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9.5
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52 reviews
9.5
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52 reviews
5 star
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My client is very happy at Southwick Village. The happiest I've ever seen him. The people who live there are very friendly and the staff is awesome..im glad I gave them a second look. [name removed] was very...
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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33 Floor plans available
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9.5
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48 reviews
9.5
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48 reviews
5 star
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I've noticed that many here seem better suited for assisted living-probably around 75% use walkers, and quite a few have aides. It's a caring and friendly community overall, but it feels more like a home for...
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.
Bluebird Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in Old Bluebird Acres, our grounds were once a thriving apple orchard and Bluebird Estates' scenic landscaping reflects the picturesque beauty of bygone days. You'll love the quiet serenity of our...
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9.4
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47 reviews
9.4
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47 reviews
5 star
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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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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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39 reviews
9.2
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39 reviews
5 star
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Staff was kind and attentive, activities were plentiful, the rooms were good size. It's a great place for someone who has difficulty walking long distances as it is not a big place, but it is well taken care...
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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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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51 reviews
9.2
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51 reviews
5 star
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Light housekeeping is promised but rarely happens. Staff is great, warm and friendly and they encourage joining in with various activities. Inviting, safe, comfortable and the living units are beautiful
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.
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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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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14 reviews
8.9
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14 reviews
5 star
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My mother complains about lack of activities especially on the weekends. So I would say a 2. Because of the Veteran benefit I would say 3. However, yes we would recommend this community to other families....
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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8.8
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74 reviews
8.8
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The facility is beautiful, the tour really sells it nicely. Unfortunately the circumstances around my grandmas stay at the reserve weren’t as planned. Their care levels originally placed her at a level 5...
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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66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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8.7
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170 reviews
8.7
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170 reviews
5 star
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I visited a neighbor of mine. I don't now how long he has lived at The Wellington at Springfield. I was impressed with his apartment and how beautiful it was. The dining room was very nice and I got a...
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.
Be inspired to live life to the fullest when taking up residence at The Wellington at Springfield. Our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Springfield, MA Sixteen Acres/East Longmeadow/Wilbraham line, enriches the lives of seniors by providing an environment that is...
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88 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.6
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27 reviews
8.6
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27 reviews
5 star
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The application and registration process was easy enough. The food is adequate. The apartments both times were more than adequate and very clean. The last one was a studio and even that was plenty spacious...
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.
Our progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
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8.6
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30 reviews
8.6
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30 reviews
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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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Photo of Armbrook Village
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8.6
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38 reviews
8.6
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38 reviews
5 star
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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
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.
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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77 Photos available
8.5
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27 reviews
8.5
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27 reviews
5 star
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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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33 Photos available
8.5
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7 reviews
8.5
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7 reviews
5 star
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They're not inclined to raise the rent here. I live in the smallest apartment that they have available and it works for me, it is 640 square feet. I would recommend Suffield Commons to others looking for...
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.
Suffield Commons is located in downtown historic Suffield, Connecticut. With a great location, everything you need is in walking distance; the shops, church, and even the library. Enjoy local festivals and events? You won't miss the action here! Our apartments feature: wall to wall carpeting, a...
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1212 Photos available
8.4
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17 reviews
8.4
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17 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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My friend likes the accommodations very much. Everyone is very nice and friendly. He says the food is good Also the facility is pretty new so it's very neat and clean. He's in a split room but decided to...
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.
Find the level of care you deserve at All American Assisted Living in Enfield. With the help of our personalized lifestyles and a broad selection of services and amenities, you will live in comfort, ease, and grace.We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.Our goal is to have...
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8.0
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5 reviews
8.0
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5 reviews
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It's a small assisted living home that takes care of the residents very well, laundry, assistance showering and many other included assistances. Friendly established staff. Not a lot of turnover.
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.
Sarawood Assisted Living is a charming Victorian home with a capacity for 28 residents, nestled on two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the highlands of Holyoke, MA. All rooms are private, with some featuring private half-baths, while others share a bathroom (typically no more than two...
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1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.2
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39 reviews
7.2
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39 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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The manager and activities staff was very good. The only issue I had was that his hygiene was totally ignored. His clothes were never changed; no showers at all.
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.
Built in 1923 and prominently overlooking the city of West Springfield, Our Lady of Sorrows Monastery was renovated in 1999 to become Landmark at Monastery Heights, Senior Living Community. The beautiful building overlooks 18 spectacular acres of lawns, walking paths, and gardens and house 105...
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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
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.
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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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.
River Mills is everything you’d expect from a high-quality assisted living community, combined with the personal character and history of Chicopee, but with a longer term affordability that other communities aren’t offering. We look forward to inviting you to see and experience our thoughtfully...
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The facility is amazing! It's in an inner city neighborhood, but they have security and it is safe. The building is amazing! Once she runs out of private pay, she is eligible for state help. There is a...
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, 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.
Reeds Landing Retirement Community is a member of the Loomis Communities, a not-for-profit organization which has served seniors for over 100 years. The only community in Western Massachusetts offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under one roof, Reeds Landing...
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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.
In 1884, Glenmeadow was the first organization in Western Massachusetts to provide a safe place for seniors to live out their retirement years with dignity. Today, we continue to redefine retirement living by providing whatever people need to live a worry-free retirement. We provide the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home 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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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: 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.
Photo of Mark Twain Congregate Living
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.

Cost of independent living in South End, MA

The average cost of senior living in South End is $4,366 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,907 per month.

Independent living costs in South End, MA, vs. nearby cities

South End, MA
$4,366/mo

Independent living costs in South End, MA, vs. state and national averages

South End, MA
$4,366/mo
U.S. national average
$4,159/mo

Independent living costs in South End, MA, vs. other senior living options

$6,011/mo
Independent Living
$4,366/mo

Independent living costs in South End, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,972/mo
Studio
$5,615/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,303/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,767/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,132/mo

Senior living costs in South End vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South End, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth End, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Independent Living$4,366/mo$6,344/mo$4,159/mo
Assisted Living$6,011/mo$7,232/mo$4,711/mo
Memory Care$6,011/mo$7,238/mo$4,945/mo
Independent Living
South End, MA:$4,366/mo
Massachusetts:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
Assisted Living
South End, MA:$6,011/mo
Massachusetts:$7,232/mo
U.S.:$4,711/mo
Memory Care
South End, MA:$6,011/mo
Massachusetts:$7,238/mo
U.S.:$4,945/mo
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Independent living costs in South End, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in South End and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in South End, MA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South End have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South End, MA$3,073/mo$3,210/mo-4.3%
Massachusetts$4,196/mo$3,866/mo+8.5%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
South End, MA
2024 average cost:$3,073/mo
2023 average cost:$3,210/mo
Percent change:-4.3%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$4,196/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in South End

Recent reviews for independent living in South End

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.

Keystone Commons in Ludlow, MA

4.6
It's a great place but it is so over the top expensive. I don't know how anyone can afford it for long and you really never know how long. Staff are great and the activities are fun.

Armbrook Village in Westfield, MA

4.8
We chose Armbrook Village because of the convenient location and the solid reputation that they have around town. Everyone there is extremely friendly and helpful. Mom is very happy there!

South End independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South End independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South End, 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 South End 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 South End partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South End, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.2%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in South End 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 South End communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South End, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South End 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 South End offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South End, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Southwick Village, Holiday Bluebird Estates and Suffield by the River are the top-rated independent living facilities near South End, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 31 independent living facilities near South End, Massachusetts. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South End, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks and Southwick Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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