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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Amherst, MA
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If you’re looking for assisted living in Amherst, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Amherst or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Amherst.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Amherst for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 144 assisted living facilities in the Amherst area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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8.6
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31 reviews
Over all a huge improvement from where my loved one was at before. Our family is pleased with all aspects. The cost increase was well worth it. Mom actually improving, which at 90+ speaks volumes. I would...
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.
Residents of Shrewsbury Crossings enjoy the pleasure of a close-knit community, the privacy of a spacious apartment home, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing our staff is always available to cater to their individual needs. Our spacious assisted living apartments have room for favorite...
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8.6
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19 reviews
My mom was previously a resident at Arden Courts in Avon. She deteriorated quickly and passed away. They were great. Much nicer and more attentive than her previous facility. We were very happy with the care
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.
Nestled in the heart of Farmington Valley, Arden Courts of Avon is a not-for-profit Assisted Living Community designed specifically and focused exclusively on providing memory care for person’s living with Alzheimer’s and related neuro cognitive disorders such as Lewy Body, Frontal Temporal and...
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8.5
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14 reviews
My mother has be living at Linda Manor since November, 2022 and has been very happy since her very first day. The building is beautifully decorated, bright, airy and above all, clean. The staff there have...
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.
Linda Manor Assisted Living is an assisted living community, located in the quiet, historic village of Leeds, MA. This modern community is situated in a wooded setting, near transportation for shopping and appointments. Leeds, a part of the City of Northampton, MA, is nestled in the Berkshire...
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8.5
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7 reviews
The staff at Nashoba Park Assisted Living was extremely helpful, kept me well-informed and made changes as needed for my brother. They even got on gluten free food for my brother, who was gluten-free. My...
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.
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...
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8.4
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12 reviews
My sister moved into an apartment with assisted living about one month ago. Everyone, especially the nurses and aides are AMAZING! They are sincerely concerned about my sister. I cannot say enough about how...
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.
Creamery Brook Village is in the historic northeast CT town of Brooklyn - minutes from Interstate 395, routes 6 and 169. We are sponsored by PierceCare, a nonprofit provider of Eldercare Services. Creamery Brook is designed to be a community for those who seek the ease and security of living...
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8.3
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24 reviews
My dad liked being at the atrium. I thought he would have received better health care, but I guess that's not what they do. My dad contracted shingles on his face, and it took a while to be treated...
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.
The Atrium at Rocky Hill is an assisted living residence designed exclusively to serving the needs of individuals with memory loss. Our goal, in everything we do, is to create an environment that feels safe and familiar, empowering and fulfilling.Each detail of our unique, single story residence...
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8.2
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9 reviews
We are so happy with the care that my family member gets. The management staff is kind, compassionate and always willing to go above and beyond. The staff of nurses, welcome desk folk and medical...
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.
Assisted Living Residences in Northborough, MA A lifestyle with the right amount of freedom and care. Whitney Place is a warm and gracious setting for seniors who may or may not need a little help with their daily routines. In addition to private or shared apartments and individualized care,...
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8.0
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48 reviews
They were very friendly and caring-my father enjoyed it while he was there!!! Always willing to answer any questions I had!! We have a great experience there
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 Residence at South Windsor, our beautiful, new community is nestled on spectacular farmland, boasting easy proximity to great shopping, houses of worship, Wapping Park, I-84 and all of the wonderful cultural and recreational attractions in the area.We offer 80 apartments; a combination of 31...
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8.0
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11 reviews
I'd say the staff is friendly and helpful and definitely seem to have the residents best interests in mind. It is a little more expensive than some other places in the area, but more than worth the...
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 Ivy at Ellington is the newest assisted living residential community from The Arbors Assisted Living Residential Communities. Ellington has its roots as an agricultural community as well as a resort community with Crystal Lake within its boundaries. Conveniently located in Ellington,...
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8.0
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9 reviews
Although founded by the Sisters of Mercy, residents have diversity of faiths (Christian & Jewish) as well as non-practicing. Most residents live independently and there is one floor dedicated to assisted...
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.
Located on a 40-acre campus in West Hartford, CT adjacent to Saint Joseph College, The McAuley features beautifully landscaped grounds and lovely views of Avon Mountain. Best of all, when you live at The McAuley, you're just minutes away from the area's most popular attractions -- the...
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8.0
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11 reviews
My loved one is a resident at Buckingham Heights. The staff have all been great. They take a very personal approach when dealing with the residents and always try their best to make them comfortable. 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 Place to Call HomeProviding quality care of your loved one is not a responsibility we take lightly here at our memory care community in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Our campus is nestled in the beautiful countryside landscape, offering an idyllic backdrop for our warm and welcoming community. And...
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8.0
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19 reviews
It is very modern, fresh looking facility. Has a hotel like feel. The apartments here are much nicer than other communities I toured. The food at the community is really good. But for people who eat plain...
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.
Artisan at Hudson - a great place to live the good life.We are owned and operated by SageLife. Our founders were pioneers in senior living; they helped define the companies that have defined the industry.Sage’s mission is to create the best home for each member of the SageLife family every day by...
