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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.
Spring Village at Summerhill is tucked into the heart of the Monadnock Region in Peterborough, New Hampshire. We opened our doors in 1966 and our highly trained staff have been providing quality senior care ever since.The local community of Peterborough prides itself on top-notch shops and...
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My stepdad was in the memory unit. The staff were very attentive to him a made his stay more comfortable. I also worked with a hospice patient in the memory unit. I was so impressed with the care he...
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.
Now doing in person tours!Tucked into the verdant hills of the Pioneer Valley is the town of Ware, Massachusetts. Named the “Manour of Peace” in 1716 by its founder, John Read, Ware remains to this day a quiet town that embraces commercial and recreational growth without allowing it to impose on...
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I have been here 14 years, moving in with my husband in 2010. I wish I had come 2 years earlier. The facility is the absolute best. The employee and staff are the best you can find. I love being here. I feel...
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.
Eddy Hawthorne Ridge Senior living campus offers residents a full Continuum of Care, all on one beautiful campus in East Greenbush, NY. This means peace of mind that comes with maintaining the life you love with access to the care and services of Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.
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I find at this time which is very early on that everything meets my standards and above. Again the only complaint is no dinners on weekends but that is a minor inconvenience but can be handled very easily.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome to Southwick Village Residential Living! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include active adult, independent living and assisted living. Throughout each...
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Everyone that works there is kind and respectful of all the workers, and that goes for everyone who lives there. There's no judgement at this facility. It takes special people to have the patience that these...
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.
Suffield by the River offers everything you could possibly want in senior residential living: - Independent living in beautifully appointed, spacious apartments with a full array of services and amenities. - Assisted living services offering as little or as much assistance as needed. - River's...
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[name removed] has been getting excellent care from the SBV EGIS team the past 5 months. They are simply the best at every level. First class run organization.
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.
Now doing in person tours!Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks is a residential senior living campus dedicated to providing independence, social interaction, and leisure activities for seniors looking for exceptional services and top notch...
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9.5
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My Dad has been a resident in the Reserve’s memory care unit for [date removed]. He is benefiting greatly from the caring staff that provides regular medication management, meals and housekeeping. The...
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 Reserve at East Longmeadow is a new and exceptional assisted living and memory care community in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. East Longmeadow is a beautiful city just outside of Springfield, one of the 'greenest' cities in the country with over 2,400 acres of parks. Springfield is also the...
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The place is beautiful the staff were excellent. It was a very nice place. My aunt was there for a year. She didn't like it. She ended up in a nursing home and she is thriving there. But, it has nothing to...
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.
Residents at The Gables enjoy their spacious apartments in a quaint community with the affordability they deserve.The Gables of Fitchburg is locally owned and offers Assisted Living in the privacy of your own apartment.We offer deluxe studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom suites...
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The heating system is either on or off. Once the building g switches to heat, AC cannot be used. I find The Arbors very hot when I visit my mother. Wearing sleeveless in the winter is a must.
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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The staff is outstanding. There are plenty of group activities, including area outings. The food is always excellent. The campus is pleasant.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Day Brook Village Senior Living is an accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community offering a range of housing, healthcare and service options to meet residents’ changing needs. Residents enjoy a retirement lifestyle offering independent living, assistance in living and skilled...
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I love Ruth's house everyone nice, it was clean. And lots of activities all day!! My mom passed away and I still go volunteer there!
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.
In 2012, JGS will celebrate 100 years of caring for the elderly in our community. When JGS was first established, the founders made a promise to provide comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services - based upon Jewish traditions and values - to those facing the challenges of aging. Jewish...
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All 5s!! It's a wonderful community! What I like the most about The Willows is that it is welcoming and friendly people, with many activities. I would absolutely recommend this community to other families!
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.
The Willows at Worcester is a vibrant, full-service, resort-style retirement community offering you spacious, maintenance-free, independent living apartment homes and cottages; award-winning, chef-prepared meals; and abundant, on-site amenities. We have our own bank, spa, salon/barber shop,...
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Staff has been fantastic and very helpful, from the housekeeper to the head nurse. The transition went very smoothly and all the staff was there to assist with any questions. My mom is very happy there. And...
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.
The Terrace at Eddy Memorial provides enriched housing and assisted living in Troy, NY for seniors who value amenity-rich living but need a little extra help with everyday tasks, such as household chores, bathing, dressing, and medication management.Our private studio and one-bedroom apartments...
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The staff is very caring, and friendly makes you feel right at home like you are part of their family! The facility is on the smaller size which is perfect, much more individual attention . The food 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.
Orchard Valley at Wilbraham blends the best of assisted living with a small town atmosphere. Known for its working farms and annual peach festival, our community embodies close family ties, fond memories and lasting traditions. Just a short drive from Main Street in Wilbraham, MA, Orchard Valley...
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Very lovely place that tries hard. Compassionate care; outstanding food in memory care; a little expensive; access to the nurses that run the place was somewhat problematic for me (direct communication...
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.
Armbrook Village offers seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted living options as well as a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss...
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Staff is very welcoming and pleasant. They also encourage residents to get involved in the activities. And they have a great number and variety of activities, including shopping trips, parties, and outings...
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 Ivy at Ellington is the newest assisted living residential community from The Arbors Assisted Living Residential Communities. Ellington has its roots as an agricultural community as well as a resort community with Crystal Lake within its boundaries. Conveniently located in Ellington,...
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What we like the most about Sweetwood of Williamstown is the coordination and communication with the family members. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so...
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.
Sweetwood of Williamstown is a vibrant independent living community located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, facing the beautiful mountains of the Berkshires. With its wide range of multigenerational events, educational offerings, fitness, and cultural activities, it attracts and engages a...
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We honestly have no complaints. They keep us informed of what's going on, staff is great. The best part is that my brother calls it home.
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.
Quail Run Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds on the outskirts of Springfield, you'll love the comfortable facilities, our friendly staff and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from...
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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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The staff at The Arbors at Amherst are professional and caring. The food is excellent tasting, well prepared and very appealing. Everyone who works at the facility greets you with a smile. We arrived one day...
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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RCAs are so kind, caring, helpful. They treat the residents like family. They go beyond 'the job' to ensure the person's safety and comfort, talk to them like friends, check in on them regularly throughout...
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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The bedrooms are bigger than the average in the industry. Handyman available to help with work within the apartment. Staff is very responsive to needs and questions.
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.
Keystone Commons provides Independent, Assisted, Alzheimer's and Memory Care residential living in Ludlow, MA.  Keystone Commons is a rental community that offers people over the age of 55 years a delightful way to live.  Independent Living (44 apartments) provides 31 meals per month,...
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For the most part American house was great. I have recommended it to several people . You don't have to worry much about your loved one while they are there. Be prepared to have some one stay there if your...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
American House Keene is everything you are looking for in an all-inclusive senior living community. Located within walking distance to downtown Keene with its many shops and restaurants, this beautifully designed senior living community offers an active lifestyle supported by a nurturing...
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I'd like to qualify my opinions/experience rated earlier by saying this is based on the memory care unit, I can't speak about the assisted living side, nonetheless , I feel they are valid, maybe more...
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 award-winning Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place provides traditional Assisted Living and Memory Care. Located on a scenic hillside in Pittsfield, the Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place features bright and spacious common areas, beautiful landscaping and breathtaking views. It’s a...
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A pleasant place to live with various activities: exercises, films, documentaries. Immediate response to medical problems. Food - variable. Entertainment - good music programs. Overall experience is 4 stars.
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.

