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The cost of independent living in West Ware is about $5,411 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 322 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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Photo of Cedarbrook Village at WareCommunity card badge
1313 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.8
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46 reviews
9.8
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46 reviews
5 star
87%
4 star
13%
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I visit my mom at Cedarbrook several days a week. The receptionist always greets me and several staff and/or residents ask to pet my dog (yes, my dog has always been welcomed.) As we walk through the...
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.
Now doing in person tours!Tucked into the verdant hills of the Pioneer Valley is the town of Ware, Massachusetts. Named the “Manour of Peace” in 1716 by its founder, John Read, Ware remains to this day a quiet town that embraces commercial and recreational growth without allowing it to impose on...
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Photo of Benchmark at Orchard Valley
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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39 reviews
9.2
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39 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
23%
3 star
5%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
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Staff was kind and attentive, activities were plentiful, the rooms were good size. It's a great place for someone who has difficulty walking long distances as it is not a big place, but it is well taken care...
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.
Orchard Valley at Wilbraham blends the best of assisted living with a small town atmosphere. Known for its working farms and annual peach festival, our community embodies close family ties, fond memories and lasting traditions. Just a short drive from Main Street in Wilbraham, MA, Orchard Valley...
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Photo of Christopher Heights Of Belchertown
66 Photos available
9.0
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6 reviews
9.0
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6 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
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Beautiful place very nice people great staff lots of activities i give it 5. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Our Premier Assisted Living Community is located in the beautiful Carriage Grove neighborhood that features walking paths and a common green. Our community has options that accommodate an individual's personal and financial needs allowing every resident to remain in a private apartment to live...
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77 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.8
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31 reviews
8.8
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31 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
32%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
1 star
6%
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What we like the most about the community is just knowing they are getting the care they need and that they offer different levels of care based on individual needs. Everyone there is so nice and they really...
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.
Keystone Commons provides Independent, Assisted, Alzheimer's and Memory Care residential living in Ludlow, MA.  Keystone Commons is a rental community that offers people over the age of 55 years a delightful way to live.  Independent Living (44 apartments) provides 31 meals per month,...
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Photo of The Wellington at Springfield
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.8
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172 reviews
8.8
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172 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
14%
3 star
5%
2 star
4%
1 star
9%
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Staying at the Wellington has greatly improved my father's life. The staff is caring and diligent with all of the residents. The facility is well kept and pleasantly appointed. Living there are residents...
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.
Be inspired to live life to the fullest when taking up residence at The Wellington at Springfield. Our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Springfield, MA Sixteen Acres/East Longmeadow/Wilbraham line, enriches the lives of seniors by providing an environment that is...
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Photo of River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls
88 Photos available
5 star
29%
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42%
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29%
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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.
River Mills is everything you’d expect from a high-quality assisted living community, combined with the personal character and history of Chicopee, but with a longer term affordability that other communities aren’t offering. We look forward to inviting you to see and experience our thoughtfully...
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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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in West Ware, MA

The average cost of senior living in West Ware is $5,411 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,907 per month.

Independent living costs in West Ware, MA, vs. nearby cities

West Ware, MA
$5,411/mo
$5,257/mo
$5,335/mo

Independent living costs in West Ware, MA, vs. state and national averages

West Ware, MA
$5,411/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in West Ware, MA, vs. other senior living options

$6,578/mo
Independent Living
$5,411/mo

Independent living costs in West Ware, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,607/mo
Studio
$6,293/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,105/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,518/mo

Senior living costs in West Ware 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: West Ware, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Ware, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,411/mo$6,353/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$6,578/mo$7,238/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,578/mo$7,244/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
West Ware, MA:$5,411/mo
Massachusetts:$6,353/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
West Ware, MA:$6,578/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
West Ware, MA:$6,578/mo
Massachusetts:$7,244/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in West Ware, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Ware 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
West Ware, MA$3,146/mo$3,047/mo+3.2%
Massachusetts$4,122/mo$3,718/mo+10.9%
National$3,236/mo$3,151/mo+2.7%
West Ware, MA
2024 average cost:$3,146/mo
2023 average cost:$3,047/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,122/mo
2023 average cost:$3,718/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,236/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in West Ware

Recent reviews for independent living in West Ware

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.

Armbrook Village in Westfield, MA

4.8
We chose Armbrook Village because of the convenient location and the solid reputation that they have around town. Everyone there is extremely friendly and helpful. Mom is very happy there!

Suffield by the River

5.0
From the time that I walked in, I was treated with dignity and respect. I felt like I was introduced to every single person that worked there. Everyone was so nice. It felt real and true. 3 months later and I still could not be happier with my decision. Suffield by the River truly is a special ...
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West Ware independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Ware independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Ware, 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 Ware 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 Ware partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Ware, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in West Ware 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 Ware communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Ware, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Ware 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 Ware offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Ware, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.4%
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