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8.0
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1 review
My Mom chose to move to Christopher Heights when she felt she was needing more help with daily living. She lived here happily and comfortably until she recently passed. The staff at Christopher Heights 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 Marlborough Assisted Living Community offers residents all-inclusive programs to cater to a wide range of personal needs, while respecting their desire to maintain privacy and independence in a dignified setting.Our community is comprised of 83 private apartments in one...
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8.0
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37 reviews
Sunrise is a bit pushy on the sales end to get your family member in quickly. I would recommend if you're going to regular assisted living. Memory care assisted living I would do a deeper research.
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.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster is centrally located at the corner of Central Street and Beth Ave, surrounded by a residential neighborhood with easy access to Routes 2, 12 and 190. Inside and out, we offer superbly decorated common areas including beautiful dining areas, living room with...
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7.5
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12 reviews
I places my family member in HarborChase of Evergreen 6 months ago. The place is pretty new and the ALMC is very open and airy. The private rooms are spacious like a studio apartment. The Care Partners &...
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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7.5
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36 reviews
My loved one's apartment was painted prior to move in, but never cleaned. I had to clean it myself, especially the bathroom and kitchen. The first or second day of move in, the cleaner came in and took a bin...
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.
Built in 1923 and prominently overlooking the city of West Springfield, Our Lady of Sorrows Monastery was renovated in 1999 to become Landmark at Monastery Heights, Senior Living Community. The beautiful building overlooks 18 spectacular acres of lawns, walking paths, and gardens and house 105...
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7.5
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12 reviews
My mother received excellent friendly care. They had great communication with me as her health care proxy. The premises were always very clean. They got her interested in going to the dining hall for meals...
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.
Known for its excellent care and quality services, Broadview offers the perfect balance of independence and assistance with daily life when it is needed. Our caring staff makes each day fulfilling with stimulating activities, regular field trips, and opportunities to stay connected with the...
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7.5
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15 reviews
Absolutely LOVE this place. They always treat the residents with respect. Absolutely everyone, regardless of their job. We chose this facility because of the director of admissions (now executive...
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.
Langdon Place of Keene, located in the quaint New England town of Keene, New Hampshire is a Genesis senior living community offering the best in quality care, recreational activities and personalized services. We are the proud recipient of the Bronze National Quality Award from The American...
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7.5
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52 reviews
We found the whole experience very positive and we're very impressed with the staff and the process. Unfortunately, our mother did not want to be out of her house so she did not remain there, which we truly...
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 Village at Buckland Court is a charming 'country estate' nestled amidst beautiful farm land, with expansive lawns and gardens. Inspiring outdoor sitting areas, a gazebo, and an herb garden provide the setting for arts, leisure, and fitness activities. Private walking paths and gazebos grace...
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7.3
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8 reviews
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...
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.
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7.1
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38 reviews
My loved one is no longer at Atria Greenridge Place as she returned home last November. She did really enjoy her short stay though! All of the staff that we interacted with were very helpful, friendly and...
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.
At Atria Greenridge Place, you'll enjoy all the comforts of home and just the right amount of discreet support to help you live independently. This inviting community is situated in a residential neighborhood in Rocky Hill, next to Wethersfield and Newington. You'll find warm, friendly neighbors...
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1.0
Review score
4 reviews
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.
Sarawood is an assisted living home with a capacity for 28 residents. All rooms are private. Some rooms have private half-baths and the others share a bath (usually no more than two to a bathroom). Sarawood is family owned and operated. Included in the rates are three meals daily, weekly...
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7.0
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10 reviews
We are very happy with where our loved one is at, we would not move her for any reason. It is a lot of money but for someone who takes advantage of all the different amenities that are offered it is worth...
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.
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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.
River Mills is everything you’d expect from a high-quality assisted living community, combined with the personal character and history of Chicopee, but with a longer term affordability that other communities aren’t offering. We look forward to inviting you to see and experience our thoughtfully...
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7.0
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3 reviews
Mclean has closed a few times due to Covid concerns. This is why the overall experience is a 4. My father says that the food that is served is good, but not great. It is a caring environment that provides...
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 Village at McLean includes 15 barrier-free cottages, 48 large, spacious apartments plus a neighborhood of 13 villas . We are under construction of a beautiful new apartment building that will have 55 one & two bedroom apartments. Some will have balconies and fireplaces. Amenities will be...
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The average cost of senior living in Amherst is $6,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,451 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Amherst
Recent reviews for assisted living in Amherst
The Residence at Glastonbury
3.8
We chose The Hearth at Glastonbury mainly due to the location, it was where he used to live so he is familiar with the location. Also after the tour I just really liked the place and thought it would be a good gift for my dad. It is a very clean and safe facility to be in. I would recommend to ...
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington
5.0
In late summer I was hoping that my husband who has Alzheimer’s and who was hospitalized in June for pneumonia would recover sufficiently to return to a memory center setting. Sadly this has not happened. He has improved slightly but not to the level he was at prior to hospitalization so I will ...
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Brookdale Eddy Pond East in Auburn, MA
5.0
Every staff member has been so friendly and helpful, always responsive to questions in a very timely manner. We have not had one concern or complaint about anything. My family member has needed modification to diet and they couldn't be more accommodating. In comparison to other facilities I ...
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Amherst review score based on 646 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 646 reviews of 135 Amherst assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Amherst 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
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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 646 reviews of 135 Amherst assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Amherst 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.Amherst, MA averageNational average
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