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Assisted living costs in South Ashburnham average about $7,262 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 278 communities in South Ashburnham. Our detailed directory has 4347 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 Traditions of Dedham
1111 Photos available
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I would say that it's a good place and my mother is happy there. I wish there were slightly more interesting or stimulating activities. It is more of a bingo crowd, which is not quite her thing. We picked...
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.
Since 2002, Traditions of Dedham has been committed to not only our residents, but also the Dedham and neighboring community seniors for over 15 years. We are your trusted choice with a great reputation for quality and care. Here you'll find an active, vibrant senior community at Traditions of...
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I like that they have helpers. They walk around in red shirts and help if people get lost or need help with their tech or any other small thing. I wish they had online billing. You can pay online, but all...
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.
New Horizons is a large not-for-profit continuing care retirement community where a safe, happy, and engaging retirement is everyone's most important concern. Fine dining and extensive activities are vital parts of every day. Our staff of exceptional people has enabled New Horizons to build its...
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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 Manor on the Hill
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8.6
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27 reviews
8.6
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I have been very pleased with my sisters transition from an assisted living facility,. The staff is available Pleasant and caring. my sister appears calm and engaged. She is up early, showered and dressed...
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.
Manor on the Hill is an 81 Unit, family owned, Assisted Living Community designed to meet the needs of individuals who are still able to live independently with minimal assistance in their daily activities. Manor on the Hill promotes maximum independence by providing personal care &...
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Photo of The Branches of Framingham
1111 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.6
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The facility is bright and cheerful. It is always clean and welcoming. The staff is excellent. Everyone, in every position is very friendly and welcoming. They are very responsive to all the residents...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Branches of Framingham in Framingham, 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 from...
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Photo of Nashoba Park Assisted Living
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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What we like the most about Nashoba Park is that it is very clean, and easy to get around. The staff members are very friendly who really know the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
Nashoba Park Assisted Living is a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, professionally managed by Senior Living Residences of Braintree, MA.At Nashoba Park, residents have their choice of private studio and one-bedroom apartments and enjoy a variety of beautifully furnished...
Photo of Aviva Country Club Heights
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I visit my aunt at Aviva often. Everyone I have met or talked with, are terrific. I see that staff watches out for the residents, and care so much for them. When entering the building, the first person one...
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 just 10 miles northwest of Boston, and sitting on the fifth green of the Woburn Country Club Public Golf Course, Aviva's award-winning Country Club Heights offers the best of Independent Living and Assisted Living with a Memory Care also. This community is for golfers, history and culture...
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Photo of Whitney Place at Medway
88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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The people there are angels. I have to give them so much credit for doing what they do. The facility is beautiful and clean and so many places to go and play a game or just visit with my mom. I looked at 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.
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Photo of Artis Senior Living of Reading
1717 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
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18 reviews
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The care partners who are there daily are so kind caring and compassionate to each individual. They have so many fun activities, field trips and special events. It is very clean and a very beautiful homie...
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.
At Artis, we help people living with dementia achieve the essential human need for purpose, belonging, and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life. By “Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today,” we create safer, more connected, more celebrated lives.Our...
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Photo of Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle
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33 Floor plans available
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8.6
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They were great until my sister got sicker. They did their best but the cost got very high. My sister died there in hospice care The staff are all very nice and try their best.
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 Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle in Brighton, 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...
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Photo of Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
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5 across the board- The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, my mom needs memory care now and we have to move her. I wish she could have stayed at SB longer.
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.
Located just minutes from Symphony Hall, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, residents of the Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community live in the heart of Boston's thriving cultural and entertainment world. Convenient to nearby shopping, restaurants, and a host of...
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Photo of East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living
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8.6
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5 my mother has settled in nicely. The staff is very good, they are professional and caring and the facility is always clean.
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.
At East Longmeadow Memory Care Assisted Living, our specialized memory care community provides an ideal and homelike setting. Our beautiful newly renovated building in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts offers families the confidence that their loved one can experience the best that each day...
Photo of The Arbors at Amherst
