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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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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...
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
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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 Dad resided at the Columbia Care Home in East Greenbush, New York for more than a year. The Director and her staff were professional, kind and genuinely attentive to the residents in their care. The...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Columbia Care Home is an exceptional senior care facility located in Columbia, Maryland. We treat our seniors with respect for their interest and needs. Columbia Care Home offers all the amenities you expect for a senior care facility. Whether your loved one needs help bathing, shopping or...
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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
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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
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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.
Troy Adult Home is an assisted living community that benefits from being nestled among the natural beauty of Troy, NY. The forest of trees that surrounds our facility give off a cascade of color during the fall, and the wide open spaces on our grounds give residents plenty of places to enjoy 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.

Cost of assisted living in South Ashfield, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Ashfield is $5,574 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,472 per month.

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

South Ashfield, MA
$5,574/mo

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

South Ashfield, MA
$5,574/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,574/mo
$5,602/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$6,250/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,531/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,200/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,145/mo

Senior living costs in South Ashfield 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 Ashfield, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Ashfield, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$5,574/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,602/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,366/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
South Ashfield, MA:$5,574/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
South Ashfield, MA:$5,602/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Ashfield, MA:$4,366/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in South Ashfield, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South Ashfield 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
South Ashfield, 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%
South Ashfield, 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%
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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 South Ashfield, MA

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What families are saying about assisted living in South Ashfield

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Ashfield

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.

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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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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South Ashfield review score based on 385 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 385 reviews of 86 South Ashfield assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Ashfield 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 Ashfield review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
South Ashfield, MA86 facilities
8.6
Greenfield, MA95 facilities
7.9
Northampton, MA7 facilities

Review subcategories for South Ashfield 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 385 reviews of 86 South Ashfield assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Ashfield 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.
South Ashfield, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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South Ashfield assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Ashfield assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Ashfield, 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 Ashfield 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 Ashfield 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
47.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.9%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.1%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Ashfield 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 Ashfield Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Ashfield, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Ashfield 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 Ashfield 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
41.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
55.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in South Ashfield 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 Ashfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
52.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
46.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Ashfield 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 Ashfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Ashfield, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
64%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
38.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.9%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Ashfield

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 Ashfield 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, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Eddy Hawthorne Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Ashfield, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 98 assisted living facilities near South Ashfield, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in South Ashfield, Massachusetts are Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Eddy Hawthorne Ridge. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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