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The cost of independent living in South Wendell is about $5,383 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 171 options. Read 2460 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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Mclean has closed a few times due to Covid concerns. This is why the overall experience is a 4. My father says that the food that is served is good, but not great. It is a caring environment that provides...
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.
The Village at McLean includes 15 barrier-free cottages, 48 large, spacious apartments plus a neighborhood of 13 villas . We are under construction of a beautiful new apartment building that will have 55 one & two bedroom apartments. Some will have balconies and fireplaces. Amenities will be...
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The staff is excellent here at Aynsley Place. The LNAs are fabulous, the nurses are great, and they are all very attentive and very much aware of my loved one's needs. They are great at keeping me updated...
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.
Conveniently located near the heart of downtown Nashua, New Hampshire, residents of Aynsley Place enjoy luxury living and unparalleled care. Our tastefully appointed and beautifully furnished assisted living center provides many of the personal care services desired with the added benefit of...
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My parents loved living at Belden Forest Court for 4 years. The staff was friendly and helpful. My parents enjoyed the variety of activities, and the light housekeeping and linen service included in 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.
Belden Forest Court is the ultimate in carefree, independent retirement living. Our residents enjoy the pride of ownership or rental and the harmonious life-style that is so desirable. Belden Forest Court is planned for the safety, convenience and dignity of its residents. We are committed to the...
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They were FANTASTIC to work with when my uncle was alive they bent over backwards for him. HOWEVER when he passed [date removed] I was owed a substantial refund because I prepaid and he passed a lot quicker...
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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Today is my one year anniversary of living here and I am beyond happy with everything. The building itself is well kept, clean and ultra safe. The apartments are spacious. The staff is helpful and friendly....
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.
Coliseum Seniors II is a popular senior apartment community for seniors in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Nashua is the second largest city in New Hampshire and offers a plethora of activities to entertain you and your guests. Filled with historic architecture, this city is close to...
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A family member of mine moved into the Landing a month ago. We are very happy with our decision. The facility is lovely. [name removed] the Executive Director and Dementia Specialist made all our family...
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.
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...
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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: 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.
We are a 23 bed licensed level 4 rest home located less than a 1/4 mile off rt. 2. Our size allows us to do the little extras that are so important to the elderly community. We are rated one of the top 5 rest homes in Massachusetts. Applewood is a family and our residents are treated with love...
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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
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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.
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...
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: 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.
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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.
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.
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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: 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, Senior Apartments
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.
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, 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...
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 Wendell, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Wendell is $5,383 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $4,027 per month.

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

South Wendell, MA
$5,383/mo
$5,354/mo

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

South Wendell, MA
$5,383/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$6,513/mo
Independent Living
$5,383/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,700/mo
Studio
$4,071/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,631/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,741/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,005/mo

Senior living costs in South Wendell 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 Wendell, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Wendell, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,383/mo$6,496/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$6,513/mo$7,392/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$6,513/mo$7,399/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
South Wendell, MA:$5,383/mo
Massachusetts:$6,496/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
South Wendell, MA:$6,513/mo
Massachusetts:$7,392/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
South Wendell, MA:$6,513/mo
Massachusetts:$7,399/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in South Wendell, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Wendell 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Wendell, MA$3,573/mo$3,694/mo-3.3%
Massachusetts$4,122/mo$3,862/mo+6.7%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
South Wendell, MA
2024 average cost:$3,573/mo
2023 average cost:$3,694/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,122/mo
2023 average cost:$3,862/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in South Wendell

Recent reviews for independent living in South Wendell

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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American House Keene

4.9
My father lived in American House, Keene for eight years; six of them alone after my mother died. American House was absolutely the best place for him. He had company, care, and companionship. The staff were terrific. I never had to worry about him because I knew caring eyes were on him every ...
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Keystone Commons in Ludlow, MA

4.6
It's a great place but it is so over the top expensive. I don't know how anyone can afford it for long and you really never know how long. Staff are great and the activities are fun.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews for various communities, such as The Highlands, Holiday White Oaks, and Keystone Commons, mention the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Residents and their families appreciate the attentiveness and care that staff members provide.
Active community with various events and activities. Numerous reviews, including those from Keystone Commons, The Highlands, Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, and The Wellington at Springfield, highlight the wide range of activities offered to residents. Whether it's bingo, music performances, or field trips, residents are encourag ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. According to reviews for Keystone Commons, Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, and Holiday White Oaks, the food is a major factor in the overall satisfaction with the communities. Chefs cater to individual dietary needs and preferences, ensuring residents look forward to mealtimes.
Comfortable, clean, and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews for Southwick Village, Holiday Bluebird Estates, and Holiday Quail Run Estates mention the cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces. Residents find their apartments and common areas to be inviting and well-maintained.
Accessible and convenient transportation. Reviews for Goddard House, The Highlands, and The Residence at Orchard Grove mention the availability and convenience of transportation options within the communities, allowing residents to easily attend appointments and engage in outside activities.
Supportive and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews for American House Keene, Holiday White Oaks, and Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community emphasize the sense of community and support that residents experience. Many mention making new friends and feeling at home in their new living arrangements.
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South Wendell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Wendell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Wendell, 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 Wendell 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 Wendell 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
32.9%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.3%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
46.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in South Wendell 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 Wendell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Wendell, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
36.9%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Wendell 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 Wendell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Wendell, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.9%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.9%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.3%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.4%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.4%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.3%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
31.5%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Artisan at Hudson, Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community and Cedarbrook Village at Ware are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Wendell, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 171 independent living facilities near South Wendell, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Wendell, Massachusetts are Spring Village at Summerhill, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and Southwick Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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