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The staff is excellent here at Aynsley Place. The LNAs are fabulous, the nurses are great, and they are all very attentive and very much aware of my loved one's needs. They are great at keeping me updated...
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.
Conveniently located near the heart of downtown Nashua, New Hampshire, residents of Aynsley Place enjoy luxury living and unparalleled care. Our tastefully appointed and beautifully furnished assisted living center provides many of the personal care services desired with the added benefit of...
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Although founded by the Sisters of Mercy, residents have diversity of faiths (Christian & Jewish) as well as non-practicing. Most residents live independently and there is one floor dedicated to assisted...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Located on a 40-acre campus in West Hartford, CT adjacent to Saint Joseph College, The McAuley features beautifully landscaped grounds and lovely views of Avon Mountain.  Best of all, when you live at The McAuley, you're just minutes away from the area's most popular attractions -- the...
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Addison strives to personalize the experience as much as possible to each person's wants and needs . The management is very open to discussions and constructive criticism if something is not working as...
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.
Situated just south of East Hartford, bordering Bell-Hebron Linear Park on 14 wooded acres, Addison Place at Glastonbury is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of...
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This place is awesome and I love the fact that they call it a Bed and Breakfast. That is exactly how they treat there residents as well. There are fresh flowers at every dining room table for ever meal. ...
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.
Sunrise of Weston has been serving the needs of seniors and their families since 1997 in our historic home, formerly known as the Drabbington Inn and later as the Westonian Inn. Famous for a homelike ambiance, Sunrise of Weston offers 29 apartments, each of which has a private bathroom with a...
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My mother has been so happy since she began living at Brightview Concord River. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. It’s been a wonderful experience all around.
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.
One of our newest communities, Brightview Concord River is located in Billerica, Massachusetts. This beautiful new Brightview community brings together Assisted Living residences, personalized service and our award-winning Wellspring Village for Alzheimer's Care. This is Assisted Living and...
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Whispering Pines II is a beautiful development, carefully maintained by a thoughtful staff. I have been a resident here for about 3 years, and found the neighbors are just friendly enough, the grounds are...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Whispering Pines II, a beautiful apartment community that offers seniors independent living at rents that make sense. Set in the heart of prestigious Avon, Connecticut this age-restricted community is designed for those 62 and over, with easy access to restaurants, medical services and...
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I would highly recommend it. It is very nice, clean, the people are friendly and it's quiet. If I had to downsize again, this would be the place to look into. I have told friends already and recommended it...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome Home The Court of Saint James is a unique retirement community with amenities for living a good life. The location is less than one mile from the Center of West Hartford, Connecticut which boasts exceptional shopping and delightful dining. The Court of Saint James is an affordable,...
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They were FANTASTIC to work with when my uncle was alive they bent over backwards for him. HOWEVER when he passed [date removed] I was owed a substantial refund because I prepaid and he passed a lot quicker...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Last spring, I visited eight different assisted living communities in the greater Hartford area and beyond. Aviva was the last stop on my itinerary. The moment I walked through the doors of Aviva, I knew...
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.
AVIVA West Hartford is located at 1 Hamilton Heights Dr. in West Hartford, CT. Our building is a member of the National Historic Society and was originally built to be a school; Mount St. Joseph.We offer independent, assisted, assisted plus and memory care living options.
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Today is my one year anniversary of living here and I am beyond happy with everything. The building itself is well kept, clean and ultra safe. The apartments are spacious. The staff is helpful and friendly....
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Coliseum Seniors II is a popular senior apartment community for seniors in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Nashua is the second largest city in New Hampshire and offers a plethora of activities to entertain you and your guests. Filled with historic architecture, this city is close to...
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I have nothing but glowing things to say! By The River is a small facility in Marlborough Ct. it is run by a very wonderful and caring staff. They keep the facility very clean The meals are family style at a...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Waterstone at Wellesley is a terrific community. We enjoy living here as well as the residents. A very warm, welcoming community! We recommend highly!
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.
Located along the banks of the Charles River, Waterstone at Wellesley is a premier senior living community offering both independent living and assisted living. Here, a world of luxury, attentive service and convenience come together to support and inspire a rewarding, carefree life.Residents 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.
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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.
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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: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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: 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.
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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.
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
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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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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Hardwick, MA

The average cost of senior living in Hardwick is $5,468 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $4,215 per month.

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

Hardwick, MA
$5,468/mo
$4,684/mo
$4,666/mo

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

Hardwick, MA
$5,468/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,509/mo
Independent Living
$5,468/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,102/mo
Studio
$6,285/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,480/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,030/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,240/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$5,468/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,509/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,509/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hardwick, MA:$5,468/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hardwick, MA:$6,509/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Hardwick, MA:$6,509/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/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$3,865/mo$3,832/mo+0.8%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Hardwick, MA
2024 average cost:$3,865/mo
2023 average cost:$3,832/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,130/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/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.

The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

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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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
8.1%
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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%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.4%
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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%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
49.3%
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%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.2%
47%
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