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Photo of Residences at Highland Glen
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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5 on all of them listed. Very fancy place great staff clean lots of activities to do for renters. Yes we would recommend this community to others. the only thing I would mention is it's a very Caucasian...
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.
Welcome to The Residences at Highland Glen, a friendly, upscale community for active adults, age 55 or older. Residents will enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Twin Pine Hill in Westwood, yet be in close proximity to everything. Conveniently located off Route 128 at Exit 31B/Westwood- Route 109,...
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Photo of Sunrise of Leominster
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9.3
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It had a more homey/less clinical feel than some others. Also the location was convenient for us. Staff are all very friendly and competent.
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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Facility very clean and bright. Staff has been wonderful about everything and so very friendly. My friend [name removed] who lives there says it is Totally better than she ever expected.
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.
Home Sweet HomeLocated in the beautiful town of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, our assisted living and memory care community is a place where you can thrive. Enjoy a full and active life knowing our care team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you with anything you need. You...
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Photo of Kennedy Meadows Gracious Retirement Living
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The place was clean. Plenty of activities for the residents in and outside the facility. Very accommodating and have extra options available for the residents to stay longer before going to assisted living...
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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Photo of Brookdale Cushing Park
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55 Floor plans available
9.3
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We actually haven't moved in yet so I am basing my comments on a couple of visits. I can say everyone is extremely helpful. The people are very friendly and welcoming. We had a delicious dinner one night and...
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.
Quality Care Today and TomorrowIf you are ready to exchange the burdens of household chores and maintenance for a lifestyle rich in comfort and quality care, prepare to savor the good life. Nestled on more than 100 acres in Framingham, Massachusetts, our community offers a wonderful quality of...
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The facility is immaculate. Every staff member I've spoken to has been kind, receptive and quick to offer information, sometimes answers to questions I didn't know to ask. My mother is in a 1 bedroom unit....
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.
At Atria Maplewood Place, you'll find a friendly, family-like environment in a peaceful New England town. Residents are close to shopping, the theater, movies, places of worship and Revere Beach. Atria Maplewood Place combines the convenience of city life with the comforts of country living.Atria...
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Photo of The Willows at Worcester
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Staff is great food is very good , we have not gotten involved with activities yet as we have not sold our house yet. That has kept us busy but seems a lot too do when we get time. Apartment we chose is...
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.
The Willows at Worcester is a vibrant, full-service, resort-style retirement community offering you spacious, maintenance-free, independent living apartment homes and cottages; award-winning, chef-prepared meals; and abundant, on-site amenities. We have our own bank, spa, salon/barber shop,...
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Photo of Windham Terrace
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We have found the facility and most especially each and every staff person at Windham Terrace to be incredibly warm and welcoming. The place is immaculate, inside and outside, and the food and dining service...
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.
Located in the heart of Windham village, but hidden from the hustle and bustle, you will find Windham Terrace.  We provide a full complement of services and amenities.  Residents can enjoy enriching social, cultural and educational activities.  Windham Terrace is close to...
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Photo of Whitney Place at Medway
88 Photos available
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Staff generally are wonderful. Activities sometimes beyond capabilities of residents. Food was ok. Sometimes better than at other times. Housekeeping staff did a good job . Apartment size ok Nothing is ideal...
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.
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Photo of Orchard Valley At Wilbraham
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66 Floor plans available
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The cna staff on the memory unit are not overly ambitious. The food is inconsistent. For example, last Sunday dinner was a chicken salad sandwich or a crabcake. No salad /chips/ or pasta. Nursing was...
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 Briston Manor West
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We like the house/one floor home we live in. We have been so busy with me having several surgeries and [name removed] with dementia and fighting cancer so at some time may have to move because of our health...
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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Photo of Atria Marland Place
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9.2
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5's for all. She's very happy there. The residents are very welcoming and friendly, as are the staff. The facility has many nice seating areas we can sit in when we visit our mom, and the facility is very...
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.
For more than 18 years, Atria Marland Place has been the senior living provider of choice for Andover's wisest older adults. Building on this foundation of trust, they've recently completed a thoughtful, thorough renovation to expand and enhance their community — including the addition of Atria...
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Photo of Whitney Place at Natick
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Very nice and caring people. Very clean. Would recommend it's a very nice facility with caring people and a nice dining room. They have lots of activities if the person is interested and the nurses have...
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.
Whitney Place combines all the comforts and more convenience than you could ever find at home. It’s a warm and gracious setting for seniors needing a little help with daily routines, featuring private or shared apartments.Residents receive individual attention from our nurses, dedicated...
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Photo of The Branches of Marlboro
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[name removed] was very good in explaining what to look for in memory care. (It helped me decide against another place.)I like the fact that the apartment is equipped with drawers so that I didn't have to...
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.
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Photo of The Highlands
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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.
We believe that The Highlands Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure. At The Highlands, our management teams live...
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Photo of Sunrise of Norwood
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The most impressive aspects were the attractive interior and the people that I dealt with. I have no basis to evaluate the food. The unfortunate part of my experience -- and this is not the fault of Sunrise...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of The Gables of Fitchburg
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It's been absolutely wonderful! Everybody that works there has been amazing from the day. I walked in to tour the place up until today. Everybody there that I've run into is just lovely. I could not...
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.
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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Photo of Willows at Westborough
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My mother appreciates the library and book club, topics club, etc. The resident garden club has multiple rose and flower beds on the property and a lovely plant/flower room on the fourth floor. There is also...
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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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica Crossings
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We moved my father into the work, crossing at the end of June. He has been very happy with the service and the staff there. He calls me almost daily to rave about the food. It’s a clean friendly environment...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica CrossingsAssisted Living at Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica CrossingsBenchmark Senior Living at Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica Crossings in Billerica, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need...
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Photo of Sunrise of Wayland
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I’d rate this a 4 out of 5 overall, mainly because the food doesn’t always align with my mom’s dietary needs. That said, I understand accommodations can only go so far. The leadership team is generally...
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.
In beautiful, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care 24 hours a day/7 days a week and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of...
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The staff are all super caring and friendly. They all remember you and your name, where you sit for dinner, your preferences for meals, and go out of their way helping.
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.
Cabot Park Village offers Seniors an opportunity to live independently, while enjoying a truly carefree lifestyle. Just a short walk from Newtonville Center, Cabot Park Village's location offers residents a wide array of social and cultural activities. Residents enjoy pursuing their interests...
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It's a very classy place. The staff took good care of my dad and were also very caring to me and my sister during an extremely difficult time.
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 Residence at Boylston Place is a senior living community that provides traditional assisted living with security and every opportunity for a full, enriching life. The Residence at Boylston Place is located in one of Massachusetts' most exclusive and picturesque towns and offers a lifestyle...
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The admin and dining room staff were great!! The food was varied, presented well, and tasty. The cleanliness of the facility was immaculate. My mom's room was more than roomy enough, comfortable, and nicely...
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.
Giving Tree Senior Living is a family-owned and operated Assisted Living Community located in Dracut, Massachusetts. We are established to serve older adults who still want to maintain a home-like environment as they age in place in an environment where their needs for dignity, privacy,...
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Beautiful facility nice people good customer service nice size. Very nice community for someone that wants to get active. There's a lot to do.
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.
Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a new language or just relaxing with the people you enjoy. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you being...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
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And in addition, my friend has moved to the memory care unit and is thriving there. I have great peace of mind after I visit because he is totally engaged in whatever activity is going on at the moment. I...
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.
At Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree, we are committed to ensuring that our every service and amenity will help create the enriched, active life you deserve. It starts with our surroundings. Our community beautifully balances privacy, safety and security, with well-appointed dining rooms...
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Cost of independent living in Gardner, MA