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The staff at The Arbors at Amherst are professional and caring. The food is excellent tasting, well prepared and very appealing. Everyone who works at the facility greets you with a smile. We arrived one day...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of The Falls At Cordingly Dam
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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Cleanliness - slightly lower here since my mom often refuses service, but she really needs it given her condition. Dining/meals - surprisingly good and nice variety. Activities - activities were a main...
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.
A magnificent waterfall that once powered an 18th century mill creates a dramatic setting for The Falls at Cordingly Dam. Tucked away in a charming historic village, this is an extraordinary natural haven where fond memories and family traditions thrive. Inside, you'll find a familiar feeling of...
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Photo of Windsor Place of Wilmington Assisted Living
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From the very first visit to the present day Windsor Place has made my mom feel like she’s always their top priority! Losing one’s independence has to be one of the worst feelings you ever have! Windsor...
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.
Windsor Place offers independent,assisted and Alzheimer's/memory care. You've mastered the art of living well, and it shows. At Windsor Place Assisted living, you can retire that way, too. No matter what you are looking for in an assisted living residence, you'll find the best of it all at...
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Photo of Brigham House
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Love it that its not a huge place where my dad cant get lost in. Met with the manager and who was very friendly, loved that he was very enthusiastic about helping people. The room was beautiful and the...
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.
Brigham House is an affordable assisted living residence located in Watertown, MA about 10 minutes from downtown Boston. Situated near Watertown Square, Brigham House was born out of the restoration of a historic schoolhouse. Renovated in 2002, the house offers 62 apartments and features a staff...
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Photo of The Birches at Concord
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My loved one is currently a resident at The Birches at Concord and the experience has been great. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care services and meals are also great. The place is...
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.
The Birches is Concord, New Hampshire's first assisted living community exclusively dedicated to those with dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of memory impairment. Set in a peaceful hillside location, The Birches at Concord provides a familiar home-like environment designed to serve...
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I would and I do highly recommend Rogerson House to friends. It's not for everyone, of course, as it is only for memory care, but for those with dementia who are comfortable living with others, it is a...
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.
Originally opened as the Boston Alzheimer’s Center in 1997, Rogerson House was the first community in the Boston area to provide care exclusively to individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. Rogerson House continues to be recognized as both a pioneer and leader in the...
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The staff's friendliness and kindness towards the residents and their families was the main thing that stuck out about Inn at Deerfield that made us choose this facility over others we looked into. The...
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 Licensed Supported Residential Care Home for Elders with Memory Disorders Located in a Country Setting in rural Deerfield, New Hampshire. The Inn at Deerfield was established to provide quality care to elders with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Accommodations Construction of a new,...
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Photo of Christopher Heights of Worcester
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From the first conversation to now, we have had a very good experience with Christopher heights! The facility is well kept, the food is delicious, and the team is friendly and accommodating. Very happy with...
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.
At Christopher Heights of Worcester, our goal is to provide a comfortable, caring and uplifting atmosphere, where each resident’s rights, dignity, and individuality are treated with the utmost respect. We accomplish this by dedicating ourselves to the physical and emotional welfare of all those...
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I would suggest that families get to know the medical team that is working with their elder. Initially, it took some time to get all the medication issues sorted out early on. Then when a medical issue...
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.
Bowman Place at Olde Bedford is a new non-profit assisted living and memory care community in Bedford, NH. A dedicated group of individuals formed Senior Living of Bedford to oversee the construction and management of Bowman Place as a private non-profit. A volunteer Board of Trustees holds the...
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I don't think the food is very healthy - my father loved vegetables and he hardly got any. Before we moved in we were told he could get creamed spinach every day, but that wasn't how it actually works. Also...
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.
Benchmark Senior Living at New Pond Village located in Walpole, MA provides independent living for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle? Wouldn’t it be great to have...
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Very accommodating in getting information to help us make our decision The facility is very nice and the staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and caring Facility is very well maintained Activities are...
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.
Christopher Heights of Webster is strictly a rents community, located in a beautiful rural setting easily accessible to al major routes. Our monthly fee includes all meals, utilities (excluding cable and telephone), 24 hour security and up to one hour and a half of personal care daily. There is...
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24 hour nursing and memory care. Nice location. Lovely courtyard for visiting. Staff are terrific and kind. They really get to know the families.
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.
At Artis, we help people living with dementia achieve the essential human need for purpose, belonging, and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life. By “Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today,” we create safer, more connected, more celebrated lives.Our...
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My mom was only here for a short time before she passed, sadly. But during that time she was more social and positive than I’d seen her in a long time. The caregivers were very kind and communicative, 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.
Positioned to enjoy the greenery & peacefulness of the Lexington Bike Path on one side and the bustling in-town location of Massachusetts Ave. on the other side, Sunrise of Arlington has the best of both worlds under one roof. Our community is perfect for the resident who prefers an urban...
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Cost of assisted living in South Ashburnham, MA

