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zipAveragecost: $5,570

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Photo of The Arbors at Amherst
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The upper floor is extremely hot in the winter. There are not individual controls that are working in the rooms. As in any facility some staff members go above and beyond their duties. The facility itself 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.
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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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The staff are attentive and respectful toward the residents. I get somewhat frustrated that labeled clothing gets mixed with others' or disappears during laundering, so my Mom runs short of changes.
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.
Linda Manor Assisted Living is an assisted living community, located in the quiet, historic village of Leeds, MA. This modern community is situated in a wooded setting, near transportation for shopping and appointments. Leeds, a part of the City of Northampton, MA, is nestled in the Berkshire...
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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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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: Senior Apartments
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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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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 Shelburne Falls, MA

The average cost of senior living in Shelburne Falls is $5,570 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,508 per month.

Independent living costs in Shelburne Falls, MA, vs. nearby cities

Shelburne Falls, MA
$5,570/mo

Independent living costs in Shelburne Falls, MA, vs. state and national averages

Shelburne Falls, MA
$5,570/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Shelburne Falls, MA, vs. other senior living options

$5,306/mo
Independent Living
$5,570/mo

Independent living costs in Shelburne Falls, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,704/mo
Studio
$6,863/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,594/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,327/mo

Senior living costs in Shelburne Falls 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: Shelburne Falls, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShelburne Falls, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$5,570/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,276/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,306/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shelburne Falls, MA:$5,570/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shelburne Falls, MA:$5,276/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shelburne Falls, MA:$5,306/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Shelburne Falls

Recent reviews for independent living in Shelburne Falls

Linda Manor Assisted Living in Leeds, MA

4.3
It feels like a community and the staff do a good job of including everyone in activities, despite their diverse capacities. But they don't push it if someone's not feeling like participating at a particular time.

The Arbors at Amherst

5.0
Well, first off the staff is amazingly attentive and responsive. Starting from [name removed] who runs the Arbors in Amherst. Everything is always very clean. They have special events for the residence and everybody seems to care very deeply for the residence who live there.

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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Shelburne Falls independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelburne Falls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelburne Falls, 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 Shelburne Falls 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 Shelburne Falls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelburne Falls, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
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 Shelburne Falls 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 Shelburne Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelburne Falls, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelburne Falls 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 Shelburne Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelburne Falls, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
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
14.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
47%
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The Arbors at Amherst, The Arbors at Greenfield and Linda Manor Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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