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88 Photos available
9.9
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57 reviews
9.9
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57 reviews
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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.
Rich in history, Ingersoll Place has provided a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals who are unable to remain in their own homes due to physical limitations or mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Ingersoll Place is a local, not-for-profit organization providing assisted...
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9.8
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50 reviews
9.8
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50 reviews
5 star
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The staff at Hawthorne Ridge understand the challenges of memory care. When challenges come up, they look for creative ways to address them. When things do not work, they keep trying until they find...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Eddy Hawthorne Ridge Senior living campus offers residents a full Continuum of Care, all on one beautiful campus in East Greenbush, NY. This means peace of mind that comes with maintaining the life you love with access to the care and services of Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.
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99 Photos available
9.6
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61 reviews
9.6
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61 reviews
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I came to Southwick Village at the request of family. I was wary, giving up my home for an apartment at... ugh... a retirement facility. Never a day has passed where I've regretted the move, Southwick...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Southwick Village is a 55+ retirement community, located in the historic town of Southwick, MA. Nestled on 46 acres of towering trees and nature in a park-like setting, close to golf courses, hiking trails and quaint town amenities. Our spacious one and two bedroom cottages have plenty of room...
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9.6
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53 reviews
9.6
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All 5s for the 8 questions! What we like the most about the community are the staff and the attention they provide to the residents. There social activities too. My father says the food is good. Yes, we...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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203 reviews
9.5
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I can tell you that from the moment we met [name removed] she answered all of our questions to our satisfaction and in many cases beyond our expectations. We were elated with everything that they told us...
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.
Be inspired to live life to the fullest when taking up residence at The Wellington at Springfield. Our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Springfield, MA Sixteen Acres/East Longmeadow/Wilbraham line, enriches the lives of seniors by providing an environment that is...
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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43 reviews
9.3
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The cna staff on the memory unit are not overly ambitious. The food is inconsistent. For example, last Sunday dinner was a chicken salad sandwich or a crabcake. No salad /chips/ or pasta. Nursing was...
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.
Orchard Valley at Wilbraham blends the best of assisted living with a small town atmosphere. Known for its working farms and annual peach festival, our community embodies close family ties, fond memories and lasting traditions. Just a short drive from Main Street in Wilbraham, MA, Orchard Valley...
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1010 Floor plans available
9.3
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48 reviews
9.3
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I think peregrine at crossgates is a wonderful place for senior people. My mother-in-law, who is 98, lives there and she just loves it. She walks everyday. They have activities like bingo and exercise...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Enjoy all the benefits of supportive living, including new opportunities for intellectual, spiritual and emotional growth as well as personal fulfillment.Savor the freedom and independence of an active, connected retirement life with more friends, wonderful services and amenities, and an...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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77 reviews
9.3
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77 reviews
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Are you ready to redefine your independence?Here at our enhanced assisted living community, you’ll have help with things like dressing and managing medications so you can build new friendships and redefine your independence.  So go ahead and take that tai chi class, or join your new friends...
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9.2
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23 reviews
9.2
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Very pleased with the support. I would recommend to others very much. The community is relatively small and tight knit with staff that care. There is plenty of activities and social interaction. The facility...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Millview of Latham is an assisted living community located in the Capital District of Cohoes, New York. Cohoes is near enough to Albany to offer all the excitement of city living, while at the same time far enough away to provide small town charm and a sense of community. It is a safe...
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99 Photos available
8.9
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20 reviews
8.9
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It's a newer modern facility, tastefully done, the staff seems very focused and attentive, wouldn't have chose a place in Connecticut but laws are different from Mass, you can get nursing home care in a nice...
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.
Find the level of care you deserve at All American Assisted Living in Enfield. With the help of our personalized lifestyles and a broad selection of services and amenities, you will live in comfort, ease, and grace.We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.Our goal is to have...
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Photo of Christopher Heights Of Belchertown
66 Photos available
9.0
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8 reviews
9.0
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The upfront costs are higher and they expect rent even after someone dies. I would still recommend them, it is a nice place overall.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Our Premier Assisted Living Community is located in the beautiful Carriage Grove neighborhood that features walking paths and a common green. Our community has options that accommodate an individual's personal and financial needs allowing every resident to remain in a private apartment to live...
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Photo of The Arbors at Greenfield
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9.0
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9.0
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5s across the board. The staff at The Arbors are attentive and friendly. Management is available when necessary. Communication has been good. And most importantly my mother is as happy and healthy as she can...
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.
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Photo of Peregrine Delmar Place
2626 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.9
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41 reviews
8.9
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The facility is extremely clean and well run. Plenty of activities available. Slight variation in quality of care from one staff member to another but that is probably normal in any like organization. Food...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
