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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Orange, MA

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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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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: 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: 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.
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
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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, 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.
Shillman House Shillman House is an independent living community that is located in Framingham, MA. This community is located in a beautiful area and is open to seniors who are looking for a caring home. Framingham is a part of Middlesex County and it offers much for residents and guests to check...
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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.

Cost of independent living in West Orange, MA

The average cost of senior living in West Orange is $5,427 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,508 per month.

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

West Orange, MA
$5,427/mo
$5,526/mo

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

West Orange, MA
$5,427/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$6,483/mo
Independent Living
$5,427/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,898/mo
Studio
$6,130/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,410/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,748/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,443/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in West Orange

Recent reviews for independent living in West Orange

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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West Orange independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Orange independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Orange, 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 West Orange 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 West Orange partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Orange, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in West Orange 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 West Orange communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Orange, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
31.9%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Orange 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 West Orange offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Orange, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.7%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.2%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
27.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 167 independent living facilities near West Orange, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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

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