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The staff at this community are nice, friendly and helpful. They are always there when someone needs assistance. The food is good and they have nice choices. My husband does not participate in many of the...
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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.
Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons is a state-of-the-art assisted living community for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia and is located in Lincoln, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Our campus facilities are tailored for the individual needs of residents with dementia in the historic...
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The value for cost is tough to rate because it's not inexpensive, however I WOULD recommend Cornerstone to anyone. What really stood out to us and what we like the best is the friendliness, patience and...
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.
Cornerstone at Milford offers seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art memory care program designed to treat the symptoms of memory loss in the comfortable and dignified residential setting of our Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®. Located on RT-109 and just minutes from...
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My mother has been so happy since she began living at Brightview Concord River. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. It’s been a wonderful experience all around.
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.
One of our newest communities, Brightview Concord River is located in Billerica, Massachusetts. This beautiful new Brightview community brings together Assisted Living residences, personalized service and our award-winning Wellspring Village for Alzheimer's Care. This is Assisted Living and...
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I have lived at Birch Hill, Independent Living, for over 1 year. I love my apartment and I have grown very fond of the residents I live among. My activities here augment my time in the community where I...
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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.
As the only Continuing Care Retirement Community in the greater Manchester, New Hampshire area, Birch Hill Terrace offers an exciting, modern approach to senior living. Birch Hill is the perfect option for people seeking an independent lifestyle, or the warm and caring atmosphere offered in...
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We looked at other facilities that had a meal plan, but here you are able to be very independent and they have a lot of activities provided that we really enjoy. The location is perfect and around everything...
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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.
Avenu at Natick offers high-end apartment homes and the best of community living to residents aged 62 years and older. Avenu is where neighbors become friends. Enjoy daily activities, classes, and social events just steps away from the area's finest shopping and dining --- You'll love the Avenu...
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This place is awesome and I love the fact that they call it a Bed and Breakfast. That is exactly how they treat there residents as well. There are fresh flowers at every dining room table for ever meal. ...
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.
Sunrise of Weston has been serving the needs of seniors and their families since 1997 in our historic home, formerly known as the Drabbington Inn and later as the Westonian Inn. Famous for a homelike ambiance, Sunrise of Weston offers 29 apartments, each of which has a private bathroom with a...
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They were FANTASTIC to work with when my uncle was alive they bent over backwards for him. HOWEVER when he passed [date removed] I was owed a substantial refund because I prepaid and he passed a lot quicker...
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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Today is my one year anniversary of living here and I am beyond happy with everything. The building itself is well kept, clean and ultra safe. The apartments are spacious. The staff is helpful and friendly....
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Coliseum Seniors II is a popular senior apartment community for seniors in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Nashua is the second largest city in New Hampshire and offers a plethora of activities to entertain you and your guests. Filled with historic architecture, this city is close to...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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, 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: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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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 am staying here at the rest home and I haven't been so happy for a long time. I love it here, very supportive staff who assist day or night no matter what. I enjoy the meals and the other peers, every one...
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 the Autumn of our loved ones years, certain needs and services become vital to their continued well-being. We at the Village Rest Home encourage on-site and/or telephone meetings with family and friends. We can arrange for primary care physicians, schedule doctor's appointments or any other...
Provides: Independent Living
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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
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Athol, MA

The average cost of senior living in Athol is $5,614 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $3,916 per month.

Independent living costs in Athol, MA, vs. nearby cities

Athol, MA
$5,614/mo
$6,209/mo

Independent living costs in Athol, MA, vs. state and national averages

Athol, MA
$5,614/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Athol, MA, vs. other senior living options

$6,650/mo
Independent Living
$5,614/mo

Independent living costs in Athol, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,991/mo
Studio
$6,310/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,560/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,999/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,670/mo

Senior living costs in Athol 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: Athol, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAthol, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,614/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,649/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,650/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Athol, MA:$5,614/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Athol, MA:$6,649/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Athol, MA:$6,650/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Athol, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Athol 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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Independent living cost trends in Athol, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Athol 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
Athol, MA$3,774/mo$3,727/mo+1.3%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Athol, MA
2024 average cost:$3,774/mo
2023 average cost:$3,727/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,130/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Athol

Recent reviews for independent living in Athol

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

The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Athol independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athol independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Athol, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Athol independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Athol partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Athol, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
47%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Athol independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Athol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Athol, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athol independent 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 independent living communities in Athol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Athol, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
56.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Atria Draper Place, Artisan at Hudson and Spring Village at Summerhill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Athol, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 204 independent living facilities near Athol, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Athol, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Spring Village at Summerhill and Cedarbrook Village at Ware. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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