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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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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.
Rosewood Assisted Living is situated in Pittsfield, MA, a city that is the heart of Berkshire County. This historic area offers much to those who are visiting their family members in the area, and it is a great place for residents to move to and call home. With lush, beautiful landscapes,...
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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.
Our home was established in 1983. Our home’s configuration is two houses that were located side by side to each other and were connected in 1994 by a newly constructed building. Hence the name, Side By Side. We have thirty-six private furnished rooms and one two-bedroom apartment. This connection...
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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: Independent Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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The facility is amazing! It's in an inner city neighborhood, but they have security and it is safe. The building is amazing! Once she runs out of private pay, she is eligible for state help. There is a...
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.
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...
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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.
In 1884, Glenmeadow was the first organization in Western Massachusetts to provide a safe place for seniors to live out their retirement years with dignity. Today, we continue to redefine retirement living by providing whatever people need to live a worry-free retirement. We provide the...
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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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Great care in memory unit. Clean, attractive facility with excellent food. My husband has dementia and it's his 1st time in a facility. He was apprehensive about it but with encouragement from staff,...
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again.  Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...
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
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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
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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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in South Ashfield, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Ashfield is $4,366 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,508 per month.

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

South Ashfield, MA
$4,366/mo

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

South Ashfield, MA
$4,366/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,602/mo
Independent Living
$4,366/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,379/mo
Studio
$5,829/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,973/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,622/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,502/mo

Senior living costs in South Ashfield 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 Ashfield, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Ashfield, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,366/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,574/mo$6,883/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,602/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Ashfield, MA:$4,366/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
South Ashfield, MA:$5,574/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
South Ashfield, MA:$5,602/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in South Ashfield, MA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Ashfield 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 Ashfield, MA$3,204/mo$3,448/mo-7.1%
Massachusetts$4,130/mo$3,866/mo+6.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
South Ashfield, MA
2024 average cost:$3,204/mo
2023 average cost:$3,448/mo
Percent change:-7.1%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,130/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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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

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What families are saying about independent living in South Ashfield

Recent reviews for independent living in South Ashfield

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.

Beechwood at Eddy Memorial in Troy, NY

4.8
I have been a Resident of Beechwood for over six years, but at this time of pandemic and destructive weather events I especially appreciate the "peace of mind" it allows me. Not having to worry about handling details of a healthy and safe environment is a blessing.

Boulder Ridge in Canton, CT

5.0
Excellent experience with maintenance & mgmt! I would recommend to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendliness and kindness of both the staff and residents at various communities, such as The Residence at Brookside, Suffield by the River, and Cedarbrook Village at Ware, creating a positive and supportive atmosphere.
Varied activities and social opportunities. Communities like Keystone Commons, The Residence at Brookside, and Holiday White Oaks offer numerous and diverse activities for residents, from bingo to outings to arts and crafts, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Professionally maintained living spaces. Reviews from communities such as Southwick Village, Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, and Holiday White Oaks consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, including both apartments and common areas.
Helpful and accommodating staff members. Families express appreciation for the kindness and support of staff members at various communities, including Diamond Ridge, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks, and Holiday Quail Run Estates, who go above and beyond to make residents feel cared for.
Delicious and well-prepared meals. Residents at communities such as Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Holiday White Oaks, and Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community often comment on the high quality of their meals and the consideration given to individual dietary needs.
Frequent communication between families and staff. Communication between staff and families is essential for ensuring the well-being of residents, and communities such as Holiday White Oaks, Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community, and Diamond Ridge provide regular updates and opportunities for families to connect.
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South Ashfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Ashfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Ashfield, 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 Ashfield 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 Ashfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Ashfield, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Ashfield 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 Ashfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Ashfield, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Ashfield 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 Ashfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Ashfield, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.5%
47%
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