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Photo of Cedarbrook Village at Ware
1313 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.8
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9.8
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I can be close to my family yet keep my independence. Staff is a 10 out of 10. They always smile and are nice to me. Very clean environment and great activities.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Now doing in person tours!Tucked into the verdant hills of the Pioneer Valley is the town of Ware, Massachusetts. Named the “Manour of Peace” in 1716 by its founder, John Read, Ware remains to this day a quiet town that embraces commercial and recreational growth without allowing it to impose on...
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1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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51 reviews
9.5
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51 reviews
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I would rate my experience a 5. My room was cleaned every week, the food was great the staff was welcoming, helpful, friendly and professional. The activities were varied and always fun - I enjoyed the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Bluebird Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in Old Bluebird Acres, our grounds were once a thriving apple orchard and Bluebird Estates' scenic landscaping reflects the picturesque beauty of bygone days. You'll love the quiet serenity of our...
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Photo of Orchard Valley At Wilbraham
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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41 reviews
9.3
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41 reviews
5 star
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Orchard Valley at Wilbraham blends the best of assisted living with a small town atmosphere. Known for its working farms and annual peach festival, our community embodies close family ties, fond memories and lasting traditions. Just a short drive from Main Street in Wilbraham, MA, Orchard Valley...
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Photo of The Wellington at Springfield
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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189 reviews
9.2
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189 reviews
5 star
71%
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They seem short staffed, I stayed with my sister in her apartment for 8 days. Food was always cold when delivered. My sister does not go to dining room. Breakfast was fair, staff is good, pill distribution...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Be inspired to live life to the fullest when taking up residence at The Wellington at Springfield. Our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Springfield, MA Sixteen Acres/East Longmeadow/Wilbraham line, enriches the lives of seniors by providing an environment that is...
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Photo of Christopher Heights Of Belchertown
66 Photos available
9.0
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6 reviews
9.0
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6 reviews
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Beautiful place very nice people great staff lots of activities i give it 5. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Our Premier Assisted Living Community is located in the beautiful Carriage Grove neighborhood that features walking paths and a common green. Our community has options that accommodate an individual's personal and financial needs allowing every resident to remain in a private apartment to live...
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8.7
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79 reviews
8.7
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79 reviews
5 star
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The facility is beautiful, the tour really sells it nicely. Unfortunately the circumstances around my grandmas stay at the reserve weren’t as planned. Their care levels originally placed her at a level 5...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
The Reserve at East Longmeadow is a new and exceptional assisted living and memory care community in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. East Longmeadow is a beautiful city just outside of Springfield, one of the 'greenest' cities in the country with over 2,400 acres of parks. Springfield is also the...
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8.6
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33 reviews
8.6
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33 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is just knowing they are getting the care they need and that they offer different levels of care based on individual needs. Everyone there is so nice and they really...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Keystone Commons provides Independent, Assisted, Alzheimer's and Memory Care residential living in Ludlow, MA.  Keystone Commons is a rental community that offers people over the age of 55 years a delightful way to live.  Independent Living (44 apartments) provides 31 meals per month,...
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8.0
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27 reviews
8.0
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27 reviews
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Great care in memory unit. Clean, attractive facility with excellent food. My husband has dementia and it's his 1st time in a facility. He was apprehensive about it but with encouragement from staff,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again.  Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Reeds Landing Retirement Community is a member of the Loomis Communities, a not-for-profit organization which has served seniors for over 100 years. The only community in Western Massachusetts offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under one roof, Reeds Landing...
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Dingley Dell, MA

The average cost of senior living in Dingley Dell is $4,836 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Springfield, MA with an average of $4,420 per month.

Independent living costs in Dingley Dell, MA, vs. nearby cities

Dingley Dell, MA
$4,836/mo
$4,684/mo

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

Dingley Dell, MA
$4,836/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Independent living costs in Dingley Dell, MA, vs. other senior living options

$5,784/mo
Independent Living
$4,836/mo

Independent living costs in Dingley Dell, MA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,653/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,420/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,294/mo

Senior living costs in Dingley Dell 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: Dingley Dell, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDingley Dell, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,836/mo$6,112/mo$4,019/mo
Assisted Living$5,784/mo$6,883/mo$4,559/mo
Memory Care$5,784/mo$6,886/mo$4,796/mo
Independent Living
Dingley Dell, MA:$4,836/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
Assisted Living
Dingley Dell, MA:$5,784/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Memory Care
Dingley Dell, MA:$5,784/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
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Independent living costs in Dingley Dell, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dingley Dell 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
Dingley Dell, MA$3,103/mo$3,078/mo+0.8%
Massachusetts$4,122/mo$3,862/mo+6.7%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Dingley Dell, MA
2024 average cost:$3,103/mo
2023 average cost:$3,078/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,122/mo
2023 average cost:$3,862/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dingley Dell

Recent reviews for independent living in Dingley Dell

Keystone Commons in Ludlow, MA

4.6
It's a great place but it is so over the top expensive. I don't know how anyone can afford it for long and you really never know how long. Staff are great and the activities are fun.

Armbrook Village in Westfield, MA

4.8
We chose Armbrook Village because of the convenient location and the solid reputation that they have around town. Everyone there is extremely friendly and helpful. Mom is very happy there!

Suffield by the River

5.0
From the time that I walked in, I was treated with dignity and respect. I felt like I was introduced to every single person that worked there. Everyone was so nice. It felt real and true. 3 months later and I still could not be happier with my decision. Suffield by the River truly is a special ...
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Dingley Dell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dingley Dell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dingley Dell, 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 Dingley Dell 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 Dingley Dell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dingley Dell, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dingley Dell 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 Dingley Dell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dingley Dell, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dingley Dell 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 Dingley Dell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dingley Dell, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
58.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
47%
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Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Holiday Bluebird Estates and Orchard Valley At Wilbraham are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dingley Dell, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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