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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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39 reviews
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Every single staff member were amazing. Some of them even spent some of their own time talking with him. They cared about every aspect of his wellbeing. They offered many activities and tried to engage him,...
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 Nashua Crossings in Nashua, NH is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to...
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Photo of Christopher Heights Of Belchertown
66 Photos available
9.0
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8 reviews
9.0
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The upfront costs are higher and they expect rent even after someone dies. I would still recommend them, it is a nice place overall.
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.
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 Brookdale Eddy Pond West
88 Photos available
9.0
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92 reviews
9.0
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I would have to say that I am extremely satisfied with Brookdale at Eddy Pond West. So, that would be a 5 out of 5 across the board. Everyone there has been and continues to do everything they can to make a...
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.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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Photo of Heritage Woods
88 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.0
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29 reviews
9.0
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Overall, there were many positive aspects to the experience. However, it may be helpful for families to ask detailed questions about how the community supports residents with changing needs, particularly...
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 progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
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Photo of The Residence at Glastonbury
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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The Residence at Glastonbury surpassed my expectations in care, nutrition, services, lodging and meaningful activities. Great staff. We went from independent living to memory care and hospice in place.
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 Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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Photo of The Enclave of Franklin Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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51 reviews
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What we like the most about the community are the staff, they are caring and care for the whole family. It has a full schedule of activities as well as anytime dining. Yes, we would recommend this community...
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.
Set in Norfolk County in the historic town of Franklin, The Enclave of Franklin is a senior living community where older adults can live comfortably and more independently, with discreet support from a caring, 24-hour staff. In addition to independent and assisted living options, The Enclave of...
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Photo of The Arbors at Greenfield
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9.0
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5s across the board. The staff at The Arbors are attentive and friendly. Management is available when necessary. Communication has been good. And most importantly my mother is as happy and healthy as she can...
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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9.1
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52 reviews
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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 Day Brook Village Senior Living
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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15 reviews
8.9
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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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Photo of Pleasant Hill Retirement
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I am one of the first group of guests who moved into Pleasant Hill a year ago. While it was a difficult decision to make at the time, to move from a place I loved and leave all my friends and activities,...
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.
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...
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Photo of Creamery Brook Village
77 Photos available
8.9
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15 reviews
8.9
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15 reviews
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I do not live there but my 91 year old friend is happy and content. Staff at CB are nice and very attentive. People that live there seem happy and CB has many music events and activities for the residents.
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.
Creamery Brook Village is in the historic northeast CT town of Brooklyn - minutes from Interstate 395, routes 6 and 169. We are sponsored by PierceCare, a nonprofit provider of Eldercare Services. Creamery Brook is designed to be a community for those who seek the ease and security of living...
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Photo of Carriage House at Lee's Farm
88 Photos available
8.9
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20 reviews
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20 reviews
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Carriage House recognized my dad as an individual-they made him feel welcome, and the staff was attentive to our questions and concerns. My dad was "young" by many measures in the memory care 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.
Carriage House at Lee's Farm is an assisted living community in Wayland, Massachusetts. Wayland is a beautiful small town with natural spaces like forests, fields and marshes around the Sudbury River.At Carriage House we strive to meet the individual needs and wants of our residents Our care...
Photo of Holiday Quail Run Estates
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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60 reviews
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Food is good but not great. Main building lobby always clean as is dining room. Units are kept clean by friendly staff. Staff generally friendly and helpful. Cottage unit is quite spacious with lots of...
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.
Quail Run Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds on the outskirts of Springfield, you'll love the comfortable facilities, our friendly staff and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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41 reviews
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For me the staff and nursing staff in the memory care unit is what made it such a positive experience. My mom had a couple incidents they were right on top of. They take good care of people in memory care. 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.
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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Photo of Stillwater Assisted Living Community
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I can say that the facility keeps me informed on my mom's situation and check in on her constantly. The staff I have dealings with are limited however everyone is always available to help should we have any...
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 Christopher Heights of Worcester
22 Photos available
8.8
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I and my cousin are very happy she is at Christopher Heights. What we like the most about the community is the location, activities selection and just overall good assisted living.
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.
At Christopher Heights of Worcester, our goal is to provide a comfortable, caring and uplifting atmosphere, where each resident’s rights, dignity, and individuality are treated with the utmost respect. We accomplish this by dedicating ourselves to the physical and emotional welfare of all those...
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Photo of The Residence at Natick South
1111 Photos available
8.8
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8.8
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I'm going to be honest here communication with the director is lacking. We love the new activities Director she's fantastic but she has to do way too many things. Their transportation is a big issue because...
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.
Your next chapter in life starts at The Residence at Natick South. Ideally located just outside the city center and near Natick Mall, our luxury senior community offers a quiet, convenient setting where you can enjoy resort-style dining, sophisticated living options, and exceptional care anytime...
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Photo of Brookdale West Hartford
1212 Photos available
8.8
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Quality of care is good, available activities are good, food was great but they've changed chefs, so now it's declined. The facility is clean and well maintained - it's great. The apartment is very spacious...
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.
Live The Life You WantNo one deserves to spend their golden years worrying about being alone in the event of an emergency or caring the heavy burden of family care alone. That’s why our assisted living and memory care community is here to provide personalized care plans, spacious and comfortable...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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5 for each category. The staff, the friendly atmosphere, the fact that my husband is happy, the wide variety of activities and everybody knows your name.
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.
Waltham Crossings is a comfortable and casual senior living community, with easy access to the surrounding Metrowest area. Residents of Waltham Crossings enjoy chatting with friends in the fireplaced living room, barbecuing among the gardens, or joining in on a game of cards in the Cape Cod room....
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Photo of The Residence at Whitcomb House
1616 Photos available
8.7
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53 reviews
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The Residence had a nice homey feel. And all the many community rooms were spacious. Also I liked that it was a smaller community of people living there, which felt more personal.
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.
Make yourself at home in the warm, welcoming community of Whitcomb House in Milford, MA, where abundant amenities and thoughtful features provide comfort and convenience. Our Assisted Living residents enjoy regular live entertainment as well as several family events throughout the year. Imagine...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.7
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Based on limited experience. Food was great, activities seemed appropriate, quarters were single rooms for sleeping with shared space for bathroom and some storage. Staff were caring and competent and were...
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 Robbins Brook in Acton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and...
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Photo of New Horizons at Marlborough LLC
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8.6
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54 reviews
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For us this has been a wonderful experience so I would give them a 5. We are in the 370 building which is the most independent setting. The residents here are very friendly and welcoming. They give us...
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.
New Horizons is a large not-for-profit continuing care retirement community where a safe, happy, and engaging retirement is everyone's most important concern. Fine dining and extensive activities are vital parts of every day. Our staff of exceptional people has enabled New Horizons to build its...
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Photo of The Reserve at East Longmeadow
1616 Photos available
8.6
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Ask about how they communicate - falls, staff changes and how do they check on patients during the day and night - do they have attentive staff? Best foot forward on the tour, but not sure that is what we...
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 Reserve at East Longmeadow is a new and exceptional assisted living and memory care community in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. East Longmeadow is a beautiful city just outside of Springfield, one of the 'greenest' cities in the country with over 2,400 acres of parks. Springfield is also the...
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Photo of Keystone Commons
77 Photos available
8.6
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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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8.6
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Activities - variable as It has been a tough winter for our athletic director. She has been out sick. But on the whole there are many activities and I find them all very good. . It is expensive but I think...
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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Cost of independent living in Hardwick, MA

