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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 Leonard Florence Center for Living, a state-of-the-art, 100-bed skilled nursing home sponsored by the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, is now accepting resident applications for its February opening. Located on Admiral's Hill in Chelsea, MA, the Leonard Florence Center for Living is the first...
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The price range of Wyndemere Woods worked out for my mother. The staff are very friendly. Activities are offered to the residents. The community is pet friendly and they also have transportation available....
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.
Wyndemere Woods is an assisted living community located in the north eastern corner of Rhode Island in the town of Woonsocket. Deep in the heart of New England, residents enjoy a slower pace of life that is crowned with the annual glorious slow changing of the leaves from deep green to amber to...
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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.
The Chelsea Jewish Foundation is an assisted living community located in the quiet area of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Located just across the bridge from Boston, the Chelsea area has always been an independent, working-class industrial community from the beginning of its existence....
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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, 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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I made the very difficult decision in July 2020 to move my mother into a memory care facility - during COVID, with only virtual tours available at all the facilities I looked into for her. The staff at...
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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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood is a memory care assisted living community located in Norfolk County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully designed...
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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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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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Things have worked out well so far for my Mom here. It is a clean, nice looking facility, and they've provided everything she has needed carewise thus far. The staff I've interacted with have been fine, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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.
At Marian Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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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.
The warmth and character of a restored antique farmhouse, a rural setting close to the center of town, and the security and comfort of all modern amenities contribute to the relaxed and friendly ambiance of Pond Home, a retirement home in Wrentham, Massachusetts.What really sets Pond Home apart,...

Cost of assisted living in South Ashburnham, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Ashburnham is $7,017 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northampton, MA with an average of $5,578 per month.

Assisted living costs in South Ashburnham, MA, vs. nearby cities

South Ashburnham, MA
$7,017/mo
$7,258/mo
$7,250/mo

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

South Ashburnham, MA
$7,017/mo
U.S. national average
$4,565/mo

Assisted living costs in South Ashburnham, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,017/mo
$7,024/mo

Assisted living costs in South Ashburnham, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,866/mo
Studio
$6,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,279/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,860/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,370/mo

Senior living costs in South Ashburnham 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: South Ashburnham, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Ashburnham, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,017/mo$6,893/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$7,024/mo$6,897/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living$6,225/mo$6,122/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
South Ashburnham, MA:$7,017/mo
Massachusetts:$6,893/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
South Ashburnham, MA:$7,024/mo
Massachusetts:$6,897/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Independent Living
South Ashburnham, MA:$6,225/mo
Massachusetts:$6,122/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Assisted living costs in South Ashburnham, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South Ashburnham 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
South Ashburnham, MA$7,188/mo$6,910/mo+4.0%
Massachusetts$7,018/mo$6,772/mo+3.6%
National$5,379/mo$5,132/mo+4.8%
South Ashburnham, MA
2024 average cost:$7,188/mo
2023 average cost:$6,910/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,018/mo
2023 average cost:$6,772/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,132/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Ashburnham, 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 South Ashburnham.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Ashburnham

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Ashburnham

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

South Ashburnham review score based on 1,100 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1100 reviews of 262 South Ashburnham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Ashburnham 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

South Ashburnham review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
South Ashburnham, MA262 facilities
8.7
Gardner, MA8 facilities
8.7
Fitchburg, MA7 facilities

Review subcategories for South Ashburnham 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 1,100 reviews of 262 South Ashburnham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Ashburnham 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
3.9
3.8
Friendliness
3.9
3.9
Care services
3.6
3.5
Staff
3.8
3.7
Meals & dining
3.5
3.4
Activities
3.5
3.4
Value for cost*
3.5
3.5
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South Ashburnham assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Ashburnham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Ashburnham, 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 South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham 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
55%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Ashburnham, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.4%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.4%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.6%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
57.3%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.4%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
56.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
45%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Ashburnham, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.8%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.2%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
36.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.5%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Ashburnham

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 South Ashburnham protect seniors.
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and Artisan at Hudson are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Ashburnham, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 295 assisted living facilities near South Ashburnham, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in South Ashburnham, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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