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Photo of Atria Draper PlaceCommunity card badge
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.9
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75 reviews
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Dad was a bit hesitant at first, but as soon as we talked him in to a trial run, he immediately couldn't say enough good things about it. He enjoys having people around to interact with, raves about the...
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.
Atria Draper Place offers a relaxing senior community in the historic New England town of Hopedale. Residents enjoy taking a stroll down to the pond or quietly reading a book from the public library. A variety of lectures and entertainment provide social interaction for residents, friends and...
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27 reviews
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Recently visited Spring Village at Summerhill to help a family with a move-in the Staff was very accommodating and the maintenance staff was excellent. They helped us with everything we needed and made us...
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.
Spring Village at Summerhill is tucked into the heart of the Monadnock Region in Peterborough, New Hampshire. We opened our doors in 1966 and our highly trained staff have been providing quality senior care ever since.The local community of Peterborough prides itself on top-notch shops and...
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9.8
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9.8
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I visited a friend in her modern and well arranged apartment. There were several windows and the natural light added to the setting. I found the numerous Common areas were inviting as well and people were...
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.
Artisan at Hudson - a great place to live the good life.We are owned and operated by SageLife. Our founders were pioneers in senior living; they helped define the companies that have defined the industry.Sage’s mission is to create the best home for each member of the SageLife family every day by...
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9.8
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I visit my mom at Cedarbrook several days a week. The receptionist always greets me and several staff and/or residents ask to pet my dog (yes, my dog has always been welcomed.) As we walk through the...
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.
Now doing in person tours!Tucked into the verdant hills of the Pioneer Valley is the town of Ware, Massachusetts. Named the “Manour of Peace” in 1716 by its founder, John Read, Ware remains to this day a quiet town that embraces commercial and recreational growth without allowing it to impose on...
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The staff is great and the activities are too. Lovely Facility, warm staff, creative activities, great food. We would absolutely recommend The Residence at Orchard Grove to other families based on the...
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 Residence at Orchard Grove is a brand new monthly rental community in Shrewsbury. This luxury senior living community features independent and assisted living apartments along with a supportive neighborhood for those living with dementia and Alzheimer's.Featuring LCB's Everyday Gourmet dining...
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9.7
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It has been a long journey over the last 3 months the staff is every caring and wonderful on all shifts the care about the residents and the families they all have supported me during my lowest times 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.
Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living offers compassionate care in a peaceful neighborhood setting. We are located less than half a mile west of the Charles River and also enjoy activities at nearby parks and natural areas. We enjoy easy access to shopping and restaurants as well as day trips...
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9.7
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I have suggested several people move here, and I haven’t regretted it once. This is the only assisted living you want in Wayland to move your loved one to. From the administration staff to the CNA’s I trust...
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.
In beautiful, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care 24 hours a day/7 days a week and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of...
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9.6
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38 reviews
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5 to all -we love this place!! This was the best decision I could have made. The staff are concerned about the residents as well as their family members. I like that the facility is smaller, clean and has...
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.
The Atrium at Drum Hill is an assisted living residence designed exclusively to serving the needs of individuals with memory loss. Our goal, in everything we do, is to create an environment that feels safe and familiar, empowering and fulfilling.Each detail of our unique, single story residence...
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33 Floor plans available
9.6
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Most important: communication was excellent, transparent and timely. As caregiver I was always informed well and in advance or in the moment (a fall, for example) so that decisions could be made that were...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill is Franklin's first senior living community. Located on Forge Hill Road less than a mile from routes 140 and 495, Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill is a state of the art community that offers a full complement of amenities and supportive services designed...
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9.5
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Wonderful place, staff go out their way to help everyone. I have only wonderful things to say. Will tell anyone looking for a place for family. Stonebrook Village is the best.
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.
Now doing in person tours!Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks is a residential senior living campus dedicated to providing independence, social interaction, and leisure activities for seniors looking for exceptional services and top notch...
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9.5
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
The Oasis at Dodge Park provides Dementia and Alzheimer's care in Worcester MA. The Alzheimer's Program at the Oasis is designed to promote independence within a comfortable and safe environment. The goal of the program is to help individuals maintain the optimum level of functioning and to...
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9.5
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My experience as a family member so far has been excellent. My family member who is in Whitney Place has been there for almost 2 months and he is thriving. He came from a very difficult domestic situation...
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.
Established in 1995, Whitney Place Assisted Living Residences at Westborough is a warm and gracious setting for seniors who may or may not need a little help with their daily routines. In addition to private or shared apartments and individualized care, assisted living Residents enjoy delicious...
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9.5
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My client is very happy at Southwick Village. The happiest I've ever seen him. The people who live there are very friendly and the staff is awesome..im glad I gave them a second look. [name removed] was very...
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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9.5
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We moved my father into the work, crossing at the end of June. He has been very happy with the service and the staff there. He calls me almost daily to rave about the food. It’s a clean friendly environment...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica CrossingsAssisted Living at Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica CrossingsBenchmark Senior Living at Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica Crossings in Billerica, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need...
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Everyone that works there is kind and respectful of all the workers, and that goes for everyone who lives there. There's no judgement at this facility. It takes special people to have the patience that these...
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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The heating system is either on or off. Once the building g switches to heat, AC cannot be used. I find The Arbors very hot when I visit my mother. Wearing sleeveless in the winter is a must.
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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The place is beautiful the staff were excellent. It was a very nice place. My aunt was there for a year. She didn't like it. She ended up in a nursing home and she is thriving there. But, it has nothing to...
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.
Residents at The Gables enjoy their spacious apartments in a quaint community with the affordability they deserve.The Gables of Fitchburg is locally owned and offers Assisted Living in the privacy of your own apartment.We offer deluxe studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom suites...
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9.3
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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.
Residents of Shrewsbury Crossings enjoy the pleasure of a close-knit community, the privacy of a spacious apartment home, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing our staff is always available to cater to their individual needs. Our spacious assisted living apartments have room for favorite...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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My Mom (92 years old with long term dementia, wheelchair) has spent the past year in "The Harbor", the secure Memory Care Unit at Nashua Crossings. It has been the best experience for both of us! Mom is...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings in Nashua, NH is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to...
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9.3
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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.
Chelmsford Crossings is an award winning community located in the Merrimack Valley with easy access to both Rte. 495 and Rte. 3. We are a full service assisted living residence designed with quality services as well as affordability in mind. We offer a full array of services in a home-like...
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My over all experience has been excellent! Staff and administrative staff very caring! If I have an issue every one has worked together to help me solve it! It would be great if nursing staff had more...
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.
Giving Tree Senior Living is a family-owned and operated Assisted Living Community located in Dracut, Massachusetts. We are established to serve older adults who still want to maintain a home-like environment as they age in place in an environment where their needs for dignity, privacy,...
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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
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.
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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9.2
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Staff are excellent. Room is good size but limit what you can have. Activity Director engaged with residents all day. She is excellent . Could use more activities directed for the men. Food on Memory side...
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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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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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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The room size is great. My mom has a 3 room unit. The food is just like a restaurant - choose off of a menu with 2 specials each meal. All meals are made to order. The staff is amazing-always, friendly,...
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.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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Cost of assisted living in Petersham, MA

