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Assisted living costs in Hardwick average about $6,768 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 201 communities in Hardwick. Our detailed directory has 3505 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of The Arbors at Westfield
66 Photos available
9.3
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16 reviews
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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.
Photo of The Residence at Valley Farm
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The Residence at Valley Farm is an outstanding community. Everyone is warm, welcoming and goes out of their way to make you feel at home. The move in process was seamless, the dining and activity options are...
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.
Located in historic Ashland, our beautiful community boasts easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, I-495 and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 80 apartments for 84 residents; a combination of 29 studio, 29 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom...
Photo of Sunrise of Leominster
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33 Floor plans available
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It had a more homey/less clinical feel than some others. Also the location was convenient for us. Staff are all very friendly and competent.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster is centrally located at the corner of Central Street and Beth Ave, surrounded by a residential neighborhood with easy access to Routes 2, 12 and 190. Inside and out, we offer superbly decorated common areas including beautiful dining areas, living room with...
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9.3
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42 reviews
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I like its physical location-in a neighborhood, on a pond and not far from our home. Majority of the apartments have been upgraded and it is clean. Staff and management friendly and respectful.
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.
Smithfield Woods is luxurious senior care community in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Our elegant and stately community, located in Providence County, is just minutes from the historic town of Smithfield, with fine dining, shopping, banks and medical offices just minutes away. The dynamic city of...
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Photo of Brookdale Eddy Pond East
55 Photos available
9.3
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42 reviews
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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
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.
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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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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37 reviews
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The facility is modern, clean and has more of a home feeling than caring facility. The staff are great. They care about the folks they are caring for
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook
1717 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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Staff are warm and friendly. Residents make new friends easily. The activities are engaging - something for everyone. The food is really good!
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook in Acton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and...
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Photo of Carriage House at Lee's Farm
88 Photos available
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Carriage House recognized my dad as an individual-they made him feel welcome, and the staff was attentive to our questions and concerns. My dad was "young" by many measures in the memory care unit, &...
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.
Carriage House at Lee's Farm is an assisted living community in Wayland, Massachusetts. Wayland is a beautiful small town with natural spaces like forests, fields and marshes around the Sudbury River.At Carriage House we strive to meet the individual needs and wants of our residents Our care...
Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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Everyone is welcoming- lots of activities, clean, food ok- nice friendly staff- transition can be tough- they can help you with that! wry nice place!
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings in Nashua, NH is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to...
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Photo of Maplewood at Weston
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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Maplewood at Weston is the real deal - run by top notch professionals who care about the facility, its residents, their families … and it shows. [name removed] and his maintenance crew are second to none....
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.
Maplewood at Weston is located along the Charles River in one of the most desirable suburbs in the country. Surrounded by the tranquil countryside, our community is just minutes from the many cultural attractions of Boston, including the Museum of Fine Arts and The Boston Symphony Orchestra. We...
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Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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29 reviews
9.2
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All good except short staffed. Rugs should be cleaned more often in rooms. [name removed], my mom and sister [name removed] have been residents.
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.
Chelmsford Crossings is an award winning community located in the Merrimack Valley with easy access to both Rte. 495 and Rte. 3. We are a full service assisted living residence designed with quality services as well as affordability in mind. We offer a full array of services in a home-like...
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Photo of The Residence at Freeman Lake
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Facility very clean and bright. Staff has been wonderful about everything and so very friendly. My friend [name removed] who lives there says it is Totally better than she ever expected.
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.
Home Sweet HomeLocated in the beautiful town of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, our assisted living and memory care community is a place where you can thrive. Enjoy a full and active life knowing our care team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you with anything you need. You...
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Photo of Artisan at Hudson
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Artisan at Hudson is small enough so that everyone knows each other while being large enough to provide a multitude of fun activities. The staff genuinely cares about each and every resident and they become...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Artisan at Hudson offers an extensive list of services and amenities. We provide the ease of carefree living, the joy of being among friends, and the comfort of knowing that your needs will be met.
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The food and meal preparation is very good. Staff is accommodating and loved ones are able to visit anytime. The facility is clean. And the medical personnel are accessible
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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Photo of The Residence at South Windsor Farms
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I was at the residence and South Windsor farms for 2 or 3 months. The residence is very expensive though that is why I moved to the villages. The Residence - if I didn't have the experience with [name...
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 South Windsor, our beautiful, new community is nestled on spectacular farmland, boasting easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, Wapping Park, I-84 and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 80 apartments; a combination of 31...
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Photo of The Branches of Marlboro
1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.0
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43 reviews
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Exceeds expectations in all areas. The Branches has been a great experience so far in all areas. The transfer from [community name removed] to Branches was made easy by [name removed] the sales person 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.
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Photo of Brookdale South Windsor
1717 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
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What stood out to me is the person who answers the phones is outstanding. I haven't eaten the food and my Dad is not interested in activities. I can say the calendar is full and looks like a nice variety 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.
Brookdale South Windsor is now open for in person visits and move ins!!! Such exciting news - we can now share our family like community with you and your loved one in person ( with safety precautions of course) but you all can see the apartment of your choice. We can also move new resident in...
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Beautiful place very nice people great staff lots of activities i give it 5. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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 Premier Assisted Living Community is located in the beautiful Carriage Grove neighborhood that features walking paths and a common green. Our community has options that accommodate an individual's personal and financial needs allowing every resident to remain in a private apartment to live...
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Photo of Whitney Place at Northborough
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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Talk through options with [name removed], he's the representative for that part of The Whitney, definitely ask questions, he's a wealth of knowledge and put the answers in writing. Dining options are good,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Assisted Living Residences in Northborough, MA A lifestyle with the right amount of freedom and care. Whitney Place is a warm and gracious setting for seniors who may or may not need a little help with their daily routines. In addition to private or shared apartments and individualized care,...
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What we like the most about Buckingham Heights is the friendliness. We would not necessarily recommend this community to others, it would be according to what their loved ones needs and priorities might be....
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
A Place to Call HomeProviding quality care of your loved one is not a responsibility we take lightly here at our memory care community in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Our campus is nestled in the beautiful countryside landscape, offering an idyllic backdrop for our warm and welcoming community. And...
Photo of Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings
2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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I have dealt with [name removed]- all great people. If I have? or concerns they address them immediately. Recommendation, yes.
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.
Waltham Crossings is a comfortable and casual senior living community, with easy access to the surrounding Metrowest area. Residents of Waltham Crossings enjoy chatting with friends in the fireplaced living room, barbecuing among the gardens, or joining in on a game of cards in the Cape Cod room....
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In fairness, my father was only there a week. I can tell you what it was like for that week seven and eight are questionable as he wasn't there long enough for me to say the activities were great and the...
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.
Live The Life You WantNo one deserves to spend their golden years worrying about being alone in the event of an emergency or caring the heavy burden of family care alone. That’s why our assisted living and memory care community is here to provide personalized care plans, spacious and comfortable...
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Photo of The Arbors at Amherst
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Well, first off the staff is amazingly attentive and responsive. Starting from [name removed] who runs the Arbors in Amherst. Everything is always very clean. They have special events for the residence 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.
Photo of Benchmark at Orchard Valley
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66 Floor plans available
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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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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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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...

