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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fitchburg, MA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg. 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 11 independent living facilities in Fitchburg, 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 Indian Hill-North Village, Montvale and Massachusetts Avenue Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Nashua, Concord and Worcester.
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The place is beautiful the staff were excellent. It was a very nice place. My aunt was there for a year. She didn't like it. She ended up in a nursing home and she is thriving there. But, it has nothing to...
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.
Residents at The Gables enjoy their spacious apartments in a quaint community with the affordability they deserve.The Gables of Fitchburg is locally owned and offers Assisted Living in the privacy of your own apartment.We offer deluxe studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom suites...
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9.3
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34 reviews
My mother was only there for about 7 weeks and then she passed. It was a wonderful place and they were very good to her. We had friends and family going in at all different times and the staff was always...
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.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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9.0
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40 reviews
Sunrise was a wonderful place. Warm and caring people The staff is so warm and friendly They really give all residents such special attention It's a very expensive place Which can cause a little anxiety...
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.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster is centrally located at the corner of Central Street and Beth Ave, surrounded by a residential neighborhood with easy access to Routes 2, 12 and 190. Inside and out, we offer superbly decorated common areas including beautiful dining areas, living room with...
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We don't have any complaints about the building/staff/services. Our experience with Manor on the Hill has been wonderful. They worked with us in the beginning and reassured us this will be her "forever home"...
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.
Manor on the Hill is an 81 Unit, family owned, Assisted Living Community designed to meet the needs of individuals who are still able to live independently with minimal assistance in their daily activities. Manor on the Hill promotes maximum independence by providing personal care &...
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I chose this community because they have spacious rooms. The building is secure, mail services are right here too. They have a bus to take people to appointment when needed. The grounds are beautifully...
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.
The Anwelt Heritage Apartments turn the historic Anwelt Shoe factory into beautiful, eco-friendly apartments for active adults 55 and better. Anwelt Has 86 one and two-bedroom residences ranging in size from 656 to over 1200 square feet. The sun- filled residences highlight architectural...
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My loved ones are doing pretty well since their move to this community. They have started to engage with some of the other residents. The meals are good, but they would like some bigger portions. They do a...
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.
We invite you to consider RiverCourt Residences for a parent, family member, or for yourself. RiverCourt Residences offers an unbeatable value and a distinctive lifestyle for seniors through custom-tailored options for independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's Care. This wonderful...
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I am staying here at the rest home and I haven't been so happy for a long time. I love it here, very supportive staff who assist day or night no matter what. I enjoy the meals and the other peers, every one...
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.
In the Autumn of our loved ones years, certain needs and services become vital to their continued well-being. We at the Village Rest Home encourage on-site and/or telephone meetings with family and friends. We can arrange for primary care physicians, schedule doctor's appointments or any other...
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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Cost of independent living in Fitchburg, MA
The average cost of senior living in Fitchburg is $5,817 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amherst, MA with an average of $4,666 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Fitchburg
Recent reviews for independent living in Fitchburg
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 ...
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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 ...
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Nashoba Park Assisted Living in Ayer, MA
5.0
The staff at Nashoba Park Assisted Living was extremely helpful, kept me well-informed and made changes as needed for my brother. They even got on gluten free food for my brother, who was gluten-free. My brother was there for two months and the staff must have been great to him because he had to ...
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Fitchburg independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fitchburg independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fitchburg, 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 Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fitchburg, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fitchburg, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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42.6%
Room service
Room service
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36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fitchburg, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Summer Place, Spring Village at Summerhill and The Residence at Orchard Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fitchburg, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Fitchburg, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fitchburg, Massachusetts are Summer Place, The Residence at Orchard Grove and The Residence at Freeman Lake. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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