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Senior Living Apartments in Sterling, MA

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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Sterling, senior citizen apartments in Sterling might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Sterling and consider their options. With 6 senior rentals in Sterling, MA, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Sterling 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Sterling, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Montvale, Massachusetts Avenue Historic District and Hammond Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Leominster, Templeton and Tyngsborough.

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zipAverageCost: $3,906

Senior Apartments Facilities near Sterling, MA

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The staff and residents at Brookdale Eddy Pond East are very welcoming and treated my mother like family. From the administrator to the business office , the support staff , nurses , CNA'S and kitchen staff-...
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...
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I chose this community because they have spacious rooms. The building is secure, mail services are right here too. They have a bus to take people to appointment when needed. The grounds are beautifully...
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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.
The Anwelt Heritage Apartments turn the historic Anwelt Shoe factory into beautiful, eco-friendly apartments for active adults 55 and better. Anwelt Has 86 one and two-bedroom residences ranging in size from 656 to over 1200 square feet. The sun- filled residences highlight architectural...
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Making the decision to leave our home where we had lived for more than 50 years was not easy. The first night at Carmel Terrace, as I laid my head on my pillow, I truly felt like I had died & gone to...
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.
Carmel Terrace is a not-for-profit, non-denominational, assisted living community operated by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, leaders in providing care for older adults for more than 75 years.  We serve the individual who wishes to maintain their independence but would enjoy...
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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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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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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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Cost of senior apartments in Sterling, MA

The average cost of senior living in Sterling is $3,906 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palmer, MA with an average of $1,288 per month.

Senior apartments costs in Sterling, MA, vs. nearby cities

Sterling, MA
$3,906/mo
$2,430/mo

Senior apartments costs in Sterling, MA, vs. state and national averages

Sterling, MA
$3,906/mo
U.S. national average
$1,331/mo

Senior apartments costs in Sterling, MA, vs. other senior living options

$7,091/mo
Senior Apartments
$3,906/mo

Senior apartments costs in Sterling, MA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,560/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,145/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,800/mo

Senior living costs in Sterling vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Sterling, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
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Community typeSterling, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Senior Apartments$3,906/mo$1,389/mo$1,331/mo
Assisted Living$7,091/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,091/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,016/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Senior Apartments
Sterling, MA:$3,906/mo
Massachusetts:$1,389/mo
U.S.:$1,331/mo
Assisted Living
Sterling, MA:$7,091/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Sterling, MA:$7,091/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sterling, MA:$6,016/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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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 senior apartments in Sterling

Recent reviews for senior apartments in Sterling

Anwelt Heritage Apartments in Fitchburg, MA

5.0
I enjoy living at this community. The staff are nice and quick to respond when I need assistance with anything. They give out a monthly schedule of activities going on in the community. My apartment and the community are kept clean. I have huge tall windows in my third floor apartment. This ...
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The Ledges in Ashland, MA

5.0
We picked this community, because t's fairly new and is a nice location. They also had an opening where other places had a 2+ year waiting list. He is very happy there and has made friends and is involved in weekly activities like bingo and left right center.

Brookdale Eddy Pond East in Auburn, MA

4.8
My Mom was having a lot of falls in her own home. My brother witnessed it too. He made all the arrangements to get her into a great assisted living. He made the right choice for sure, When he chose Brookdale Edys Pond in Auburn MA. She's eating better now and she likes to participate in all ...
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Brookdale Eddy Pond East, Anwelt Heritage Apartments and Carmel Terrace are the top-rated senior apartments facilities near Sterling, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
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