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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
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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.
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: 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.
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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.
Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...
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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.
Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...
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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.
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.
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I am very impressed with The Inn at Fairview. The staff is welcoming, friendly and take really good care of my mother. The community is kept spotless. The meals provided for the residents are well balanced...
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.
At The Inn at Fairview, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking available at our...
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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.
Rockridge, a not-for-profit Retirement Community, provides singles and couples 62 or older with a rewarding lifestyle on a magnificent 12-acre site adjacent to Fitzgerald Lake Conservation area in Northampton, MA. Established in 1971, the Rockridge grounds are beautifully landscaped and allow...
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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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There is a lot of coordination between the health and the care with medical. They work hard to communicate with the family members of the residents to make sure that they are aware. The staff are well...
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Sudbury is a memory care assisted living community located in Middlesex County offering exceptional care and an engaging, fulfilling lifestyle for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Bridges® by EPOCH communities have been purposefully designed...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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.
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.
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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.
We offer wonderful options for people who have a wide range of needs, but a strong desire to maintain their privacy and independence.This comfortable and cozy lifestyle includes many wonderful amenities. Our full scope of services consists of 24-hour staff, a secured building, housekeeping,...
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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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All new management team has made some wonderful changes for the residents. Thank you!
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.
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.
Welcome to The Village at Farm Pond, a Parkside Community designed to capture the spirit and charm of New England. The grounds are expansive and truly breathtaking. Enjoy its beauty throughout the year, from the cozy three-season porch or while meandering amidst our walking paths and accessible...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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.
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The staff has been very good. The food is pretty good. The price is very affordable. My loved one is very comfortable, pretty content and happy to be there. I picked this community because the location 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.
The Arbors is unique in that it is a third-generation family owned and run business with a well-established work ethic and the drive to make a difference in people’s lives. Fairness is of the utmost importance for family, pricing, staffing and residents. They work hard to provide a quality...
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.
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.
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
Cost of assisted living in Otter River, MA
The average cost of senior living in Otter River is $7,077 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northampton, MA with an average of $5,578 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Otter River, MA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Otter River, MA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Otter River vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Otter River, MA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Otter River, MA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Otter River
Recent reviews for assisted living in Otter River
The Gables at Winchester
4.9
I like living here, it’s close to Boston so we have interesting outings. The staff is friendly and competent. The apartments are spacious and clean. There are many windows in my apartment that have great views
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!!
Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA
3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Wide range of stimulating activities. Residents at various communities, such as Sunrise of Wayland and Sunrise of Newton, appreciate the diverse activities offered, which help keep them engaged and active. These include chair exercises, Bingo, bowling clubs, environmental clubs, and more.
Highly communicative and responsive staff. Families at Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook, Granite Ledges of Concord, and The Residence at Freeman Lake praise the staff for their consistent and frequent communication, ensuring that everyone is informed and care needs are met. The staff at these communities go above and beyond ...
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Individually catered meal plans. Many communities, like Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and Christopher Heights of Worcester, offer personalized meal plans to accommodate resident preferences and dietary restrictions. The chefs at these communities strive to make mealtimes enjoyable and satisfying experiences.
Comfortable and homelike environments. Reviews at Brookdale Eddy Pond East, Ledgewood Bay, and Granite Ledges of Concord mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere at their communities, which make residents feel comfortable and at home. The staff at these communities prioritize creating a familiar and comfortable living space.
Thoughtful and accommodating caregivers. Caregivers at communities like The Branches of Marlboro, The Residence at Freeman Lake, and The Wellington at Springfield are praised for their compassionate and attentive care. They go the extra mile to accommodate residents' needs and ensure they are well taken care of.
Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Communities such as Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Benchmark at Bedford Falls, and All American at Enfield Assisted Living are admired for their cleanliness and upkeep. Residents and their families appreciate the attention to detail in maintaining both interior and exterior spaces.
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Otter River review score based on 894 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 894 reviews of 229 Otter River assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Otter River 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
Otter River review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Otter River 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 894 reviews of 229 Otter River assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Otter River 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.Otter River, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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4.1
Value for cost*
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Otter River assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Otter River assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Otter River, 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 Otter River 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 Otter River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
51.2%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.1%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.9%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.6%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.3%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.1%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.4%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Otter River 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 Otter River Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Otter River, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.7%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.2%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.8%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.8%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Otter River 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 Otter River 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
46.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.6%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.8%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Otter River 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 Otter River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
52.9%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.9%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
43.3%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Otter River 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 Otter River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
64.2%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.4%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.3%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.3%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.9%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.7%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
35.4%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.9%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Otter River
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Otter River protect seniors.
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Atria Longmeadow Place, Spring Village at Summerhill and Cedarbrook Village at Ware are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Otter River, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 253 assisted living facilities near Otter River, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Otter River, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Arbors of Bedford. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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