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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.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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.
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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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: 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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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...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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: 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, 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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in South Deerfield, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Deerfield is $5,998 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 Deerfield, MA vs. nearby cities

South Deerfield, MA
$5,998/mo
$6,066/mo

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

South Deerfield, MA
$5,998/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,998/mo
$5,998/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,103/mo
Studio
$6,287/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,660/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,314/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,145/mo

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

What families are saying about assisted living in South Deerfield

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Deerfield

Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
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

Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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South Deerfield review score based on 486 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 486 reviews of 106 South Deerfield assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Deerfield 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 Deerfield review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
South Deerfield, MA106 facilities
8.6
Amherst, MA143 facilities
8.1
Greenfield, MA5 facilities

Review subcategories for South Deerfield 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 486 reviews of 106 South Deerfield assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Deerfield 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
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
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Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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South Deerfield assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Deerfield assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Deerfield, 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 Deerfield 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 Deerfield 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
43.2%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.9%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.5%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.5%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.1%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.1%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.6%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Deerfield 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 Deerfield Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Deerfield, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.3%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.4%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.2%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.1%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Deerfield 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 Deerfield 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
43.2%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.2%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
56.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.5%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.9%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in South Deerfield 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 Deerfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
54.1%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.6%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
45%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.6%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Deerfield 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 Deerfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
64%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.3%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.9%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.8%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.8%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.5%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.9%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.2%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
39.6%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.7%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Deerfield

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 Deerfield protect seniors.

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Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and The Residence at Orchard Grove are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Deerfield, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 114 assisted living facilities near South Deerfield, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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

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