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The cost of independent living in Swift River is about $4,222 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 196 options. Read 2276 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.
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
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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.
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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: 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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I am happy and doing okay here. I like that it is nice and quiet. All the people are good to you. I feel that I am safe and cared for. The staff keep the community nice and neat. The grounds are clear, the...
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.
CanterburyCanterbury is an independent living community nestled in beautiful, pristine West Hartford in Hartford County, CT. Being friendly and compassionate toward others is what makes the community such a great place to live. Seniors aged 55 and older who are looking to live an independent...
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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.
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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
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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.
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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: 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.
Waterside is an affordable, newly constructed apartment community for independent seniors aged 50+.  Located on the banks of the Mohawk River, Waterside is situated in a peaceful setting with a spectacular view of the river, surrounding nature areas and a golf course. ...
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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
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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
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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 parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
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: 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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Swift River, MA

The average cost of senior living in Swift River is $4,222 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $4,027 per month.

Independent living costs in Swift River, MA, vs. nearby cities

Swift River, MA
$4,222/mo

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

Swift River, MA
$4,222/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Swift River, MA, vs. other senior living options

$5,790/mo
Independent Living
$4,222/mo

Independent living costs in Swift River, MA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,604/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,462/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,620/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,056/mo

Senior living costs in Swift River 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: Swift River, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwift River, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,222/mo$6,496/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$5,762/mo$7,392/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,790/mo$7,399/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Swift River, MA:$4,222/mo
Massachusetts:$6,496/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Swift River, MA:$5,762/mo
Massachusetts:$7,392/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Swift River, MA:$5,790/mo
Massachusetts:$7,399/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Swift River, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Swift River 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
Swift River, MA$3,204/mo$3,457/mo-7.3%
Massachusetts$4,122/mo$3,862/mo+6.7%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Swift River, MA
2024 average cost:$3,204/mo
2023 average cost:$3,457/mo
Percent change:-7.3%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,122/mo
2023 average cost:$3,862/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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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 Swift River

Recent reviews for independent living in Swift River

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.

Beechwood at Eddy Memorial in Troy, NY

4.8
I have been a Resident of Beechwood for over six years, but at this time of pandemic and destructive weather events I especially appreciate the "peace of mind" it allows me. Not having to worry about handling details of a healthy and safe environment is a blessing.

Boulder Ridge in Canton, CT

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

Swift River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swift River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swift River, 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 Swift River 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 Swift River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swift River, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.8%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
34%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.2%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Swift River 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 Swift River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swift River, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swift River 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 Swift River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swift River, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.3%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.2%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.7%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.2%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Eddy Hawthorne Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Swift River, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 196 independent living facilities near Swift River, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Swift River, Massachusetts are 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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