The average cost of senior living in Petersham is $6,647 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,472 per month.

Assisted living costs in Petersham, MA, vs. nearby cities

Petersham, MA
$6,647/mo
$7,240/mo
$6,067/mo

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

Petersham, MA
$6,647/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,647/mo
$6,647/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,256/mo
Studio
$6,636/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,075/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,666/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,705/mo

Senior living costs in Petersham 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: Petersham, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typePetersham, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Assisted Living$6,647/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,647/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,455/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Petersham, MA:$6,647/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Petersham, MA:$6,647/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Petersham, MA:$5,455/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Petersham, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Petersham 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.

Petersham, MAMA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Petersham, MA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Petersham 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
Petersham, MA$6,808/mo$6,457/mo+5.4%
Massachusetts$7,022/mo$6,736/mo+4.2%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Petersham, MA
2024 average cost:$6,808/mo
2023 average cost:$6,457/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,022/mo
2023 average cost:$6,736/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Petersham, 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 Petersham.

What families are saying about assisted living in Petersham

Recent reviews for assisted living in Petersham

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Petersham review score based on 736 family reviews

8.7
Review score150 facilities736 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 736 reviews of 150 Petersham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Petersham 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

Petersham review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Petersham, MA150 facilities
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Review subcategories for Petersham 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 736 reviews of 150 Petersham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Petersham 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.
Petersham, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Petersham assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Petersham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Petersham, 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 Petersham 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 Petersham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Petersham, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Petersham 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 Petersham Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Petersham, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Petersham 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 Petersham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Petersham, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
62%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Petersham 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 Petersham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Petersham, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
47.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Petersham 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 Petersham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Petersham, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
42%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Petersham

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 Petersham protect seniors.
Learn about Massachusetts assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Draper Place, Spring Village at Summerhill and Artisan at Hudson are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Petersham, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 168 assisted living facilities near Petersham, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Petersham, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, Spring Village at Summerhill and Cedarbrook Village at Ware. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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