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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Little Rest, MA

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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.
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: 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: 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
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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.
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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
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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: 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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: 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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My uncle lived at Southgate in Hampton Suites (assisted living) for years and recently passed away at age 94. The staff were outstanding and treated him like family. He was involved in activities daily 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.
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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: 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
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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.
Hillcrest of South Windsor, Connecticut is a comfortable and convenient apartment community designed to meet the needs of seniors 62 and over, offering independent living at a rent you can afford. Ideally located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, Hillcrest is just a short drive...

Cost of independent living in Little Rest, MA

The average cost of senior living in Little Rest is $5,076 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $4,215 per month.

Independent living costs in Little Rest, MA, vs. nearby cities

Little Rest, MA
$5,076/mo
$4,684/mo

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

Little Rest, MA
$5,076/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Little Rest, MA, vs. other senior living options

$6,322/mo
Independent Living
$5,076/mo

Independent living costs in Little Rest, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,921/mo
Studio
$6,043/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,306/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,974/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,240/mo

Senior living costs in Little Rest 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: Little Rest, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLittle Rest, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,076/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,322/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,322/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Little Rest, MA:$5,076/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Little Rest, MA:$6,322/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Little Rest, MA:$6,322/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Little Rest, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Little Rest 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Little Rest, MA$3,868/mo$3,825/mo+1.1%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Little Rest, MA
2024 average cost:$3,868/mo
2023 average cost:$3,825/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Little Rest

Recent reviews for independent living in Little Rest

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.

Capitol Ridge at Providence

5.0
I love it here more than you can imagine. The staff is really good and friendly, the food is good and I have a life again. I have one of the largest apartments with a back door and patio which is great because I have a little dog so I can just let her out and watch her from inside. And I love ...
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Little Rest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Rest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Rest, 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 Little Rest 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 Little Rest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Little Rest, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Rest 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 Little Rest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Little Rest, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Rest 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 Little Rest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Little Rest, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
49.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
49.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Atria Draper Place and Colebrook Village at Hebron are the top-rated independent living facilities near Little Rest, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 335 independent living facilities near Little Rest, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Little Rest, Massachusetts are Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Atria Draper Place and Colebrook Village at Hebron. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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