How long have you been in business? When did you open?-Our community has been around for almost 20 years!How much experience do you have in senior care?-Our staff members have over 130 years combined in senior careWhat is the name of the neighborhood/region in which your community is...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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16 reviews
8.9
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16 reviews
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Staff have all been really nice. It's an affordable place and room size is good. The van goes many places so that is great! My mom doesn't attend too many activities but she is still getting settled. She...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Day Brook Village Senior Living is an accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community offering a range of housing, healthcare and service options to meet residents’ changing needs. Residents enjoy a retirement lifestyle offering independent living, assistance in living and skilled...
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88 Photos available
8.9
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59 reviews
8.9
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59 reviews
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The nurses are very caring and compassionate. The activities are amazing and do a great job of keeping residents engaged and involved.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Our Alzheimer's and dementia care community, also known as Clare Bridge, is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while also helping them preserve who they are. If you and your family are looking for a memory care community,...
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1616 Photos available
8.7
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91 reviews
8.7
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91 reviews
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So far the accommodations have been great. The Staff is wonderful and the activities they offer have my mother more active than she has been in a very long time.
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 Reserve at East Longmeadow is a new and exceptional assisted living and memory care community in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. East Longmeadow is a beautiful city just outside of Springfield, one of the 'greenest' cities in the country with over 2,400 acres of parks. Springfield is also the...
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Photo of Elderwood Village at Colonie
2121 Photos available
8.6
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46 reviews
8.6
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46 reviews
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The staff has been really great. I am an hour and a half from them. I only go there a few times a month. I did have issues a couple times with them signing off that they were showering him and that didn't...
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.
Elderwood Village at Colonie is a Latham, NY Assistive Living community that provides the right blend of supportive assistance, great amenities, and a personalized experience tailored to your needs.We are just minutes away from Albany, Schenectady, Troy and Saratoga County and all the area has to...
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77 Photos available
8.6
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37 reviews
8.6
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It's well maintained, staff is great and there is always something to do. It's very comfortable. I have given several friends a tour. And one of them is moving in at the end of the month. We are very...
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.
Keystone Commons provides Independent, Assisted, Alzheimer's and Memory Care residential living in Ludlow, MA.  Keystone Commons is a rental community that offers people over the age of 55 years a delightful way to live.  Independent Living (44 apartments) provides 31 meals per month,...
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88 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.6
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29 reviews
8.6
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29 reviews
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Overall, there were many positive aspects to the experience. However, it may be helpful for families to ask detailed questions about how the community supports residents with changing needs, particularly...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Our progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
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8.6
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3 reviews
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5 my mother has settled in nicely. The staff is very good, they are professional and caring and the facility is always clean.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living, our specialized memory care community provides an ideal and homelike setting. Our beautiful newly renovated building in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts offers families the confidence that their loved one can experience the best that each day...
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8.6
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Staff always accommodating and friendly. Flexible and helpful when mom had to be hospitalized for a stroke and then returned to Equinox. Good communicators.
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.
Equinox Terrace is an assisted living community in picturesque Manchester Center, Vermont, in Bennington County. Located on farmland surrounded by the Green Mountains, residents enjoy our peaceful, natural environment while living only a short distance away from the center of our historic town...
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8.5
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31 reviews
8.5
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They try to make residents feel at home. All of the staff we deal with are very kind and helpful to my mother. She is well cared for and happy there.
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Terrace at Eddy Memorial provides enriched housing and assisted living in Troy, NY for seniors who value amenity-rich living but need a little extra help with everyday tasks, such as household chores, bathing, dressing, and medication management.Our private studio and one-bedroom apartments...
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8.5
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My mom's doing ok. I'm happy with Sarawood. I feel comfortable with the staff, they call when she's having a problem or just wants to talk to me. She's not getting much exercise but some of that is her lack...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Sarawood is an assisted living home with a capacity for 28 residents. All rooms are private. Some rooms have private half-baths and the others share a bath (usually no more than two to a bathroom). Sarawood is family owned and operated. Included in the rates are three meals daily, weekly...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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49 reviews
8.5
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5 for all of them, except for maybe food. My mother doesn't care for it and feels it could be better. The facility is veery clean, and the staff have been very friendly and helpful. Rooms are a bit small....
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.
When it comes to choosing a senior living community, it’s hard to surpass the exceptional hospitality you or a loved one will enjoy at Guilderland by Peregrine Senior Living in Slingerlands, NY. Whether your needs call for independent living, assisted living or memory care, you will find our...
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8.5
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5 stars. No question. Staff RCAs are great very well trained. Lots of support on all levels. At Suffield there are 6 levels of care. My mom is at 5. It's expensive but you get what you pay for. There is a...
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.
Suffield by the River offers everything you could possibly want in senior residential living: - Independent living in beautifully appointed, spacious apartments with a full array of services and amenities. - Assisted living services offering as little or as much assistance as needed. - River's...
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Cost of assisted living in Berkshire, MA

