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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Orange, MA
The cost of independent living in West Orange is about $5,492 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 167 options. Read 1805 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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The community has an older resident group and there are not a lot of younger seniors. The communication between the staff and the family could be better. The nurses are very quick to return our calls but...
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.
Heritage at Framingham is an Assisted Living community where seniors find the services and security they need without giving up the traditions and independence they cherish. Located in eight park-like acres in the Nobscot region of Framingham, Heritage at Framingham offers seniors personal care...
8.0
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Great care in memory unit. Clean, attractive facility with excellent food. My husband has dementia and it's his 1st time in a facility. He was apprehensive about it but with encouragement from staff,...
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...
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My mother in law has Alzheimer's and could no longer safely live alone. She had a difficult time leaving her home of 50+ years. She now has lived in Sugar Hill for months. She loves it and is so happy. She...
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.
Sugar Hill Senior Living Community is a recently restored mansion located on over 20 acres of manicured grounds in the heart of the Berkshires. We offer 24-hour personal assistance in a socially active, gracious residential setting. Our residents enjoy such amenities as beautifully appointed...
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The friendliness is good. The staff calls me all the time, and the interaction is good. The food is good. They have puzzles, Bingo and Dominoes. The value for the money is very good.
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: 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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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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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.
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: 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
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: 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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: 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.
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...
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.
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: 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: 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, 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.
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.
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: 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: 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.
Cost of independent living in West Orange, MA
The average cost of senior living in West Orange is $5,492 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,559 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Orange, MA vs. nearby cities
West Orange, MA
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Orange, MA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Orange vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in West Orange, MA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in West Orange
Recent reviews for independent living in West Orange
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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Day Brook Village Senior Living in Holyoke, MA
5.0
Day Brook Village is a wonderful facility. Apartments are clean and well appointed. And every person that we encountered and interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to have us there. A very happy 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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Wide range of activities to encourage socialization. Residents across several communities, including Sweetwood of Williamstown, Keystone Commons, and The Highlands, appreciate the variety of activities offered to them. These include bingo, movie nights, musical performances, and outings to nearby museums and wineries.
Attentive and responsive staff. Reviews consistently praise the kindness and attentiveness of community staff members. For instance, at Goddard House, the staff goes above and beyond to make sure residents' needs are met, and at Camellia Gardens, the communication with the family is excellent.
Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Residents at multiple communities, such as Holiday Bluebird Estates, Day Brook Village Senior Living, and The Highlands, mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere, where they've made dear friends, and everyone is supportive and caring.
Well-maintained facilities and apartments. Reviews for communities like Southwick Village, The Highlands, and The Wellington at Springfield, mention the cleanliness and upkeep of their facilities and apartments, contributing to a comfortable living experience for residents.
Reasonable cost and value for the money. Despite some communities experiencing higher costs and rent increases, such as Artisan at Hudson and Rainbow Vista, many families still feel that the value they receive is worth the investment, particularly in terms of the care and amenities provided.
Access to nearby services and amenities. Communities like The Highlands, The Willows at Worcester, and Goddard House offer convenient access to important services and amenities, such as grocery stores, doctors' offices, and public transportation, making daily life easier for residents.
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West Orange independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Orange independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Orange, 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 Orange 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 Orange partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Orange, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
44.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.4%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in West Orange 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 Orange communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Orange, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Orange 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 Orange offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Orange, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.6%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedarbrook Village at Ware, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Southwick Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Orange, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 167 independent living facilities near West Orange, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in West Orange, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Southwick Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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