The average cost of senior living in South Ashburnham is $7,262 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northampton, MA with an average of $5,908 per month.

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

South Ashburnham, MA
$7,262/mo
$7,408/mo
$7,372/mo

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

South Ashburnham, MA
$7,262/mo
U.S. national average
$4,683/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,262/mo
$7,273/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,359/mo
Studio
$7,380/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,421/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,184/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,079/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in South Ashburnham over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Ashburnham, MA

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What families are saying about assisted living in South Ashburnham

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Ashburnham

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

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!!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Supportive and communicative staff. Several reviews praise the attentiveness and responsiveness of the staff at various communities, including updating families with regular conversations about care needs and residents' well-being. For instance, at Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown, the staff at The Branches of Marlboro are descr ...
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Excellent food and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At The Wellington at Springfield, the food is delicious, and at The Residence at Orchard Grove, the Residence at Orchard Grove's food is well-loved by residents. Some co ...
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Engaging activities for all interests. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at their communities. For example, at Barton House, staff members organize a weekly trivia night, regular outings to pools, hikes, and fishing days at nearby city parks, and more. At Atria Longmeadow Place, residents participate in d ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on the upkeep of both private rooms and common areas. At Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook, the individual hvacs are old but the facility is always kept clean, while at The Residence at Freeman La ...
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Personalized care plans tailored to individual needs. Several reviews mention that care plans are tailored to accommodate individual resident needs, ensuring that they receive the specific care and attention they require. At The Branches of Marlboro, the care team at The Branches of Marlboro creates personalized care plans for their residents, an ...
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Dedicated on-site health care services. Having health care services available on-site is crucial for many residents and their families. Several reviews highlight the benefit of having on-site health care staff at their communities. For instance, at Kaplan Estates, Kaplan Estates offers full nursing and medical staffing available 24/ ...
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South Ashburnham review score based on 1,055 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1055 reviews of 251 South Ashburnham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Ashburnham 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

South Ashburnham review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
South Ashburnham, MA251 facilities
8.8
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9.0
Fitchburg, MA7 facilities

Review subcategories for South Ashburnham 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 1,055 reviews of 251 South Ashburnham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Ashburnham 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.
South Ashburnham, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

South Ashburnham assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Ashburnham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Ashburnham, 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 South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Ashburnham, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.7%
34.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.4%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.3%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.6%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.9%
48.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.1%
53.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Ashburnham, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.7%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.8%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.2%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.7%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Ashburnham, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.4%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.9%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
61%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.2%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.7%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Ashburnham, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.4%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.1%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
49%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.9%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Ashburnham, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.7%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.6%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.2%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.7%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.1%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.6%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.9%
38.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.3%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
68.9%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
40.6%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.7%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.9%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Ashburnham

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 South Ashburnham protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Longmeadow Place, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Ashburnham, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 278 assisted living facilities near South Ashburnham, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in South Ashburnham, Massachusetts are Atria Longmeadow Place, 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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