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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: 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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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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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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
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.
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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
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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.
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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The care is great and they have excellent activities. I can't think of any ways they could improve. What we like most about Seabury is the staff. They're always very upbeat and attentive. I'm not there all...
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
The Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The Blaire House of Worcester is a 75-bed Skilled Nursing Center and is devoted completely to the care of residents with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. We are family owned and operated by the Essex Group Management Corp, servicing the health care needs of seniors for over 50 years. We...
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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In one word, Geer Village has been simply great!
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.
Geer Village is a non-profit, community owned senior living facility which has accommodated seniors for over forty years. It is conveniently located in Canaan, CT in a facility which also hosts a community center, television station, and a YMCA. Our residents are able to enjoy day trips to...

Cost of assisted living in Mill River, MA

The average cost of senior living in Mill River is $6,065 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,472 per month.

Assisted living costs in Mill River, MA, vs. nearby cities

Mill River, MA
$6,065/mo
$6,067/mo

Assisted living costs in Mill River, MA, vs. state and national averages

Mill River, MA
$6,065/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Mill River, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,065/mo
$6,065/mo

Assisted living costs in Mill River, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,104/mo
Studio
$6,350/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,640/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,261/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,145/mo

Senior living costs in Mill 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: Mill River, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMill River, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$6,065/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,065/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,481/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mill River, MA:$6,065/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Mill River, MA:$6,065/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mill River, MA:$5,481/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Mill River, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mill 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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Assisted living cost trends in Mill River, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Mill 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mill River, MA$6,421/mo$5,878/mo+9.2%
Massachusetts$7,013/mo$6,735/mo+4.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Mill River, MA
2024 average cost:$6,421/mo
2023 average cost:$5,878/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,013/mo
2023 average cost:$6,735/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mill River, MA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Mill River.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mill River

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mill 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.

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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Manor on the Hill in Leominster, MA

5.0
We don't have any complaints about the building/staff/services. Our experience with Manor on the Hill has been wonderful. They worked with us in the beginning and reassured us this will be her "forever home" We didn't think we'd be able to afford assisted living, but everything worked out for ...
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Mill River review score based on 453 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 453 reviews of 94 Mill River assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mill River review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Mill River review score compared against nearby cities

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Greenfield, MA95 facilities
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Amherst, MA140 facilities

Review subcategories for Mill River assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 453 reviews of 94 Mill River assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mill River resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Mill River assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mill River assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mill River, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Mill River assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Mill River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
52.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mill River assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Mill River Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mill River, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mill River assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mill River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mill River, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
60.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Mill River assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mill River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mill River, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
48.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mill River assisted 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 assisted living communities in Mill River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mill River, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
43.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mill River

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Mill River protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Spring Village at Summerhill, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Avon and Cedarbrook Village at Ware are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Mill River, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 101 assisted living facilities near Mill River, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Mill River, Massachusetts are Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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