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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Leyden, MA

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The cost of independent living in West Leyden is about $5,078 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 96 options. Read 1046 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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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.
We offer wonderful options for people who have a wide range of needs, but a strong desire to maintain their privacy and independence.This comfortable and cozy lifestyle includes many wonderful amenities. Our full scope of services consists of 24-hour staff, a secured building, housekeeping,...
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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.
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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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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: 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, 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
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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.
Rosewood Assisted Living is situated in Pittsfield, MA, a city that is the heart of Berkshire County. This historic area offers much to those who are visiting their family members in the area, and it is a great place for residents to move to and call home. With lush, beautiful landscapes,...
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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.
Our home was established in 1983. Our home’s configuration is two houses that were located side by side to each other and were connected in 1994 by a newly constructed building. Hence the name, Side By Side. We have thirty-six private furnished rooms and one two-bedroom apartment. This connection...
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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, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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...
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.
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...
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The facility is amazing! It's in an inner city neighborhood, but they have security and it is safe. The building is amazing! Once she runs out of private pay, she is eligible for state help. There is a...
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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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.

Cost of independent living in West Leyden, MA

The average cost of senior living in West Leyden is $5,078 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,558 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Leyden, MA vs. nearby cities

West Leyden, MA
$5,078/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Leyden, MA vs. the state and national average

West Leyden, MA
$5,078/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Leyden vs. other types of senior living

$5,597/mo
Independent Living
$5,078/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in West Leyden, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,304/mo
Studio
$6,046/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,482/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,558/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,916/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in West Leyden over time

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What families are saying about independent living in West Leyden

Recent reviews for independent living in West Leyden

Cedarbrook Village at Ware

4.9
Welcoming front desk staff. Executive Director and marketing staff all pleasant and helpful. Answered all of our questions. Provided lots of details for us to consider. All the staff have smiles on their faces when they are working! Very helpful to residents and their families. Extremely clean ...
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The Arbors at Greenfield

5.0
I was always getting quick replies via email whenever I had a question about adding money or if my MIL needed something. Also ongoing communication with onsite staff during visits. Room size was comfortable refrigerator, microwave and stove top available. Need to provide all linens but they ...
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All American at Enfield Assisted Living

5.0
I would give a rating of 5 to every category. My mom lived there for 13 months before she passed away. My family and I were very grateful to AA for the excellent care and compassion that was shown to her AND to me. They will always have a special place in my heart. I'm so glad I called A Place ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly community atmosphere. Several reviews highlight the welcoming and friendly nature of the residents and staff at various communities, such as at Suffield by the River, where newcomers are introduced to every person working there and everyone feels respected and valued.
Variety of engaging activities. Residents enjoy the diverse range of activities offered at different communities, like Keystone Commons, which boasts a multitude of options including arts and crafts, fitness classes, and social gatherings to keep residents active and engaged.
Thoughtful and helpful staff. Reviews for Sweetwood of Williamstown and Suffield by the River emphasize the exceptional level of care and support provided by staff members, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met, and genuinely care about their well-being.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents are consistently impressed by the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, such as Holiday Bluebird Estates, where every detail is attended to, from the common areas to their personal apartments.
Flexible and accommodating. Communities like Holiday Quail Run Estates demonstrate the ability to adapt to residents' needs, with the flexibility to offer personalized care and services, making the transition to senior living as smooth as possible.
Access to local amenities and services. Living at Sweetwood of Williamstown provides easy access to local amenities and services, allowing residents to maintain an active and engaged lifestyle, while still enjoying the safety and security of a senior living community.
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West Leyden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Leyden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Leyden, 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 West Leyden 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 West Leyden 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
29.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in West Leyden 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 West Leyden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
38.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Leyden 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 West Leyden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.9%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
24.4%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.3%
45.7%
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Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and The Gables of Fitchburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Leyden, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 96 independent living facilities near West Leyden, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in West Leyden, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Suffield by the River and Southwick Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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