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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dodge, MA

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The staff has been very good. The food is pretty good. The price is very affordable. My loved one is very comfortable, pretty content and happy to be there. I picked this community because the location is...
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.
The Arbors is unique in that it is a third-generation family owned and run business with a well-established work ethic and the drive to make a difference in people’s lives. Fairness is of the utmost importance for family, pricing, staffing and residents. They work hard to provide a quality...
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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: 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: 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.
The Chelsea Jewish Foundation is an assisted living community located in the quiet area of Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Located just across the bridge from Boston, the Chelsea area has always been an independent, working-class industrial community from the beginning of its existence....
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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.
At Vineyard Community Living, older people enjoy friendships, old and new. We don’t replace existing family and friends, but surround our residents with a larger sense community and offer respectful, quality services.We know it’s the little things in life that can make a big difference; like...
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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: 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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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.
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I am happy and doing okay here. I like that it is nice and quiet. All the people are good to you. I feel that I am safe and cared for. The staff keep the community nice and neat. The grounds are clear, the...
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.
CanterburyCanterbury is an independent living community nestled in beautiful, pristine West Hartford in Hartford County, CT. Being friendly and compassionate toward others is what makes the community such a great place to live. Seniors aged 55 and older who are looking to live an independent...
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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.
Linsey Landing, located in the historic town of Milford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, offers a tranquil small town feeling in a picturesque New England setting. Our independent senior housing apartments feature views from every window, air conditioning and modern kitchens loaded with...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Dodge, MA

The average cost of senior living in Dodge is $5,647 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $4,215 per month.

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

Dodge, MA
$5,647/mo
$5,954/mo

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

Dodge, MA
$5,647/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$6,482/mo
Independent Living
$5,647/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,082/mo
Studio
$6,627/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,824/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,592/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,240/mo

Senior living costs in Dodge 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: Dodge, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDodge, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,647/mo$6,112/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$6,485/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,482/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dodge, MA:$5,647/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Dodge, MA:$6,485/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dodge, MA:$6,482/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Dodge, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dodge 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
Dodge, MA$4,046/mo$3,821/mo+5.9%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Dodge, MA
2024 average cost:$4,046/mo
2023 average cost:$3,821/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Dodge

Recent reviews for independent living in Dodge

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.

Dodge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dodge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dodge, 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 Dodge 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 Dodge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dodge, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dodge 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 Dodge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dodge, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dodge 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 Dodge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dodge, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.5%
47%
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Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Atria Longmeadow Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dodge, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 453 independent living facilities near Dodge, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dodge, 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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