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Photo of Nashoba Park Assisted Living
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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9 reviews
8.6
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9 reviews
5 star
33%
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11%
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What we like the most about Nashoba Park is that it is very clean, and easy to get around. The staff members are very friendly who really know the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
Nashoba Park Assisted Living is a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, professionally managed by Senior Living Residences of Braintree, MA.At Nashoba Park, residents have their choice of private studio and one-bedroom apartments and enjoy a variety of beautifully furnished...
Photo of Artisan at Hudson
2020 Photos available
9.8
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35 reviews
9.8
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35 reviews
5 star
79%
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5%
3 star
8%
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5%
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3%
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Artisan at Hudson - a great place to live the good life.We are owned and operated by SageLife. Our founders were pioneers in senior living; they helped define the companies that have defined the industry.Sage’s mission is to create the best home for each member of the SageLife family every day by...
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Photo of The Atrium At Drum Hill
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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39 reviews
9.6
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39 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
23%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
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3%
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The room size is nice, good space. They worked so hard to help us get him moved in as fast as possible. Which was better than any other place was willing to do. The staff has been helpful and very nice. Dad...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
The Atrium at Drum Hill is an assisted living residence designed exclusively to serving the needs of individuals with memory loss. Our goal, in everything we do, is to create an environment that feels safe and familiar, empowering and fulfilling.Each detail of our unique, single story residence...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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21 reviews
9.0
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21 reviews
5 star
57%
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38%
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A 4 will be my max rating as Robbins Brook is a first. NA is for insufficient experience. The food looks good but haven't sampled. My wife is not a regular participant of the activities. What we like the...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook in Acton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and...
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Photo of The Residence at Freeman Lake
1010 Photos available
9.0
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76 reviews
9.0
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76 reviews
5 star
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24%
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3%
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Facility very clean and bright. Staff has been wonderful about everything and so very friendly. My friend [name removed] who lives there says it is Totally better than she ever expected.
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.
Home Sweet HomeLocated in the beautiful town of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, our assisted living and memory care community is a place where you can thrive. Enjoy a full and active life knowing our care team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you with anything you need. You...
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Photo of Rivercourt Residences
1111 Photos available
8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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6 reviews
5 star
17%
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Everything was included. As my dad needed more help there was no extra charge. My dad had food allergies and the chef met with him personally and took his allergies seriously. When you rang the bell for help...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
We invite you to consider RiverCourt Residences for a parent, family member, or for yourself. RiverCourt Residences offers an unbeatable value and a distinctive lifestyle for seniors through custom-tailored options for independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's Care. This wonderful...
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Photo of Bridges by EPOCH at Westford
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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15 reviews
8.0
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15 reviews
5 star
79%
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I cannot say enough about Bridges, from the maintenance crew to the chef, the CNA’s, the Nurses….everyone gets to know the resident, and the family. The care and social activities are amazing. Mom’s first...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westford is a memory care assisted living community located in Middlesex 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...
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Cost of assisted living in Willows, MA

The average cost of senior living in Willows is $7,441 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millis-Clicquot, MA with an average of $6,813 per month.

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

Willows, MA
$7,441/mo
$7,185/mo

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

Willows, MA
$7,441/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,441/mo
$7,464/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,295/mo
Studio
$7,791/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,024/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,465/mo

Senior living costs in Willows 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: Willows, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillows, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$7,441/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$7,464/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,829/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Willows, MA:$7,441/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Willows, MA:$7,464/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Willows, MA:$6,829/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Willows, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Willows 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.

Willows, MAMA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Willows, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Willows 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
Willows, MA$7,802/mo$6,979/mo+11.8%
Massachusetts$6,851/mo$6,546/mo+4.7%
National$5,237/mo$4,973/mo+5.3%
Willows, MA
2024 average cost:$7,802/mo
2023 average cost:$6,979/mo
Percent change:+11.8%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$6,851/mo
2023 average cost:$6,546/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,237/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Willows, 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 Willows.

What families are saying about assisted living in Willows

Recent reviews for assisted living in Willows

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.

The Arbors at Stoneham

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at The Arbors at Stoneham. Overall, this facility is not a bad place and the staff try their best, they just need more help. The director of the Memory Care unit is nice and listens and corrects where she can. There have been issues with making sure that ...
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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!!

Willows review score based on 66 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 66 reviews of 6 Willows assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Willows 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

Willows review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Willows, MA6 facilities
8.9
Leominster, MA7 facilities
8.0
Lowell, MA23 facilities

Review subcategories for Willows 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 66 reviews of 6 Willows assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Willows 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.
Willows, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Willows assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willows assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willows, 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 Willows 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 Willows that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Willows, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Willows 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 Willows Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Willows, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
14%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willows 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 Willows partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willows, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
83.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
83.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
83.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
83.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Willows 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 Willows communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willows, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
100%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Willows 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 Willows offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willows, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
100%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
100%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
100%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
83.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Willows

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

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Nashoba Park Assisted Living, Artisan at Hudson and The Atrium At Drum Hill are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Willows, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 6 assisted living facilities near Willows, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Willows, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, The Gables at Winchester and The Residence at Orchard Grove. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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