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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Granby, MA

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Photo of Orchard Valley At Wilbraham
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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39 reviews
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Staff was kind and attentive, activities were plentiful, the rooms were good size. It's a great place for someone who has difficulty walking long distances as it is not a big place, but it is well taken care...
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 The Wellington at Springfield
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.1
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183 reviews
9.1
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My own mom is no longer with us but if she were I would definitely recommend. Very nice people and friendly too. Apartment spacious with balcony.
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.
Be inspired to live life to the fullest when taking up residence at The Wellington at Springfield. Our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Springfield, MA Sixteen Acres/East Longmeadow/Wilbraham line, enriches the lives of seniors by providing an environment that is...
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Photo of Christopher Heights Of Belchertown
66 Photos available
9.0
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6 reviews
9.0
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6 reviews
5 star
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Beautiful place very nice people great staff lots of activities i give it 5. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Our Premier Assisted Living Community is located in the beautiful Carriage Grove neighborhood that features walking paths and a common green. Our community has options that accommodate an individual's personal and financial needs allowing every resident to remain in a private apartment to live...
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Photo of The Arbors at Amherst
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9.0
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9.0
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5 star
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The upper floor is extremely hot in the winter. There are not individual controls that are working in the rooms. As in any facility some staff members go above and beyond their duties. The facility itself is...
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 Day Brook Village Senior Living
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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14 reviews
8.9
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14 reviews
5 star
43%
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3 star
14%
2 star
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7%
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My mother complains about lack of activities especially on the weekends. So I would say a 2. Because of the Veteran benefit I would say 3. However, yes we would recommend this community to other families....
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.
Day Brook Village Senior Living is an accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community offering a range of housing, healthcare and service options to meet residents’ changing needs. Residents enjoy a retirement lifestyle offering independent living, assistance in living and skilled...
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8.8
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31 reviews
8.8
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31 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is just knowing they are getting the care they need and that they offer different levels of care based on individual needs. Everyone there is so nice and they really...
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.
Keystone Commons provides Independent, Assisted, Alzheimer's and Memory Care residential living in Ludlow, MA.  Keystone Commons is a rental community that offers people over the age of 55 years a delightful way to live.  Independent Living (44 apartments) provides 31 meals per month,...
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8.0
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8.0
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It's a small assisted living home that takes care of the residents very well, laundry, assistance showering and many other included assistances. Friendly established staff. Not a lot of turnover.
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.
Sarawood is an assisted living home with a capacity for 28 residents. All rooms are private. Some rooms have private half-baths and the others share a bath (usually no more than two to a bathroom). Sarawood is family owned and operated. Included in the rates are three meals daily, weekly...
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Photo of The Arbors at Chicopee
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7.0
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12 reviews
7.0
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All of the staff were very professional and they made the entire process of getting both of my parents moved there in a VERY small window a very pleasant experience. Mom is loving it there, and I believe...
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 River Mills Assisted Living at Chicopee Falls
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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.
River Mills is everything you’d expect from a high-quality assisted living community, combined with the personal character and history of Chicopee, but with a longer term affordability that other communities aren’t offering. We look forward to inviting you to see and experience our thoughtfully...
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7.0
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7.0
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Mother was treated as a human being not an old person just waiting to die. The facilities are top notch and staff is outstanding treating Mom as family. The rooms are all good size and amenities like the Pub...
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.
We offer wonderful options for people who have a wide range of needs, but a strong desire to maintain their privacy and independence.This comfortable and cozy lifestyle includes many wonderful amenities. Our full scope of services consists of 24-hour staff, a secured building, housekeeping,...
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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.
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.
Photo of Emmett Rooney Congregate
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 Hampshire County Retirement
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.
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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 Lathrop Community
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.
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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 Providence Place At Ingleside
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.

Cost of independent living in Granby, MA

The average cost of senior living in Granby is $4,805 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,508 per month.

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

Granby, MA
$4,805/mo
$4,788/mo
$4,666/mo

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

Granby, MA
$4,805/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,578/mo
Independent Living
$4,805/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,628/mo
Studio
$5,303/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,730/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,120/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,971/mo

Senior living costs in Granby 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: Granby, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGranby, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,805/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,578/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,578/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Granby, MA:$4,805/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Granby, MA:$5,578/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Granby, MA:$5,578/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Granby, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Granby 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
Granby, MA$3,146/mo$3,047/mo+3.2%
Massachusetts$3,886/mo$3,577/mo+8.6%
National$3,174/mo$3,044/mo+4.3%
Granby, MA
2024 average cost:$3,146/mo
2023 average cost:$3,047/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$3,886/mo
2023 average cost:$3,577/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,174/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Granby

Recent reviews for independent living in Granby

Keystone Commons in Ludlow, MA

4.6
It's a great place but it is so over the top expensive. I don't know how anyone can afford it for long and you really never know how long. Staff are great and the activities are fun.

Armbrook Village in Westfield, MA

4.8
We chose Armbrook Village because of the convenient location and the solid reputation that they have around town. Everyone there is extremely friendly and helpful. Mom is very happy there!

Suffield by the River

5.0
From the time that I walked in, I was treated with dignity and respect. I felt like I was introduced to every single person that worked there. Everyone was so nice. It felt real and true. 3 months later and I still could not be happier with my decision. Suffield by the River truly is a special ...
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Granby independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Granby independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Granby, 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 Granby 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 Granby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Granby, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Granby 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 Granby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Granby, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Granby 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 Granby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Granby, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Orchard Valley At Wilbraham, The Wellington at Springfield and Christopher Heights Of Belchertown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Granby, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 20 independent living facilities near Granby, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Granby, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Southwick Village and Suffield by the River. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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