Cost of assisted living in Hardwick, MA

The average cost of senior living in Hardwick is $6,768 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, MA with an average of $5,867 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hardwick, MA vs. nearby cities

Hardwick, MA
$6,768/mo
$6,083/mo
$6,215/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hardwick, MA vs. the state and national average

Hardwick, MA
$6,768/mo
U.S. national average
$4,693/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hardwick vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,768/mo
$6,768/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Hardwick, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,141/mo
Studio
$7,325/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,287/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,263/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,394/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Hardwick over time

Hardwick, MAMA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Hardwick, MA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Hardwick.

What families are saying about assisted living in Hardwick

Recent reviews for assisted living in Hardwick

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua

5.0
Everyone is amazing. The care given to my mother (85) is beyond anything that we have ever expected!! Her day is filled with activities that the staff make sure she is engaged in. The food is amazing! The field trips make her smile!! So wonderful!!

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.

The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA

4.1
As I expected; pleasant. Food needs to improve; there are more people with memory problems than I expected.We picked this community because of the location, ambiance, and the fact that rooms are live in place.

Hardwick review score based on 952 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 952 reviews of 184 Hardwick assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hardwick review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Hardwick review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Hardwick, MA184 facilities
9.1
Palmer, MA6 facilities
8.6
Amherst, MA150 facilities

Review subcategories for Hardwick assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 952 reviews of 184 Hardwick assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Hardwick resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Hardwick, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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*Learn more about cost details

Hardwick assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hardwick assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hardwick, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Hardwick assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Hardwick that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hardwick, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.9%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94%
97.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.7%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.7%
96.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
47.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.3%
52.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hardwick assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Hardwick Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hardwick, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.7%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.3%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.2%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hardwick assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Hardwick partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hardwick, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.7%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.2%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
60.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.3%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.6%
16.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hardwick assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Hardwick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hardwick, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
49.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hardwick assisted 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 assisted living communities in Hardwick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hardwick, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
69%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.1%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.6%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.1%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.1%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
67.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.9%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hardwick

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Hardwick protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lighthouse at Lincoln, Colebrook Village at Hebron and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Hardwick, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 201 assisted living facilities near Hardwick, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Hardwick, Massachusetts are Colebrook Village at Hebron, Atria Draper Place and The Residence at Orchard Grove. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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