The average cost of senior living in Berkshire is $6,567 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, MA with an average of $5,749 per month.

Assisted living costs in Berkshire, MA, vs. state and national averages

Berkshire, MA
$6,567/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Berkshire, MA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,567/mo
$9,576/mo

Assisted living costs in Berkshire, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,964/mo
Studio
$5,570/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,731/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,341/mo

Senior living costs in Berkshire 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: Berkshire, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBerkshire, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$6,567/mo$7,832/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,576/mo$9,730/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,539/mo$4,372/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Berkshire, MA:$6,567/mo
Massachusetts:$7,832/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Berkshire, MA:$9,576/mo
Massachusetts:$9,730/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Berkshire, MA:$3,539/mo
Massachusetts:$4,372/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Berkshire, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Berkshire 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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Assisted living cost trends in Berkshire, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Berkshire 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 average 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
Berkshire, MA$7,194/mo$6,656/mo+8.1%
Massachusetts$6,883/mo$6,638/mo+3.7%
National$5,364/mo$5,128/mo+4.6%
Berkshire, MA
2024 average cost:$7,194/mo
2023 average cost:$6,656/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$6,883/mo
2023 average cost:$6,638/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,364/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Berkshire, MA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Berkshire.

What families are saying about assisted living in Berkshire

Recent reviews for assisted living in Berkshire

Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush, NY

5.0
They are really perfect. They are trying to accomodate my loved one, who loves the breakfast. They have plenty of activites. The value for the money is worth it, and it gives me a peace of mind. I saw the community before, and had the opportunity to tour the place, and it was a nice place. I was ...
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The Cottage at Litchfield Hills in Torrington, CT

5.0
It's a very nice, comfortable place where they try to cater to the patient and there family, as [name removed] did last week for my wife's birthday party, she was very helpful. I'm just happy we were able to get her back from Arkansas to a place close to home that she is comfortable at and we ...
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Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

4.5
It's been great! The staff are wonderful. Everyone is helpful and compassionate. They were the only facility in the area that offers an ALP for if my Aunt's finances are such that she needs to such to Medicaid. Big plus and draw with that feature.

Berkshire review score based on 83 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 83 reviews of 5 Berkshire assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Berkshire review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Berkshire review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Berkshire, MA5 facilities
9.1
Amherst, MA0 facilities
7.5
Greenfield, MA0 facilities

Review subcategories for Berkshire assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 83 reviews of 5 Berkshire assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Berkshire resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Berkshire, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
3.6
Friendliness
4.4
3.6
Care services
4.1
3.3
Staff
4.2
3.5
Meals & dining
4.1
3.2
Activities
4.2
3.2
Value for cost*
4.2
3.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Berkshire assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berkshire assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berkshire, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Berkshire assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Berkshire that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Berkshire, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.6%
45.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.6%
29.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.8%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.5%
93.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.4%
49.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.7%
26.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.6%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.2%
41.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.8%
45.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Berkshire assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Berkshire Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Berkshire, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.4%
44.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.8%
28.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.8%
35.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Berkshire assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Berkshire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Berkshire, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.8%
23.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.9%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
54.4%
32.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.9%
31.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Berkshire assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Berkshire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Berkshire, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.7%
27.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59%
36.8%
Room service
Room service
50.4%
32%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berkshire assisted 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 assisted living communities in Berkshire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Berkshire, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.4%
40.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.7%
26.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.9%
26.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
43%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.9%
42.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.4%
45.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.7%
35.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.5%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58%
33%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
59.3%
40.7%
Dances
Dances
33.4%
26.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.6%
21.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.6%
39.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Berkshire

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Berkshire protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Ingersoll Place, Eddy Hawthorne Ridge and Southwick Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Berkshire, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 90 assisted living facilities near Berkshire, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Berkshire, Massachusetts are Ingersoll Place and Southwick Village. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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