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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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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: 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: 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.
Photo of Providence Place At Ingleside
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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Photo of Beaven Kelly Home
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.
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
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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
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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,...
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: 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.
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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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: Independent Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of The Hills at Paxton Village
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.
Photo of The Hills at Paxton Village
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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Bernardston, MA

The average cost of senior living in Bernardston is $5,014 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,508 per month.

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

Bernardston, MA
$5,014/mo
$5,022/mo

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

Bernardston, MA
$5,014/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,939/mo
Independent Living
$5,014/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,602/mo
Studio
$5,951/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,164/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,375/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,443/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Bernardston

Recent reviews for independent living in Bernardston

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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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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Ledgewood Bay in Milford, NH

4.0
My mother was a resident at Ledgewood Bay and things were very good for her when she was here. Communication with the family is solid. The Executive Director is very accessible and approachable. She showed me much empathy when my mom passed away. I wish they had the next level of care for ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Varied and engaging activities. Residents at different communities express their satisfaction with the extensive and interesting activities offered, such as artsong, ballroom dancing, painting classes, cooking demos, nature photography, and trivia nights. At Sweetwood of Williamstown, residents appreciate the wide range of o ...
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Welcoming and helpful staff. Multiple reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities, including Suffield by the River, Holiday Devonshire Estates, and Cedarbrook Village at Ware. Residents and their families express appreciation for the long-term friendships they've formed with the ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Numerous reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, such as Southwick Village, Holiday Quail Run Estates, and The Wellington at Springfield. Residents and their families mention the importance of these aspects, especially for the private rooms, communal areas, and out ...
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Communication and support for families. Reviews from families mention the transparent and consistent communication they receive from staff at various communities, like Southwick Village, Goddard House, and American House Keene. They appreciate the regular updates on their loved one's well-being and care, as well as the open dial ...
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Quality dining experiences. Several residents share their positive experiences with the food and dining services at different communities, such as Day Brook Village Senior Living, Sweetwood of Williamstown, and The Willows at Worcester. They mention the quality of the meals and the accommodations for dietary restrict ...
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Professional and empathetic care. Reviews from residents and their families highlight the high level of care provided by the staff at various communities, including Suffield by the River, Keystone Commons, and Southwick Village, ensuring the health and well-being of their loved ones. Families appreciate the empathetic appr ...
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Bernardston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bernardston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bernardston, 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 Bernardston 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 Bernardston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bernardston, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
35.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bernardston 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 Bernardston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bernardston, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bernardston 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 Bernardston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bernardston, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.8%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
40%
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Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Southwick Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bernardston, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 134 independent living facilities near Bernardston, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Bernardston, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Southwick Village and Suffield by the River. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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