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Photo of Sunrise of Leominster
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33 Floor plans available
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It had a more homey/less clinical feel than some others. Also the location was convenient for us. Staff are all very friendly and competent.
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.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster is centrally located at the corner of Central Street and Beth Ave, surrounded by a residential neighborhood with easy access to Routes 2, 12 and 190. Inside and out, we offer superbly decorated common areas including beautiful dining areas, living room with...
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We actually haven't moved in yet so I am basing my comments on a couple of visits. I can say everyone is extremely helpful. The people are very friendly and welcoming. We had a delicious dinner one night 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.
Quality Care Today and TomorrowIf you are ready to exchange the burdens of household chores and maintenance for a lifestyle rich in comfort and quality care, prepare to savor the good life. Nestled on more than 100 acres in Framingham, Massachusetts, our community offers a wonderful quality of...
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Very happy with the place. The staff are marvelous, always helpful. Apartment size is quite adequate. Not quite the same as a house but better than many apartments. Food is adequate. Portions. Still miss...
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.
Village Gate of Farmington provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within beautiful, scenic grounds just outside of Hartford, you'll love the elegance of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of the nearby town. We're just minutes from shopping,...
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Staff is great food is very good , we have not gotten involved with activities yet as we have not sold our house yet. That has kept us busy but seems a lot too do when we get time. Apartment we chose is...
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 Willows at Worcester is a vibrant, full-service, resort-style retirement community offering you spacious, maintenance-free, independent living apartment homes and cottages; award-winning, chef-prepared meals; and abundant, on-site amenities. We have our own bank, spa, salon/barber shop,...
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Staff generally are wonderful. Activities sometimes beyond capabilities of residents. Food was ok. Sometimes better than at other times. Housekeeping staff did a good job . Apartment size ok Nothing is ideal...
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 Orchard Valley At Wilbraham
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The cna staff on the memory unit are not overly ambitious. The food is inconsistent. For example, last Sunday dinner was a chicken salad sandwich or a crabcake. No salad /chips/ or pasta. Nursing was...
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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It was a great experience. We moved in very quickly. In 2 weeks we were in a beautiful apartment with everything we wanted. I rate our experience a "5"
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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My sister is confined to a wheelchair & has Parkinson's. She is totally dependent on staff to take care of her I have been in the company of the staff & her team, they are wonderful & very kind. I almost...
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.
From the moment you walk through the door of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community in West Hartford, you will feel peace and comfort. To be honest, you might even feel a little bit giddy. It may have something to do with the beautiful common areas, private...
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Photo of Holiday White Oaks
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The staff is very nice and my mother usually likes the food so overall as good of an experience as it can be considering that even at 81 this is not where she expected to be living. Yes I would recommend...
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.
White Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in the charming community of Manchester, you'll love the elegant beauty of White Oaks while enjoying the conveniences of the nearby town. If you're in the mood to explore, you'll...
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[name removed] was very good in explaining what to look for in memory care. (It helped me decide against another place.)I like the fact that the apartment is equipped with drawers so that I didn't have to...
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 Anthology of Simsbury
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Bright and clean, friendly staff, responsive when you have questions. Some exceptional people here, for the very difficult job. Many activities and encouragement to partake.
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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Photo of The Highlands
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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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The staff is first rate all around. I had a two bedroom apt which was 1000 sq ft. Well laid out. There are a lot of activities and if you would like to you can start one. They have a varied menu every dinner
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.
Arbors, a Nationally Accredited, Continuing Care Retirement Community in Manchester, Connecticut. Arbors offers Independent,Assisted and Continuing Care in a stress-free lifestyle with security, companionship, services and access to our award Health Care Center long term and rehab health care. At...
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Photo of Willows at Westborough
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My mother appreciates the library and book club, topics club, etc. The resident garden club has multiple rose and flower beds on the property and a lovely plant/flower room on the fourth floor. There is also...
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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Photo of Shady Oaks Assisted Living
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Everyone at Shady Oaks is so friendly and helpful. They have 2 full time chefs and the food is very good. I had live in help at home for over 3 years. My husband looks the best he has in a long time. I think...
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.
Shady Oaks provides strong nursing in a cozy and loyal home. Bristol Press readers voted us Best of Bristol in 2022, 2021, & 2020. We average 4.9/5 stars in 70+ online reviews. We are a smart alternative to 24hr. home care and nursing homes.Strong Nursing: We excel at high end nursing,...
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It's been absolutely wonderful! Everybody that works there has been amazing from the day. I walked in to tour the place up until today. Everybody there that I've run into is just lovely. I could not...
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.
Residents at The Gables enjoy their spacious apartments in a quaint community with the affordability they deserve.The Gables of Fitchburg is locally owned and offers Assisted Living in the privacy of your own apartment.We offer deluxe studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom suites...
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Photo of River Ridge at Avon
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My husband is happy there. They are going above and beyond for his care. They do not have all the amenities of other facilities, but the staff is doing the best with what they have and that counts for more...
