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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.
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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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.
Rockridge, a not-for-profit Retirement Community, provides singles and couples 62 or older with a rewarding lifestyle on a magnificent 12-acre site adjacent to Fitzgerald Lake Conservation area in Northampton, MA. Established in 1971, the Rockridge grounds are beautifully landscaped and allow...
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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.
We offer wonderful options for people who have a wide range of needs, but a strong desire to maintain their privacy and independence.This comfortable and cozy lifestyle includes many wonderful amenities. Our full scope of services consists of 24-hour staff, a secured building, housekeeping,...
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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.
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.
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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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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: 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.
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: 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.
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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Rosewood Assisted Living is situated in Pittsfield, MA, a city that is the heart of Berkshire County. This historic area offers much to those who are visiting their family members in the area, and it is a great place for residents to move to and call home. With lush, beautiful landscapes,...
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: 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.
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...
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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.
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...
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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
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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 memory care in Bernardston, MA

The average cost of senior living in Bernardston is $5,939 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,472 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bernardston, MA vs. nearby cities

Bernardston, MA
$5,939/mo
$6,066/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bernardston, MA vs. the state and national average

Bernardston, MA
$5,939/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bernardston vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,939/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Bernardston, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,942/mo
Studio
$6,344/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,550/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,827/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,145/mo

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Bernardston

Recent reviews for memory care in Bernardston

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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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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Linda Manor Assisted Living in Leeds, MA

5.0
The staff is very nice and friendly, They also get to know the resident's and family members' names. The food is good and they are very accommodating and will make sure that the residents eat. The activities are great and they change it all the time. I would recommend this community to others ...
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Bernardston review score based on 288 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 288 reviews of 88 Bernardston memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bernardston review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Bernardston review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Bernardston, MA88 facilities
8.1
Greenfield, MA6 facilities
8.6
Amherst, MA143 facilities

Review subcategories for Bernardston memory care

When memory care 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 288 reviews of 88 Bernardston memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bernardston resident and family memory care 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.
Bernardston, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Bernardston memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bernardston memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bernardston, 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 Bernardston memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Bernardston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bernardston, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.7%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.1%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.6%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.9%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.4%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.4%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.9%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bernardston memory care

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 Bernardston Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bernardston, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.5%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.1%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.3%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.6%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bernardston memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bernardston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bernardston, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.6%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
47.4%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bernardston memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bernardston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bernardston, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.2%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bernardston memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Bernardston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bernardston, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.7%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.7%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.7%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.7%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.7%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.4%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.4%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.7%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
28.4%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.7%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Village at Summerhill, Cedarbrook Village at Ware and Southwick Village are the top-rated memory care facilities near Bernardston, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 96 memory care facilities near Bernardston, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Bernardston, Massachusetts are Cedarbrook Village at Ware, Southwick Village and Suffield by the River. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 96 memory care facilities near you in Bernardston, Massachusetts typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Bernardston, Massachusetts, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Bernardston, Massachusetts, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Bernardston, Massachusetts ranges from $1800 to $16250. The average Memory Care cost in Bernardston, Massachusetts is $5,939. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Bernardston, Massachusetts typically starts at $1800. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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