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The cost of independent living in Wendell Depot is about $5,602 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 163 options. Read 2031 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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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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...
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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
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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.
As an integral part of the Hillside Village Keene Life Plan Retirement community, The Prospect-Woodward Health Center is a not-for-profit community, offering Assisted Living and Specialized Memory Care in Keene NH. Prospect-Woodward is made up of 43 attractive, newly built, private assisted...
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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: 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.
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: 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.
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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
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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.
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: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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Cost of independent living in Wendell Depot, MA

The average cost of senior living in Wendell Depot is $5,602 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,921 per month.

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

Wendell Depot, MA
$5,602/mo
$5,361/mo

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

Wendell Depot, MA
$5,602/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$6,696/mo
Independent Living
$5,602/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,106/mo
Studio
$6,470/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,746/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,218/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,325/mo

Senior living costs in Wendell Depot 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: Wendell Depot, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWendell Depot, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,602/mo$6,422/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$6,696/mo$7,327/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$6,696/mo$7,333/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Wendell Depot, MA:$5,602/mo
Massachusetts:$6,422/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Wendell Depot, MA:$6,696/mo
Massachusetts:$7,327/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Wendell Depot, MA:$6,696/mo
Massachusetts:$7,333/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Wendell Depot, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wendell Depot 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wendell Depot, MA$3,548/mo$3,663/mo-3.1%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Wendell Depot, MA
2024 average cost:$3,548/mo
2023 average cost:$3,663/mo
Percent change:-3.1%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,130/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
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 Wendell Depot

Recent reviews for independent living in Wendell Depot

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

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Numerous reviews from communities like The Highlands, Cedarbrook Village at Ware, and Keystone Commons praise the friendly and welcoming nature of their communities, where residents make friends and feel at home. The staff are described as personable and caring, making newcomers feel welco ...
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Variety of activities and social events. Residents across various communities including Goddard House, Cedarbrook Village at Ware, and Keystone Commons enjoy the numerous activities and social events offered to them. From arts and crafts to exercising classes, residents find joy in staying engaged and active within their communit ...
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Attentive and helpful staff. Reviews from communities such as The Highlands, The Wellington at Springfield, and Holiday Bluebird Estates highlight the attentiveness and helpfulness of their community staff. Residents appreciate the care and support provided by the staff in both everyday tasks and emergencies.
Well-maintained facilities. Communities like Southwick Village, The Highlands, and The Willows at Worcester are praised for their cleanliness and upkeep. Residents express satisfaction with the well-maintained facilities, from apartments to common areas, making for a comfortable living environment.
Personalized care and support. Reviews for communities such as Sweetwood of Williamstown, The Highlands, and American House Keene mention the personalized care and support provided to their loved ones. Staff show compassion and understanding, ensuring each resident receives the attention and assistance they need.
Access to amenities and services. Communities like Holiday Quail Run Estates, The Willows at Worcester, and The Wellington at Springfield offer various amenities and services, including transportation, housekeeping, and meals. Residents appreciate the convenience and independence these offerings provide.
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Wendell Depot independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wendell Depot independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wendell Depot, 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 Wendell Depot 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 Wendell Depot partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wendell Depot, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.1%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
46.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.7%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wendell Depot 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 Wendell Depot communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wendell Depot, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.9%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wendell Depot 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 Wendell Depot offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wendell Depot, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.6%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.9%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
51.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.1%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.2%
46.5%
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