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The cost of independent living in Berlin is about $6,689 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 368 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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A Place for Mom sent me a list of facilities in my desired area. We toured three. All were very good, but Residence at Orchard Grove stood above the rest. The facility itself has an open, modern design,...
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 Residence at Orchard Grove is a brand new monthly rental community in Shrewsbury. This luxury senior living community features independent and assisted living apartments along with a supportive neighborhood for those living with dementia and Alzheimer's.Featuring LCB's Everyday Gourmet dining...
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9.4
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36 reviews
Patient only there 6 days then went to hospital and passed away. So didn't do activities or eat that much but food was a variety and looked appealing. We would absolutely recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Residents of Shrewsbury Crossings enjoy the pleasure of a close-knit community, the privacy of a spacious apartment home, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing our staff is always available to cater to their individual needs. Our spacious assisted living apartments have room for favorite...
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9.3
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41 reviews
The staff is excellent. Caring and attentive. The food is good. I ate with mom several times and enjoyed it. My mom was well taken care of and enjoyed her time at Branches.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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9.2
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24 reviews
From the initial meeting and tour through the re-visits to move in - the caring and engaged staff made this decision easy for my parents. The Director is fully engaged and visible as are the department...
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.
Artisan at Hudson - a great place to live the good life.We are owned and operated by SageLife. Our founders were pioneers in senior living; they helped define the companies that have defined the industry.Sage’s mission is to create the best home for each member of the SageLife family every day by...
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9.1
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42 reviews
Rooms in memory care were generous in size. Food well prepared. I would recommend for someone going into the regular resident part. More planned activities. Kitchenettes are nice.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster is centrally located at the corner of Central Street and Beth Ave, surrounded by a residential neighborhood with easy access to Routes 2, 12 and 190. Inside and out, we offer superbly decorated common areas including beautiful dining areas, living room with...
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9.0
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48 reviews
It's independent living so she doesn't need extra care. She mostly raves about the food. She's takes in 2 to 3 activities a day. She seems pretty busy and staying involved. I think the cost is reasonable...
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.
New Horizons is a large not-for-profit continuing care retirement community where a safe, happy, and engaging retirement is everyone's most important concern. Fine dining and extensive activities are vital parts of every day. Our staff of exceptional people has enabled New Horizons to build its...
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8.8
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25 reviews
Value for cost - you have to be kidding. What should we expect for $[removed]K+/month. It's laughable, really. The staff is wonderful and caring. The entire industry is troubling, as you know. Room size is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Established in 1995, Whitney Place Assisted Living Residences at Westborough is a warm and gracious setting for seniors who may or may not need a little help with their daily routines. In addition to private or shared apartments and individualized care, assisted living Residents enjoy delicious...
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8.5
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11 reviews
My Aunt has been at Whitney Place in memory care for 2 months and is doing very well. She likes the residents, says the food is good, and loves the staff. They treat her like family. They hired an Elvis...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Assisted Living Residences in Northborough, MA A lifestyle with the right amount of freedom and care. Whitney Place is a warm and gracious setting for seniors who may or may not need a little help with their daily routines. In addition to private or shared apartments and individualized care,...
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8.5
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45 reviews
I moved my dad in several months ago. Every one was very friendly and the staff made sure he felt welcomed. They made sure he met a few folks to have dinner with on his first evening there, I joined him and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
We believe that The Highlands Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure. At The Highlands, our management teams live...
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8.5
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4 reviews
I highly recommend The Willows of Westborough! My grandmother lived there for over 10 yrs and loved it, and because of that immensely positive experience, my Dad has opted to move to The Willows. When my Dad...
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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7 reviews
Overall experience is extremely positive. It changed my mother's life. She was living alone, lonely and although we did our best to take her places and care for her, living alone wasn't good for her. We...
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.
We believe that Camellia Gardens is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Camellia Gardens, our management teams live on-site, and are...
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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.
About Pleasant Hill in Marlborough, MassachusettsPleasant Hill Retirement is Marlborough, Massachusetts’ premier independent living community. The community comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including one and two -bedroom suites, and a variety of floor plans. Pleasant Hill...
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4 reviews
Excellent hospice care and activities for the dementia ward of Notre Dame assisted living. Very limited activities at the long term care, dementia care ward, due to ratio of ND staff to residents. Many...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The peaceful, serene, scenic location and beautiful structure that was originally built in 1900 to serve as the convent for the Sisters of Notre Dame, today houses the vibrant du Lac Assisted Living community.Our mission remains deeply committed to that of Saint Julie Billiart, founder of the...
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The value is excellent and the staff members would be a ten out of ten. The care services at this community especially during this year have been extraordinary, and the activities are excellent. The rooms...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Corcoran House is an assisted living community born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse in the middle of Clinton. Opened in 1998, the house features 42 apartments and features a staff of trained professionals.
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My Mom chose to move to Christopher Heights when she felt she was needing more help with daily living. She lived here happily and comfortably until she recently passed. The staff at Christopher Heights are...
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.
Christopher Heights of Marlborough Assisted Living Community offers residents all-inclusive programs to cater to a wide range of personal needs, while respecting their desire to maintain privacy and independence in a dignified setting.Our community is comprised of 83 private apartments in one...
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My father enjoyed his stay. He felt confident, relaxed, and well supported. His unit size was roomy, clean, and comfortable. Being a private person who might never leave his own unit if given the chance,...
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.
Orchard Hill at Sudbury is a small home-like residence with an intimate scale and unique residential setting located on a ten acre site near the historic Wayside Inn. The award winning, elegant farmhouse style mansion has spacious studio and one bedroom apartments in the midst of beautifully...
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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.
Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a newly renovated Rest Home for Men and Women of all faiths, conveniently located in Marlboro, surrounded by rolling green grounds and the conveniences of near by businesses. We are proud to provide the highest standards of care in a comfortable, attractive, and...
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My uncle lived at Southgate in Hampton Suites (assisted living) for years and recently passed away at age 94. The staff were outstanding and treated him like family. He was involved in activities daily and...
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Berlin, MA
The average cost of senior living in Berlin is $6,689 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Southbridge, MA with an average of $5,343 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Berlin
Recent reviews for independent living in Berlin
Brigham House in Watertown, MA
5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings.
Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.
Fairview Estates in Hopkinton, MA
5.0
Everyone has been very welcoming and warm.
Very attentive and helpful !
There is always someone available 24/7 and always right there to help. The dining room is wonderful and the meals are great !
The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA
4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.
Berlin independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berlin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berlin, 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 Berlin 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 Berlin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Berlin, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
59.1%
30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
9.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Berlin 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 Berlin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Berlin, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.6%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.2%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berlin 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 Berlin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Berlin, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
77.3%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.2%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.2%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.1%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.2%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Summer Place, Atria Longmeadow Place and Residences at Highland Glen are the top-rated independent living facilities near Berlin, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 23 independent living facilities near Berlin, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Berlin, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, Atria Draper Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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