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Photo of Pinnacle Living at Forts Ferry
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My husband and I have lived here since [date removed]. After several changes in management, this place seems to have got it together. Facilities are terrific: indoor heated pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, movie...
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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What I like the most about the community is that They offer several activities close to shopping. Yes, I would recommend Glenmont Abbey Village to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Fill your days with things you want to do, not things you have to do. Nestled in a wooded area in Glenmont, New York, Glenmont Abbey Village is where you can stay at home and feel as if you're on a retreat. Whether you prefer a walk in the gardens or socializing with friends, you'll find what you...
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Very nice and very helpful. Yes, we would recommend Peregrine Shaker to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Introducing Peregrine Shaker. Now under Peregrine Senior Living
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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...
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.
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,...
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.
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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Loudonville Assisted Living and Memory Care has been a wonderful place for my mother. The nursing services, dining, and activities are all exactly what she needs at this time. The staff are all loving and...
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.
We are owned and operated by the Levine family, caring for seniors over 60 years. Michael Levine, son, is here most everyday. The Levine family has worked to create an environment based on traditional values that recognize the unique needs and preferences of each resident. Our highest priority...
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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: 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.
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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: 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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Mother was treated as a human being not an old person just waiting to die. The facilities are top notch and staff is outstanding treating Mom as family. The rooms are all good size and amenities like the Pub...
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.
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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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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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: 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.
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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: 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.
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 Heath, MA

The average cost of senior living in Heath is $4,244 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,508 per month.

Independent living costs in Heath, MA, vs. nearby cities

Heath, MA
$4,244/mo

Independent living costs in Heath, MA, vs. state and national averages

Heath, MA
$4,244/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Heath, MA, vs. other senior living options

$5,996/mo
Independent Living
$4,244/mo

Independent living costs in Heath, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,974/mo
Studio
$5,453/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,439/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,673/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,502/mo

Senior living costs in Heath vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Heath, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHeath, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,244/mo$5,911/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$5,996/mo$6,895/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$5,996/mo$6,898/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Heath, MA:$4,244/mo
Massachusetts:$5,911/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Heath, MA:$5,996/mo
Massachusetts:$6,895/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Heath, MA:$5,996/mo
Massachusetts:$6,898/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Heath

Recent reviews for independent living in Heath

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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Hearthstone Village in Latham, NY

5.0
We have been incredibly pleased with Hearthstone and my grandma loves living there! All of the staff members are friendly and attentive. The neighbors are kind and she absolutely loves the activities. It's great to have a shuttle for errands and the community is quiet and clean. Definitely the ...
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Beechwood at Eddy Memorial in Troy, NY

4.8
I have been a Resident of Beechwood for over six years, but at this time of pandemic and destructive weather events I especially appreciate the "peace of mind" it allows me. Not having to worry about handling details of a healthy and safe environment is a blessing.

Heath independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Heath independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Heath, 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 Heath 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 Heath partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Heath, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Heath 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 Heath communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Heath, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.1%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
23%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Heath 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 Heath offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Heath, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.8%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Southwick Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Heath, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 152 independent living facilities near Heath, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Heath, 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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