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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sterling, MA
The cost of independent living in Sterling is about $6,115 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 161 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Natick, Concord and Worcester.
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9.8
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49 reviews
A Place for Mom sent me a list of facilities in my desired area. We toured three. All were very good, but Residence at Orchard Grove stood above the rest. The facility itself has an open, modern design,...
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 Residence at Orchard Grove is a brand new monthly rental community in Shrewsbury. This luxury senior living community features independent and assisted living apartments along with a supportive neighborhood for those living with dementia and Alzheimer's.Featuring LCB's Everyday Gourmet dining...
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9.3
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34 reviews
My mother was only there for about 7 weeks and then she passed. It was a wonderful place and they were very good to her. We had friends and family going in at all different times and the staff was always...
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.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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9.2
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36 reviews
My loved one was a resident at Dodge Park Rest Home and the overall experience was great for her at this facility. My experience with Dodge Park Rest Home was that they were a very reliable and honest...
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.
Welcome to Dodge Park, Thank you for your interest in Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club. Dodge Park Rest Home is pleased to continue its tradition of service to the community. This year (2012) will be a milestone for Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club, when we will celebrating our 45 years...
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9.0
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40 reviews
Sunrise was a wonderful place. Warm and caring people The staff is so warm and friendly They really give all residents such special attention It's a very expensive place Which can cause a little anxiety...
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.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster is centrally located at the corner of Central Street and Beth Ave, surrounded by a residential neighborhood with easy access to Routes 2, 12 and 190. Inside and out, we offer superbly decorated common areas including beautiful dining areas, living room with...
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8.9
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10 reviews
A few options of apartments available, spacious. Nice kitchens, baths, living rooms. It is a clean, active, and safe community to be in.
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.
The Willows at Worcester is a vibrant, full-service, resort-style retirement community offering you spacious, maintenance-free, independent living apartment homes and cottages; award-winning, chef-prepared meals; and abundant, on-site amenities. We have our own bank, spa, salon/barber shop,...
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8.6
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24 reviews
We don't have any complaints about the building/staff/services. Our experience with Manor on the Hill has been wonderful. They worked with us in the beginning and reassured us this will be her "forever home"...
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.
Manor on the Hill is an 81 Unit, family owned, Assisted Living Community designed to meet the needs of individuals who are still able to live independently with minimal assistance in their daily activities. Manor on the Hill promotes maximum independence by providing personal care &...
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The value is excellent and the staff members would be a ten out of ten. The care services at this community especially during this year have been extraordinary, and the activities are excellent. The rooms...
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.
Corcoran House is an assisted living community born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse in the middle of Clinton. Opened in 1998, the house features 42 apartments and features a staff of trained professionals.
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I chose this community because they have spacious rooms. The building is secure, mail services are right here too. They have a bus to take people to appointment when needed. The grounds are beautifully...
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.
The Anwelt Heritage Apartments turn the historic Anwelt Shoe factory into beautiful, eco-friendly apartments for active adults 55 and better. Anwelt Has 86 one and two-bedroom residences ranging in size from 656 to over 1200 square feet. The sun- filled residences highlight architectural...
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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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: 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, 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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Sterling, MA
The average cost of senior living in Sterling is $6,115 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monson Center, MA with an average of $4,635 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sterling, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sterling, MA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sterling vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sterling, MA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Sterling
Recent reviews for independent living in Sterling
Fairview Estates in Hopkinton, MA
5.0
Everyone has been very welcoming and warm.
Very attentive and helpful !
There is always someone available 24/7 and always right there to help. The dining room is wonderful and the meals are great !
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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Sterling independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sterling independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sterling, 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 Sterling 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 Sterling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sterling, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sterling 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 Sterling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sterling, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sterling 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 Sterling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sterling, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Summer Place, Atria Draper Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sterling, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Sterling, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sterling, Massachusetts are Summer Place, Atria Draper Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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