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The cost of independent living in Southwick is about $4,299 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 277 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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9.5
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My client is very happy at Southwick Village. The happiest I've ever seen him. The people who live there are very friendly and the staff is awesome..im glad I gave them a second look. [name removed] was very...
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.
Welcome to Southwick Village Residential Living! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include active adult, independent living and assisted living. Throughout each...
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9.3
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47 reviews
9.3
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47 reviews
5 star
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Everyone that works there is kind and respectful of all the workers, and that goes for everyone who lives there. There's no judgement at this facility. It takes special people to have the patience that these...
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.
Suffield by the River offers everything you could possibly want in senior residential living: - Independent living in beautifully appointed, spacious apartments with a full array of services and amenities. - Assisted living services offering as little or as much assistance as needed. - River's...
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9.2
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51 reviews
9.2
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51 reviews
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Light housekeeping is promised but rarely happens. Staff is great, warm and friendly and they encourage joining in with various activities. Inviting, safe, comfortable and the living units are beautiful
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.
Quail Run Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds on the outskirts of Springfield, you'll love the comfortable facilities, our friendly staff and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from...
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8.6
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27 reviews
8.6
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The application and registration process was easy enough. The food is adequate. The apartments both times were more than adequate and very clean. The last one was a studio and even that was plenty spacious...
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.
Our progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
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8.6
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38 reviews
8.6
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Very lovely place that tries hard. Compassionate care; outstanding food in memory care; a little expensive; access to the nurses that run the place was somewhat problematic for me (direct communication...
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.
Armbrook Village offers seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted living options as well as a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss...
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8.5
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They're not inclined to raise the rent here. I live in the smallest apartment that they have available and it works for me, it is 640 square feet. I would recommend Suffield Commons to others looking for...
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.
Suffield Commons is located in downtown historic Suffield, Connecticut. With a great location, everything you need is in walking distance; the shops, church, and even the library. Enjoy local festivals and events? You won't miss the action here! Our apartments feature: wall to wall carpeting, a...
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1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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39 reviews
7.2
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The manager and activities staff was very good. The only issue I had was that his hygiene was totally ignored. His clothes were never changed; no showers at all.
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.
Built in 1923 and prominently overlooking the city of West Springfield, Our Lady of Sorrows Monastery was renovated in 1999 to become Landmark at Monastery Heights, Senior Living Community. The beautiful building overlooks 18 spectacular acres of lawns, walking paths, and gardens and house 105...
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Cost of independent living in Southwick, MA

The average cost of senior living in Southwick is $4,299 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,907 per month.

Independent living costs in Southwick, MA, vs. nearby cities

Southwick, MA
$4,299/mo
$5,078/mo
$4,305/mo

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

Southwick, MA
$4,299/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Southwick, MA, vs. other senior living options

$6,015/mo
Independent Living
$4,299/mo

Independent living costs in Southwick, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,465/mo
Studio
$5,578/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,881/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,582/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,132/mo

Senior living costs in Southwick 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: Southwick, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouthwick, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,299/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$6,015/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,015/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Southwick, MA:$4,299/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Southwick, MA:$6,015/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Southwick, MA:$6,015/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Southwick, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Southwick 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
Southwick, MA$2,940/mo$3,365/mo-12.6%
Massachusetts$4,037/mo$3,577/mo+12.9%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Southwick, MA
2024 average cost:$2,940/mo
2023 average cost:$3,365/mo
Percent change:-12.6%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,037/mo
2023 average cost:$3,577/mo
Percent change:+12.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Southwick

Recent reviews for independent living in Southwick

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.

Brookdale Chatfield in West Hartford, CT

4.9
The overall quality of the meals has been great, but the coordination of making sure our loved one is getting the right meals has been difficult. They activities are fine and based off our experience so far we would recommend Brookdale Chatfield to others.

Boulder Ridge in Canton, CT

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

Southwick independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Southwick independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Southwick, 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 Southwick 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 Southwick partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Southwick, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.4%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Southwick 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 Southwick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Southwick, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
85.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
85.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Southwick 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 Southwick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Southwick, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
85.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
85.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
85.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.7%
46.4%
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