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The cost of independent living in The Patten is about $4,666 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 117 options. Read 1337 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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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
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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: 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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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.
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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: 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.
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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...
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.
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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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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
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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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: 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: 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.
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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I am staying here at the rest home and I haven't been so happy for a long time. I love it here, very supportive staff who assist day or night no matter what. I enjoy the meals and the other peers, every one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In the Autumn of our loved ones years, certain needs and services become vital to their continued well-being. We at the Village Rest Home encourage on-site and/or telephone meetings with family and friends. We can arrange for primary care physicians, schedule doctor's appointments or any other...
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My mom has been at Canterbury House for two years and enjoys it very much. As with any congregate living situation, family type "issues" arise. But the home is safe, clean, and caring. The staff welcomes...
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.
CANTERBURY HOUSE '...a retirement home for independent seniors...'   Canterbury House is a not-for-profit corporation that maintains an affordable senior residence for persons, 55 and above, who need companionship and safety but are not ready for a nursing home. Residents may stay for long...
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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.
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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 independent living in The Patten, MA

The average cost of senior living in The Patten is $4,666 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsfield, MA with an average of $3,891 per month.

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

The Patten, MA
$4,666/mo

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

The Patten, MA
$4,666/mo
U.S. national average
$4,123/mo

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

$6,951/mo
Independent Living
$4,666/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,221/mo
Studio
$5,772/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,775/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,342/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,106/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in The Patten over time

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What families are saying about independent living in The Patten

Recent reviews for independent living in The Patten

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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Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks

5.0
The vilage is a good place to live. Transition was a lot easier than expected because management and the staff go out of their way to help you adjust. Large apartments, very clean facility, many activities to choose from. Visited 3 other places in the area and Stonebrook had the best apartments ...
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Beechwood at Eddy Memorial in Troy, NY

4.8
I have been a Resident of Beechwood for over six years, but at this time of pandemic and destructive weather events I especially appreciate the "peace of mind" it allows me. Not having to worry about handling details of a healthy and safe environment is a blessing.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Variety of activities for residents. Many reviews mention the wide range of activities offered at different communities, such as artsong, ballroom dancing, bowling, outside bbq and musical performances, new minigolf, monthly themed activities, happy hour, field trips to wineries and museums, and more. Residents at Suffield by the ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Several residents express appreciation for the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their community. At Sweetwood of Williamstown, Suffield by the River, and Southwick Village, families mention the long-term friendships that residents and their family members have developed with the ...
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Convenient locations near amenities. Some residents appreciate the ease of access to various amenities and services in their community's location. At Diamond Ridge, The Wellington at Springfield, and The Willows at Worcester, the convenient proximity to shopping, restaurants, and public transportation is a major factor in the ...
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Home-cooked meals and excellent dining experiences. Throughout reviews, the quality and variety of meals offered at different communities stands out as a major factor in residents' satisfaction. At Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Holiday Devonshire Estates, and Southwick Village, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual prefere ...
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Secure and attentive care. Residents and their families often report feeling assured by the safety measures in place at various communities. At Holiday Devonshire Estates, Diamond Ridge, and Holiday Bluebird Estates, quick and thoughtful adjustments by staff help ensure residents' well-being and make daily tasks eas ...
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Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the welcoming and inclusive nature of the communities, with residents being friendly and engaging. At Day Brook Village Senior Living, Cedarbrook Village at Ware, and The Willows at Worcester, new residents quickly make friends and feel at home in their new env ...
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The Patten independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in The Patten independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in The Patten, 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 The Patten 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 The Patten partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
The Patten, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.2%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.6%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
39.8%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.8%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in The Patten 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 The Patten communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
The Patten, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.8%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
36.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in The Patten 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 The Patten offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
29%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.4%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.4%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.6%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.6%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
40.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.5%
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Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Southwick Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near The Patten, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 117 independent living facilities near The Patten, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in The Patten, Massachusetts are Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Southwick Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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