The average cost of senior living in Gardner is $4,011 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, MA with an average of $3,361 per month.

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

Gardner, MA
$4,011/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$10,983/mo
Independent Living
$4,011/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,482/mo
Studio
$4,247/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,725/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,728/mo

Senior living costs in Gardner 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: Gardner, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGardner, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,011/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,782/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$10,983/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Gardner, MA:$4,011/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Gardner, MA:$7,782/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Gardner, MA:$10,983/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Gardner, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gardner 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 average 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
Gardner, MA$4,220/mo$4,096/mo+3.0%
Massachusetts$4,293/mo$4,175/mo+2.8%
National$3,400/mo$3,276/mo+3.8%
Gardner, MA
2024 average cost:$4,220/mo
2023 average cost:$4,096/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,293/mo
2023 average cost:$4,175/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,400/mo
2023 average cost:$3,276/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Gardner

Recent reviews for independent living in Gardner

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

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.

Meetinghouse at Riverfront in Manchester, NH

5.0
You feel like you just walked into a large family home. Clean, bright and friendly. Had lunch with a friend her while visiting and food was just like a nice restraunt. Everyone was happy and healthy. Staff new everyone name and the residents seems to like each other!

Gardner independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gardner independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gardner, 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 Gardner 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 Gardner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gardner, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.7%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gardner 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 Gardner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gardner, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.9%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
33.5%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gardner 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 Gardner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gardner, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.4%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.4%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.8%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
25.4%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Draper Place, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Dodge Park Rest Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gardner, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 347 independent living facilities near Gardner, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Gardner, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and Spring Village at Summerhill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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