The average cost of senior living in Hardwick is $3,988 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, MA with an average of $3,408 per month.

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

Hardwick, MA
$3,988/mo
$4,805/mo
$4,571/mo

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

Hardwick, MA
$3,988/mo
U.S. national average
$3,510/mo

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

$10,682/mo
Independent Living
$3,988/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,452/mo
Studio
$4,337/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,634/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,685/mo

Senior living costs in Hardwick 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: Hardwick, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHardwick, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$3,988/mo$4,417/mo$3,510/mo
Assisted Living$7,496/mo$7,775/mo$5,805/mo
Memory Care$10,682/mo$9,636/mo$6,971/mo
Independent Living
Hardwick, MA:$3,988/mo
Massachusetts:$4,417/mo
U.S.:$3,510/mo
Assisted Living
Hardwick, MA:$7,496/mo
Massachusetts:$7,775/mo
U.S.:$5,805/mo
Memory Care
Hardwick, MA:$10,682/mo
Massachusetts:$9,636/mo
U.S.:$6,971/mo
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Independent living costs in Hardwick, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hardwick 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
Hardwick, MA$4,211/mo$4,116/mo+2.3%
Massachusetts$4,330/mo$4,173/mo+3.8%
National$3,395/mo$3,298/mo+3.0%
Hardwick, MA
2024 average cost:$4,211/mo
2023 average cost:$4,116/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,330/mo
2023 average cost:$4,173/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,395/mo
2023 average cost:$3,298/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hardwick

Recent reviews for independent living in Hardwick

Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

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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Colebrook Village at Hebron

5.0
Colebrook is a well designed, beautiful facility. The residents are friendly and care about each other. Our fabulous staff members work tirelessly to keep us involved, safe and cared for.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their community. Residents and families express appreciation for the long-term relationships they have developed with caregivers at The Highlands, Atria Draper Place, and Arbors of Hop Brook.
Variety of activities based on residents' interests. Residents enjoy the wide range of specialized activities offered in various communities. For example, at Keystone Commons, residents participate in painting classes, spiritual services, cooking demos, live music, and nature photography. At Brookdale Cushing Park, they offer field trips, craf ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents find comfort and familiarity in their thoughtfully designed living spaces. At Day Brook Village Senior Living, apartments are clean and well-appointed, and residents appreciate the friendly, welcoming atmosphere. At Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, apartments are spacious ...
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Delicious and diverse meals. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Camellia Gardens, meals are healthy and plentiful, and residents enjoy a wide selection of options. At Goddard House, the waitstaff are pleasant, and dining experiences are ...
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Properly maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities and grounds in various communities. For example, at The Highlands, the assistant management team is highly commended for the efficacy and compassion they have shown during facility transitions. At Magnolia Heights, the management ...
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Effective and ongoing communication between families and staff. Families appreciate the clear and effective communication they receive from staff regarding their loved ones' care. At Camellia Gardens, the activities director listens to residents' ideas for new interests and plans activities accordingly. At New Horizons at Marlborough LLC, although there ha ...
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Hardwick independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hardwick independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hardwick, 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 Hardwick 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 Hardwick partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hardwick, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.1%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
45.1%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.3%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hardwick 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 Hardwick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hardwick, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.8%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.6%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
39.6%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hardwick 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 Hardwick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hardwick, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.6%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
32.8%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.2%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Atria Draper Place and Atria Lincoln Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hardwick, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 265 independent living facilities near Hardwick, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hardwick, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Atria Lincoln Place and Spring Village at Summerhill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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