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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.
Rosewood Assisted Living is situated in Pittsfield, MA, a city that is the heart of Berkshire County. This historic area offers much to those who are visiting their family members in the area, and it is a great place for residents to move to and call home. With lush, beautiful landscapes,...
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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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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 facility is amazing! It's in an inner city neighborhood, but they have security and it is safe. The building is amazing! Once she runs out of private pay, she is eligible for state help. There is a...
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, 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.
Reeds Landing Retirement Community is a member of the Loomis Communities, a not-for-profit organization which has served seniors for over 100 years. The only community in Western Massachusetts offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under one roof, Reeds Landing...
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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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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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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, 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 1884, Glenmeadow was the first organization in Western Massachusetts to provide a safe place for seniors to live out their retirement years with dignity. Today, we continue to redefine retirement living by providing whatever people need to live a worry-free retirement. We provide the...
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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
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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.
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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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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for East Longmeadow provides quality healthcare to our community in a JCAHO-accredited facility designed for people who have complex medical conditions or are recovering from surgery or illness. Each resident receives ongoing healthcare assessments from our...
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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.
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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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.
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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My parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
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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, 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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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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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 Shirkshire, MA

The average cost of senior living in Shirkshire is $5,573 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,472 per month.

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

Shirkshire, MA
$5,573/mo

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

Shirkshire, MA
$5,573/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,573/mo
$5,573/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,223/mo
Studio
$6,049/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,260/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,857/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,145/mo

Senior living costs in Shirkshire 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: Shirkshire, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShirkshire, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$5,573/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,573/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,641/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shirkshire, MA:$5,573/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Shirkshire, MA:$5,573/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shirkshire, MA:$4,641/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shirkshire, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shirkshire 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
Shirkshire, MA$6,081/mo$5,467/mo+11.2%
Massachusetts$7,013/mo$6,735/mo+4.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Shirkshire, MA
2024 average cost:$6,081/mo
2023 average cost:$5,467/mo
Percent change:+11.2%
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 Shirkshire, 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 Shirkshire.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shirkshire

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shirkshire

Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush, NY

5.0
They are really perfect. They are trying to accomodate my loved one, who loves the breakfast. They have plenty of activites. The value for the money is worth it, and it gives me a peace of mind. I saw the community before, and had the opportunity to tour the place, and it was a nice place. I was ...
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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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The Mansion at South Union in Cambridge, NY

5.0
I could not find anyplace that would take both my patents who need daily care. I met with Elizabeth who was just wonderful. We managed to work out finances that worked for us. The staff is wonderful. The building is dated and they are working on that but it is immaculate and a very homelike ...
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Shirkshire review score based on 317 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 317 reviews of 79 Shirkshire assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shirkshire 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

Shirkshire review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Shirkshire, MA79 facilities
8.6
Greenfield, MA95 facilities
7.9
Northampton, MA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Shirkshire 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 317 reviews of 79 Shirkshire assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shirkshire 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.
Shirkshire, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Shirkshire assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirkshire assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirkshire, 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 Shirkshire 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 Shirkshire 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
41.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shirkshire 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 Shirkshire Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shirkshire, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shirkshire 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 Shirkshire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirkshire, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
51.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirkshire 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 Shirkshire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shirkshire, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
41.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirkshire 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 Shirkshire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shirkshire, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
32.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shirkshire

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 Shirkshire protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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