Cost of independent living in Shirkshire, MA

The average cost of senior living in Shirkshire is $4,857 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,938 per month.

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

Shirkshire, MA
$4,859/mo

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

Shirkshire, MA
$4,859/mo
U.S. national average
$4,126/mo

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

$5,781/mo
Independent Living
$4,859/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,139/mo
Studio
$5,943/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,653/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,419/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,106/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Shirkshire over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Shirkshire

Recent reviews for independent living in Shirkshire

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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Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks

5.0
The vilage is a good place to live. Transition was a lot easier than expected because management and the staff go out of their way to help you adjust. Large apartments, very clean facility, many activities to choose from. Visited 3 other places in the area and Stonebrook had the best apartments ...
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Beechwood at Eddy Memorial in Troy, NY

4.8
I have been a Resident of Beechwood for over six years, but at this time of pandemic and destructive weather events I especially appreciate the "peace of mind" it allows me. Not having to worry about handling details of a healthy and safe environment is a blessing.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly residents and staff. Residents and staff at various communities, such as Day Brook Village Senior Living, The Wellington at Springfield, and Cedarbrook Village at Ware, are described as being warm and friendly, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for new residents.
Variety of activities for socialization and engagement. Communities like Keystone Commons, Holiday Quail Run Estates, and American House Keene offer a wide range of activities designed to encourage socialization and engagement among residents, including arts and crafts, games, and outings.
Professional and responsive staff. Reviews consistently praise the professionalism and responsiveness of staff members at communities like Southwick Village, Sweetwood of Williamstown, and The Wellington at Springfield, who go above and beyond to address residents' needs and concerns.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Residents and families at communities such as Southwick Village, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks, and Holiday Bluebird Estates frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the living spaces, both inside the apartments and in common areas.
Adaptable and considerate care for individual needs. Communities like Holiday Quail Run Estates, Suffield by the River, and Cedarbrook Village at Ware demonstrate a strong commitment to accommodating the unique needs of their residents, from dietary restrictions to physical limitations.
Access to convenient amenities and services. Residents at communities such as Holiday Quail Run Estates, The Wellington at Springfield, and The Willows at Worcester appreciate having easy access to amenities and services like transportation, housekeeping, and on-site maintenance.
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Shirkshire independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirkshire independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirkshire, 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 Shirkshire 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 Shirkshire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirkshire, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.2%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.6%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
9.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirkshire 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 Shirkshire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shirkshire, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
37.7%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirkshire 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 Shirkshire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shirkshire, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.9%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.7%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.9%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.1%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
24.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Spring Village at Summerhill and Eddy Hawthorne Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shirkshire, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 119 independent living facilities near Shirkshire, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Shirkshire, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Spring Village at Summerhill and Eddy Hawthorne Ridge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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