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The cost of independent living in Dodge is about $6,081 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 159 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Brookdale Eddy Pond East
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9.3
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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
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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.
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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only negative is her room is not the cleanest and the wash should be done separately for each person and sometimes it's not. The staff at least on the third floor Eddy pond west is extremely caring 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.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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33 Floor plans available
8.7
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28 reviews
8.7
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28 reviews
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I like it. It is expensive, but worth it if you have the money. It is assisted living and NOT nursing -- so good if the senior is still healthy and active, but could be bad if the senior has a lot of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Resting at the foot of Worcester's western hills is the historic village of Tatnuck... a place filled with family, fond memories and tradition. Today, traditions continue at Tatnuck Park at Worcester, a respected and valued assisted living community. Built on the site of a former family estate,...
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8.5
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8.5
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So on all categories I would give a 5. My mother loves being at Goddard House, her apartment is perfect. She loves the staff members and is very happy there. It is close to us, convenient to the area she...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Warm and GraciousSenior Living in Worcester, MassachusettsAt Goddard House, you’ll live the independent retirement life you love, with supportive services available that provide just the help you need, when you need it.AmenitiesBeautiful grounds and gardens | Elegantly furnished community living...
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The apartments are gorgeous. This gives you a good mix of independent living and assistance when needed. There are activities available for the residents to choose from. They have cottages, apartments,...
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.
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 Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Lillie Mansion at Lutheran
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Dodge, MA

The average cost of senior living in Dodge is $6,081 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agawam, MA with an average of $4,241 per month.

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

Dodge, MA
$6,081/mo
$6,190/mo

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

Dodge, MA
$6,081/mo
U.S. national average
$4,118/mo

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

$7,131/mo
Independent Living
$6,081/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,585/mo
Studio
$6,516/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,931/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,188/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Dodge

Recent reviews for independent living in Dodge

Cedarbrook Village at Ware

4.9
Welcoming front desk staff. Executive Director and marketing staff all pleasant and helpful. Answered all of our questions. Provided lots of details for us to consider. All the staff have smiles on their faces when they are working! Very helpful to residents and their families. Extremely clean ...
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Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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The Highlands in Westborough, MA

4.0
I moved my dad in several months ago. Every one was very friendly and the staff made sure he felt welcomed. They made sure he met a few folks to have dinner with on his first evening there, I joined him and met some lovely residents. It is pretty close to a busy business district on route 9, ...
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Dodge independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dodge independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dodge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dodge, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
33.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dodge independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dodge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dodge, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
30%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dodge independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Dodge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dodge, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47%
Dances
Dances
30%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.6%
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The Residence at Orchard Grove, Atria Draper Place and Cedarbrook Village at Ware are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dodge, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Dodge, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Dodge, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Cedarbrook Village at Ware. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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