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Assisted living costs in Buckland average about $5,534 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 84 communities in Buckland. Our detailed directory has 1148 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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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 home was established in 1983. Our home’s configuration is two houses that were located side by side to each other and were connected in 1994 by a newly constructed building. Hence the name, Side By Side. We have thirty-six private furnished rooms and one two-bedroom apartment. This connection...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: 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.
As an integral part of the Hillside Village Keene Life Plan Retirement community, The Prospect-Woodward Health Center is a not-for-profit community, offering Assisted Living and Specialized Memory Care in Keene NH. Prospect-Woodward is made up of 43 attractive, newly built, private assisted...
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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
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for East Longmeadow provides quality healthcare to our community in a JCAHO-accredited facility designed for people who have complex medical conditions or are recovering from surgery or illness. Each resident receives ongoing healthcare assessments from our...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My parents are being well cared for together in this great home. I could not find anyone who could take them together for their financial situation. They worked something out for us. The home is old mansion...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Eddy Hawthorne Ridge has been a wonderful home for our mom. Both the Assisted Living and Memory Care units are staffed with tireless, compassionate employees that go above and beyond to deliver the higher...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
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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.
Troy Adult Home is an assisted living community that benefits from being nestled among the natural beauty of Troy, NY. The forest of trees that surrounds our facility give off a cascade of color during the fall, and the wide open spaces on our grounds give residents plenty of places to enjoy the...
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My Dad resided at the Columbia Care Home in East Greenbush, New York for more than a year. The Director and her staff were professional, kind and genuinely attentive to the residents in their care. The...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Columbia Care Home is an exceptional senior care facility located in Columbia, Maryland. We treat our seniors with respect for their interest and needs. Columbia Care Home offers all the amenities you expect for a senior care facility. Whether your loved one needs help bathing, shopping or...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Buckland, MA

The average cost of senior living in Buckland is $5,534 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,825 per month.

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

Buckland, MA
$5,534/mo

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

Buckland, MA
$5,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,684/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,534/mo
$5,566/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,418/mo
Studio
$6,256/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,354/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,947/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,538/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Buckland over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buckland, 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 Buckland.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buckland

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buckland

The Arbors at Greenfield

5.0
I was always getting quick replies via email whenever I had a question about adding money or if my MIL needed something. Also ongoing communication with onsite staff during visits. Room size was comfortable refrigerator, microwave and stove top available. Need to provide all linens but they ...
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All American at Enfield Assisted Living

5.0
I would give a rating of 5 to every category. My mom lived there for 13 months before she passed away. My family and I were very grateful to AA for the excellent care and compassion that was shown to her AND to me. They will always have a special place in my heart. I'm so glad I called A Place ...
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The Mansion at South Union in Cambridge, NY

5.0
I could not find anyplace that would take both my patents who need daily care. I met with Elizabeth who was just wonderful. We managed to work out finances that worked for us. The staff is wonderful. The building is dated and they are working on that but it is immaculate and a very homelike ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Many reviews mentioned the warmth and kindness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place, residents and families praised the staff's willingness to go above and beyond to make loved ones feel welcomed and comfortable. At Southwick Village, the ...
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Varied activities and social opportunities. Amenities and activities were another popular topic in reviews. Residents and families appreciated the wide range of offerings, such as gardening, singing, and group games, at places like The Reserve at East Longmeadow. At Armbrook Village, mom enjoys the food and participates in activities, ...
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Consistently clean and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep were frequently mentioned as reasons for satisfaction in communities. At American House Keene, the facility is clean and inviting, while at Langdon Place of Keene, staff make every effort to treat patients with kindness and patience. At Heritage Woods, the private 'a ...
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Clear and consistent communication with families. Frequent and effective communication with families was a key element in positive reviews. At The Arbors at Amherst, staff keep families informed with regular calls and texts. At Peregrine Shaker, the executive director's responsiveness and helpfulness were noted.
Customized care plans to meet individual needs. Reviews highlighted the importance of individualized care for residents. At Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place, staff accommodated a resident's unique needs and tailored care to their specific requirements. At Langdon Place of Keene, the skilled nursing offers kind and patient care, while ...
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Affordable price points for seniors on a fixed income. Many families appreciated the reasonable cost of senior living communities. At Heritage Woods, the community offers a veterans discount, while at Southwick Village, the lower cost compared to nursing homes was a significant advantage for some families.
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Buckland review score based on 300 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 300 reviews of 77 Buckland assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buckland 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

Buckland review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Buckland, MA77 facilities
8.2
Greenfield, MA6 facilities
8.5
North Adams, MA11 facilities

Review subcategories for Buckland 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 300 reviews of 77 Buckland assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buckland 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
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4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Buckland assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckland assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckland, 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 Buckland 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 Buckland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buckland, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.3%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
34.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.1%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
48.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.3%
53.7%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buckland 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 Buckland Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckland, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.4%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.1%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.2%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.4%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckland 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 Buckland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckland, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.6%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.4%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
53.2%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.2%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.7%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckland 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 Buckland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckland, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
41.6%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckland 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 Buckland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckland, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
61%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
38.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.7%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
35.1%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.2%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buckland

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 Buckland protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

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

There are 84 assisted living facilities near Buckland, Massachusetts. See the full list.

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

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