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My mother in law has Alzheimer's and could no longer safely live alone. She had a difficult time leaving her home of 50+ years. She now has lived in Sugar Hill for months. She loves it and is so happy. She...
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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.
Sugar Hill Senior Living Community is a recently restored mansion located on over 20 acres of manicured grounds in the heart of the Berkshires. We offer 24-hour personal assistance in a socially active, gracious residential setting. Our residents enjoy such amenities as beautifully appointed...
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Great care in memory unit. Clean, attractive facility with excellent food. My husband has dementia and it's his 1st time in a facility. He was apprehensive about it but with encouragement from staff,...
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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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again.  Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a...
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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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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.
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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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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Rosewood Assisted Living is situated in Pittsfield, MA, a city that is the heart of Berkshire County. This historic area offers much to those who are visiting their family members in the area, and it is a great place for residents to move to and call home. With lush, beautiful landscapes,...
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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.
Our home was established in 1983. Our home’s configuration is two houses that were located side by side to each other and were connected in 1994 by a newly constructed building. Hence the name, Side By Side. We have thirty-six private furnished rooms and one two-bedroom apartment. This connection...
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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.
Our home was established in 1983. Our home’s configuration is two houses that were located side by side to each other and were connected in 1994 by a newly constructed building. Hence the name, Side By Side. We have thirty-six private furnished rooms and one two-bedroom apartment. This connection...
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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, 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.
The Village at Laurel Lake is located in the cozy little town of Lee, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. This location is perfect if you love to go fishing, kayak, bird watch, or take in the beautiful local scenery. For those that are avid hikers, there is access to the Appalachian Trail through...
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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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The facility is amazing! It's in an inner city neighborhood, but they have security and it is safe. The building is amazing! Once she runs out of private pay, she is eligible for state help. There is a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Reeds Landing Retirement Community is a member of the Loomis Communities, a not-for-profit organization which has served seniors for over 100 years. The only community in Western Massachusetts offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under one roof, Reeds Landing...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
In 1884, Glenmeadow was the first organization in Western Massachusetts to provide a safe place for seniors to live out their retirement years with dignity. Today, we continue to redefine retirement living by providing whatever people need to live a worry-free retirement. We provide the...
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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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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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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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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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for East Longmeadow provides quality healthcare to our community in a JCAHO-accredited facility designed for people who have complex medical conditions or are recovering from surgery or illness. Each resident receives ongoing healthcare assessments from our...
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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...
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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.
As an integral part of the Hillside Village Keene Life Plan Retirement community, The Prospect-Woodward Health Center is a not-for-profit community, offering Assisted Living and Specialized Memory Care in Keene NH. Prospect-Woodward is made up of 43 attractive, newly built, private assisted...

Cost of assisted living in South Ashfield, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Ashfield is $5,574 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,472 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Ashfield, MA vs. nearby cities

South Ashfield, MA
$5,574/mo

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

South Ashfield, MA
$5,574/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Ashfield vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,574/mo
$5,602/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Ashfield, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$6,250/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,531/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,200/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,145/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Ashfield, 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 South Ashfield.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Ashfield

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Ashfield

Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

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My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

The Residence at South Windsor Farms

5.0
They were very friendly and caring-my father enjoyed it while he was there!!! Always willing to answer any questions I had!! We have a great experience there

All American at Enfield Assisted Living

5.0
It is a nice place the staff are friendly and kind. They must all take a class about caring for Alzheimer's patients and they ask us to write a history about my father in law so they can get to know him and when he talked about his past they understood what kind of person he was and could engage ...
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South Ashfield review score based on 359 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 359 reviews of 90 South Ashfield assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Ashfield 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

South Ashfield review score compared against nearby cities

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South Ashfield, MA90 facilities
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Greenfield, MA5 facilities
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Northampton, MA7 facilities

Review subcategories for South Ashfield 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 359 reviews of 90 South Ashfield assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Ashfield 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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South Ashfield assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Ashfield assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Ashfield, 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 South Ashfield 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 South Ashfield 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
40.2%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.8%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.8%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.8%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.9%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.6%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.5%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.7%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Ashfield 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 South Ashfield Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.7%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.4%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.5%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.4%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Ashfield 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 South Ashfield 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
39.2%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.6%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
50.5%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.4%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in South Ashfield 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 South Ashfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48.5%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
41.2%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Ashfield 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 South Ashfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.7%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.1%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.3%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.5%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.8%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.6%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.7%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
55.7%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
34%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.9%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.7%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Ashfield

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 South Ashfield protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

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Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Southwick Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Ashfield, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 101 assisted living facilities near South Ashfield, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in South Ashfield, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Southwick Village and The Residence at Brookside. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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