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 Ridge at Avon is nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood in the heart of beautiful Farmington Valley. We are conveniently located off Route 44 in the charming town of Avon, minutes from wonderful shops, dining, entertainment, and medical offices. Our superb location complements the...
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Photo of Tatnuck Park At Worcester
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The staff is wonderful. My Mom is happy there, but the cost seems very high for the care package. I'd be interested in an alternative if we could save some money.
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.
Resting at the foot of Worcester's western hills is the historic village of Tatnuck... a place filled with family, fond memories and tradition. Today, traditions continue at Tatnuck Park at Worcester, a respected and valued assisted living community. Built on the site of a former family estate,...
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Every staff member is so nice, friendly and helpful. The place looks beautiful as it's been newly renovated. Everything is brand new, new carpets, paint on the walls, furniture in the common areas and new...
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.
Quality Care and Peace of MindIf you want to exchange the humdrum senior living experience for one that offers you personalized care plans, a warm and welcoming atmosphere with resort-like amenities and endless opportunities to engage in activities, programs and events, look no further. Our...
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The admin staff are friendly. The communication and training of the direct help is evolving. They are open to holding meetings with residents to improve things just slow on the action of implementing. But...
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.
Established in 1995, Whitney Place Assisted Living Residences at Westborough is a warm and gracious setting for seniors who may or may not need a little help with their daily routines. In addition to private or shared apartments and individualized care, assisted living Residents enjoy delicious...
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Photo of Capitol Ridge at Providence
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We have had an amazing experience at Capital Ridge from the moment we first visited. The staff is warm and welcoming and the first thing that we noticed was how happy all of the residents were. [Name...
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.
Capitol Ridge at Providence is a cozy urban retreat situated in historic Providence, overlooking downtown and of course the State Capitol. The beautiful, historic setting is accented by manicured gardens, private walking paths and gazebos. A terrace off the main dining room offers seasonal...
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Connie the head nurse has really facilitated the transition and very helpful all along the way. Also looking forward to the implementation of new programs in memory care under the new leadership
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.
Situated near the Atlantic Ocean in historic East Greenwich, Anchor Bay at Greenwich is a warm, suburban senior living community located near Kent County Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital, as well as Warwick Mall, Providence Place Mall, Goddard Park and Chelo’s on the Water. Wake up every day in...
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We have had an excellent experience with how Quail Run for respite care. My husband has spent over a month in the facility and although it is strictly assisted living, they have an on-site caregiving agency,...
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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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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I found staff and residents to be extremely warm and friendly. They have many activities for the women but not enough for the male residents. Generally meals were just fair to ok. Breakfast was the best and...
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.
Brookdale Eddy Pond East is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts. Our community has an ideal location off Route 20 and convenient to I-395 just minutes from grocery stores, banks, restaurants, shopping and three world-class hospitals. Auburn is a historic...
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Cost of independent living in Monson, MA

The average cost of senior living in Monson is $3,361 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monson Center, MA with an average of $3,361 per month.

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

Monson, MA
$3,361/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$8,036/mo
Independent Living
$3,361/mo

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

Studio
$3,615/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,159/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,033/mo

Senior living costs in Monson 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: Monson, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonson, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$3,361/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,749/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,036/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Monson, MA:$3,361/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Monson, MA:$5,749/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Monson, MA:$8,036/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Monson, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Monson 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 average 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
Monson, MA$3,845/mo$3,800/mo+1.2%
Massachusetts$4,386/mo$4,198/mo+4.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Monson, MA
2024 average cost:$3,845/mo
2023 average cost:$3,800/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,386/mo
2023 average cost:$4,198/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Monson

Recent reviews for independent living in Monson

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.

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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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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Monson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monson, 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 Monson 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 Monson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monson, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.5%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.5%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Monson 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 Monson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monson, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.6%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
41%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monson 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 Monson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monson, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.1%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.5%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.2%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.6%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
53.9%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
27.4%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50.5%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Atria Lincoln Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Monson, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 304 independent living facilities near Monson, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Monson, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Elmbrook Village at Bozrah and Atria Lincoln Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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