About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Northfield, MA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results

Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the East Northfield area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in East Northfield. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 150 independent living facilities in East Northfield, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Amherst, Keene and Greenfield.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Amherst, Keene and Greenfield.

East Northfield Independent Living Facilities | 1512 Reviews

Showing 132 communities
Last Updated: 11/8/24
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
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.
Photo of Millbury Congregate Housing
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of The Villas at Nashua
66 Photos available
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.
The Villas are one level homes that define independent living in your terms. Each graciously appointed private Villa offers more than 1,00 square feet of planned living space, surrounded by lushly landscaped walled gardens and patios. The amenities include: Breathtaking living room, with gas...
Photo of Pleasant Hill Retirement
1515 Photos available
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.
About Pleasant Hill in Marlborough, MassachusettsPleasant Hill Retirement is Marlborough, Massachusetts’ premier independent living community. The community comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including one and two -bedroom suites, and a variety of floor plans. Pleasant Hill...
See details
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.
The Huntington at Nashua is a gorgeous, suburban Life Plan Community for active, independent adults aged 62 and better featuring modern apartments and bright, open-concept cottage homes, all situated on 55 acres of rolling, tree-lined ridges. Formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement...
Photo of Mark Twain Congregate Living
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Mary A Sweeney Home
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of independent living in East Northfield, MA

The average cost of senior living in East Northfield is $5,282 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,508 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Northfield, MA vs. nearby cities

East Northfield, MA
$5,282/mo
$4,666/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Northfield, MA vs. the state and national average

East Northfield, MA
$5,282/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Northfield vs. other types of senior living

$5,837/mo
Independent Living
$5,282/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in East Northfield, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,731/mo
Studio
$6,091/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,490/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,943/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,443/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in East Northfield over time

East Northfield, MAMA stateNational

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 East Northfield

Recent reviews for independent living in East Northfield

Cedarbrook Village at Ware

4.9
Welcoming front desk staff. Executive Director and marketing staff all pleasant and helpful. Answered all of our questions. Provided lots of details for us to consider. All the staff have smiles on their faces when they are working! Very helpful to residents and their families. Extremely clean ...
Read more

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 ...
Read more

Ledgewood Bay in Milford, NH

4.0
My mother was a resident at Ledgewood Bay and things were very good for her when she was here. Communication with the family is solid. The Executive Director is very accessible and approachable. She showed me much empathy when my mom passed away. I wish they had the next level of care for ...
Read more

East Northfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Northfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Northfield, 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 East Northfield 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 East Northfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Northfield, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
7.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in East Northfield 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 East Northfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Northfield, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
34.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
16.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in East Northfield 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 East Northfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Northfield, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
47%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.2%
46.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarbrook Village at Ware, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Southwick Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Northfield, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 150 independent living facilities near East Northfield, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in East Northfield, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Southwick Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top