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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Watson Farm is a delightful community of apartment rentals for seniors 55 and over, offering independent living at a price you can afford in South Windsor, Connecticut. This age-restricted 72-unit community is centrally located east of the Connecticut River, with restaurants, medical services and...
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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.
The Huntington at Nashua is a gorgeous, suburban Life Plan Community for active, independent adults aged 62 and better featuring modern apartments and bright, open-concept cottage homes, all situated on 55 acres of rolling, tree-lined ridges. Formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement...
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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.
Berry Patch is a senior living apartment community for adults 62 and over, at a price you can afford in South Windsor, Connecticut. This age-restricted community is centrally located east of the Connecticut River, where restaurants, medical services and shopping—the Shoppes at Buckland Hills and...
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: 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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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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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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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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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.
Our April Time Residential Care Home is conveniently located in the classic Manchester, Connecticut. Nestled among New England's picturesque scenery and quiet community, we pride ourselves on having an array of well-maintained apartments as part of our beautiful living community. We are known for...
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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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The staff has been very good. The food is pretty good. The price is very affordable. My loved one is very comfortable, pretty content and happy to be there. I picked this community because the location is...
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.
The Arbors is unique in that it is a third-generation family owned and run business with a well-established work ethic and the drive to make a difference in people’s lives. Fairness is of the utmost importance for family, pricing, staffing and residents. They work hard to provide a quality...
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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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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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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.
The Villas are one level homes that define independent living in your terms. Each graciously appointed private Villa offers more than 1,00 square feet of planned living space, surrounded by lushly landscaped walled gardens and patios. The amenities include: Breathtaking living room, with gas...
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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.
Hunt Community is a Life Plan Community for active, healthy people aged 62 and better, located on 16 neatly landscaped acres near downtown Nashua. Close to shopping, dining and entertainment, the charming campus features many newly renovated floor plans to suit varying lifestyles. With a...
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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, 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.
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This is an older building so I would give the look of it a 3. They offer daily activities such as Karaoke, daily exercise and my mom has taken advantage of the bingo. My parents attitude is now more...
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.
Delamere WoodsSituated in a picturesque country setting right off route 159 in Hartford County, Delamere Woods in Windsor, CT is an independent living community for those who want to enjoy their golden years in a tranquil environment. While the greenery and scenic landscapes are peaceful, they...
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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.
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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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Manchaug, MA

The average cost of senior living in Manchaug is $5,817 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monson Center, MA with an average of $4,459 per month.

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

Manchaug, MA
$5,817/mo
$5,954/mo

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

Manchaug, MA
$5,817/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,560/mo
Independent Living
$5,817/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,159/mo
Studio
$6,716/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,941/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,761/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,620/mo

Senior living costs in Manchaug 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: Manchaug, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeManchaug, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,817/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,562/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,560/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Manchaug, MA:$5,817/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Manchaug, MA:$6,562/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Manchaug, MA:$6,560/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Manchaug, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Manchaug 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
Manchaug, MA$4,123/mo$3,811/mo+8.2%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Manchaug, MA
2024 average cost:$4,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,811/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
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 Manchaug

Recent reviews for independent living in Manchaug

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Fairing Way - A Rice Eventide Community in South Weymouth, MA

3.9
It's a good environment for our age group and the amenities and activities are sufficient enough to keep us engaged and comfortable. We picked this community, because of the location and cost.

Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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Manchaug independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manchaug independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manchaug, 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 Manchaug 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 Manchaug partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Manchaug, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
47.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Manchaug 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 Manchaug communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Manchaug, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manchaug 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 Manchaug offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Manchaug, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.5%
47%
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Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Atria Draper Place and Atria Longmeadow Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Manchaug, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 461 independent living facilities near Manchaug, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Manchaug, Massachusetts are Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Atria Draper Place and Atria Longmeadow Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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