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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Northfield, MA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Northfield, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Northfield or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Northfield.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Northfield for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 7 assisted living facilities in the Northfield area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Amherst, Brattleboro and Greenfield.
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8.9
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16 reviews
Absolutely LOVE this place. They always treat the residents with respect. Absolutely everyone, regardless of their job. We chose this facility because of the director of admissions (now executive...
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.
Langdon Place of Keene, located in the quaint New England town of Keene, New Hampshire is a Genesis senior living community offering the best in quality care, recreational activities and personalized services. We are the proud recipient of the Bronze National Quality Award from The American...
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8.6
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15 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at American House Keene and everything about his experience at this facility has been very good so far. The cleanliness and friendliness is good. The staff, care services...
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.
American House Keene is everything you are looking for in an all-inclusive senior living community. Located within walking distance to downtown Keene with its many shops and restaurants, this beautifully designed senior living community offers an active lifestyle supported by a nurturing...
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8.4
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10 reviews
RCAs are so kind, caring, helpful. They treat the residents like family. They go beyond 'the job' to ensure the person's safety and comfort, talk to them like friends, check in on them regularly throughout...
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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She really likes it. They have done a good job. The food is pretty good. I think they could be a little more proactive with getting her up and walking her around, that kind of thing, being proactive with...
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.
Live Well With Peace of Mind The Woodward provides a warm, home-like environment where individuals can live with dignity, continue to enrich their lives, and participate in their community. Our care staff is well trained to meet the needs of our residents, overseeing medications and assisting...
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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Cost of assisted living in Northfield, MA
The average cost of senior living in Northfield is $5,764 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,472 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Northfield, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Northfield, MA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Northfield, MA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Northfield, MA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Northfield
Recent reviews for assisted living in Northfield
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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The Arbors at Amherst
4.9
The Arbors at Amherst has been wonderful, especially with the whole process as it was happening they were great at explaining everything. On move in day the staff were all super accommodating and helpful with getting her room all set up for her. They offer a lot of activities for the residents ...
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Langdon Place of Keene
4.5
I have had a wonderful experience with Langdon. My mother has been in the skilled nursing twice, and they have recently added a lot of staff which has made their communication, attentiveness, and flexibility evident. I am wary of for-profit senior care, but they genuinely care here and make ...
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Northfield assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Northfield assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Northfield, 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 Northfield 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 Northfield 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
40%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Northfield 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 Northfield Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Northfield 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 Northfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Northfield, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Northfield 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 Northfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
80%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42%
Room service
Room service
80%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Northfield 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 Northfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
80%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
80%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Northfield
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Northfield protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Langdon Place of Keene, The Arbors at Amherst and American House Keene are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Northfield, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 7 assisted living facilities near Northfield, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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