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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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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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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.
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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: 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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Arnold House was the best place for our father. The nursing staff were highly educated and most important caring to my father and all of my sisters. We became part of the family. The food was excellent all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Arnold House we now about life's choices.Residents and staff alike share in them daily.We also know that sometimes those decisions may be difficult to make, but when viewed from the perspective of genuine caring about others, the difficulties seem to diminish and the answers become...
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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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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The brand new Sacred Heart Apartments include 44 affordable one and two bedroom rental apartments. In order to qualify, at least one member of the household must be 55 years of age or older. Sacred Heart Apartments is a pet-friendly and entirely Smoke-Free Community. This restoration of three...
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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.
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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.
Hillcrest of South Windsor, Connecticut is a comfortable and convenient apartment community designed to meet the needs of seniors 62 and over, offering independent living at a rent you can afford. Ideally located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, Hillcrest is just a short drive...
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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.
We have two residential apartment communities in two convenient locations in Canton, MA. Canton Estates is for those who want spaciousness, convenience and comfort in a contemporary environment. We have short term leases available. Our locations are all easily accessible from Routes RT. 1, 128,...
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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: 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, 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.
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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: 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.
Fitch Home is located in a beautiful residential neighborhood that reflects what Melrose and Fitch Home are all about: a warm and friendly community. We offer a variety of lifestyles: independent, social and active, private and relaxed. You choose what combination makes you happy. Our dining room...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Barre Falls, MA

The average cost of senior living in Barre Falls is $6,002 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $4,215 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Barre Falls, MA vs. nearby cities

Barre Falls, MA
$6,002/mo
$6,207/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Barre Falls, MA vs. the state and national average

Barre Falls, MA
$6,002/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Barre Falls vs. other types of senior living

$6,866/mo
Independent Living
$6,002/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Barre Falls, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,298/mo
Studio
$6,905/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,991/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,782/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,240/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Barre Falls over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Barre Falls

Recent reviews for independent living in Barre Falls

Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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Fairview Estates in Hopkinton, MA

5.0
Everyone has been very welcoming and warm. Very attentive and helpful ! There is always someone available 24/7 and always right there to help. The dining room is wonderful and the meals are great !

The Residence at Melrose Station

5.0
My mom is doing great at The Residence at Melrose Station! The staff are taking very good care of her. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families! It is not cheap but it is worth the money.

Barre Falls independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barre Falls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barre Falls, 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 Barre Falls 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 Barre Falls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barre Falls, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Barre Falls 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 Barre Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barre Falls, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barre Falls 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 Barre Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
56.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
31.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57%
46.1%
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Atria Lincoln Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barre Falls, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 382 independent living facilities near Barre Falls, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Barre Falls, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Brookmeadow at Blue Hills and Atria Lincoln Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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