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The cost of independent living in Russell is about $5,641 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 234 options. Read 2452 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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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.
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.
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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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.
Our April Time Residential Care Home is conveniently located in the classic Manchester, Connecticut. Nestled among New England's picturesque scenery and quiet community, we pride ourselves on having an array of well-maintained apartments as part of our beautiful living community. We are known for...
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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, 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.
At the very base of Cedar Mountain, surrounded by fresh air and a beautiful natural landscape, you'll find Cedar Mountain Commons. This is an extraordinary senior living community - a meeting place of spirited people, family traditions and fond memories. Living here, in the assisted or...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Jefferson House, a department of Hartford Hospital since 1873, offers a continuum of care on its campus to meet the needs of the aged and infirm. Accommodations and services include an Independent and assisted living complex, sub acute, palliative and long term skilled nursing beds, a rest 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.
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
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: 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: 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, 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.
Our sprawling 5.5-acre campus has something for everyone with a wide array of activities for energetic adults, as well as those with medical needs. Our casual elegance will make you feel welcome and comfortable. Jerome Home provides a full service continuum and is here to meet your needs today...
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: 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: 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.
Cedar Springs is actually two distinct communities we call Cedar Springs East and Cedar Springs West. Cedar Springs East is easily found at the end of Aircraft Road (off of Route 10 by Dunkin Donuts). The Quinnipiac River separates Cedar Springs West which is located right off West Queen Street...
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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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.
Imagine an apartment community designed for seniors 55 and over in a beautiful Berlin, Connecticut setting at a price that works with your budget. Welcome to Orchard Ridge, a Metro Prime senior living community convenient to great shopping, restaurants and medical facilities. Conveniently located...
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: 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.
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.
Worthington Manor in East Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut is an assisted living residence built on tradition and dedication to community. This quiet and serene little town has many delicious restaurants and local businesses to haunt on a Saturday shopping spree. East Berlin is a gorgeous...
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.
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Russell, MA
The average cost of senior living in Russell is $5,641 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,931 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Russell, MA vs. nearby cities
Russell, MA
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Russell, MA vs. the state and national average
Russell, MA
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Russell vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Russell
Recent reviews for independent living in Russell
Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT
5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.
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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The Ivy at Watertown
4.5
The Ivy at Watertown is beautiful, we have no problems there at all, the services are fine and the rooms are beautiful. We have had a few meals there ourselves and they are really good. The activities also seem to be fine. The staff also are really good about bringing our loved one his ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Welcoming and friendly residents. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the residents in various communities, such as The Residence at Brookside, Holiday The Lodge at Cold Spring, and Colebrook Village at Hebron. They describe the community as having a great sense of community and the residents caring f ...
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Personalized and accommodating staff. Reviews highlight the personalized and accommodating nature of the staff at different communities, like Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community and Holiday White Oaks, who go above and beyond to meet the individual needs of each resident and their families.
Nutritious and varied meal options. Residents frequently praise the quality and variety of meal options offered at communities, such as Brookdale Gables Farmington, Sweetwood of Williamstown, and Holiday Bluebird Estates, ensuring that there is something for everyone and accommodating dietary restrictions.
Engaging and diverse activities. Engaging and diverse activities are essential for seniors, and communities like Keystone Commons, Holiday Farmington, and The Ivy at Watertown offer a wide range of options, from arts and crafts to physical activities, to ensure residents stay active and engaged.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents and their families express appreciation for the cleanliness and upkeep of various communities, such as The Village at South Farms, Southwick Village, and Arbors of Hop Brook, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant living environment.
Accessible and convenient location. Communities like Holiday The Lodge at Cold Spring, The Wellington at Springfield, and Southwick Village are praised for their convenient locations, making it easy for residents to access nearby amenities, such as hospitals, shopping centers, and public transportation.
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Russell independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Russell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Russell, 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 Russell 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 Russell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Russell, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.2%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
9.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Russell 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 Russell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Russell, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.9%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
31.5%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Russell 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 Russell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Russell, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.4%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colebrook Village at Hebron, Evergreen Crossings Retirement Community and Cedarbrook Village at Ware are the top-rated independent living facilities near Russell, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 234 independent living facilities near Russell, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Russell, Massachusetts are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Southwick Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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