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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ludlow Center, MA

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There is a new Director just coming on board. Theses ratings are based on the previous Director. I am already seeing positive changes with the Interim and new Director and hope they will continue. Hopefully...
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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My stepdad was in the memory unit. The staff were very attentive to him a made his stay more comfortable. I also worked with a hospice patient in the memory unit. I was so impressed with the care he...
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.
Now doing in person tours!Tucked into the verdant hills of the Pioneer Valley is the town of Ware, Massachusetts. Named the “Manour of Peace” in 1716 by its founder, John Read, Ware remains to this day a quiet town that embraces commercial and recreational growth without allowing it to impose on...
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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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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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11 reviews
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I went to many senior living places for my demented mother who drinks too much. I picked DayBrook because the people seem quite normal. Not clinical, super cold and business like. Also they are still like...
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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8.9
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Mom spent the winter of '23-24 at this assisted living home - on the social plan. She was treated with dignity and respect by the loving and caring staff. "CLEAN" has always been an extremely high priority...
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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8.9
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41 reviews
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My mom loves it at Bluebird Estates. It's a great place for her, instead of living alone in her house. No need for a car or cooking. Lots of activities. Hair and nails place there. People to socialize...
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.
Bluebird Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in Old Bluebird Acres, our grounds were once a thriving apple orchard and Bluebird Estates' scenic landscaping reflects the picturesque beauty of bygone days. You'll love the quiet serenity of our...
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66 Floor plans available
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34 reviews
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The facility itself is fairly old so climate control can be an issue at times. The food in dining room is fair but not great. Service can be difficult as they are only allowed 2 servers. Space is limited...
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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44 Floor plans available
7.9
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We are really happy. She is very comfortable and has met a few people. She has been painting a lot and sharing her paintings with the place which I think is really really positive. I would recommend it to...
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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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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We are very happy with where our loved one is at, we would not move her for any reason. It is a lot of money but for someone who takes advantage of all the different amenities that are offered it is worth...
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 Sarawood Assisted Living
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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.
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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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.
Reeds Landing Retirement Community is a member of the Loomis Communities, a not-for-profit organization which has served seniors for over 100 years. The only community in Western Massachusetts offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under one roof, Reeds Landing...
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.
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.
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The facility is amazing! It's in an inner city neighborhood, but they have security and it is safe. The building is amazing! Once she runs out of private pay, she is eligible for state help. There is a...
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: 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
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 Ludlow Center, MA

The average cost of senior living in Ludlow Center is $4,894 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,508 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ludlow Center, MA vs. nearby cities

Ludlow Center, MA
$4,894/mo
$4,877/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ludlow Center, MA vs. the state and national average

Ludlow Center, MA
$4,894/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ludlow Center vs. other types of senior living

$5,655/mo
Independent Living
$4,894/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ludlow Center, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,523/mo
Studio
$4,958/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,547/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,897/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,971/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ludlow Center over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ludlow Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Ludlow Center

Cedarbrook Village at Ware

4.9
Welcoming front desk staff. Executive Director and marketing staff all pleasant and helpful. Answered all of our questions. Provided lots of details for us to consider. All the staff have smiles on their faces when they are working! Very helpful to residents and their families. Extremely clean ...
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Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks

5.0
Just moved in a week ago. The staff has been excellent. They are courteous, pleasant and helpful. The residence itself is clean and well maintained. The few apartment issues were addressed immediately and well. The dining facilities are excellent and dining staff top flight.

All American at Enfield Assisted Living

5.0
I would give a rating of 5 to every category. My mom lived there for 13 months before she passed away. My family and I were very grateful to AA for the excellent care and compassion that was shown to her AND to me. They will always have a special place in my heart. I'm so glad I called A Place ...
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Ludlow Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ludlow Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ludlow Center, 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 Ludlow Center 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 Ludlow Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ludlow Center, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ludlow Center 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 Ludlow Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ludlow Center, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ludlow Center 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 Ludlow Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ludlow Center, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Southwick Village and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ludlow Center, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near Ludlow Center, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ludlow Center, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Southwick Village and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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