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Assisted living costs in Zoar average about $5,430 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 95 communities in Zoar. Our detailed directory has 1482 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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My sister recently became a resident at Home of the Good Shepherd, because of some unexpected glitches during her release from the hospital. The people at Home of the Good Shepherd made an enormous effort...
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.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their lives....
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We are very happy with the facility and my mom appears to be content. When we ask her how she's doing she never complains and says things are good. Very caring and committed staff.
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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A family member of mine moved into the Landing a month ago. We are very happy with our decision. The facility is lovely. [name removed] the Executive Director and Dementia Specialist made all our family...
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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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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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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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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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 Washington Elms
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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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.
Photo of Side By Side, LLC
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: 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.
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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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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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.
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My parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
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 Cambridge
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 The Cambridge
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.
Photo of The Prospect Woodward Health Center at Hillside Village
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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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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.
Troy Adult Home is an assisted living community that benefits from being nestled among the natural beauty of Troy, NY. The forest of trees that surrounds our facility give off a cascade of color during the fall, and the wide open spaces on our grounds give residents plenty of places to enjoy the...

Cost of assisted living in Zoar, MA

The average cost of senior living in Zoar is $5,430 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monroe Bridge, MA with an average of $4,339 per month.

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

Zoar, MA
$5,430/mo

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

Zoar, MA
$5,430/mo
U.S. national average
$4,668/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,430/mo
$5,452/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,451/mo
Studio
$5,896/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,935/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,777/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,926/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Zoar over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Zoar, 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 Zoar.

What families are saying about assisted living in Zoar

Recent reviews for assisted living in Zoar

The Arbors at Greenfield

5.0
I was always getting quick replies via email whenever I had a question about adding money or if my MIL needed something. Also ongoing communication with onsite staff during visits. Room size was comfortable refrigerator, microwave and stove top available. Need to provide all linens but they ...
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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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Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

4.5
It's been great! The staff are wonderful. Everyone is helpful and compassionate. They were the only facility in the area that offers an ALP for if my Aunt's finances are such that she needs to such to Medicaid. Big plus and draw with that feature.

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Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Residents' families appreciate the clear and frequent communication they receive from staff, ensuring they are informed and involved in their loved ones' care. For example, at Cedarbrook Village at Ware, the nursing leadership improved their communication between shifts, and at Peregrine Guil ...
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Wide range of activities and social opportunities. Communities offer a variety of activities and social opportunities, allowing residents to engage with their peers and maintain an active lifestyle. At Peregrine Delmar Place, residents enjoy daily walks and activities, and at Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place, there is a weekly choir gro ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Staff members are kind, attentive, and genuinely care for their residents, creating a warm and welcoming environment. At Peregrine Crossgate, staff members are described as 'wonderful and attentive', and at Linda Manor Assisted Living, staff go out of their way to ensure residents are happy ...
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Flexible and personalized care plans. Care plans are tailored to meet each resident's unique needs and preferences, ensuring they receive the right level of care and support. At Suffield by the River, staff accommodate residents' requests and make adjustments as needed, and at Cedarbrook Village at Ware, families appreciate the ...
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Consistent upkeep and cleanliness. Communities maintain a clean and well-maintained environment, both inside and out, providing a comfortable and safe living space for residents. At Peregrine Crossgate, the facility is described as 'beautiful and clean', and at Ruth's House, the grounds are kept in pristine condition.
Delicious and accommodating meals and dining experiences. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with options that cater to dietary restrictions and individual preferences. At Day Brook Village Senior Living, food is described as 'very good' and staff go the extra mile to ensure residents' needs are met, such as accommodating a resident's request ...
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Zoar review score based on 346 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 346 reviews of 89 Zoar assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Zoar 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

Zoar review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Zoar, MA89 facilities
8.4
North Adams, MA11 facilities
8.6
Greenfield, MA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Zoar 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 346 reviews of 89 Zoar assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Zoar 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.
Zoar, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
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Zoar assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zoar assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zoar, 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 Zoar 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 Zoar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Zoar, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.9%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.5%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.3%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.2%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Zoar 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 Zoar Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Zoar, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.3%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.6%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Zoar 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 Zoar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Zoar, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.8%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
56.2%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.7%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.1%
15.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Zoar 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 Zoar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Zoar, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.7%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.3%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
36%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zoar 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 Zoar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Zoar, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
64%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.3%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.5%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.9%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.7%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
61.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
36%
30.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.2%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Zoar

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 Zoar protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

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Ingersoll Place, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Eddy Hawthorne Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Zoar, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 95 assisted living facilities near Zoar, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Zoar, Massachusetts are Ingersoll Place, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Eddy Hawthorne Ridge. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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