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The cost of independent living in South Royalston is about $6,085 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 226 options. Read 3658 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
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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.
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...
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: 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.
Shillman House Shillman House is an independent living community that is located in Framingham, MA. This community is located in a beautiful area and is open to seniors who are looking for a caring home. Framingham is a part of Middlesex County and it offers much for residents and guests to check...
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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.
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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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All new management team has made some wonderful changes for the residents. Thank you!
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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My loved one was previously a resident at Courville At Manchester and it was a great experience. They have a great staff. I would recommend this facility to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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
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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.
Welcome to The Village at Farm Pond, a Parkside Community designed to capture the spirit and charm of New England. The grounds are expansive and truly breathtaking. Enjoy its beauty throughout the year, from the cozy three-season porch or while meandering amidst our walking paths and accessible...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home 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.
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.
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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...
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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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: Senior Apartments
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Mom is really happy here! I've heard her remark to friends that it is the "best move she ever made". This is a very nice looking place, it's always clean and well kept looking, and the staff are all very...
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.
White Rock Senior CommunityWhite Rock Senior Community is a senior housing community for residents 55 and over, located in beautiful Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The community is situated on 20 acres, overlooking the mountains. New Hampshire is a lovely place to live. Residents of Bow...
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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.
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: 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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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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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 South Royalston, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Royalston is $6,085 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $4,351 per month.

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

South Royalston, MA
$6,086/mo
$5,726/mo
$5,992/mo

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

South Royalston, MA
$6,086/mo
U.S. national average
$4,213/mo

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

$5,916/mo
Independent Living
$6,086/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,085/mo
Studio
$6,825/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,150/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,868/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,344/mo

Senior living costs in South Royalston 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 Royalston, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Royalston, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,086/mo$6,421/mo$4,213/mo
Assisted Living$5,916/mo$7,325/mo$4,750/mo
Memory Care$5,916/mo$7,332/mo$5,016/mo
Independent Living
South Royalston, MA:$6,086/mo
Massachusetts:$6,421/mo
U.S.:$4,213/mo
Assisted Living
South Royalston, MA:$5,916/mo
Massachusetts:$7,325/mo
U.S.:$4,750/mo
Memory Care
South Royalston, MA:$5,916/mo
Massachusetts:$7,332/mo
U.S.:$5,016/mo
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Independent living costs in South Royalston, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Royalston 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 Royalston, MA$3,869/mo$3,796/mo+1.9%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
South Royalston, MA
2024 average cost:$3,869/mo
2023 average cost:$3,796/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,130/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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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 Royalston

Recent reviews for independent living in South Royalston

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

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

Friendly and welcoming staff. Several reviews from Holiday Birch Heights, Atria Draper Place, and Pleasant View Retirement praise the kindness and helpfulness of the staff members at their communities. Residents and families appreciate the warm greetings and attentiveness of the staff, making for a welcoming environmen ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Reviews for Keystone Commons, Heatherwood, and Camellia Gardens mention the wide range of activities offered at their communities. From crafts and exercise classes to field trips and musical performances, residents stay engaged and active in their daily lives.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Numerous reviews, including those from Southwick Village, The Highlands, and Pleasant View Retirement, compliment the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities. Residents appreciate the attention to detail in their living spaces and common areas, creating an inviting atmosphere.
Frequent and effective communication. Reviews from The Highlands, Camellia Gardens, and Holiday Birch Heights emphasize the importance of clear communication between staff and families. Regular updates on resident care and activities help families feel connected and reassured.
Nutritious and satisfying meals. Several reviews, such as those from Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Pleasant View Retirement, and Keystone Commons, praise the quality of the meals at their communities. Residents look forward to their daily meals, which accommodate different dietary needs and preferences.
Supportive and accommodating community. Reviews from Holiday Birch Heights, The Highlands, and Fairview Estates highlight the sense of community and support at their communities. Residents and families appreciate the consideration and understanding shown during transitions and challenging times.
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South Royalston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Royalston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Royalston, 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 Royalston 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 Royalston 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
36.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
48%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Royalston 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 Royalston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Royalston, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Royalston 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 Royalston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Royalston, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
58%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.5%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
57.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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46.5%
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