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5 Best Independent Living Communities in South Charlton, MA

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If you’re looking for independent living in the South Charlton area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in South Charlton. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 5 independent living facilities in South Charlton, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Indian Hill-North Village, Main South and Woodland Street Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Worcester, Shrewsbury and Sturbridge.

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Photo of Brookdale Eddy Pond East
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I have already recommended Eddy Pond East to someone .By the way, my mother was also at Eddy Pond West, I would also recommend them
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Brookdale Eddy Pond East is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts. Our community has an ideal location off Route 20 and convenient to I-395 just minutes from grocery stores, banks, restaurants, shopping and three world-class hospitals. Auburn is a historic...
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Brookdale has good physical facilities. Rooms are sized right for the patient. It is clean and well-maintained. The staff is cooperative and provides excellent follow-up when asked questions or presented...
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.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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Very accommodating in getting information to help us make our decision The facility is very nice and the staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and caring Facility is very well maintained Activities are...
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.
Christopher Heights of Webster is strictly a rents community, located in a beautiful rural setting easily accessible to al major routes. Our monthly fee includes all meals, utilities (excluding cable and telephone), 24 hour security and up to one hour and a half of personal care daily. There is...
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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.
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 Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...
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Cost of independent living in South Charlton, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Charlton is $5,638 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $4,215 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Charlton, MA vs. nearby cities

South Charlton, MA
$5,543/mo
$5,935/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Charlton, MA vs. the state and national average

South Charlton, MA
$5,543/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Charlton vs. other types of senior living

$6,381/mo
Independent Living
$5,543/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in South Charlton, MA by room type

Studio
$5,949/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,900/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,585/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in South Charlton

Recent reviews for independent living in South Charlton

Fairview Estates in Hopkinton, MA

5.0
Everyone has been very welcoming and warm. Very attentive and helpful ! There is always someone available 24/7 and always right there to help. The dining room is wonderful and the meals are great !

Cedarbrook Village at Ware

4.9
Welcoming front desk staff. Executive Director and marketing staff all pleasant and helpful. Answered all of our questions. Provided lots of details for us to consider. All the staff have smiles on their faces when they are working! Very helpful to residents and their families. Extremely clean ...
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Creamery Brook Village in Brooklyn, CT

5.0
My Dad just loves living at Creamery Brook Village!! Everyone is so nice and helpful. There are so many activities to keep him busy if he wants to participate. He loves the food, the Chefs and staff go out of their way to make sure he is happy and satisfied. His apartment is perfect for him ...
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South Charlton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Charlton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Charlton, 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 South Charlton 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 South Charlton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
80%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in South Charlton 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 South Charlton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Charlton, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Charlton 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 South Charlton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
80%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
80%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarbrook Village at Ware, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Charlton, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 5 independent living facilities near South Charlton, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in South Charlton, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Atria Draper Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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