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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.
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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, 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.
Worthington Manor in East Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut is an assisted living residence built on tradition and dedication to community. This quiet and serene little town has many delicious restaurants and local businesses to haunt on a Saturday shopping spree. East Berlin is a gorgeous...
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My dad is currently in the skilled nursing level and I couldn’t be happier with the care he is receiving. They care for him and love him like he was their family member. They are so attentive to his needs...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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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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.
Assisted Living at Luther Ridge means affordability, comfort, security, and community. Brand new private studio apartments have a separate bedroom area, modern kitchen, emergency pull cord, and 24-hour concierge for security and response. Each has a large bathroom with walk-in shower and bench....
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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.
A Pleasant Home Alternative for the ElderlyToday’s challenge in the long-term care business is to create suitable shelter and care solutions to meet the steadily increasing needs of an elderly community of people who can no longer remain totally independent but who do not require nursing care.The...
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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.
Photo of Water's Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Water’s Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation is licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Skilled Nursing Facility, which offers separate and distinct units for Short-Term Subacute Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Hospice Care, Respite Care, as well as traditional Long Term...
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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.
East Ridge Manor is an assisted living community located in the historic town of Meriden, CT. Situated in New Haven County, half way between New Haven and Hartford, Meriden is home to some of the most beautiful views in the state. At East Ridge Residential Care, you can be sure that the staff's...
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It's a good place, and the people are friendly. I have been pleased with the place itself. I am not sure it's a good fit for my loved one.
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.
Marbridge Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Cheshire, New Haven County, Connecticut. Cheshire, which has been ranked among Money magazine's 100 best places to live, is known for its beautiful parks. Roaring Brook Park is a beloved destination for visitors and town...
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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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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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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, 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: 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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Russell, MA

The average cost of senior living in Russell is $8,578 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,472 per month.

Assisted living costs in Russell, MA, vs. nearby cities

Russell, MA
$8,578/mo
$6,027/mo

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

Russell, MA
$8,578/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Russell, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$8,578/mo
$8,578/mo

Assisted living costs in Russell, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,560/mo
Studio
$5,882/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,183/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,914/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,145/mo

Senior living costs in Russell 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: Russell, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRussell, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$8,578/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$8,578/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,551/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Russell, MA:$8,578/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Russell, MA:$8,578/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Russell, MA:$5,551/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Russell, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Russell 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 Russell, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Russell 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
Russell, MA$5,663/mo$4,910/mo+15.3%
Massachusetts$7,013/mo$6,735/mo+4.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Russell, MA
2024 average cost:$5,663/mo
2023 average cost:$4,910/mo
Percent change:+15.3%
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 Russell, 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 Russell.

What families are saying about assisted living in Russell

Recent reviews for assisted living in Russell

The Atrium at Rocky Hill

4.4
My dad liked being at the atrium. I thought he would have received better health care, but I guess that's not what they do. My dad contracted shingles on his face, and it took a while to be treated correctly. Overall, it was a much better place than the nursing home he is in now.

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.

The Cottage at Litchfield Hills in Torrington, CT

5.0
It's a very nice, comfortable place where they try to cater to the patient and there family, as [name removed] did last week for my wife's birthday party, she was very helpful. I'm just happy we were able to get her back from Arkansas to a place close to home that she is comfortable at and we ...
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Russell review score based on 565 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 565 reviews of 118 Russell assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Russell 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

Russell review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Russell, MA118 facilities
8.3
Westfield, MA13 facilities
8.5

Review subcategories for Russell 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 565 reviews of 118 Russell assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Russell 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.
Russell, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Russell assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Russell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Russell, 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 Russell 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 Russell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Russell, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Russell 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 Russell Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Russell, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Russell 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 Russell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Russell, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
55.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Russell 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 Russell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Russell, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
51.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Russell 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 Russell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Russell, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.2%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
44.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Russell

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 Russell protect seniors.
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Colebrook Village at Hebron, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Avon are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Russell, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 126 assisted living facilities near Russell, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Russell, Massachusetts are Colebrook Village at Hebron, 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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