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The Arbors at Amherst

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130 University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002

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The upper floor is extremely hot in the winter. There are not individual controls that are working in the rooms. As in any facility some staff members go above and beyond their duties. The facility itself is great for appearance. They could use more staff on the weekends and at night.

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The Arbors at Amherst

The Arbors at Amherst is an assisted living community in Amherst, Massachusetts, a suburb of Springfield. Amherst is a bustling town wither plenty of young families, professionals, and retirees, and many tourists come to visit the birthplace of Emily Dickinson. For visitors wanting to see more historic landmarks, Boston is a two-hour drive away.

This assisted living community is pristine and upscale, featuring stately, colonial-style buildings set on 12 acres of rolling hills and landscaped gardens. Inside, residents enjoy living in the tastefully decorated rooms that reflect the historicity of the area while maintaining state-of-the-art amenities. Seniors and families can choose from a variety of floor plans for their private apartments. Many have kitchenettes, and all have emergency call systems.

Residents are treated like family at The Arbors. The staff serves homemade meals three times a day in the airy dining room, or residents can request room service. The nursing staff is available on-site seven days a week, and other community staff members are available 24/7 to assist residents. Families can have peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are receiving regular housekeeping, mobility assistance, and medication management. Residents particularly enjoy the many daily activities. Bowling, movie nights, and volunteer classes...

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Senior living options offered

Assisted Living

Memory Care

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Active promotion

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Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

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Pet friendly

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Care types offered

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Assisted Living, Memory Care

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Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Care types offered

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Assisted Living, Memory Care

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Amenities
at The Arbors at Amherst

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Diabetic Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management

Meals & Dining

  • Gluten-free
  • Professional Chef
  • No Sugar
  • Vegan
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Organic
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegetarian
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided

Room Amenities

  • Garden View
  • Kitchenette
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Handicap Accessible

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Private Bath
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Barber Shop
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Beauty Salon
  • Meeting Room
  • Outside Patio
  • Central Fireplace
  • TV Lounge
  • Indoor Atrium

Recreational areas

  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician

Activities

  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Jewish Services
  • Community Service Programs
  • Catholic Services
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Walking Club
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Happy Hour
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Book Club
  • Other Religious Services
  • Cooking Classes
  • Men's Club
  • Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Bridge Club
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Forever Fit
  • Gardening Club
  • Live Well Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Karaoke
  • Dances
  • Trivia Games
  • Birthday Parties
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Club
  • Montessori Programs
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Buddhist Services
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Art Classes
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Wine Tasting
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Activities Off-site
  • Current Events Club
  • Tai Chi

Reviews

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A Place for Mom has scored The Arbors at Amherst with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Arbors at Amherst has 9 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
Overall Experience
4.6
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.6
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.6
Activities
4.5
Value for Cost
4.6
A Place for Mom has scored The Arbors at Amherst with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Arbors at Amherst has 9 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
August 28, 2025
4.0
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Our families Opinion
The upper floor is extremely hot in the winter. There are not individual controls that are working in the rooms. As in any facility some staff members go above and beyond their duties. The facility itself is great for appearance. They could use more staff on the weekends and at night.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Andrea S - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 27, 2025
5.0
Verified Review
How about the Arbors, We're lucky to have them in town
Well, first off the staff is amazingly attentive and responsive. Starting from [name removed] who runs the Arbors in Amherst. Everything is always very clean. They have special events for the residence and everybody seems to care very deeply for the residence who live there.
Dee - Family/friend
Memory Care
May 9, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Our Experience
The staff at The Arbors at Amherst are professional and caring. The food is excellent tasting, well prepared and very appealing. Everyone who works at the facility greets you with a smile. We arrived one day while they were playing bingo and they invited my granddaughters to play. They enjoyed themselves and everyone was happy to have young smiling faces playing with them. My mom is now engaged, happy, participating in games and socializing. My granddaughter visited and said that this place is so clean and it smells great.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
April 10, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Loved one in memory care safe and well cared for
My father is on the memory care unit: The staff is very willing to talk and listen to families. The activities staff try's hard to keep those who are able, active and involved in activities throughout the day. If a resident needs to rest or take a nap, they understand. The staff is well trained in working with dementia residents and know how to redirect and calm a situation if need be without embarrassing the resident. I feel my father is safe and well cared for. My only issue has been communicating to my siblings and I when he needs more supplies; or clothing, in his case, has become too small. Luckily one of us is usually there at least once a month, as we all live out of state.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Lynn S - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 10, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Satisfied Family Member
I've been very pleased with the care they've given my dad and with their attentiveness. Also their communication with me has been excellent. There's always a call or a text from them to tell me if something is not right or if there's something they need to do. Overall the facility is clean, although his bathroom could use a little more attention. He seems to like the food. They have activities during the week, but not during evenings / weekends. When they do have activities, they get him involved, which is great.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
3
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Jill G - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 19, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
Peace of mind
The Arbors at Amherst has been wonderful, especially with the whole process as it was happening they were great at explaining everything. On move in day the staff were all super accommodating and helpful with getting her room all set up for her. They offer a lot of activities for the residents so that has been nice. It is expensive but we think it is worth it for the peace of mind that we have.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
4
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 18, 2021
3.5
Verified Review
my experience
The community is responsive and the communication is very good at the community and they keep us well informed. I would like to see more outdoor time for my loved one. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
3.5
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Staff
4
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 21, 2017
4.0
Verified Review
I like this facility
I’m happy with this facility and the care they’ve provided to my Mom. The staff is good, she has a lovely room, and the food looks fine and well balanced. They have a lot of scheduled activities for the residents, with at least 2 of them in the morning and 2 in the afternoon, including trivia, bingo, musical events, and even carolers will come by during the holidays. The cleanliness is fine, I have no complaints with that, and housekeeping comes by once a week or as needed. The only thing I wish I had known ahead of time is that they have a policy to call the EMTs anytime a resident falls, regardless of if they’re okay. The staff will not pick them up and as far as I know, no other community around here has that kind of policy. Overall, though, I would recommend them to others.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
August 14, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
My father's Care
I like knowing that my father is doing good with the care of the nice. He likes the menu of the meals that are offered. The community is clean and he likes the enviroment. The staff offer him to participate with the other residents. We would recommend this community for the excellent care for other families.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
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The Arbors at Amherst offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.
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