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The cost of independent living in North Oxford is about $5,964 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 172 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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The staff and residents at Brookdale Eddy Pond East are very welcoming and treated my mother like family. From the administrator to the business office , the support staff , nurses , CNA'S and kitchen staff-...
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.
Brookdale Eddy Pond East is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts. Our community has an ideal location off Route 20 and convenient to I-395 just minutes from grocery stores, banks, restaurants, shopping and three world-class hospitals. Auburn is a historic...
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I like it. It is expensive, but worth it if you have the money. It is assisted living and NOT nursing -- so good if the senior is still healthy and active, but could be bad if the senior has a lot of...
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.
Resting at the foot of Worcester's western hills is the historic village of Tatnuck... a place filled with family, fond memories and tradition. Today, traditions continue at Tatnuck Park at Worcester, a respected and valued assisted living community. Built on the site of a former family estate,...
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only negative is her room is not the cleanest and the wash should be done separately for each person and sometimes it's not. The staff at least on the third floor Eddy pond west is extremely caring and...
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.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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So on all categories I would give a 5. My mother loves being at Goddard House, her apartment is perfect. She loves the staff members and is very happy there. It is close to us, convenient to the area she...
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.
Warm and GraciousSenior Living in Worcester, MassachusettsAt Goddard House, you’ll live the independent retirement life you love, with supportive services available that provide just the help you need, when you need it.AmenitiesBeautiful grounds and gardens | Elegantly furnished community living...
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From the first conversation to now, we have had a very good experience with Christopher heights! The facility is well kept, the food is delicious, and the team is friendly and accommodating. Very happy with...
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.
At Christopher Heights of Worcester, our goal is to provide a comfortable, caring and uplifting atmosphere, where each resident’s rights, dignity, and individuality are treated with the utmost respect. We accomplish this by dedicating ourselves to the physical and emotional welfare of all those...
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Very accommodating in getting information to help us make our decision The facility is very nice and the staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and caring Facility is very well maintained Activities 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 Webster is strictly a rents community, located in a beautiful rural setting easily accessible to al major routes. Our monthly fee includes all meals, utilities (excluding cable and telephone), 24 hour security and up to one hour and a half of personal care daily. There is...
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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 Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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.
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: 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: 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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in North Oxford, MA

The average cost of senior living in North Oxford is $5,964 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $4,228 per month.

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

North Oxford, MA
$5,964/mo
$6,161/mo

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

North Oxford, MA
$5,964/mo
U.S. national average
$4,130/mo

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

$6,714/mo
Independent Living
$5,964/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,585/mo
Studio
$6,018/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,739/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,831/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in North Oxford

Recent reviews for independent living in North Oxford

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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Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill in Franklin, MA

4.6
We chose Benchmark because of the facility's ability to provide services according to the progression of needs. The apartments vary in size and configuration. Some have full kitchens (ours) some are studio. There are only 3 2 bedrooms in the entire facility. We have been waiting for one since ...
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North Oxford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Oxford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Oxford, 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 North Oxford 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 North Oxford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Oxford, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
61.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in North Oxford 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 North Oxford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Oxford, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Oxford 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 North Oxford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Oxford, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.5%
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The Residence at Orchard Grove, Atria Lincoln Place and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Oxford, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near North Oxford, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in North Oxford, Massachusetts are The Residence at Orchard Grove, Atria Lincoln Place and Atria Draper Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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