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zipAveragecost: $3,873

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Photo of The Arbors at Greenfield
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8.9
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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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8.6
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8.6
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He seems to be happy. Comes and goes as he wants to. For him the apartment size is perfect. He thinks it is farther out of town than he would like but he drives and for right now we think it is fine.
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.
Are you ready for fewer chores and more adventures?At our senior living community set in the foothills of the Green Mountains, you can trade home maintenance for time for what you want to do. With three levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living and memory care,...
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8.0
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What we like the most about Sweetwood of Williamstown is the coordination and communication with the family members. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so...
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.
Sweetwood of Williamstown is a vibrant independent living community located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, facing the beautiful mountains of the Berkshires. With its wide range of multigenerational events, educational offerings, fitness, and cultural activities, it attracts and engages a...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Monroe Bridge, MA

The average cost of senior living in Monroe Bridge is $3,873 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,508 per month.

Independent living costs in Monroe Bridge, MA, vs. nearby cities

Monroe Bridge, MA
$3,873/mo

Independent living costs in Monroe Bridge, MA, vs. state and national averages

Monroe Bridge, MA
$3,873/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Monroe Bridge, MA, vs. other senior living options

$5,066/mo
Independent Living
$3,873/mo

Independent living costs in Monroe Bridge, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,263/mo
Studio
$5,233/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,614/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,672/mo

Senior living costs in Monroe Bridge 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: Monroe Bridge, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonroe Bridge, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$3,873/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,046/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,066/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Monroe Bridge, MA:$3,873/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Monroe Bridge, MA:$5,046/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Monroe Bridge, MA:$5,066/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Monroe Bridge, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Monroe Bridge and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Monroe Bridge, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Monroe Bridge 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
Monroe Bridge, MA$5,652/mo$5,722/mo-1.2%
Massachusetts$3,625/mo$3,178/mo+14.1%
National$2,813/mo$2,805/mo+0.3%
Monroe Bridge, MA
2024 average cost:$5,652/mo
2023 average cost:$5,722/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$3,625/mo
2023 average cost:$3,178/mo
Percent change:+14.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,813/mo
2023 average cost:$2,805/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Monroe Bridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Monroe Bridge

Brookdale Fillmore Pond in Bennington, VT

4.0
We have been generally pleased. We haven't been here long enough to participate in activities. The few residents we've met are friendly. We've only had dinners but have been pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food. I wish there was a fitness room, a workshop, and an indoor pool, ...
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The Arbors at Greenfield

3.5
My cousin lives there and during her time there she become nearly blind. The staff have been wonderful in meeting her needs as they have increased. She is very happy there. Has a nice little apartment and has made a number friends. The weak point is the food as they do not seem to do. Good job ...
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Sweetwood of Williamstown

5.0
I give every category a 5. My total experience has been happy, and I have no complaints. I would absolutely recommend Sweetwood of Williamstown to other families based on the experience I have had so far.

Monroe Bridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monroe Bridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monroe Bridge, 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 Monroe Bridge 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 Monroe Bridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monroe Bridge, MANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Monroe Bridge 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 Monroe Bridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monroe Bridge, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monroe Bridge 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 Monroe Bridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monroe Bridge, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
47%
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