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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.
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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The friendliness is good. The staff calls me all the time, and the interaction is good. The food is good. They have puzzles, Bingo and Dominoes. The value for the money is very good.
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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Cost of independent living in Northfield, MA

The average cost of senior living in Northfield is $5,183 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,508 per month.

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

Northfield, MA
$5,183/mo
$4,666/mo

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

Northfield, MA
$5,183/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,764/mo
Independent Living
$5,183/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,735/mo
Studio
$6,095/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,438/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,845/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,443/mo

Senior living costs in Northfield 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: Northfield, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorthfield, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,183/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,764/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,764/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Northfield, MA:$5,183/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Northfield, MA:$5,764/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Northfield, MA:$5,764/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Northfield, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Northfield 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
Northfield, MA$3,396/mo$3,604/mo-5.8%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Northfield, MA
2024 average cost:$3,396/mo
2023 average cost:$3,604/mo
Percent change:-5.8%
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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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 Northfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Northfield

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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American House Keene

4.9
My father lived in American House, Keene for eight years; six of them alone after my mother died. American House was absolutely the best place for him. He had company, care, and companionship. The staff were terrific. I never had to worry about him because I knew caring eyes were on him every ...
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Keystone Commons in Ludlow, MA

4.6
It's a great place but it is so over the top expensive. I don't know how anyone can afford it for long and you really never know how long. Staff are great and the activities are fun.

Northfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Northfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Northfield, 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 Northfield 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 Northfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Northfield, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Northfield 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 Northfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Northfield, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Northfield 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 Northfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Northfield, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.2%
47%
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