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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
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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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I have visited many senior living facilities and Avery Crossing is truly one of the best. On our visits the staff is incredibly helpful with anything we may need. In addition, we have found the facilities...
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.
Avery Crossings is a 60 apartment independent/assisted living residence located in Needham Heights. Our community is a short walk from shops, restaurants, medical offices and the train station. We have a long tenured, seasoned and caring staff that provide personal care and medication management....
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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, 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.
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.
Worthington Manor in East Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut is an assisted living residence built on tradition and dedication to community. This quiet and serene little town has many delicious restaurants and local businesses to haunt on a Saturday shopping spree. East Berlin is a gorgeous...
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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
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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: 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, 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.
Our sprawling 5.5-acre campus has something for everyone with a wide array of activities for energetic adults, as well as those with medical needs. Our casual elegance will make you feel welcome and comfortable.  Jerome Home provides a full service continuum and is here to meet your needs today...
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.
Assisted Living at Luther Ridge means affordability, comfort, security, and community. Brand new private studio apartments have a separate bedroom area, modern kitchen, emergency pull cord, and 24-hour concierge for security and response. Each has a large bathroom with walk-in shower and bench....
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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My mother was a resident at the Daggett Crandall Newcomb Home from December of 2010 until she passed away in February of 2019. It would be difficult for me to accurately describe the high level of 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.
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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.
We have two residential apartment communities in two convenient locations in Canton, MA. Canton Estates is for those who want spaciousness, convenience and comfort in a contemporary environment. We have short term leases available. Our locations are all easily accessible from Routes RT. 1, 128,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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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The Daniel Child House is located in the heart of Warren. It is an elegant historic home build by Daniel Child around the turn of the century. Our home is within walking distance to downtown Warren, and the historic water district. East Bay Bike path and Burrs Park are just beyond our home. Our...

Cost of independent living in Old Sturbridge Village, MA

The average cost of senior living in Old Sturbridge Village is $5,272 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $4,215 per month.

Independent living costs in Old Sturbridge Village, MA, vs. nearby cities

Old Sturbridge Village, MA
$5,272/mo

Independent living costs in Old Sturbridge Village, MA, vs. state and national averages

Old Sturbridge Village, MA
$5,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Old Sturbridge Village, MA, vs. other senior living options

$6,497/mo
Independent Living
$5,272/mo

Independent living costs in Old Sturbridge Village, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,032/mo
Studio
$6,227/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,560/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,311/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,240/mo

Senior living costs in Old Sturbridge Village 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: Old Sturbridge Village, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOld Sturbridge Village, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,272/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,501/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,497/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Old Sturbridge Village, MA:$5,272/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Old Sturbridge Village, MA:$6,501/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Old Sturbridge Village, MA:$6,497/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Old Sturbridge Village, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Old Sturbridge Village 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
Old Sturbridge Village, MA$3,930/mo$3,849/mo+2.1%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Old Sturbridge Village, MA
2024 average cost:$3,930/mo
2023 average cost:$3,849/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Old Sturbridge Village

Recent reviews for independent living in Old Sturbridge Village

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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Old Sturbridge Village independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Sturbridge Village independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Sturbridge Village, 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 Old Sturbridge Village 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 Old Sturbridge Village partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Old Sturbridge Village, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Sturbridge Village 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 Old Sturbridge Village communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Old Sturbridge Village, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Sturbridge Village 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 Old Sturbridge Village offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Old Sturbridge Village, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
47%
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