cedarbrook Village at Ware, the staff are described as attentive and always willing to help, and at Colebrook ...
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Flexible and accommodating living spaces. Residents appreciate the flexibility and adaptability of their living spaces, with several mentioning the ability to decorate their apartments to their preference and the availability of different apartment sizes to suit various needs. At Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill, the variety of a ...
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South Monson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Monson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Monson, 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 Monson 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 Monson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Monson, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.7%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.6%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Monson 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 Monson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Monson, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Monson 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 Monson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Monson, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.5%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.2%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.9%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.8%
46.5%
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