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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Ashburnham, MA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 356 independent living facilities in South Ashburnham, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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: 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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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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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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This was a wonderful experience, we left this community to move my husband as he needed higher care, and I wanted to come back! After he passed away, I considered moving back as I love it here. The care here...
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.
Fitch Home is located in a beautiful residential neighborhood that reflects what Melrose and Fitch Home are all about: a warm and friendly community. We offer a variety of lifestyles: independent, social and active, private and relaxed. You choose what combination makes you happy. Our dining room...
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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: 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.
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.
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: 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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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: 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.
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: 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: Assisted 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.
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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My friend [name removed] is the number one friend in the whole wide world! I wouldn't hurt him or let anybody else hurt him either. This is why I went to his rescue to move back to Mount Vernon in 2016 then...
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.

Cost of independent living in South Ashburnham, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Ashburnham is $6,225 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monson Center, MA with an average of $4,461 per month.

Independent living costs in South Ashburnham, MA, vs. nearby cities

South Ashburnham, MA
$6,225/mo
$6,221/mo
$5,825/mo

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

South Ashburnham, MA
$6,225/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in South Ashburnham, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,024/mo
Independent Living
$6,225/mo

Independent living costs in South Ashburnham, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,866/mo
Studio
$5,021/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,585/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,934/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,315/mo

Senior living costs in South Ashburnham 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: South Ashburnham, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Ashburnham, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$6,225/mo$6,122/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$7,017/mo$6,893/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$7,024/mo$6,897/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
South Ashburnham, MA:$6,225/mo
Massachusetts:$6,122/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
South Ashburnham, MA:$7,017/mo
Massachusetts:$6,893/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
South Ashburnham, MA:$7,024/mo
Massachusetts:$6,897/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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Independent living costs in South Ashburnham, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Ashburnham 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
South Ashburnham, MA$4,202/mo$3,902/mo+7.7%
Massachusetts$4,118/mo$3,859/mo+6.7%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
South Ashburnham, MA
2024 average cost:$4,202/mo
2023 average cost:$3,902/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,118/mo
2023 average cost:$3,859/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in South Ashburnham

Recent reviews for independent living in South Ashburnham

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

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.

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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South Ashburnham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Ashburnham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Ashburnham, 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 South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Ashburnham, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.6%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Ashburnham, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
39.7%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Ashburnham, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.1%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.7%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.7%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
56.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
29.8%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.2%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.4%
46.9%
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and Artisan at Hudson are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Ashburnham, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 356 independent living facilities near South Ashburnham, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Ashburnham, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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