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7 Best Independent Living Communities in West Oxford, MA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 7 independent living facilities in West Oxford, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Indian Hill-North Village, Main South and Woodland Street Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Worcester, Shrewsbury and Franklin.

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Last Updated: 3/11/25
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Photo of Brookdale Eddy Pond East
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The staff is very responsive, and there's plenty to do, with activities organized by the staff and also by the residents. The downside is that it is kind of expensive, and it's run by a big national company,...
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.
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......Read more
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only negative is her room is not the cleanest and the wash should be done separately for each person and sometimes it's not. The staff at least on the third floor Eddy pond west is extremely caring and...
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.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private......Read more
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Very accommodating in getting information to help us make our decision The facility is very nice and the staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and caring Facility is very well maintained Activities are...
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.
Christopher Heights of Webster is strictly a rents community, located in a beautiful rural setting easily accessible to al major routes. Our monthly fee includes all meals, utilities (excluding cable and telephone), 24 hour security and up to one hour and a half of personal care daily. There is......Read more
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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.
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.
The Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active......Read more
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in West Oxford, MA

The average cost of senior living in West Oxford is $5,589 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $4,215 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Oxford, MA vs. nearby cities

West Oxford, MA
$5,589/mo
$5,935/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Oxford, MA vs. the state and national average

West Oxford, MA
$5,589/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Oxford vs. other types of senior living

$6,448/mo
Independent Living
$5,589/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in West Oxford, MA by room type

Studio
$5,949/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,900/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,585/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in West Oxford

Recent reviews for independent living in West Oxford

Fairview Estates in Hopkinton, MA

5.0
Everyone has been very welcoming and warm. Very attentive and helpful ! There is always someone available 24/7 and always right there to help. The dining room is wonderful and the meals are great !

Cedarbrook Village at Ware

4.9
Welcoming front desk staff. Executive Director and marketing staff all pleasant and helpful. Answered all of our questions. Provided lots of details for us to consider. All the staff have smiles on their faces when they are working! Very helpful to residents and their families. Extremely clean ...
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Willows at Medway

5.0
After exploring a few other similar facilities, decided on Salmon at Medway because it is brand new, with features and amenities that we like. After moving in, we were delighted with the friendly staff and residents. The meals are excellent. There are many programs for us to choose from. The gym ...
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West Oxford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Oxford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Oxford, 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 West Oxford 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 West Oxford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Oxford, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in West Oxford 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 West Oxford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Oxford, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Oxford 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 West Oxford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Oxford, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.1%
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Atria Lincoln Place, Atria Draper Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Oxford, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near West Oxford, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in West Oxford, Massachusetts are Atria Lincoln Place, Atria Draper Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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