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Cost of independent living in Dana Center, MA

The average cost of senior living in Dana Center is $4,011 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, MA with an average of $3,361 per month.

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

Dana Center, MA

$4,011/mo

Massachusetts state

$4,372/mo

U.S. national average

$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Dana Center, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$7,782/mo

Memory Care

$10,983/mo

Independent Living

$4,011/mo

Independent living costs in Dana Center, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$3,482/mo

Studio

$4,247/mo

1 Bedroom

$4,725/mo

2 Bedroom

$5,728/mo

Senior living costs in Dana Center 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: Dana Center, MA

Column state: Massachusetts

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Dana Center, MA	Massachusetts	U.S.
Independent Living	$4,011/mo	$4,372/mo	$3,520/mo
Assisted Living	$7,782/mo	$7,832/mo	$5,830/mo
Memory Care	$10,983/mo	$9,730/mo	$6,999/mo

Independent Living

Dana Center, MA:$4,011/mo

Massachusetts:$4,372/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Assisted Living

Dana Center, MA:$7,782/mo

Massachusetts:$7,832/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Memory Care

Dana Center, MA:$10,983/mo

Massachusetts:$9,730/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

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Independent living costs in Dana Center, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dana Center 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.

Dana Center, MAMA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Dana Center, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dana Center 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 average 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Dana Center, MA	$4,220/mo	$4,096/mo	+3.0%
Massachusetts	$4,293/mo	$4,175/mo	+2.8%
National	$3,400/mo	$3,276/mo	+3.8%

Dana Center, MA

2024 average cost:$4,220/mo

2023 average cost:$4,096/mo

Percent change:+3.0%

Massachusetts

2024 average cost:$4,293/mo

2023 average cost:$4,175/mo

Percent change:+2.8%

National

2024 average cost:$3,400/mo

2023 average cost:$3,276/mo

Percent change:+3.8%

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

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Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

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What families are saying about independent living in Dana Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Dana Center

Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons A CCRC in Lincoln, MA

5.0

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 activities offered. He is in the memory care unit in this beautiful newer community. ...

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 ...

Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill in Franklin, MA

4.6

We chose Benchmark because of the facility's ability to provide services according to the progression of needs. The apartments vary in size and configuration. Some have full kitchens (ours) some are studio. There are only 3 2 bedrooms in the entire facility. We have been waiting for one since ...

Dana Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dana Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dana Center, 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 Dana Center 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 Dana Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Dana Center, MANational

Nutritionist / dietician

22.7%

18.1%

Low / no sodium

41.7%

30.5%

No sugar

30.7%

27.3%

Vegetarian

34%

29.8%

Pureed meals

9.3%

9.8%

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Availability of select dining options in Dana Center 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 Dana Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Dana Center, MANational

Professional chef

39.6%

32.1%

Restaurant style dining

43.9%

38.3%

Room service

33.5%

32.6%

Anytime dining

15.8%

15.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Dana Center 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 Dana Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Dana Center, MANational

Activity director

37.4%

39.7%

Pet-focused programs

20.2%

25.1%

Community service programs

31%

29.1%

Devotional activities on-site

38.5%

41.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

44.2%

43.2%

Outings / off-site activities

45.4%

47.4%

Piano or organ

30.1%

37.8%

Arts and crafts center

30%

34.1%

Educational speakers / life long learning

37.8%

36.8%

Clubs / games / karaoke

40.8%

41.6%

Live performances

41%

41.2%

Dances

25.4%

29.2%

Fitness center

23.1%

35.1%

Fitness classes

41.2%

40.8%

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Cost of independent living in Dana Center, MA

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

Independent living costs in Dana Center, MA, vs. other senior living options

Independent living costs in Dana Center, MA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Dana Center vs. state and national costs

Independent living costs in Dana Center, MA, over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

What families are saying about independent living in Dana Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Dana Center

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Availability of select dining options in Dana Center independent living

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