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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.
The Daniel Child House is located in the heart of Warren. It is an elegant historic home build by Daniel Child around the turn of the century. Our home is within walking distance to downtown Warren, and the historic water district. East Bay Bike path and Burrs Park are just beyond our home. Our...
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: 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
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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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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.
Photo of Winslow Gardens
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: 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.
Currently in construction, Ocean Shores homes will offer 97 one and two bedroom affordable apartments for people ages 55 and older. This new community will offer wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms, durable deco-wood flooring throughout the living areas, stainless steel appliances, balconies...
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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...
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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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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My mother was a resident at the Daggett Crandall Newcomb Home from December of 2010 until she passed away in February of 2019. It would be difficult for me to accurately describe the high level of care,...
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: 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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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: 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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Dukes County, MA

The average cost of senior living in Dukes County is $5,648 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fall River, MA with an average of $4,987 per month.

Independent living costs in Dukes County, MA, vs. nearby counties

Dukes County, MA
$5,648/mo

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

Dukes County, MA
$5,648/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Dukes County, MA, vs. other senior living options

$6,377/mo
Independent Living
$5,648/mo

Independent living costs in Dukes County, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,723/mo
Studio
$6,367/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,755/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,725/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,897/mo

Senior living costs in Dukes County 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: Dukes County, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDukes County, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,648/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,377/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,377/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dukes County, MA:$5,648/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Dukes County, MA:$6,377/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Dukes County, MA:$6,377/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Dukes County, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dukes County 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
Dukes County, MA$4,460/mo$5,313/mo-16.0%
Massachusetts$4,012/mo$3,718/mo+7.9%
National$3,232/mo$3,151/mo+2.6%
Dukes County, MA
2024 average cost:$4,460/mo
2023 average cost:$5,313/mo
Percent change:-16.0%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,012/mo
2023 average cost:$3,718/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,232/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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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 Dukes County

Recent reviews for independent living in Dukes County

Village at Proprietors Green in Marshfield, MA

5.0
The communication with the family is very good. If there are any mistakes the community takes responsibility. They have done a good job at making my loved one is comfortable, social with other residents, and feels at home. There are three meals a day served and there are choices for the ...
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Whaler's Cove in New Bedford, MA

4.8
Thanks to the Whaler's Cove staff to making the decision to join their community an easy one. From day 1, my Dad was welcomed and had everything done to make his transition as simple as possible. They did everything to make him feel right at home...it was like getting a brand new family! I ...
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Swan Brook Assisted Living in Swansea, MA

5.0
I would highly recommend this facility to others. It was the least expensive for miles around. It is very homey. The staff and the owner are so nice. I can't say enough good things about this facility. The staff calls me for every little issue. For example, she fell a couple of times. They call ...
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Dukes County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dukes County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dukes County, 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 Dukes County 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 Dukes County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dukes County, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dukes County 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 Dukes County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dukes County, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dukes County 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 Dukes County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
35.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Harborhill, Anchor Bay at East Providence and All American Assisted Living at Warwick are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dukes County, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 105 independent living facilities near Dukes County, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dukes County, Massachusetts are Anchor Bay at East Providence, Atria Bay Spring Village and Sunrise of Plymouth Beach. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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