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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Charlton Depot, MA

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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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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.
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.
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: 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.
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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, 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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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.
Located in Providence's historic Federal Hill district, Arbor Hill provides affordable assisted living options for seniors age 62 and older with low to moderate incomes. Arbor Hill offers apartment units that can accommodate one or two person living, individualized personal and health care...
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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, 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: 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.
Watson Farm is a delightful community of apartment rentals for seniors 55 and over, offering independent living at a price you can afford in South Windsor, Connecticut. This age-restricted 72-unit community is centrally located east of the Connecticut River, with restaurants, medical services and...
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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.
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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.
Berry Patch is a senior living apartment community for adults 62 and over, at a price you can afford in South Windsor, Connecticut. This age-restricted community is centrally located east of the Connecticut River, where restaurants, medical services and shopping—the Shoppes at Buckland Hills and...
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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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This place is like living in a residential hotel. There are many varied programs--fitness, entertainment and intellectual. The people are welcoming and pleasant because we are all owners in this cooperative...
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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.
Laurelmead on Blackstone Boulevard has combined luxurious living accommodations, through individual home ownership, with quality services and amenities since 1994. Designed in the traditional New England style, Laurelmead is situated on 23 acres of wooded, rolling hills overlooking the Seekonk...
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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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My mother recently moved here and I can not speak highly enough about them! The staff is phenomenal! Personally, I was hesitant about moving my mother here but [name removed] has made this the best...
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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 independent living in Charlton Depot, MA

The average cost of senior living in Charlton Depot is $5,656 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $4,215 per month.

Independent living costs in Charlton Depot, MA, vs. nearby cities

Charlton Depot, MA
$5,656/mo
$5,954/mo

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

Charlton Depot, MA
$5,656/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Charlton Depot, MA, vs. other senior living options

$6,506/mo
Independent Living
$5,656/mo

Independent living costs in Charlton Depot, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,073/mo
Studio
$6,651/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,804/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,549/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,240/mo

Senior living costs in Charlton Depot 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: Charlton Depot, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCharlton Depot, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,656/mo$6,112/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$6,509/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,506/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Charlton Depot, MA:$5,656/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Charlton Depot, MA:$6,509/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Charlton Depot, MA:$6,506/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Charlton Depot, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Charlton Depot 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 Charlton Depot, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Charlton Depot 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
Charlton Depot, MA$4,054/mo$3,869/mo+4.8%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Charlton Depot, MA
2024 average cost:$4,054/mo
2023 average cost:$3,869/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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 Charlton Depot

Recent reviews for independent living in Charlton Depot

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.

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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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.

Charlton Depot independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charlton Depot independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charlton Depot, 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 Charlton Depot 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 Charlton Depot partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charlton Depot, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Charlton Depot 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 Charlton Depot communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charlton Depot, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charlton Depot 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 Charlton Depot offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charlton Depot, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.9%
47%
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Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Atria Longmeadow Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Charlton Depot, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 427 independent living facilities near Charlton Depot, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Charlton Depot, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Atria Longmeadow Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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